Wilson Combat CQB

[btell]

Need some quick help here. I tried searching thru the classifieds but a good majority of them are SOLD and the price is no longer listed. What is the going price for a Wilson Combat CQB NIB? Thanks

[Press Check]

Brand new, the median price-point seems to be $3,100.

[82lightfighter]

Like Press Check said, right above the 3k ballpark. Are you looking to buy or sell?

[btell]

Looking to buy. Any leads?

[Ubermcoupe]

I typically see them used but in good condition for ~2.7k. GL with your hunt OP

[jdogg2000]

Depends a lot on the options, but I'd say $3000-4000+ depending on how fancy.

[82lightfighter]

They seem to pop up in the FS section pretty frequently up here in NorCal. I wouldn't have any concerns buying a used Wilson, they honor their warranty even for 2nd owners. I had a KZ-45 that I sent back for some work, and it was a smooth experience -- all I had to cover was shipping to them. Still regret selling that one.
Ideally you could find one for about $2800, but at that price, they go fast.

[OUTLAWZ]

Where are you located? Used CQB for sale in Fresno for $2650

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=862331&highlight=Wilson

[1911GrandMaster]

The ones with serial number WCT are more desirable than the older WCO models.

http://www.migunslingers.com/ can get you one for 10% below retail.

If you can find one with a WCSF serial number you've found a real gem. These were produced for a special forces contract and they had a few leftover frames and built CQB Lightrails (all steel not the lightweight model they offer today). Many consider them the best as they have an extra tight slide to frame and barrel to slide fit.

I have one that is all blacked out in black armor tuff, starburst grips, and brand new wilson combat trijicon contrasting sights. It is the star of my collection. I would not let it go for a penny under $3,500.

[Yerman]

I just paid 3200 for mine but I ordered it custom and waited 15 months.

Can you post pics/specs

[1911GrandMaster]

No they don't. Bill Wilson doesn't do "extra tight slide to frame". That schtick is for Baer.

Jesse,

No disrespect but you are incorrect. Wilson did offer extra tight fitting (Supergrade fit) as an added cost to CQB pistols. The 150 that were made for a Special Forces Contract with the military were requested with this upgrade. While they do not offer it any longer it was an option (not listed on their catalog). Here is a build sheet with the letter from Wilson combat.

This is not my pistol but one of the variations built for the same contract. There were variations in all black armor tuff and OD/Black two-tone, and also fixed combat sights and target combat sights.

The letter reads:

"This pistol is different from our other Light rail CQB in the following way:

1. 25 lpi front strap checkering
2. Extra tight slide to frame fit
3. Extra tight barrel fit
4. Adjustable rear sight with front and rear tritium inserts
5. High - ride ambi thumb safety
6. Speed - chute installed"

[1911GrandMaster]

Both the one in the photo above were part of a military contract in which only 100 pistols were delivered. Those delivered were registered as .mil pistols and will never be released for civilian ownership. The over run of pistols that were not delivered were sold on the civilian market. I believe 150 were made and that would mean 50 were released to the civilian market. These pistols have the serial number "WCSF" prefix. Mine is numbered just over the 100 mark.

Mine is identical except mine is all black armor tuff and has the Wilson Combat Fixed Combat Sights (sent back to trijicon on 9/2013 for new tritium). The sights requested under the contract were Trijicons contrasting sights (yellow rear, green front) and those are what were replaced with identical tritium.

Mine has those original grips and a new set of black starburst grips with black armor tuff medallions. I am considering putting it for sale in the WTS section. PM me if anyone is interested.

Heres a crappy cell phone teaser pic:

[1911GrandMaster]

I have a Supergrade. The slide is not any tighter to the frame than the CQBs I've shot.

Interesting I have a 2012 tactical supergrade and it, and my CQB SF are tight but smooth. Like a well broken in les bear. It's tight but feels like it is on ball bearings. My other wilson standard CQB and most other I have owned (Dan Wesson, Ed brown, colt custom shop) are not as closely fitted at all.

I agree with you that my supergrade and CQB SF are no where near as tight as a les baer, nor do they need to be. Les is a mad man, and that is why I love him. Lol

[1911GrandMaster]

I do not disagree with those quotes. Modern CNC machining can get tolerances that produce great accuracy (look at Kimber & Springfield as examples). Any gun that is hand fit correctly from premium components will produce better results than 99% of people could achieve with their skill and training.

I am not advocating that tight slide to frame fit is a major advantage. I was simply stating that my pistol was built from Wilson with that package as a factory option. It was also requested by the Special Forces group that ordered the pistols under contract from Wilson.

[btell]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone on their input. I pulled the trigger on a CQB...let the 10 day wait begin.