Purchase Advice: M&P or Wilson Combat

[Calguns77]

I'm a huge fan of the S&W M&P line up and i just saw this listing for a set of unfired 9mm LEO only M&Ps. I had been saving up for a couple high end 1911's most likely Les Baer and Wilson Combat, probably a Full Size paired with a Commander model, engraved etc. But now im considering these S&W pistols.

The price seems pretty steep, but they are LEO only and off-roster so i feel like they will skyrocket in value the next few years (Am i over valuing LEO only firearms?). Only downsides are they come with 0 magazines and I don't really want the Shield but he wont break up the set. Also I'd prefer. 45 for stopping power.

Should i keep saving for the Custom 1911's or go for the M&P's?

From the Ad:
"3 Pistols:
- 1qty: 5" Long Slide Pro-Series 9mm SKU#178010 (Novak Sights)
- 1qty: 3.5" Compact 9mm LE SKU#309304 (Standard Sights)
- 1qty: 3.125" Shield 9mm No Thumb Safety SKU#10035 (Standard Sights)
Package Deal.
- No Trades
- No Shipping
- No Magazines are included with any of the pistols. I don't have any magazines so don't ask.
- All pistols are LE/Non-CA Models (never were on the roster)Price: $8,750 for all 3 pistols (not a typographical error).
"

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1055861

[AusomeDood]

Why, in the name of all that's good and holy, would those be $8k?!?! I have a M&P Shield in 9mm and like it but I don't see what the big deal is. And what exactly does "law enforcement only" mean? Just that they're off-roster models? Unless there's more to them that I'm not educated on, that asking price is insane. If I were you, I'd go with Wilson Combat or Nighthawk 1911's.

Edit: now that I've read the ad a couple times,it seems to me he's just gouging since they're off-roster. Definitely skip them and go custom 1911. You'll be much happier.

[AreWeFree]

pretty good investment bro, prices have risen consistently year over year.

[gunnlover]

You're joking right? Is this a parody thread?

[geoint]

That price isn't unreasonable, it's absolutely insane and completely out of touch with the market or reality lol. OP, those guns have nothing on a les Baer

[Calguns77]

Thanks for the responses guys. I guess another thing i should have mentioned is since he's in OC id have to travel from the Bay Area down to SoCal twice, so I'd really be out about 9k with gas. I would bite the bullet for some investment grade firearms like these. However maybe it would take too long for these to mature in value.

[BigBC]

I carry a 1911 TRP Operator on duty and it's an excellent 1911 at under 1800. I carried and used the S&W M&P line for awhile and I like the Shield the most, the others I didn't like as much as my TRP. Hope that helps.


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[deebix]

LOL wut. Is OP for real? Dude when you saw that ad, how many beers were you in.?

[madoka]

You're joking right? Is this a parody thread?

1. Yes, he's mocking the ridiculousness of that sale.

2. I'm rich!

[Kowan]

Looks like straw purchases to take advantage of the roster.

[iLWRC]

LMAO. Almost $9K?? Oh man I needed that laugh.

OP, if you search the marketplace you will find all those pistols with Mags from different sellers for less than 1/3 of that ridiculous thread.

[shafferds]

That poster for the ad had set a very generous price for 3 outstanding pistols. Anyone of us peons should be so grateful that he want to share this amazing find for such a small price. Ok now let's get real. A sheild is 450 tops, m&p compact can be found from 600 to 800 and the other m&p 800 so say 2graND at most.

[BajaJames83]

You could keep looking and should be able to find a M&P for under 1k easy.

[DirtyLawyer]

Wow, I am rich!!!!

Anyone want a "law enforcement only" Shield with Apex trigger for $2k???

[Mute]

Hell no!