I've got 500 rounds of 147 gr. .308 shells that I'd like to get rid of... drop me a PM if you're interested. I will ship.

The thought of that hurts my shoulder.

Nah, the .308 isn't bad. It's the .470 Nitro Express that will kill your shoulder and your wallet! :-)

Guys, I am getting very close to pulling the trigger on buying my first 1911 handgun. I have researched and think I am pretty close to identifying what I need. I want a Colt 1911, although I'm a bit unsure still about the exact model. I've read every thread here possible and in magazines, on the 1911 forum, etc. I may have actually read too much as it gets confusing after awhile. Anyway, my first 1911 I want to be a Colt. My question to this group is do you all have any recommendations on how to buy one? Since they seem to be so very hard to find, at least a new in the box full size model, which is what I want. Is ordering from a local gun dealer my only option and then waiting? Any thoughts on the current market and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Steve

You can always buy one online and have them ship it to a local FFL, the local FFL will charge a small fee for the service but it may save you some money if you can find a good deal online.

The FFL will also do the background check which will add a little more money.

As far as which one to get.... really depends on what you want it for. Target? Conceal? Who cares? I ask only for the purpose of frame size differences. I recently bought a Colt 1911 Lightweight New Agent Model 90 which is, IMO, great for carry but not great for target shooting. Only having a trench site makes target shooting past a certain yardage not so great.

I've used gunbroker.com for a few firearms and once for something else that I was not satified with in the end.

Both good advice for you Stevez. Check out http://www.gunsamerica.com too.

Thanks for the advice guys. I really want it for enough target shooting to get good at it and limited conceal carry. I'm a big guy and not too worried about the size/weight. Thanks for the info on the lightweight models as I hadn't thought of that. I am leaning towards the Gold Cup but haven't done a great deal of searching the internet but it seems when I do everything Colt is out of stock. I was expecting a very hard time finding a reputable on-line dealer that had some decent inventory to choose from. I'll try the website and thanks for the one to stay away from. I've visited them before! Steve

There are no "online dealers" per se. On GunsAmerica local gun shops post individual pistols/rifles for sale, or new in the box models at a set price. You use their "Find an FFL" tool to find a local dealer, many of which list their cost right on the site. You make arrangements with them to receive the firearm. Next you contact the seller, arrange for payment and give them the info of your FFL. After that all you have to do is pay the seller and pick up your gun from the local FFL once it come in. Local ordinances might require purchase permits and whatnot, but that varies of course.

I got an awesome deal on a new AR-15 yesterday! :-)

Will take some photos soon.

Try and not pay more than $20 for a transfer man. Down here theres some shops doing transfers for $50+, which is ridiculous. Others, like the one I use, do the transfers for $15 + $5 background. Although if I have my CWP shouldnt the background be waived...?

Check out www.cdnninvestments.com CHEAPEST prices anywhere. This is mainly who I use. $17 shipping usually.

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Finally got my CPL!

If there's no FIRE, does it still count? I have been plinking squirrels out of my upstairs window for 4 years with
a little Crossman pump pellet gun. Killed ONE squirrel, one starling, and scared dozens more with 100's of rounds
expended and thousands of pumps. It was something to do and it kept the pecans ON the tree and the dog food
IN the bowls.

Yesterday got a Beeman 1073 break-barrel pellet gun and in two hours this morning nailed 6 Starlings.
I guess it's all about the accuracy, lol. When I would miss, the dog bowl would go DONGGGG!!! Really loud.
Ironically some of my kills seem to have been riccochets 1/2 inch below the bird right at the bowl rim and
I got the DONNNG and the kill.

New to me w/less than 200 rounds through it. Think I got a pretty good deal @ $1300 with everything pictured?

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1300 including an EOTech? Yeah, I would say that doesn't suck, Hal. Go get some rounds through it, have a blast!

:-) I figured it was. Looking forward to shooting it.

the eotech alone is 550 bucks so yea pretty good deal.