Equal trade 9mm for RIA 1911 Compact?

[Guest AmericanWorkMule]

I wanted you guy's opinion of an equal value 9mm pistol for a used Rock Island Armory 1911 .45acp Compact?

Thanks,

full disclosure: I'm wanting to take some training courses where we'll use a 1,000 rounds. I thought if I trade off one of the 1911's that I rarely use for a 9mm I could save money on ammo and possible recoil fatigue on my old hands.

Edited July 28, 2009 by AmericanWorkMule
full disclosure:

[Motasyco]

If I took price out of the equation and only consider what I'd like at my side, I can't think of a 9mm I'd rather have than a RIA Compact. Just my opinion. I don't care for 9mms but love 1911s. Are you working on a deal?

[Shima]

Maybe a early generation glock 19 or 17.

[Motasyco]

How about a nice KelTec P-11 9mm. Owned by a grandmother. Never abused. With some ammo.

[Shima]

I think the lousy trigger pull of the KelTec would make for a long defensive pistol class weekend. JMHO.

[Motasyco]

I think the lousy trigger pull of the KelTec would make for a long defensive pistol class weekend. JMHO.

Thanks for the help.

[mhm2a]

Hard to say because its only worth what someone will pay or trade for it. I would post it up and see what kind of offers you get for trades. I would say anything in the average retail of $350 -450. You could come up with a list of pistols you would like to have and see where that leads you?

[Moped]

Seems to me it depends on the make of the 9mm. I might trade a Ruger for one, but nothing more expensive than that.

[JeffsSig]

Well 1000 rds is only about 80-90$ savings.

Where do you live?

How long is the training courses ?

Maybe somone has one they will loan or rent you (a 9mm).

Or even trade out untill your class is over?

[Motasyco]

PM sent

[Guest AmericanWorkMule]

The course last two days:

Critical Incident Strategies

My old Marine uncle said just shoot the hell out of the one you got like we had to do.

Edited July 28, 2009 by AmericanWorkMule