Quick Q on pistol price.

[Guest Disney]

I have the opportunity to pick up a S.A. Loaded. It's in pretty good condition, It shoots very well, and well... It's a 1911 so I want it.

The question is..... What is it really worth?? What can someone expect to get for one on any given day? Can I turn it over at any time for $600 if need be?

Reason I ask is I will kinda stretch my money for the rest of the semester if I buy it. If something arises, i'd like to be able to get my money back out of it.

So... Simply put, what's one worth?

[Guest gcrookston]

Quick rule of thumb on current model used guns is 60% max of original retail. New these are selling between $650 and $1,000 depending upon how they are set up (GB), so no, that's not much of a way to get into a 1911.

Another rule of thumb is don't stretch your finances to buy a gun (or anything for that matter). You're life will be much easier if you don't have to look around the place to decide what to sell to pay the bills.

I try to go into a gun at the most about 70% of what I think I can sell it for. Though I occasionally waive this approach when buyig new or late model used guns. For example, the new PT1911 is selling for around $550 right now. I just bought a gently used one for less than $400.00. If I had to sell it, I'm think $375 would be a score.

[Guest Mugster]

Guns are kind of like real estate, they are worth whatever you can get for them. On something like that, you could move it quick for 100-150 under what a new one would cost someone assuming "like new" condition, imo. I wouldn't assume you are getting a good price unless you do alot of footwork.

[Guest Disney]

Thanks for the opinions guys!

[DaveTN]

Watch GunBroker and do searches on what guns like what you want have actually sold for.

There are many loaded 1911’s there right now. There are two, a parked and a stainless new in the box with a buy it now of around $660.

Could you sell a used for $600? Sure… we’ve seen guns used guns on this forum sell at retail. Could you turn it quick?.... that’s a different story.

But one things for sure… if you put a good price on one of the top name 1911’s; it won’t last a day.

[Guest Disney]

Yeah, I've decided that I just need to hold off until the right 1911 comes around. I've already got the Kimber and SA GI45 to keep me entertained.