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Cliff notes to avoid rambling: Is $280 a good price for a new Keltec P3AT? Is $380 a good price for a RIA 1911?
The local pawn shop has a brand new, in box Keltec P3AT that someone ordered and never picked up for $280. The local range is selling a Rock Island Armory 1911 for $380. Are these good prices? Which one is the better deal? I'm going to buy one soon, and I'm leaning towards the P3AT since it seems like a good deal that doesn't come along often, even though I'd rather have a 1911.
Eventually I'll have both. The P3AT will be for it's size and caliber (already have a .380). I want a gun small enough to hide almost anywhere if necessary. The 1911 will be because it's anice lookinggun and will be fun to shoot. I already have a full-sized carry pistol, so the 1911 wont be filling a need, just a desire. I guess the 1911 would be more comfortable IWB than my SW99, so that will be a slight benefit.
Oh, btw, I know most of you will say BUY THE 1911 just 'cause they're awesome, but I'm looking at this from the money and practicality side right now. When I say I will have both eventually, I mean it .
Cliff notes to avoid rambling: Is $280 a good price for a new Keltec P3AT? Is $380 a good price for a RIA 1911?
The local pawn shop has a brand new, in box Keltec P3AT that someone ordered and never picked up for $280. The local range is selling a Rock Island Armory 1911 for $380. Are these good prices? Which one is the better deal? I'm going to buy one soon, and I'm leaning towards the P3AT since it seems like a good deal that doesn't come along often, even though I'd rather have a 1911.
Eventually I'll have both. The P3AT will be for it's size and caliber (already have a .380). I want a gun small enough to hide almost anywhere if necessary. The 1911 will be because it's anice lookinggun and will be fun to shoot. I already have a full-sized carry pistol, so the 1911 wont be filling a need, just a desire. I guess the 1911 would be more comfortable IWB than my SW99, so that will be a slight benefit.
Oh, btw, I know most of you will say BUY THE 1911 just 'cause they're awesome, but I'm looking at this from the money and practicality side right now. When I say I will have both eventually, I mean it .