Finally my first 1911

[Jpfledderer]

An old friend of mine sold me one of his three Colts this week. 1984 Colt Gold Cup, Series 80, National Match. The slide is blued and the lower is nickel. The nickel is starting to chip and wear in places. I looked around online and found a guy in Florida to refinish it for around $350.00. I was telling a buddy at work what I had and he told me to call Colt. Ten minutes later, $140.00 plus $30.00 shipping costs to get the gun redone. It will take 6-7 months but I don't care. This gun is beautiful and I want a awesome finish. F.Y.I., I paid $400.00 for the gun. Did I get a good deal? I think so. The gun feels really tight.

 

[95wrangler]

Let me be the first to say:



Then let me say you got a heck of a deal!

 

[Jpfledderer]

Ya, should of took a pic. Sorry

 

[Hoosier45]

$400 for a Gold Cup? Yeah, I'd say you did ok.

 

[1911 DeadHead]

Yea. I would say ok is a bit of an understatement. Congrats on the new piece. Pics when you can.

 

[Fordtough25]

That's a great deal on a 1911, let alone a gold cup! Colt will make it look like new again, well worth the wait!

 

[churchmouse]

He must be a seriously good friend....Gold cups aint cheap. That is a forever keeper.
Welcome to the 1911 club. Membership is owning one, dues are that you shoot it and the meetings are at your discretion on the range......enjoy.



You can not post this without pics.....................................

 

[RBrianHarless]

Sounds like you have a very good friend for life. Congratulations on you first 1911.

You need to post some before and after pictures.

 

[Jpfledderer]

Here it is.

 

[Bane_FTW]

That's funny, I had the pleasure of playing around with one yesterday. He said he would never sell it but wow did I want it

 

[WebSnyper]

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If it is all Gold Cup, then you got a spectacular deal.

That's some serious patience to wait that long for the refinish, but I would think it would turn out great by sending it back to Colt.

 

[mtgasten]

well at least now you have time to stock up on ammo!

 

[Hillbillyblood]

Killer Deal! Some fellers have all the luck...

 

[Jpfledderer]

 

[AllenM]

That is a great deal on a great gun. I am sure this will be the beginning of the 1911 disease

 

[gunman41mag]

You got a G R E A T DEAL

 

[nickman54]

Wish i was his friend

That is great, i need friends like yours.

 

[lonnie58]

That's one hell of a deal.... And again welcome to the Colt 1911 club. I've got my Defender in the shop getting throated for hollow point shooting. Once I get it back the 70 series Commander is going in to get some TLC. Well over 7000 rounds just from me, don't know what the first owner put through it and was my carry for 20 plus years.

 

[Jpfledderer]

That's awesome, the balance and feel is so nice on these guns. Can't wait to send her off.

 

[cundiff5535]

Very nice... I have a 1911 addiction... I have 12 Kimbers and I can tell you I love them all and want more....

Enjoy yours... and clean her often