LOOKING FOR SOME ADVICE FOR A TRADE OPTION

[hodgej1843]

currently i have a colt lightweight commander xse series 45 auto.good friend of mine offered me a glock 23 with 2 13 round mags,and a maadi AK LNIB with 1 30 round mag,has the after market folding retractable stock,front handgaurd has the acc rails for lights,lasers,etc........both guns are in really good shape.sound like a really good deal to me,,,,what do you fellow INGOERS think...be truthful

please......

 

[223 Gunner]

It sounds pretty fair to me. Although I like my AK's to have wood furniture, that's just me. Did you consider that you will be taking on two new cal.'s to buy supplies for including new cleaning supplies possibly?
To me Glocks are a 400.00 dollar pistol, and the Maadi AK about the same.

 

[Disposable Heart]

Nah, keep the Colt. The Colt is a nice piece of weapon, and the lightweights more so especially the Commander.

A G23 and Maadi can be picked up any day of the week and hold no, how should I put it, coolness factor to them IMHO.

The value of the trade is sound (depending on the condition of all weapons involved), but the intrinsic value of the Colt is higher in my mind.

 

[Colt556]

I'd have to ask for $100-200 difference. The Colt is and always will be worth more than the two guns offered. JIMHO.

 

[G_Stines]

Nah, keep the Colt. The Colt is a nice piece of weapon, and the lightweights more so especially the Commander.

A G23 and Maadi can be picked up any day of the week and hold no, how should I put it, coolness factor to them IMHO.

The value of the trade is sound (depending on the condition of all weapons involved), but the intrinsic value of the Colt is higher in my mind.

I second this whole heartedly. Its fair monetarily.

 

[hodgej1843]

great advise guys.....just like i thought....i gotta keep my colt.if i did trade i would just do somethin stupid and trade 1 or both for stupid stuff and would be out the colt i have had for a long time.its a good deal because both guns are in near perfect condition.but hey nothin says 1911 like COLT.........

 

[223 Gunner]

I guess the saying is true "people pay for the pony". I personally don't drink the colt "kool-aid". To me there are much better 1911's on the market besides Colt. Also if you were thinking of selling it anyway, it might be easier too sell two cheaper priced guns, than one higher priced gun.
Just my .

 

[PatriotPride]

It sounds pretty fair to me. Although I like my AK's to have wood furniture, that's just me. Did you consider that you will be taking on two new cal.'s to buy supplies for including new cleaning supplies possibly?
To me Glocks are a 400.00 dollar pistol, and the Maadi AK about the same.

This Glocks can be had for $400 easily, and Maadi AKs for about $400 if they're REASONABLY priced. Combine that with the (possible) two new calibers may cause it to be a worse deal than you anticipated. It could go either way---depends on what you're looking for and how badly you want the Colt gone.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Dollar for dollar it's a good trade. But I'd have trouble trading away an Icon like the Colt for lesser guns. Just me.

 

[darinb]

Good to see your not trading I have found that trading something with historical and sentimental value is never worth the trade or sale. That is a good looking Colt.

 

[jshiloh]

i like'm both...but the colt is your money $$ gun!

 

[H&R12G]

I like your .45. But, it strikes me odd that he offered quantity. Ask yourself is there quality in this quantity of firearms. Not to say this fella isn't trustworthy, he just may be that much in love with your .45. Just saying, check these items carefully. He could be trading you gold or scrap.

 

[rcjack86]

Depends on how bad you want them. I wouldn't do it because I'd prefer to have less guns of higher quality.

 

[BIG TIM]

Keep the Colt! The fact that you need convincing proves that, to you, the deal is not sweet enough. Besides, I have read on here before how you talk about your Colt!

 

[hodgej1843]

MAN I LOVE MY COLT,,,BUT BEING ONE OF THE TRILLIONS OUT OF WORK SHE IS STARTING TO LOOK LIKE $$$$$$$$$.DON'T WANT TO DO IT BUT MIGHT HAVE TO.....

 

[Cru]

MAN I LOVE MY COLT,,,BUT BEING ONE OF THE TRILLIONS OUT OF WORK SHE IS STARTING TO LOOK LIKE $$$$$$$$$.DON'T WANT TO DO IT BUT MIGHT HAVE TO.....

I would keep the colt, but I'd guess that if you DID need to sell for $$$$ that the Glock and AK would be easier to offload. Of course that is just a guess.

 

[Thumper]

I would have made the trade.Glock and Maadi are great names too.I have a old maadi that cannot be bought.

 

[MoparMan]

I would value the Colt a little more than the other two. Keep the Colt or just sell it if you need the money. Taking that trade won't help you in the $$$ problem. You'll just have 2 guns you can find almost anywhere. If you still want to do it get some cash.