Good places to look for Colts?

[moyler]

I am looking for my first Colt. I am hoping to find a blue series 70 Combat Commander in 9mm.

I have looked at Gunbroker and Gunsamerica. Where are other good places to look? I don't buy guns on-line typically so I don't really know where to search.

Thanks!~

[pjsjr]

There's also Auction Arms http://www.auctionarms.com/

Lot of gun boards that have classified sections, you could place a want to buy ad for yourself. Good luck. Preston

[Joni Lynn]

Hard to say, those can turn up just about anywhere but not very often.
Cabela's has their Gun Library online if you want to look there.

[Rich-D]

Here are a few,

Usually the lowest prices on the internet. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/21


For an out the door price, from 3 nearby dealers and a lifetime Davidson's guarantee.http://www.galleryofguns.com/Genie/Default.aspx


Largest Auction Site. http://gunbroker.com/


Good Luck!
Rich

[Hunter]

You may try your search as Pre Series 80 Commander as there really were no Series 70 Commanders.
I am not trying to nit pick but I have seen several listed as Pre Series 80 that did not come up under a Series 70 search.

[moyler]

You may try your search as Pre Series 80 Commander as there really were no Series 70 Commanders.
I am not trying to nit pick but I have seen several listed as Pre Series 80 that did not come up under a Series 70 search.

Not nit-picking at all, I appreciate the information as I am new to Colts. Hopefully this will help in my search for my first Colt pistol.

They are advertised often as series 70, much like this: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=99402137

Thanks for the links and info to everyone else that replied. The more I look at Colts in my search, the more I dis-like the mods some people do to them. I tend to instantly shy away when I see a skeleton trigger or a beavertail GS.

Keep me in mind if anyone stumbles over a pre-80 series CC in 9mm that isn't horribly over-priced or over "up-graded".

Post more dealer links if anyone knows of one not yet listed. Thanks for any help.

Mark

[bobbarrios]

Info above stating there is no such thing as a Series 70 CC is correct. However they are usually listed that way. Suggest you search both ways.

I have one and sometimes search just to see what they are selling for. 9mm CC shows up once in a while but usually at a steep price in pristine condition.

Fun weapon. Good luck

[Rich-D]

Old age must be creeping up on me, I missed the Series 70 part!


Rich

[elijdub]

Moyler, i've been actively searching for a blue 9mm Commander for about a year ;). They are out there and, more than anywhere else, show up on gunbroker. I use the "9mm Commander" search, as there are so few of them (regardless of series) that the "series" elinimation really isn't required. I'd recommend looking on GB daily or a few times per week. Each time i see one that's "reasonably" priced, i either need the money for something else, or just plain don't have it :). I'll keep an eye out for you.
Thanks again for that lead to Clyde Armory.

[Hill]

I hate to say 'pound the pavement', but mine came from area gunshops and were $525. for my 80 series Combat Commander and under $700. for my LW Commander, both 9mm.

The combat Commander was on the bottom shelf in the handgun glass case in a local hunter oriented shop. The owner of the shop seemed surprised that I was interested in it at all.

[EchoBravoKilo]

Good luck. They are not plentiful, but generally "findable," albeit usually pricey. They are terrific pistols - I love mine...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p258/EchoBravoKilo/1951%20Commander%209mm/IMGP1261.jpg

[elijdub]

Man, that one looks great, EBK!!! Is that the Don Williams?

[Rich-D]

EBK, Great looking gun you have there!


Rich

[EchoBravoKilo]

Thanks, Rich and Eli. Yes, that's the one I sent to Don. It shoots even better than it looks!

[Hill]

EBK, sending them off for perfectionizing is cheating. You know that don't you? :)

[Hill]

Moyler, you're going to have to pony up if you want to obtain the pistol you seek. The 9mm models are hard to find in the first place, somewhat collectible in the second place, and if most anyone here sees one at a good price before you do they'll buy it rather than report it to you in the third place.

So, if you're dead set on that particular gun buy the first one you find available at whatever cost. Later you can send it to a guy to make it whatever you want for a minimum of $1000. on top of what you paid for it, or not.


I'm sorry if my putting it in this form has offended you, I don't mean to do that. But I've seen your entreaties in several forums and think that all you've done with that is to put the whole community on notice that you are waiting to be victimized, for one thing, or at least that perhaps they should buy one of what you're finding so hard to locate. I mean you could be bringing people to give thought to a pistol which might not have entered their target screen if you had gone about your search more quietly.

[EchoBravoKilo]

Believe it or not, the pistol was an awesome shooter before I sent it off. It just had some after-market sights that didn't seem right (Bo-Mar high mounted). So, I sent to Don and while he had it for sight work, I had him do a little more of his magic. I love the pistol.

This one is proof that good deals are still out there - I paid a lot less for it than I expected to, and Don's outstanding work was quite reasonable. I've seen them on auction sites for hundreds more than I have in total in this pistol. The key is to be both diligent in looking, and patient.

[moyler]

Moyler, you're going to have to pony up if you want to obtain the pistol you seek. The 9mm models are hard to find in the first place, somewhat collectible in the second place, and if most anyone here sees one at a good price before you do they'll buy it rather than report it to you in the third place.

So, if you're dead set on that particular gun buy the first one you find available at whatever cost. Later you can send it to a guy to make it whatever you want for a minimum of $1000. on top of what you paid for it, or not.


I'm sorry if my putting it in this form has offended you, I don't mean to do that. But I've seen your entreaties in several forums and think that all you've done with that is to put the whole community on notice that you are waiting to be victimized, for one thing, or at least that perhaps they should buy one of what you're finding so hard to locate. I mean you could be bringing people to give thought to a pistol which might not have entered their target screen if you had gone about your search more quietly.

Not offended in the least, Hill. And you are absolutley correct with ALL of your comments. I have been offered to be 'victimized' a couple times already, and see the error of my over-zealous search. I had hoped to draw out someone not actively seeking to sell and get a bargain, but I have come to understand this is like waiting for lightning to strike.

I saw a thread recently where someone was advising Eli on basically the same gun I am after on Gunbroker, I thought by making my desire more public it might garner similar results. Not necessarily so.

Actually I thank you for your post. Obviously I am new to this thing and can use (and will) all the help I can get.

Take care!~

[EchoBravoKilo]

Hang in there, Moyler. Good things do come to those who wait...

[Hill]

Whew!

Thank you, Moyler!

I'm not surprised to hear that you've been approached already. There is a carnivorous subset of our society which is populated by people who are constantly on the lookout for an opportunity to cheat or even rob others, and the net is a much bigger placard to paint a "Kick Me" sign on and wear for all to see.

edit: BTW, don't be afraid to buy one out from under Eli's nose. He won't buy it anyway. Some people just talk the talk but won't walk the walk.

(challenge to Eli.....:D )

[daveohno]

If you have a friend that works in a gunshop, have them keep an eye out for you. I have gotten a few that way.

[elijdub]

Whew!

Thank you, Moyler!

I'm not surprised to hear that you've been approached already. There is a carnivorous subset of our society which is populated by people who are constantly on the lookout for an opportunity to cheat or even rob others, and the net is a much bigger placard to paint a "Kick Me" sign on and wear for all to see.

edit: BTW, don't be afraid to buy one out from under Eli's nose. He won't buy it anyway. Some people just talk the talk but won't walk the walk.

(challenge to Eli.....:D )
Whoa nelly! Throwin' down the 'ol gauntlet, eh ;)? I'll take the bait :D. I'm paying off some taxes at the moment and will not be buying a 9mm Commander any time in the near future. For that very reason, i will be on the lookout (as a non-carnivorous net-surfer ;)) for a reasonably priced 9mm for fellow-forum member Moyler (as i've done for countless other members), as he so generously pointed me in the direction of gun i'm in the market for....
Moyler, consider me "on the lookout" ;).

[Hill]

Moyler,

I'll give Eli that - he's an expert and diligent seeker out of desirable guns. In fact I owe my Colt CCO to him in an offhand way as he had posted it in a thread showing a selection of pistols for another member. I looked at it and then took it using the buy-it-now function of the auction. There were three bidders on the pistol at the time I took it from them.

I've used this example to point up a salient bit of advise for you that is: 1) know what you want; 2) buy it with only a passing note of the price; and 3)even if you might have paid too much in the judgement of the sage non owners you will have the pistol and will get over the price soon enough.

If you get bound up in whether or not this pistol or that pistol are a 'good deal' you'll likely never have one. But if you buy and hold just one of them the market value will catch up to the price you've paid bye and bye, and before too long you'll be able to gloat about the good deal you got because you had the sense to buy 'back then'.

Right Eli? :)

[buckeyefan]

Moyler,
I went through this search for 2 years. I settled for one in satin and I love it. It shoots great and my buddies drool ovet it. I know I paid too much at a show, but like Hill mentioned, I now own the gun and the extra hundred or so would have just been wasted on 4 dollar a gallon gas or something anyway. I agree with the statement buy it if it is what you want. Good luck, I hope you find one.

[elijdub]

Moyler,

I'll give Eli that - he's an expert and diligent seeker out of desirable guns. In fact I owe my Colt CCO to him in an offhand way as he had posted it in a thread showing a selection of pistols for another member. I looked at it and then took it using the buy-it-now function of the auction. There were three bidders on the pistol at the time I took it from them.

I've used this example to point up a salient bit of advise for you that is: 1) know what you want; 2) buy it with only a passing note of the price; and 3)even if you might have paid too much in the judgement of the sage non owners you will have the pistol and will get over the price soon enough.

If you get bound up in whether or not this pistol or that pistol are a 'good deal' you'll likely never have one. But if you buy and hold just one of them the market value will catch up to the price you've paid bye and bye, and before too long you'll be able to gloat about the good deal you got because you had the sense to buy 'back then'.

Right Eli? :)
Thank you Hill. ...And i absolutely agree with your advice. I've passed up many a pistol, thinking they were "just a hair too much"..and in retrospect wish i woulda' bought 'em. I passed up several, 95% 9mm Commanders last year in the $800 range (because the price was "supposed" to be $600ish). The same gun now is selling for an average of $900-1000.
Here's a fine example........with current online pricing:
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=99898307

[Hill]

That IS a beautiful one, Eli. You really do have a knack for finding them.

Would it surprise anyone if it turned out that either the seller or the bidder, or both, read this forum?

[moyler]

That IS a beautiful one, Eli. You really do have a knack for finding them.

Would it surprise anyone if it turned out that either the seller or the bidder, or both, read this forum?

This seller, Arnie, is actually a good guy. He replied to my WTB ad on another forum and gave me first shot at this one before he posted it on GB. Ultimately I wanted a Combat Commander over the LW variety and passed.

Thanks to all who have given thier time to help me out here, I appreciate it. Eli, you are a true gentleman. And Hill you have helped on a couple different levels, thanks for the PMs.

And for the best news of all.... ...A new Colt is in-bound for Moyler!!! I am sending payment today for a very nice looking S70 MKIV GVT in 9mm! The right Commander eluded me this round and I snapped up a Government size for an OK deal I think. It appears to be in "like new" condition, and I know I may upset a collector or two, but I cannot wait to get it and shoot the heck out of it.

Originally I wanted to add a Colt to my small collection, now I think I might want a small collection of Colts.

This has been a fun and educational experience. I think I logged more time in the Colt forum the last couple weeks than all other areas combined. My employer should be impressed.

I will be sure to post a few pics of my first Colt hopefully early next week.

Thanks again!~

[pjsjr]

Originally I wanted to add a Colt to my small collection, now I think I might want a small collection of Colts.

Heh, heh, heh, another on the way to the 12+ step program. :nono: :D :nono: Preston

[doctruptwn]

I have a CC in 9mm. I paid $300.00 for it about 25 years ago. What you see on gun broker is about the rate I've seen them going for when I have found them. I have only seen 2 in the last 10 years as I cruised gun shops and pawn brokers.

Hunter.... You say there is no such beast asa Series 70 CC. I'm a bit lost. I thought the first 2 numbers of the serial# indicated the series.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/doctruptwn/gmail003.jpg

The top left is my Combat commander.

[EchoBravoKilo]

"Originally I wanted to add a Colt to my small collection, now I think I might want a small collection of Colts"

hehehe - Coltitis strikes again.

Congrats on the Colt. I agree also the Eli is indeed "the go to guy" and a nice guy to boot. We're all lucky he's active on this forum.

Also, you really can't pay too much for a Colt, can you?

[Hill]

EBK= "Also, you really can't pay too much for a Colt, can you?"

I don't think so. They're the only pistol brand for which prices continually climb. They're an American icon and as such every one of them, whatever model, will always be a collectible firearm.

Take note that you'll pay more for a new almost every other brand of 1911 than you pay for the new base model Colt, yet the dollar value of that "you name the brand" gun goes DOWN from the moment you take possession of it while your Colt will increase almost from that day. Even if you abuse a Colt it only means that you'll need to wait longer to recoup your money. Try all of this with a LB, Wilson, NH, Kimber, or the rest.

These days of dollar devaluation, with inflation looming on the horizon even while interests rates available stay in the mud what better way to invest a spare $1000. or two IS there?

[EchoBravoKilo]

Agreed. Of course, they're only a good investment when you realize a return (sell), so I guess it's up to my heirs to decide (unless I take them with me!)...

[elijdub]

Moyler, EBK, Hill, Thank you very much for the kind words.

I am sending payment today for a very nice looking S70 MKIV GVT in 9mm!
Excellent news! Congrats! Hope to see pics as soon as it arrives. And forget about the whole "collecting" stuff... I'd shoot it as well ;)! When i first joined the forum i shot other specific brands of 1911. I've since realized that the Colt is such a great value for the money (as Hill says above) and that the members of the Colt forum are great people! As Hunter talks about in his review of the Colt Factory, it's amazing that they can continue to provide guns at this price, given what they "put into them". The old-world crafstmen (and women) working on many components by hand.... They really are a great product. Moyler, i think we can all relate to the comment about "adding a small collection of Colt's" ;). It's become much more than a hobby for me :).