why are used Springfield GI .45's so rare?

[BombthePeasants]

I keep scouring the interweb to find one used/discounted, but they are just AWOL...Shouldn't I expect to see one pop at least occasionally? I just cannot afford a new one right now, but if the price was right on a used one, I think I could slide it by the wife. Of all the GI replicas out there, theirs seems to be the best compromise between quality/price, but NOBODY seems to want to part with theirs...DANG

[Texas Bulldog]

Originally Posted by BombthePeasants

I keep scouring the interweb to find one used/discounted, but they are just AWOL...Shouldn't I expect to see one pop at least occasionally? I just cannot afford a new one right now, but if the price was right on a used one, I think I could slide it by the wife. Of all the GI replicas out there, theirs seems to be the best compromise between quality/price, but NOBODY seems to want to part with theirs...DANG

Most people i know and like myself started out with their Springfield GI model 1911. And in doing so its our first 1911 and we don't get rid of them.

I hear ya know, im dying to pickup another so i can practicing some gun smithing. Their damn hard to find.

Local shop has "HIGH Standard" 1911's on sale for 439 right now... im considering one.

JOe

[jsbcats]

You may want to also look at a Rock Island GI. I've seen them priced as low as $375. I have one as well as the compact and love both of them.

[riggergreg]

Last time I was at the Bullet Trap in Plano, They had one for $475 new. The used ones I've seen have been priced way out of line, $500-$700. Shop around, They are out there.

[Hawghauler]

I have never sold any Springfield. You don't let good friends go.

[killerfly128]

Originally Posted by BombthePeasants

I keep scouring the interweb to find one used/discounted, but they are just AWOL...Shouldn't I expect to see one pop at least occasionally? I just cannot afford a new one right now, but if the price was right on a used one, I think I could slide it by the wife. Of all the GI replicas out there, theirs seems to be the best compromise between quality/price, but NOBODY seems to want to part with theirs...DANG

Check these websites daily and you should be able to find one for around $450 - $500 shipped to you. Maybe even snag a stainless one or a package deal.

RiverOfGuns.com

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[PopsXD9sc]

You might also try Gun Broker. Here is an example: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=143977272
Looks like there is not much difference in used versus new pricewise.

[shellshook]

Originally Posted by Hawghauler

I have never sold any Springfield. You don't let good friends go.

I agree, plus I suspect for the price, a lot of folks buy them when they see them.....I didn't go looking for one, but when I saw one, I bought it. If I ever see another one, it'll be gone too.

Good Luck in your search.

[BombthePeasants]

thanks fellas. Thanks killerfly128 for the links, I had not seen those 2 sites before. Now I have them saved.

[Nate C.]

Originally Posted by Hawghauler

I have never sold any Springfield. You don't let good friends go.

+1.