Would this be a reasonable trade? - The Firearms Forum

RunningOnMT · 01-04-2012, 11:18 PM

I have a Kahr CW 45 and a S&W M&P .45. Both are in like new condition, with approximately 100 rds through each. They seem like fairly decent handguns to me...if you like plastic, but I prefer a steel frame. Neither of these have an external thumb safety, and that's another thing I'm not crazy about.

I would like to trade both of these (including three mags each) for any make 1911 with a 3" barrel. I would expect the quality and degree of wear to be comparable to the two I'm offering. Is this a reasonable trade?

reynolds357 · 01-04-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RunningOnMT

I have a Kahr CW 45 and a S&W M&P .45. Both are in like new condition, with approximately 100 rds through each. They seem like fairly decent handguns to me...if you like plastic, but I prefer a steel frame. Neither of these have an external thumb safety, and that's another thing I'm not crazy about.

I would like to trade both of these (including three mags each) for any make 1911 with a 3" barrel. I would expect the quality and degree of wear to be comparable to the two I'm offering. Is this a reasonable trade?

Depends on the 1911. 3" 1911's range from $400's to $4,000's

RunningOnMT · 01-05-2012, 01:44 PM

Notice I said "any make". I mean if someone wants to trade me a $4000.00 pistol that's fine by me, but I will trade my two for an entry level 1911 provided it has a 3" barrel and has not seen much wear.

gdmoody · 01-05-2012, 02:48 PM

That sounds like a fair trade to me, but I the other person should throw in some "boot" if they had a RIA 3 inch!!

patrol · 01-05-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RunningOnMT

I have a Kahr CW 45 and a S&W M&P .45. Both are in like new condition, with approximately 100 rds through each. They seem like fairly decent handguns to me...if you like plastic, but I prefer a steel frame. Neither of these have an external thumb safety, and that's another thing I'm not crazy about.

I would like to trade both of these (including three mags each) for any make 1911 with a 3" barrel. I would expect the quality and degree of wear to be comparable to the two I'm offering. Is this a reasonable trade?

You know what you wan't, and that I understand but rethink the 3" 1911...The gun simply wasn't meant for that caliber no matter how good a make you get.

Go for the Commander size 4" or 4.4"...the reliability overall will be better for you...

76Highboy · 01-05-2012, 10:33 PM

I say, state what you want in the trade. There are guys that don't appreciate a good 1911 but would love to have your two guns. Anybody with a $4000.00 1911 is smarter that that. But there is a chance that yoou could fing someone with say, a nice Kimber that might trade. Only offer one mag and then when they are on the fence, throw in the other two to seal the deal. If the gun is not what you want, then make them throw some cash in. What have you got to lose?

surfzombie · 01-08-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by patrol

You know what you wan't, and that I understand but rethink the 3" 1911...The gun simply wasn't meant for that caliber no matter how good a make you get.

Go for the Commander size 4" or 4.4"...the reliability overall will be better for you...

I agree don't go any smaller than 4". Why don't you just sell your two pistols and then go buy what you want rather than do a trade and then have buyers remorse afterwards.?

01-04-2012, 11:18 PM	#1
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Would this be a reasonable trade? I have a Kahr CW 45 and a S&W M&P .45. Both are in like new condition, with approximately 100 rds through each. They seem like fairly decent handguns to me...if you like plastic, but I prefer a steel frame. Neither of these have an external thumb safety, and that's another thing I'm not crazy about. I would like to trade both of these (including three mags each) for any make 1911 with a 3" barrel. I would expect the quality and degree of wear to be comparable to the two I'm offering. Is this a reasonable trade? __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" -->

01-05-2012, 01:44 PM	#3
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Would this be a reasonable trade? Notice I said "any make". I mean if someone wants to trade me a $4000.00 pistol that's fine by me, but I will trade my two for an entry level 1911 provided it has a 3" barrel and has not seen much wear. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

01-05-2012, 02:48 PM	#4
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,347	Re: Would this be a reasonable trade? That sounds like a fair trade to me, but I the other person should throw in some "boot" if they had a RIA 3 inch!! __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant) Last edited by gdmoody; 01-05-2012 at 10:57 PM.. Reason: spelling

01-05-2012, 10:33 PM	#6
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,968	Re: Would this be a reasonable trade? I say, state what you want in the trade. There are guys that don't appreciate a good 1911 but would love to have your two guns. Anybody with a $4000.00 1911 is smarter that that. But there is a chance that yoou could fing someone with say, a nice Kimber that might trade. Only offer one mag and then when they are on the fence, throw in the other two to seal the deal. If the gun is not what you want, then make them throw some cash in. What have you got to lose?