[Lethaltxn]

So after much soul searching I've decided to return to the 1911 platform and trade my G19. I found a used Lew Horton Compact and the guy may want to trade. Just wondering if this was a decent deal?
Thanks

 

[Bushflyr]

Definitely. As long as it runs reliably you'd be getting a hell of a deal.

 

[bac1023]

Go for it.

 

[Lethaltxn]

I should say I'm including 24 rounds of HP ammo, a crossbreed holster and a MIC holster in the deal.

 

[knedrgr]

That's a deal, and you're getting the better end of it.

 

[faawrenchbndr]

I would,....can you inspect it in person?
If not, request pics of all frame sides with those rubber wrap around grips removed.
They are known to trap moisture, thus corroding the frame under the grips.

 

[Lethaltxn]

I would,....can you inspect it in person?
If not, request pics of all frame sides with those rubber wrap around grips removed.
They are known to trap moisture, thus corroding the frame under the grips.

Yes, I can inspect it. That's good to know. I hope he let's me take them off. What would be my course of action if there is rust? Would it be salvageable at a low cost?

 

[seanmac45]

Sounds like a good deal to me. Even if there is rust under the stocks I am sure it could be sanded, blasted and refinished.

Go for it!

 

[Jason D]

I'd do the trade.

 

[rjrivero]

Like the rest, I would have already made the trade and posted pictures of the steal I just got!

 

[Lethaltxn]

Well, I was just unfamiliar with Lew Horton and didn't know if the trade was good or not. Thanks guys! :wavey:

 

[rjrivero]

Well, I was just unfamiliar with Lew Horton and didn't know if the trade was good or not. Thanks guys! :wavey:

Lew Horton is a distributor of firearms. He is such a LARGE distributor that he often times has asked manufacturers to make firearms built to his specifications for distribution. He can buy such a large quantity for distribution that Smith and Wesson as well as Colt and others have happily made firearms to his specifications.

A lot of the Lew Horton Guns come with custom holsters, and are well suited for concealed carry.

Worry not about a Lew Horton specified build. They are GREAT guns.

The benefit from a Lew Horton gun vs. a comparable custom gun is that a Lew Horton gun is a FACTORY ORIGINAL gun. All the work is done AT the factory, and therefore the value (resale) tends to be higher for a Lew Horton gun vs. custom gun.

 

[Lethaltxn]

Lew Horton is a distributor of firearms. He is such a LARGE distributor that he often times has asked manufacturers to make firearms built to his specifications for distribution. He can buy such a large quantity for distribution that Smith and Wesson as well as Colt and others have happily made firearms to his specifications.

A lot of the Lew Horton Guns come with custom holsters, and are well suited for concealed carry.

Worry not about a Lew Horton specified build. They are GREAT guns.

The benefit from a Lew Horton gun vs. a comparable custom gun is that a Lew Horton gun is a FACTORY ORIGINAL gun. All the work is done AT the factory, and therefore the value (resale) tends to be higher for a Lew Horton gun vs. custom gun.

Awesome info! I've been trying to find out what the guy's all about. That makes me feel better. Still waiting to see if the guy wants to trade. Thanks again!

 

[rjrivero]

You're welcome. While a little tangential to 1911's, this is a Lew Horton 686 I have that is a FANTASTIC shooter.

 

[Lethaltxn]

So the guy says he'll do the trade. Now have to drive an hour and a half meet him.

 

[faawrenchbndr]

So the guy says he'll do the trade. Now have to drive an hour and a half meet him.

Awesome,.......why are you still here?! :dunno:

 

[Lethaltxn]

Does it matter if the night sights are dead? As far as asking price?

 

[Jason D]

Not really.

 

[samuse]

What is that supposed to do that a 19 won't?

 

[knedrgr]

What is that supposed to do that a 19 won't?

Look way classier. :upeyes: