Trigger Mike Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Im still craving getting a Wilson 1911, been playing on my mind for years. While strolling through their website again, I noticed they have a 1911 called a Pinnacle. The base price is $7,995. Now the picture makes it look like the prettiest thing I've ever seen, but in reality what would you do with a pistol that cost $8,000? once you shot it it drops in value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 eight times whatever I would do with a $1000 1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy B.SASS#26902 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I have an Armand Swensen full on conversion of a pre series 70 gold cup, I don't exactly know what it's worth but it's up there, While I have shot it a little it mainly sits in the safe kept as an investment. I have to imagine the same thing would happen with the Wilson pinnacle while it's pretty and functional it would still mostly sit in the safe while your more common 1911's get a workout. Willy B' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Shoot it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Honestly? I would take the money and buy a tuned '73, the Single Actions of my choice and a Browning SxS. Probably toss in some new gun leather too. If I already had those (I don't), I might go ahead and expand my CAS arsenal. Then, I would start looking for other guns I want. Garand, 1903, or Browning Citori. I doubt if I would end up with a 1911 that expensive if I won the lottery. At least, it would be low on my list. I have no qualms about buying expensive guns, but they would have a purpose for me. Think a K-80 for competitive trap. I wouldn't foresee myself using the pistol you describe for competition or even as a range gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrswanson1 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 $8000 gets you a machine gun. And that's just going to keep going up in value, unless you blow it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 What the heck, other than name, makes they "worth" $8,000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 First off, I would never buy a 1911 for $8000. I have had my fill of them, thank you - not tryin' to start a fight. Just statin' a fact. BUT, if someone gave me that gun, assuming it was really "worth" $8000 I would sell it and buy a couple of Smith and Wessons that I have always desired, a good 45-70 rifle and a used dual sport motorcycle. By the way, by "good" I mean usable and not a safe queen and not a "collectible". Probably a Marlin 1895 GSBL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Sell it and buy 8 or more guns with the money :-) Just saying ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Sell it and buy 8 or more guns with the money :-) Just saying ! Or end up with more 4 or 5 guns and a whole bunch of ammo and reloading supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry T Harrison Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 There is no such thing or as been said before there is a sucker born every minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Pretty thing.... Hm. Logo is reminiscent of the Wehrmacht eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Howdy, am I the only one to say---try before you buy. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 JMHO I would much rather have the Rock River Arms Limited Match. It's only $3,600 and will shoot inch and a half at 50 yards where the Wilson Pinnacle is 1 inch at 25 yards. RRA_LIMITED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Heck, $850.00 will get you a perfectly good new Colt series 70 1911. A man really don't need more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I have a Remington Rand that was my Grand dads . I have two Rugers I have a RIA Rock Island Armory All are 70 seares style guns . All shoot great . I am really fond of the Ruger Commander 1911 . But I just dont think there is any 1911s worth 8k . Just saying :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 I have to agree that it is hard to justify 8k for a gun that functions the same for a lot less. i have to admit the picture of the Pinnacle made me set aside the thought that Cheryl Teigs is the most beautiful thing ever to exist. it was almost as gorgeous as her. id be afraid to overwork either one. as much as i love it i just can't see why it is 8k. maybe when I'm filthy rich and have everything i could ever want. now if DocWard wants to help me raise the money to buy it just in case i decide to I have a correct Garand i could sell him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 "what would you do with a $8,000 1911?" I'd give it back to its Owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORNERY OAF Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I would sell it, buy a zero turn mower and some barn wood.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack Saddle Slim, SASS #73122 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I guess you can set any price you want to on anything you want to. Kinda reminds me of the old story of the little kid who had the ugliest looking, foulest smelling dog in the world. His dad demanded that the kid get rid of the dog...immediately if not sooner. So, the kid puts up a sign in the front yard that reads "Dog For Sale. $10,000." When the father got home from work that evening, the sign was down. "You can't tell me you sold that mangy mutt for ten thousand dollars!" he said to his son. "Sure I did," replied the boy. "Well, actually, I didn't get cash for him. I traded him with Johnny down the street for two five-thousand dollar cats!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I have to agree that it is hard to justify 8k for a gun that functions the same for a lot less. i have to admit the picture of the Pinnacle made me set aside the thought that Cheryl Teigs is the most beautiful thing ever to exist. it was almost as gorgeous as her. id be afraid to overwork either one. as much as i love it i just can't see why it is 8k. maybe when I'm filthy rich and have everything i could ever want. now if DocWard wants to help me raise the money to buy it just in case i decide to I have a correct Garand i could sell him. I'll get back to you on that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Why shouldn't Wilson try to sell a standard gun with some fancy markings and a nice finish for $8000? There are universities full of fools spending $30k and more for degrees with low demand and the hopes of making $35k/yr. A 1911 worth that kinda of money should be a real Colt with enormous engraving or one that had been owned by someone famous, like J Edgar Hoover, Dillon or Aduie Murphy. Just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 If I could afford to buy an $8k gun easily, it wud be to shoot the snot out of it!!!!! having said that, I can't afford it, so i would wipe my slobber off of it and buy what I cud afford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 While Wilson Combat builds some great guns, If I were to spend $8000 on a 1911, it wouldn't be from Wilson. I have a 1911 that $8000 wouldn't buy. Not that it's worth that to anyone but me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'd sell it and buy 2 $3,500 Wilsons and shoot the heck out of them. Assuming I'd lose a little on the sale. Smokin Gator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 If I had it and could get $8000.00 for it I would sell it and buy my grand daughter a black show saddle and give her the money to go to the big horse show in OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'd shoot it and thank whoever gave the gun to me (cause no way I'd pay that much for anything short of a machine gun). Depending on how it shot, I'd decide whether to keep it or sell it and buy something else. I have an Armand Swensen full on conversion of a pre series 70 gold cup, I don't exactly know what it's worth but it's up there, While I have shot it a little it mainly sits in the safe kept as an investment. I have to imagine the same thing would happen with the Wilson pinnacle while it's pretty and functional it would still mostly sit in the safe while your more common 1911's get a workout. Willy B' I have a colt gold cup national match from 1968. I was told it was worth round about $2k. I was also told that the gun was specially designed to be shot with lighter loads and that full power ammo could wear it out or worse. On top of that, the original owner never fired it. So I don't shoot that one, but other than that one gun I shoot everything I own. Don't believe in safe queens. I also have a US&S 1911 that's worth $3500 that I only shoot a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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