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 08-10-2009, 04:05 AM | #1 | Sic Semper Tyrannis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: , The Mother Lode Posts: 18,437 |  I'm Thinking about...
Selling my Beretta Cougar 8045 and buying a Colt Commander or similar Commander size 1911. I've been thinking about it and I prefer the slimmer profile and slightly longer barrel of a Commander. I don't lose capacity since the Cougar only holds 8 + 1 and I can get that in the Commander.
The only problem is that the Beretta wouldn't pay for the new pistol, so I'd have to put it on layaway. 
The Cougar is a nice pistol. It's dependable and accurate and I just replaced the night sights as well. I hate the thought of taking a bath on it. I've got five mags and a new Don Hume Jit slide that would go with it too.
I figure even with all that stuff, I can only get maybe $450 or so out of it. I guess I could sell the mags and the holster on the Beretta Forum and pick up a bit extra there. But that still doesn't pay for a Commander.
Should I just keep it and try to love it, or should I get rid of it, bite the bullet and get the 1911?  __________________
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| 08-10-2009, 04:30 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ohio, Ohio Posts: 10,953 |
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Originally Posted by CA357
Selling my Beretta Cougar 8045 and buying a Colt Commander or similar Commander size 1911. I've been thinking about it and I prefer the slimmer profile and slightly longer barrel of a Commander. I don't lose capacity since the Cougar only holds 8 + 1 and I can get that in the Commander.
The only problem is that the Beretta wouldn't pay for the new pistol, so I'd have to put it on layaway.
The Cougar is a nice pistol. It's dependable and accurate and I just replaced the night sights as well. I hate the thought of taking a bath on it. I've got five mags and a new Don Hume Jit slide that would go with it too.
I figure even with all that stuff, I can only get maybe $450 or so out of it. I guess I could sell the mags and the holster on the Beretta Forum and pick up a bit extra there. But that still doesn't pay for a Commander.
Should I just keep it and try to love it, or should I get rid of it, bite the bullet and get the 1911? |
Here's an idea. Keep the Beretta and put the Commander on layaway anyway. Sell something else. The lady have any diamond rings?  __________________ From C3Shooter:
Skullcrusher, you are evil, sick, demented, twisted- and my hero!
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...without the Second, we cannot protect the rest!
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| 08-10-2009, 04:31 AM | #3 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 19,190 Liked 5 Times on 5 Posts
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Originally Posted by CA357
Selling my Beretta Cougar 8045 and buying a Colt Commander or similar Commander size 1911. I've been thinking about it and I prefer the slimmer profile and slightly longer barrel of a Commander. I don't lose capacity since the Cougar only holds 8 + 1 and I can get that in the Commander.
The only problem is that the Beretta wouldn't pay for the new pistol, so I'd have to put it on layaway.
The Cougar is a nice pistol. It's dependable and accurate and I just replaced the night sights as well. I hate the thought of taking a bath on it. I've got five mags and a new Don Hume Jit slide that would go with it too.
I figure even with all that stuff, I can only get maybe $450 or so out of it. I guess I could sell the mags and the holster on the Beretta Forum and pick up a bit extra there. But that still doesn't pay for a Commander.
Should I just keep it and try to love it, or should I get rid of it, bite the bullet and get the 1911? |
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| 08-10-2009, 04:35 AM | #4 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 19,190 Liked 5 Times on 5 Posts
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Punt the Italian **** gun to the street! __________________ .
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Colt, everything else is stamp collecting! - cane
"Given ten days for a project, a good engineer spends nine days figuring out how to finish it in one day."
Resistance is not futile.
It's voltage divided by current (R=V/I).
"If you don't know what you're doing, don't do it on a large scale." | |
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| 08-10-2009, 04:39 AM | #5 | Sic Semper Tyrannis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: , The Mother Lode Posts: 18,437 |
Geez. You guys are brutal.  __________________
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| 08-10-2009, 05:21 AM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: , Upstate NY Posts: 478 |
If you don't like the Baretta then sell it. If you do like it then keep it, Either way get the 1911. Put it on layaway if you have to.
I have done stuff like that before and was more satisfied afterwards......but several times I got rid of something that I regreted so it all boils down to whether or not you really like the Baretta.
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| 08-10-2009, 05:36 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ohio, Ohio Posts: 10,953 |
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Originally Posted by CA357
Geez. You guys are brutal.
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Keep the damn Cougar. Move it down your SHTF list of defenders and get the 1911. Just because you get one does not mean you need to get rid of one. You do make the calls, don't you?
I've got one better. Give me the Beretta for my new venture. I have a kennel for firearms. While in my kennel they are showed much love and attention. They are safe and get exercised and cleaned daily. Just drop off your beloved firearm with enough food to keep them fed for the duration of your absence. I take care of the care personally and guarantee a safe and happy environment for all. I don't play favorites with those in my care. Weekly and monthly rates available.
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Originally Posted by pandamonium
...without the Second, we cannot protect the rest!
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| 08-10-2009, 07:00 AM | #8 | Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 6,267 |
Saw a new colt commander stainless here for $800, looks very nice! | |
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| 08-10-2009, 11:16 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,158 |
Handguns are merely tools. If you want a Commander, sell the Cougar if needs be. Some folks never let go of a gun, me on the other hand change them quite often. If I really miss something, I'll just get another one... | |
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| 08-10-2009, 11:41 AM | #10 | Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,749 |
If you really wanted that Commander... you'd find a way to get it. __________________ *** Don't Mess With TEXAS *** Μολὼν λάβε | |
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