Academy.July 17-23,2011. 1911 for $429.99 + other guns.

[surprise_i'm_armed]

http://academy.shoplocal.com/academy/De ... entryflash&" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The above link is to Academy's website, but this week's ad is not up yet.

For the sale week of July 17-23, 2011, the following guns are for sale.

REVOLVERS
Heritage Rough Rider (cowboy gun), .22 LR/Mag. 6 rounds, single action. $176.99 Every day.

Ruger LCR, .38 Special, 5 rounds, price was dropped from $449.99 to $409.99.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC
Umarex Regent 1911, .45 ACP, 7 + 1 rounds, price was dropped from $449.99 to $429.99.
This brand name was new to me. If anyone else is familiar with it, please post your comments on this thread.
Is this a "value" gun (inexpensive but goes bang every time) or a low priced, unreliable unit?

http://www.ammoland.com/2011/02/22/rege ... a1-pistol/

The above link has a few pix of the 2 models of 1911 that Umarex offers. The company's based in Little Rock, AR
but has German roots.

SHOTGUNS
Stoeger P-350, 12 gauge, 28" barrel, $279.99 every day.

Remington 870 Pump, 12 gauge, 26" or 28" barrels.
20 gauge models are also available in 26" or 28" barrels.
Both gauges are $299.99 every day.

Happy shopping, shootists.

SIA

[apostate]

Umarex Regent 1911, .45 ACP, 7 + 1 rounds, price was dropped from $449.99 to $429.99.
This brand name was new to me. If anyone else is familiar with it, please post your comments on this thread.
Is this a "value" gun (inexpensive but goes bang every time) or a low priced, unreliable unit?

Umarex makes .22LR "tactical" rifles for some of the big names like Colt and HK. They seem to get mixed reviews. I know nothing about their centerfire pistols. I will refrain from commenting on whether a $400+ pricetag is low priced.

[hooknbullet]

I believe those Umarex 1911s are made in Turkey.
Here's a link to the GunBlast.com review: http://gunblast.com/Regent-1911.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[gigag04]

The regent 1911 is made in turkey I think. It was planned out by the guy that did the AGI armorers course DVD I just watched. They flew him over and he helped them plan it out. He said it's the best 1911 under $800. Lots of high dollar machines and good mfgr practices.

[Rugerboy50]

Interesting.

Jeff Quinn whose reviews i respect likes it.

[surprise_i'm_armed]

Umarex Regent 1911, .45 ACP, 7 + 1 rounds, price was dropped from $449.99 to $429.99.
I will refrain from commenting on whether a $400+ pricetag is low priced.

I'm a little taken aback that you think that $429 is not "low priced" for a 1911.
RIA's are in that basic neighborhood. Taurus 1911's are $615'ish. Springers are another step up in 1911 prices.
Kimbers trump Springers. STI's and other high end 1911's up the ante even more.

So, given the pricing hierarchy that I have just laid out, it seems accuate to characterize a $429 1911 as "low priced".
Not that I've got $429 laying around, but if I did, an entry level 1911 might be just the ticket.

IIRC, you were a 1911 fan before you left that fold for a gun that 1911 fanboys would deem to be the "dark side". :-)

SIA

[ddurkof]

"I'm a little taken aback that you think that $429 is not "low priced" for a 1911."

If he is like me, I remember when a top of the line Colt wasn't much more than that. But then I bought a Python for $300.00 and people thought I paid too much.

[surprise_i'm_armed]

If he is like me, I remember when a top of the line Colt wasn't much more than that. But then I bought a Python for $300.00 and people thought I paid too much.

You sound like me - a gentleman "of a certain age" whose first vehicles had openable vent vindows, the high beam headlight switch on the floor,
and a bench seat to share with your future bride.

:-)

SIA

[apostate]

IIRC, you were a 1911 fan before you left that fold for a gun that 1911 fanboys would deem to be the "dark side". :-)

I still have four 1911s, including the one I used at Gunsite as a yoot, but I think 1911s are rather overpriced these days. [1]

Here's the thing. I can get a new Glock, XD or M&P between $400 and $500. I think that's a reasonable price for a good quality carry gun. When I hear low priced, I think of something in the sub $300 range, like a Kel-Tec PF-9.


[1] Yes, I know: "Whatever the market will bear."

[gigag04]

1911 pattern pistols are not in the same category as polymer striker fired guns.

More metal, more machining, more fitting. They are not trying to compete IMO.

[extremist]

Interesting.

Jeff Quinn whose reviews i respect likes it.

It's interesting that Jeff tested with a variety of ammo and didn't have any failures, whereas my new American Handgunner magazine that came Saturday also has a review of it and the author coudn't get anything to feed other than 230gr BALL ammo.

So your mileage may vary, but certainly a worthy 1911 for $429 (except for the stupid firing pin safety)

James

[gigag04]

(except for the stupid firing pin safety)

James

I have both series 70 and 80 Colts and they all work great. Little bit longer assembly on the 80s but the FPS doesn't bother me.

[boba]

They are not trying to compete IMO.

That's obvious from their prices!