If you had an extra $1000

[vacation]

I may have an extra $1000 to spend on a Colt. If you had an extra $1000 (for investment purposes) what would you buy? I know, I am asking investment advice from people I dont know over the internet, but I dont care; this is fun.

I am really interested in Pythons, as I dont own any, but I bet a grand aint going to get me one...thoughts?

I already own a 1903 and several other colts under $1000, but I do not have one single colt DA

Thanks

[Collects]

Vacation, the Colt Detective Specials, Cobras and Agents are all excellent guns, which are rapidly escalating in price. If you look diligently, you can still purchase a high condition of each of those for around $500. Your $500 offers may get rejected by a few sellers before you find a really nice one for "only" $500.

A Cobra and a DS would make a very nice $1,000 investment. which, IMHO, is extremely probable to go up in value over time (nothing is certain in investing). Those are boexcellent carry pieces. (There is a Cobra with a factory installed hammer shroud, full of Hornady Critical Defense ammo in my pocket right now.)

You will not likely find a nice Python under $1,000 (unless is is a special deal, a friend or relative selling, for instance) - and you are likely to run into the Python Scam Man ( a fellow advertising inexpensive, high condition Pythons, but he does not deliver the revolver after getting paid).

You can find high condition Colt Officers Model Match extremely fine revolvers for under a grand, extremely high quality revolvers and real "sleepers" in the collector's markets; again just my opinion.

[Colt-SL]

Reminds me of the old joke; If you had $500 in one pocket and $500 in the other pocket, what would you have? My answer: Someone else's pants on.

If a Python is what you're shooting for (pun intended) I believe I'd save the grand and put towards it each time I could. I'm also fond of trading. A $1000 plus a nice paid-for gun might entice a Python swap with the right person.

[grandpawj]

I'm gonna step out of line here. If I had $1K to spend (with no "earmarks") I would get another 1911 Colt. I am a revolver man at heart but do love the new Gold Cup I got in 2011. Will it increase in value? Prolly, but it is a pleasure to shoot (you do however, have to chase down your brass for reloading. Oh well............... If it is investment you are going for, save another $800 to $1000 and get a nice Python (I have one and will hold it till I'm 6' under, then it goes to my daughter). Yep, lots of conversation in this post.

[vacation]

All very good ideas...I have a colt 1911 and a double eagle .45; therefore, need a good colt DA revolver in my collection. It doesn't have to be a Python, but it'd be nice.
$1000 is the limit on this one as I hear we are in a recession

[Abe Anglin]

best quality available / dollar for dollar = Pre-War Officers Model .38

your $1000.00 dollars will still buy a lot of gun, with some change left over.

[Steve H]

What is this word "extra"???????????????? My grand kids have redefined it I think.

[ace]

Reminds me of the old joke; If you had $500 in one pocket and $500 in the other pocket, what would you have? My answer: Someone else's pants on.

lol, they sure wouldn't have been my pants

[Blokey]

Keep your eyes peeled for a Three Fifty Seven or Trooper, you should be able to fine a good example of either of these fine DA Colts for <$1000.

[y2kdon]

Yeah the model 3 5 7 would be a good choice. I've noticed that the Trooper Mk III's have really started going up lately also. Find you a nice one still in the box. One with Coltguard finish would be even better. and you can still find them well under your $1000 limit. I found this 8 " barreled one last weekend for $600, but it didnt have the box. And then just 5 minutes later I ran across a guy with a 4" M357 for $500 and didnt have any money left on me to buy it!!