I may have an opportunity to buy a 1979 Colt Service Model Ace .22 LR pistol. I'm roughly familiar with these pistols, but far from an expert. Being the 1911 junkie that I am, I'm very interested. Asking price is $800, which according to my research is cheap! I think this is the same gun that was previously listed at $1200.
The one thing that is giving me pause is that spare magazines seem to sell for $100+ and I would want at least one more.
What can y'all tell me about these guns? Is there a source of reliable aftermarket magazines that won't break the bank?