Only issues I know of is where to find one!
I say grab it, and then take your buddy out for a nice steak dinner...
You'll still be ahead of the curve on the price!
This forum is full of post after post heralding the CS9, and for good reason. I used to have one and let it go (doh!). Have regretted it ever since. And for that price call your friend right now and tell him you will take it. Best deal you will ever find on a CS9.
My CS9 has become my every day carry gun. It's very comfortable to carry and is accurate. I like all of my 3rd gen semis, but this one is the one I carry the most.
BUY IT!!!!!!!! He is a true friend if he is willing to sell it to you for that price.
I was lucky to find one recently on this forum and could not be happier with the gun. As with my other 3rd generation guns it shoots flawlessly. It took the place of my 908S as an every day carry. I have it in an IWB holster on my side as I type.
I AM A S&W MAN FROM WAY BACK. MY INVENTORY CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:
4006TSW, 1911SS W/SCROLL WORK, 908S, 3913, CS40, CS45, AND WOULD LOVE TO FIND A CS9 TO ROUND OUT MY CHIEFS SPECIAL COLLECTION. ANYONE HAVE ONE TO SELL? ALSO HAVE MODEL 27, 66.
I AM SELLING 44MAG RUGER RAGING BULL, AND THE 908S (HAVE 2). WILLING TO MAKE A GOOD DEAL. GUNS ARE IN PRISTINE SHAPE.
really nice gun.i would probably buy for that price.only downside is finding spare magazines.i have the 45 version and couldn't even get mags from s and w.finally found some at an old gun shop here.had to pay $50 each for them.otherwise gun has been way more reliable than any of these mini 1911's that i've seen.mine's a keeper.