Would you make this trade?

[TTSH]

Something tells me this is going to be decided just on the basis of putting the OP in the best position possible for eventually trading up to a third yet-to-be-named gun. In that regard, maybe the BNIB R1 might make the most sense after all.

 

[44wheelman]

938 is a good little carry gun, but if you're just looking for something more range/target friendly, and you know this R1 is a good gun, then yes, do it.
I think the R1 will have a little more broad appeal if you go to sell it later.

 

[Funflyer]

My experience with the R1 comes from one of my local ranges loaner/rental guns. Their R1 was almost always broken and they could never get parts for it. Even when it worked, which was pretty rare, it was outclassed by every other 1911 in their fleet.

Seriously?, couldn't get parts for a 1911 Always broken?
Sounds like a very inept bunch of range folks, but then again this is an era of self-proclaimed weapons experts who really haven't a clue. This is why I avoid so called "organized ranges".

I think this trade would be fair for both by the way.

 

[TTSH]

Seriously?, couldn't get parts for a 1911 Always broken?
Sounds like a very inept bunch of range folks, but then again this is an era of self-proclaimed weapons experts who really haven't a clue. This is why I avoid so called "organized ranges".

Dead serious... and don't call me Shirley.

That range has about 100 total guns in its fleet. I would estimate that about 15-20% of them are out of service on any given day either waiting for parts or repair or just a good scrubbing due to member complaints.

The implication was that the parts for their R1 were coming (or were supposed to come) from Remington. Why couldn't they use generic parts or parts made for a different brand name 1911? I don't know.

 

[Ranger514]

I voted "heck no." Then, I read the 938 has that hideous rainbow finish. With that knowlege, I now vote for the trade.

 

[Mdclinks]

The implication was that the parts for their R1 were coming (or were supposed to come) from Remington. Why couldn't they use generic parts or parts made for a different brand name 1911? I don't know.

I would guess that this is due to Remington now offering a lifetime warranty and the parts should be free.

I voted "heck no" given Remington's recent product quality, or lack of quality. On monetary value the Sig P938 will be worth far more than a standard Remington R1 especially in the rainbow finish(women love the finish and men pay a premium to make them happy and to get a gun in their hands). I'd probably say the P938 is probably worth more than a R1 Enhanced. The R1s are the one 1911 I've found that consistently had noticeably different trigger pulls.

 

[TTSH]

I would guess that this is due to Remington now offering a lifetime warranty and the parts should be free.

I wasn't aware of their lifetime warranty. Now it makes sense.

 

[rkwhyte2]

I wasn't aware of their lifetime warranty. Now it makes sense.

What good does the warranty do if the company is bankrupt.

BTW I'd keep the Sig, not my favorite pistol but better than the R1 in my mind.

 

[scoobysnacker]

I have a lightly used Sig Sauer P938 that I listed for trade on a local forum. It is the limited edition Rainbow Titanium Nitrade finished slide

So we've established the OP has listed the gun for trade; meaning he doesn't want to keep it

A fella who lives very close to me offered to trade me a brand new in box Remington R1 Government 1911. As a current R1 owner and lover, I know how good this particular 1911 is

So we've now established that the OP owns and loves the offered pistol in trade

Anyway, would you make that trade? Or would you hold out for a different offer? I'm just curious to see what the popular opinion is really. Thanks

Trade used Sig P938 for BNIB R1 1911?

So he's asking- would you trade a gun you don't want to keep, for a 2nd gun that you already own, and love?

My answer is to do it right away.

Quick check, the Sig might cost a bit more new, but it's a gaudy variant that many people might not be interested in. I doubt you'd have trouble moving the R1 if you then want to trade again, since 1911's are generally very desired. If you trade and keep it, you have a redundant gun 'you love', which is never a bad thing.

 

[StephenWhoDat]

Scoobysnacker, I really dig your answer! I have multiples of plenty other guns that I love, so why not have a brand new multiple of this fine 1911?! You and I think alike.

 

[Kurusu]

The last Sig pistol I really liked was the P49/P210. And I still don't have one of those.

A pair of 1911s? hmm.

Him knows.

 

[Minorcan]

I had awful problems with a R1 Enhanced and given their recent poor track record with the R51, 700 rifles, ammo , etc I would trade for something else.