Just couldn't swing the 8 grand for the M82A1, and I doubt if the Police Departments in CA will be able to buy it or get it repaired at any price, from the factory.
"I have just inherited a little money looking at a new socom m1a, new 1911 (springfield armory) and a .45 Long Colt Ruger Vaquero."
That SOCOM is a SWEEEEET piece. The scout scope rail gets a little hot with prolonged shooting but your aimpoint should handle it just fine. Been schlepping an SA loaded for about three years now. Goes bang every time and puts em where I want em. Nice batch of toys.
good on ya!
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looking at a new socom m1a, new 1911 (springfield armory)
check out a Valtro 1911
www.valtrousa.com
The Vaquero is cool and many in the SASS use it, but have you checked out the Colt Cowboy?
Here's some info on it....
The Colt Cowboy
An offshoot of the standard SAA is the Colt Cowboy single action revolver ... Externally the Cowboy is a SAA clone dimensionally identical to the original. This all steel revolver comes with a traditional blue metal finish and a color cased frame. The grips are walnut. Internally, however, it uses a new mechanism that incorporates coil springs and a transfer bar ignition system. Unlike all SAA models it is safe to carry a Colt Cowboy with all six chambers loaded. In this respect the Cowboy is more like a Ruger Vaquero than a traditional Colt single action. The Cowboy loads in the traditional manner with a half-cock hammer position. As the name implies, the Cowboy model was inspired by the sport of cowboy action shooting intended to give competitors (or anyone else) a chance to own a genuine Colt SA revolver at a price far below that of a new SAA. The Cowboy is available in .45 Colt caliber only and comes with a 5 1/2 inch barrel and weighs 42 ounces. You will note that these specifications are identical to the Single Action Army.
A few years back I checked out all three at my local gun shop; The Vaquero, The Cowboy and the 'original' Colt Single Action Army (Peacemaker). In my hands the Cowboy just felt so natural. So did the Peacemaker but not at $1300.00 - $1500.00. And the Colt Cowboy was only about $150 more than the Vaquero.
And then there's United States Firearms Mfg. Co., Inc.. They make a very sweeeet single action too.
And last but not least there's Cimarron Firearms Co.. Their Model P starts at $499.00
"The only truly authentic Single Action Army. No self respecting cowboy or gunslinger went to town without one of these on his hip. Awarded: 2003 True West Magazine "Best Single Action Army Reproduction"In any case - Good Shopping :-)