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Good article here: Savage 1911 guns & ammoExplains some of Savages rational for this pistol price point. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRP) will start at $1,350 for the all-black Melonite and all-stainless models; $1,425 for the two-tone models; and $1,500 for the rail guns. How did Savage arrive at these price points? Some of it had to with factoring in costs to source certain high-quality components from suppliers. In the effort to situate its position for making premium products, Savage targeted the price-point for similarly equipped models offered by brands such as Ruger and Smith & Wesson.Looks like a quality gun, but Savage has made its beans in the economy section for many years now. I wish them success, but I expect they’ll have trouble selling these at that price. I’m not saying they aren’t worth it. I don’t know. I’m just saying perception is a powerful force to overcome. To me, this is akin to Kia introducing a $100k sports car. A difficult sale, no matter the quality.
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They did start with the Savage Stance pistols, but they went deluxe 1911 really quick. Considering they dropped their AR line of rifles at about the same time (presumably due to low sales), I didn't think it was a wise move.
If they'd done an entry level and more deluxe model, that'd have made more sense to me. But it's their company.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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Didnt Savage make some 1911s before WWI? Savage made FOUR Savage Model 1911s in .45 ACP, but not in the Colt design. An attempt to sway the results of the final Army Trial of March 1911. Savage Pistols ( Brower ) pages 25-27. Us Military Automatic Pistols 1894-1920 (Meadows) pages 256-260.
"Too often people do not recognize Opportunity because it is dressed in overalls and looks like Work." Thomas Alva Edison
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Interesting, I did not know Savage dropped the AR15 line of rifles. They were all the rage for awhile. I see used ones every now and then for around $800
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Interesting, I did not know Savage dropped the AR15 line of rifles. They were all the rage for awhile. I see used ones every now and then for around $800 Yeah.. I was looking at a MSR15 in 223 with Vortex scope, was asking $850 and I was weakening... but gone now. At some point I'm gonna have to get one.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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cheaper than dirt has had some new ones for under $500 lately. quality is probably poor.
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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Don't think they had Savage MSR's for under $500.. but they do still list some Savage ones.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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The Savage Stance pistol doesnt seem to be popular either
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don't know about Savage AR15's. Cheaper than dirt has some off brand AR's for under $500
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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I gave my son a Springfield Armory Defender MilSpec 1911 45. EExcellent for the $. Less than $650.
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