2026 Private Sale Market Data

What Is My
1911 Worth?

1911 pistol private sale values across all price tiers — from Rock Island to Wilson Combat. 2026 data.

The 1911 Market

1911 Values by Tier — 2026

1911 values are rising across the board in 2026. Premium and custom shop 1911s hold value best.
Tier	Manufacturer	Model	Private Sale (Excellent)	Value Trend
Entry	Rock Island Armory	GI Standard	.45 ACP: $350–$500	Stable
Entry	Taurus	1911	.45 ACP: $400–$550	Stable
Mid	Springfield Armory	1911 Garrison	.45 ACP: $600–$780	Stable
Mid	Ruger	SR1911	.45 ACP: $600–$780	Stable
Quality	Colt	Government Model	.45 ACP: $900–$1,150	Stable
Quality	Kimber	Custom II	.45 ACP: $750–$950	Stable
Quality	Sig Sauer	1911 Emperor Scorpion	.45 ACP: $850–$1,050	Stable
Premium	Kimber	Gold Combat	.45 ACP: $1,400–$1,800	Rising
Premium	Les Baer	Premier II	.45 ACP: $2,200–$2,800	Rising
Custom	Wilson Combat	CQB	.45 ACP: $3,300–$4,100	Rising
Custom	Nighthawk Custom	Agent 2	9mm: $3,800–$4,800	Rising
Vintage	Colt	Series 70 (1970s)	.45 ACP: $800–$1,500	Rising

9mm vs .45

9mm 1911 vs .45 ACP 1911 — Which Holds Value Better?

	9mm 1911	45 ACP 1911
Buyer Pool	Growing — carries more rounds	Traditional — devoted following
Value	Often commands slight premium	Classic standard
Best Brands	Nighthawk, Wilson, Kimber Micro 9	Colt, Kimber, Springfield
Trend	Rising — modern carry buyers	Stable to rising

Colt Kimber Springfield Wilson Combat Nighthawk Custom Les Baer Rock Island Sig Sauer

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About 1911 Pistol Values 2026

What is the most valuable 1911?

Wilson Combat and Nighthawk Custom shop pistols command $3,200–$7,000+ used. Vintage Colt Series 70 in excellent condition with original box can reach $1,200–$2,000. Custom work by renowned smiths can exceed $10,000.

Do 1911s hold value?

Quality 1911s hold value exceptionally well — 75–90% of retail. This is one of the best-appreciating firearm platforms. Pre-1964 Colt 1911s are investment-grade collectibles.

How do I sell privately for maximum value?

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The Complete Gun Owners Platform

01 — PRICE

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