out of the game 2 long, need some info - The Firearms Forum

jekyll · 05-14-2007, 06:01 PM

Hello all, need some info. I have been out of the gun world since my divorce 6 years ago and I'm getting ready to purchase some new firearms, first and foremost; a 1911. I'm looking in the $700 range, had almost purchased a Kimber Pro Carry II Stainless but figured I'd get some real world reviews. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Wanting mid sized conceal carry piece...thanks

Shooter45 · 05-14-2007, 07:02 PM

Welcome to TFF.

The Kimber Pro Carry will do you well as would a Colt Combat Commander or Springfield Armory mid sized 1911. Along with a good gunbelt and holster, you can't go wrong with either.

cec · 05-14-2007, 09:59 PM

You cannot go wrong with Kimber or Springfield. Out of the box they perform very well and are easy to modify.

I have a Kimber Compact Custom as my carry piece I purchased used. Once the worn recoil spring and magazine were replaced, I haven't had an issue.

pickenup · 05-14-2007, 11:04 PM

Welcome to The Firearms Forum.

Can't argue with the choice you started with.

MRMIKE08075 · 05-15-2007, 11:42 AM

DAN WESSON POINTMAN

best regards, mike.

jekyll · 05-15-2007, 02:26 PM

Thanks for the information, Looks like I will start with the Kimber and check into some minor modifications and tune ups. I have read a few reviews about Kimber ejection problems. Is this extractor, mag, ammo or a combination of the three? I know they are totally different monsters but I never had a jam or misfire out of my Glock 22&23 with close to 10k rds fired, Colt Officers series 80 jammed all the time so I sold it. I want to eliminate any (or as much as possible) chance of a jam in a situation where my or someone elses life may depend on it and just love the feel and look of the 1911s. Thanks again for the welcome...

berto64 · 05-22-2007, 10:12 PM

Taurus PT 1911.

greener · 05-29-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by berto64

Taurus PT 1911.

Had one for about 10 days. Excellent shooter. I've been hard pressed to find much I don't like about it.

05-14-2007, 06:01 PM	#1
jekyll Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	out of the game 2 long, need some info Hello all, need some info. I have been out of the gun world since my divorce 6 years ago and I'm getting ready to purchase some new firearms, first and foremost; a 1911. I'm looking in the $700 range, had almost purchased a Kimber Pro Carry II Stainless but figured I'd get some real world reviews. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Wanting mid sized conceal carry piece...thanks -->

05-14-2007, 07:02 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: out of the game 2 long, need some info Welcome to TFF. The Kimber Pro Carry will do you well as would a Colt Combat Commander or Springfield Armory mid sized 1911. Along with a good gunbelt and holster, you can't go wrong with either.

05-14-2007, 09:59 PM	#3
cec Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 501	Re: out of the game 2 long, need some info You cannot go wrong with Kimber or Springfield. Out of the box they perform very well and are easy to modify. I have a Kimber Compact Custom as my carry piece I purchased used. Once the worn recoil spring and magazine were replaced, I haven't had an issue. __________________ Carpe Jugulum When asked why I wanted my CCW, I was tempted to say "Fishing".

05-14-2007, 11:04 PM	#4
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: out of the game 2 long, need some info Welcome to The Firearms Forum. Can't argue with the choice you started with. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

05-15-2007, 11:42 AM	#5
MRMIKE08075 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 384	Re: out of the game 2 long, need some info DAN WESSON POINTMAN best regards, mike.

05-15-2007, 02:26 PM	#6
jekyll Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	Re: out of the game 2 long, need some info Thanks for the information, Looks like I will start with the Kimber and check into some minor modifications and tune ups. I have read a few reviews about Kimber ejection problems. Is this extractor, mag, ammo or a combination of the three? I know they are totally different monsters but I never had a jam or misfire out of my Glock 22&23 with close to 10k rds fired, Colt Officers series 80 jammed all the time so I sold it. I want to eliminate any (or as much as possible) chance of a jam in a situation where my or someone elses life may depend on it and just love the feel and look of the 1911s. Thanks again for the welcome...

05-22-2007, 10:12 PM	#7
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,394	Re: out of the game 2 long, need some info Taurus PT 1911. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.