Which 1911 to replace Kimber - The Firearms Forum

Kidder86 · 01-29-2012, 09:46 PM

Hey all,

New guy here, ive been lurking for a few months and decided to join.

I am in the process of determining what I want to replace my Kimber Custom II Desert Warrior that was stolen from my house due to a roommate that did not lock his first story window. Worse part is this roommate is also the landlord he also had a Glock 17 taken from his room.

I am currently in the process of getting a check from my insurance company from my renters insurance.

I loved the Kimber that I had, however I have also wanted to get a 1911 that is easier to conceal. Im a pretty big guy 6' 220# however the full size 1911 as we all know is quite a large pistol that is bulky!

Thanks for your input.

mk

Airdale · 01-30-2012, 06:57 AM

Welcome to TFF Kidder.

Since you liked your Kimber why not go to a Kimber Super Carry (4" barrel) or
the Ultra Carry (3" barrel)? As you probably know they ain't cheap.

The Duke · 01-30-2012, 07:49 AM

Airdale has mentioned a good one!! Kimbers are fine shootin' arns.

I personally carry a S&W Pro Series 1911 Compact .45....Its light, concealable and powerful...

mesinge2 · 01-30-2012, 08:01 AM

Get a CCO style 1911:

SIG currently Makes a 4.25" barrel on an Officer's frame:

http://sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/1911-c3.aspx

Kimber currently makes a 4" barrel on an Officer's frame: the 'Compact Stainless II'

http://72hoursurvival.com/kimber/
http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/co...t-stainless-ii

Colt has the New CCO from Talo and you can still find used versions of the older Colt CCO's as well. All the Colt versions are 4.25" barrel on an Officer's frame:

Springfield used to make a 4" barrel on an Officer's frame (they can still be found if you look). I own one and carry it often:

Double D · 01-30-2012, 09:12 AM

Here is my S&W E-series commander. I love this gun.

mesinge2 · 01-30-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Here is my S&W E-series commander. I love this gun.

Beautiful gun! I just got the Full Size E-series myself

Double D · 01-30-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mesinge2

Beautiful gun! I just got the Full Size E-series myself

Yea, I saw you posted a pic. They really are nice!

Python · 01-30-2012, 01:25 PM

S&W 1911 Sc ..Love this gun. Light weight, easy to conceal, and this gun has one of the lightest, sweetest, trigger pull of any 1911 I've had the pleasure of shooting.

PanhandlePop · 01-30-2012, 03:11 PM

For a carry 1911, I think the CCO sized weapon with a lightweight frame is close to ideal. I have a Colt, but there are several good options: Colt, Dan Wesson, STI Guardian (but this one isn't LW if I recall), and the Sig shown above.

hansom · 01-31-2012, 03:23 AM

THe first thing you need to do is move out, between you and your buddy you have supplied the criminals with 2 Guns, move out before even thinking about buying another gun.

Kidder86 · 02-02-2012, 05:10 PM

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am going to head down to the store as soon as I recieve the check from the insurance company and compair what they have with the list of guns that eveyone has suggested and make my choice then I will post some pics of my decision.

Hansom thanks for your imput, however I dont feel like I have supplied anyone criminal or civilian. That would require me to have wanted to lose possession of my 1911. I feel as though in your post you are comparing me to the criminals that broke into our house and stole the guns. If this is the way you feel, good for you, I see it a different way.

Double D · 02-02-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kidder86

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am going to head down to the store as soon as I recieve the check from the insurance company and compair what they have with the list of guns that eveyone has suggested and make my choice then I will post some pics of my decision.

Hansom thanks for your imput, however I dont feel like I have supplied anyone criminal or civilian. That would require me to have wanted to lose possession of my 1911. I feel as though in your post you are comparing me to the criminals that broke into our house and stole the guns. If this is the way you feel, good for you, I see it a different way.

Really, I agree. No way a criminal runs me out of my house or makes me wait to buy another gun. To tell you to move out before buying a gun is outrageous. I say get you a new gun and this time have a plan for the crook when he breaks in.

savage170 · 02-02-2012, 05:38 PM

Sig C3

Python · 02-02-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Really, I agree. No way a criminal runs me out of my house or makes me wait to buy another gun. To tell you to move out before buying a gun is outrageous. I say get you a new gun and this time have a plan for the crook when he breaks in.

Kidder86 · 02-03-2012, 06:11 AM

Double D and Python

That's why I went to my parents and picked up my Glock 19 the same day, just in-case they decided to come back for more holding us hostage with our own guns.

mk

NGIB · 02-08-2012, 09:40 AM

My EDC is a Colt Defender .45 (that mesinge2 will recognize). It's light, compact, accurate and carries very well...

CharlieSW · 02-09-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Here is my S&W E-series commander. I love this gun.

Wow! Nice !! So many 1911's, so little $$$

mesinge2 · 02-10-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NGIB

My EDC is a Colt Defender .45 (that mesinge2 will recognize). It's light, compact, accurate and carries very well...

You carry it more than I ever did. Happy she got a new home

Double D · 02-10-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by NGIB

My EDC is a Colt Defender .45 (that mesinge2 will recognize). It's light, compact, accurate and carries very well...

I have a defender just like that and it is a great gun. I carried it every day until I got my s&w commander. But the defender still calls out to me from time to time and I switch sometimes.

01-29-2012, 09:46 PM	#1
Kidder86 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8	Which 1911 to replace Kimber Hey all, New guy here, ive been lurking for a few months and decided to join. I am in the process of determining what I want to replace my Kimber Custom II Desert Warrior that was stolen from my house due to a roommate that did not lock his first story window. Worse part is this roommate is also the landlord he also had a Glock 17 taken from his room. I am currently in the process of getting a check from my insurance company from my renters insurance. I loved the Kimber that I had, however I have also wanted to get a 1911 that is easier to conceal. Im a pretty big guy 6' 220# however the full size 1911 as we all know is quite a large pistol that is bulky! Thanks for your input. mk -->

01-30-2012, 06:57 AM	#2
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 750	Re: Which 1911 to replace Kimber Welcome to TFF Kidder. Since you liked your Kimber why not go to a Kimber Super Carry (4" barrel) or the Ultra Carry (3" barrel)? As you probably know they ain't cheap.

01-30-2012, 07:49 AM	#3
The Duke Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NW Louisiana Posts: 813	Re: Which 1911 to replace Kimber Airdale has mentioned a good one!! Kimbers are fine shootin' arns. I personally carry a S&W Pro Series 1911 Compact .45....Its light, concealable and powerful... __________________ Ineptocracy (in-ep-toc'-ra-cy) - a system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or succeed, are rewarded with goods and services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers.

01-30-2012, 08:01 AM	#4
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: Which 1911 to replace Kimber Get a CCO style 1911: SIG currently Makes a 4.25" barrel on an Officer's frame: http://sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/1911-c3.aspx Kimber currently makes a 4" barrel on an Officer's frame: the 'Compact Stainless II' http://72hoursurvival.com/kimber/ http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/co...t-stainless-ii Colt has the New CCO from Talo and you can still find used versions of the older Colt CCO's as well. All the Colt versions are 4.25" barrel on an Officer's frame: Springfield used to make a 4" barrel on an Officer's frame (they can still be found if you look). I own one and carry it often: __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.

01-30-2012, 09:12 AM	#5
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,052	Re: Which 1911 to replace Kimber Here is my S&W E-series commander. I love this gun. Attached Images __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

01-30-2012, 01:25 PM	#8
Python Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 677	Re: Which 1911 to replace Kimber S&W 1911 Sc ..Love this gun. Light weight, easy to conceal, and this gun has one of the lightest, sweetest, trigger pull of any 1911 I've had the pleasure of shooting. Attached Images

01-30-2012, 03:11 PM	#9
PanhandlePop V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 252	Re: Which 1911 to replace Kimber For a carry 1911, I think the CCO sized weapon with a lightweight frame is close to ideal. I have a Colt, but there are several good options: Colt, Dan Wesson, STI Guardian (but this one isn't LW if I recall), and the Sig shown above.

01-31-2012, 03:23 AM	#10
hansom Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 81	Re: Which 1911 to replace Kimber THe first thing you need to do is move out, between you and your buddy you have supplied the criminals with 2 Guns, move out before even thinking about buying another gun.

02-02-2012, 05:10 PM	#11
Kidder86 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8	Re: Which 1911 to replace Kimber Thanks for the advice everyone. I am going to head down to the store as soon as I recieve the check from the insurance company and compair what they have with the list of guns that eveyone has suggested and make my choice then I will post some pics of my decision. Hansom thanks for your imput, however I dont feel like I have supplied anyone criminal or civilian. That would require me to have wanted to lose possession of my 1911. I feel as though in your post you are comparing me to the criminals that broke into our house and stole the guns. If this is the way you feel, good for you, I see it a different way.

02-02-2012, 05:38 PM	#13
savage170 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: FL Posts: 385	Re: Which 1911 to replace Kimber Sig C3

02-03-2012, 06:11 AM	#15
Kidder86 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8	Re: Which 1911 to replace Kimber Double D and Python That's why I went to my parents and picked up my Glock 19 the same day, just in-case they decided to come back for more holding us hostage with our own guns. mk

02-08-2012, 09:40 AM	#16
NGIB V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA/Sumter SC Contributor Posts: 152	Re: Which 1911 to replace Kimber My EDC is a Colt Defender .45 (that mesinge2 will recognize). It's light, compact, accurate and carries very well... __________________ Proud to be a veteran and still serving (USAF Retired, Army Civilian) I'm old, experienced, grumpy, and jaded - still vertical though...