Kimber or Springfield That is the question - The Firearms Forum

justsomeguy · 12-20-2012, 07:34 AM

Well just as it states what would you go with i have my eye on the EMP .40 with the G10 grips how would this fair against the compaiable Kimber model?

hogger129 · 12-20-2012, 07:39 AM

I would get the Springfield, personally.

justsomeguy · 12-20-2012, 08:48 AM

I am leaning that way but thought i would ask.

hogger129 · 12-20-2012, 09:07 AM

There's nothing wrong with Kimbers, but I've owned a Springfield and a Rock Island Armory and never had a Kimber. Springfield has really good customer service as well. I guess the only issue is that if you want one of the 3" 1911s, Springfield doesn't offer it in .45ACP. I'm pretty sure their EMP is only a 9mm or .40. Kimber, I am pretty sure, still makes a 3" .45.

Mine have all been 5" models too, so perhaps somebody who owns the 3" ones can chime in.

Double D · 12-20-2012, 10:00 AM

I have owned an EMP .40 and it was a good gun, but I sold it for something else. I prefer the .45 platform myself. But, if you do decide to go with the 40, I have like 25 boxes of ammo I will make you a deal on.......

MSGT-R · 12-20-2012, 10:05 AM

My 5" hip-cannon is a Stainless Springfield mil-spec. I like the idea of a stainless weapon, my Sterling .380 is also stainless.

Double D · 12-20-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hogger129

There's nothing wrong with Kimbers, but I've owned a Springfield and a Rock Island Armory and never had a Kimber. Springfield has really good customer service as well. I guess the only issue is that if you want one of the 3" 1911s, Springfield doesn't offer it in .45ACP. I'm pretty sure their EMP is only a 9mm or .40. Kimber, I am pretty sure, still makes a 3" .45.

Mine have all been 5" models too, so perhaps somebody who owns the 3" ones can chime in.

Springfield does offer a 3".45 1911 but it is not called the EMP. This is called the Ultra Compact 45. It looks alot like the EMP, but its not. The EMP is only offered in 9mm & 40 and is a mini version of a 1911.

aa1911 · 12-20-2012, 11:06 AM

Springfield Armory gets my vote every time. Nothing against Kimber, but if you have choices...

aandabooks · 12-20-2012, 11:48 AM

I've got a SA Loaded and absolutely love it. The Kimbers are more money and if I'm going to spend what a Kimber costs, I'll buy a Colt.

MSGT-R · 12-20-2012, 11:49 AM

Colt is overpriced too.

hogger129 · 12-20-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Springfield does offer a 3".45 1911 but it is not called the EMP. This is called the Ultra Compact 45. It looks alot like the EMP, but its not. The EMP is only offered in 9mm & 40 and is a mini version of a 1911.

My bad. Thought they discontinued the 3" .45 models. I stand corrected.

justsomeguy · 12-20-2012, 09:41 PM

I really like two tone Spring. in the 40 ive always like the 40 for some reason but i didnt want to disreguard the kimber.

Old Guy · 12-21-2012, 11:32 AM

Springer!

Shooter45 · 12-21-2012, 02:08 PM

I like both but in the accuracy dept, I have to go with Kimber.

I'm not really a fan of the .40 .

aandabooks · 12-21-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MSGT-R

Colt is overpriced too.

Exactly the reason that I own a Springer.

gdmoody · 12-21-2012, 10:25 PM

I have never owned a Springfield 1911 but I have owned a Kimber and I don't think they are anything special. The Taurus PT1911 would out shoot the Kimber. SO, I guess I would go with the Springfield.

Helix_FR · 12-21-2012, 11:04 PM

I just find the internals and the machining on the springfield to be a little rough. Might as well go with the Taurus as gdmoody said, the frames and slides are made in the same factory except the EMP and the loaded models.

justsomeguy · 12-22-2012, 08:35 AM

Well here it is

Double D · 12-22-2012, 08:45 AM

Like I said, I have a bunch of .40 ammo....

Shooter45 · 12-22-2012, 09:28 AM

Nice.

Now it's time for a range report.

justsomeguy · 12-22-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Shooter45

Nice.

Now it's time for a range report.

Hopefully i get there today

gdmoody · 12-22-2012, 11:12 AM

OooWeee, that sure is purty!!

Brass Tacks · 12-22-2012, 02:13 PM

I've had my 9mm EMP for a while and have put more than 1000 rounds thru it with zero problems. Fit and finish is excellent. I can say the same of my Kimber Compact after going to a beefier recoil spring. I don't regret either purchase.

Old Guy · 12-22-2012, 04:50 PM

That is a beautiful addition to your family. Enjoy!

justsomeguy · 12-23-2012, 07:39 AM

Thanks looking forward to it

12-20-2012, 07:34 AM	#1
justsomeguy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit Mich Posts: 66	Kimber or Springfield That is the question Well just as it states what would you go with i have my eye on the EMP .40 with the G10 grips how would this fair against the compaiable Kimber model? -->

12-20-2012, 07:39 AM	#2
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,067	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question I would get the Springfield, personally. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can."

12-20-2012, 08:48 AM	#3
justsomeguy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit Mich Posts: 66	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question I am leaning that way but thought i would ask.

12-20-2012, 09:07 AM	#4
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,067	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question There's nothing wrong with Kimbers, but I've owned a Springfield and a Rock Island Armory and never had a Kimber. Springfield has really good customer service as well. I guess the only issue is that if you want one of the 3" 1911s, Springfield doesn't offer it in .45ACP. I'm pretty sure their EMP is only a 9mm or .40. Kimber, I am pretty sure, still makes a 3" .45. Mine have all been 5" models too, so perhaps somebody who owns the 3" ones can chime in. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can." Last edited by hogger129; 12-20-2012 at 09:10 AM..

12-20-2012, 10:00 AM	#5
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,083	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question I have owned an EMP .40 and it was a good gun, but I sold it for something else. I prefer the .45 platform myself. But, if you do decide to go with the 40, I have like 25 boxes of ammo I will make you a deal on....... __________________ 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.

12-20-2012, 10:05 AM	#6
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 901	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question My 5" hip-cannon is a Stainless Springfield mil-spec. I like the idea of a stainless weapon, my Sterling .380 is also stainless. __________________ If you suck, go back to the range.

12-20-2012, 11:06 AM	#8
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,115	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question Springfield Armory gets my vote every time. Nothing against Kimber, but if you have choices... __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

12-20-2012, 11:48 AM	#9
aandabooks V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 187	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question I've got a SA Loaded and absolutely love it. The Kimbers are more money and if I'm going to spend what a Kimber costs, I'll buy a Colt.

12-20-2012, 11:49 AM	#10
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 901	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question Colt is overpriced too. __________________ If you suck, go back to the range.

12-20-2012, 09:41 PM	#12
justsomeguy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit Mich Posts: 66	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question I really like two tone Spring. in the 40 ive always like the 40 for some reason but i didnt want to disreguard the kimber.

12-21-2012, 11:32 AM	#13
Old Guy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beaufort County, NC Contributor Posts: 343	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question Springer! __________________ Old Guy ___________ NRA Life Member GOA Life Member

12-21-2012, 02:08 PM	#14
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,752	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question I like both but in the accuracy dept, I have to go with Kimber. I'm not really a fan of the .40 .

12-21-2012, 10:25 PM	#16
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,345	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question I have never owned a Springfield 1911 but I have owned a Kimber and I don't think they are anything special. The Taurus PT1911 would out shoot the Kimber. SO, I guess I would go with the Springfield. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

12-21-2012, 11:04 PM	#17
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question I just find the internals and the machining on the springfield to be a little rough. Might as well go with the Taurus as gdmoody said, the frames and slides are made in the same factory except the EMP and the loaded models. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

12-22-2012, 08:35 AM	#18
justsomeguy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit Mich Posts: 66	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question Well here it is

12-22-2012, 08:45 AM	#19
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,083	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question Like I said, I have a bunch of .40 ammo.... __________________ 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.

12-22-2012, 09:28 AM	#20
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,752	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question Nice. Now it's time for a range report.

12-22-2012, 11:12 AM	#22
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,345	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question OooWeee, that sure is purty!! __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

12-22-2012, 02:13 PM	#23
Brass Tacks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 553	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question I've had my 9mm EMP for a while and have put more than 1000 rounds thru it with zero problems. Fit and finish is excellent. I can say the same of my Kimber Compact after going to a beefier recoil spring. I don't regret either purchase. __________________ The Second Amendment, America's Original Homeland Security I don't know how I got over the hill without ever getting to the top.

12-22-2012, 04:50 PM	#24
Old Guy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beaufort County, NC Contributor Posts: 343	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question That is a beautiful addition to your family. Enjoy! __________________ Old Guy ___________ NRA Life Member GOA Life Member

12-23-2012, 07:39 AM	#25
justsomeguy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit Mich Posts: 66	Re: Kimber or Springfield That is the question Thanks looking forward to it