Interested in getting a 1911

[Finaddict]

After asking some questions about hand guns it was obviuos that the 1911 was the gun to have. Anyway, I've been looking at several 1911's and found that the prices seem to be pretty equal among the different manufactures. Some a little higher and some a little lower but pretty much close to the same. Does Colt still make the 1911? I really coldn't find that answer. If I can't find a Colt I'm thinking about getting one of the Kimber or Springfield models. Since I'm on some what of a budget I would probably elect to go with a middle of the road model. Those higher end models get kinda pricey! Any suggestions or information is much appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

[Country101]

Kimber is going to have excellent quality and service. Personally, that's what I would choose. I love the one I have and have formed a strong bias from it. The Springfield would be a decent gun. I wouldn't have any trouble recommending them for plinking and general playing around. For a carry gun or something that needs a little more dependability or accuracy, Kimber all the way unless you want to get a Wilson Combat. The Wilson will definately be out of your price range. As for a model to look at, try looking at Kimber's TLE.
I believe Colt makes the 1911, but I dont even look at colts myself, so I cant give you any information.

[azsigman]

I have a Kimber ProCarryll and I love it. When I was looking around, our local gun shop told me that he stopped carrying Colt because, in his opinion, Colt quality has slipped alot and you pay an excessive price for them.
He carries Kimber, Springfield and the occasional LLama. I opted for Kimber and have never been sorry. Good luck and enjoy the hunt and the agony of choosing.

[JohnK3]

My carry piece is a Kimber Compact Stainless II. You can see it, along with a deck of Bicycle Black Tigers and a box of Cor-Bon +P, in my avatar to the left.

[Finaddict]

Thanks for the suggestions! Looks like it's gonna be a Kimber. Man! You are so right about the agony of choosing. Now I gotta find some sucker to buy my p.o.c. S&W Sigma 40. At least that will help a little bit!

Thanks,
Steve

[BigV]

My vote is for Kimber as well. I have 2 of them.
Here is a good Kimber forum to check out:
http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27

[ShakyJake]

Kimber kimber kimber no shi--.

The basic military Springfield and auto ordinance both make good pistols for a hell of a lot less money.

My personal is a "Loaded" Springfield with the back converted back to a standard "safe" hammer, mainspring housing and standard safeties.

My next purchase will be Norinco or auto ordinance.

I will probably never own a Kimber, because believe them overpriced.

This is my modifed toward "standard" GI Springfield:

[pickenup]

There are a lot of good guns out there.
Why does it have to be a 1911?

[Finaddict]

I don't guess it has to be but that's just what I'm interested in. It just looks like a sweet handling and shooting gun. Ya never know...once I get through working all this freaking overtime and finally make it to a couple of shops I might chnage my mind after handling a few guns. I'm always open for suggestions. I just wanna get rid of my p.o.c. S&W Sigma and find something that fits my hand well, is well balanced, accurate, packs a punch and most of all dependable. Everytime I go to the range with my p.o.c. I get frustrated because I can't do anything with it. The trigger is so freaking hard and I don't like the grip. The trigger is so hard that I can't help but pull to the left every shot. I think it has like 7# pull.

[Nortranman]

Hey Fin' that trigger pull reminds me of my old Llama IX-C. I just replaced it with a Ruger P-90 and for the amount I spent I am really happy with the new piece. Take a look at it anyhow.

[pickenup]

Originally Posted by Finaddict

and find something that fits my hand well, is well balanced, accurate, packs a punch and most of all dependable.

That is the important part.
Getting something that FITS......YOU.

Just didn’t want to see you hopping on the bandwagon, just because someone else liked “whatever” it is. Look at the different features for each gun. Fit and function (of course) external safeties, sights, (if you want--can you add accessories--rail?) etc. Find what you want for your application, plinking, self defense, competition, etc. then get the best you can. Once you find something that “fits” you, then you can ask others about the reliability of it. Let us know. Good luck.

[SavageEMT]

Mmmmm Kimber. Any opinions on the Custom II?

I got a new rifle for valentines day, and I'm thinking about returning the favor...

[rmrdaddy]

Savage...
Love it, Love it, Love it, Love it, Love it,...





You should get one...

[SavageEMT]

So... shiiiiny!!!

*salivates*

(Did I mention that Kansas just got Concealed Carry?)
((Booh-yah!))

[rmrdaddy]

Mostly, that's just my sparkling personality...lol

If you are going CCW, here's another option:



Especially if you like the bling...

[SavageEMT]

'cause gawd knows I need more crap to haul around in my purse...

Nice and petite though. I have a friend who just picked up a Kimber and he loves the thing! Any idea how they stack up to say... a Glock in reliability? I've heard that Kimber's a built pretty solid.

* or not *

[Finaddict]

I love how some people start another thread with in a thread!

[rmrdaddy]

A 1911 built solid....
It's called a 1911 for a reason, you know. Almost 100 years old, yep I'd say that's reliable.
Now the Glock on the other hand, doesn't have that kind of history, not the near-century of tried-and-true use that ol' JMBs baby has. No Ma'am.
They've tried to speed up the process, though I don't believe in shortcuts.. Look at their head of R&D working on that troublesome KABOOM issue....

[rmrdaddy]

(hee-hee. I just LOVE that photo! PURE GENIUS!!!)

The Daddy

[SavageEMT]

So the Glock is the AK of the pistols?

I personally would love a matte-black Kimber Custom II, but all the LE officers around here carry Glocks, and since that's my career path of choice, I wonder if it wouldn't be a good idea to acclimate myself to what might end up being my duty weapon.

(I actually took a fieldtrip to Cabela's and one of the local gun-shops yesterday to check out their prices. Looks like $675 for the Custom II and it is GORGEOUS in person!)

[blackhawkkid308]

kimber,kimber,kimber,kimber,
need i say more.
blackhawkkid223

[SavageEMT]

Tri color eh?

I'm must admit I have a "thing" for OD and Matte Black...

[ShakyJake]

Did you buy those two Kimbers at a carnival ?

Or a circus from a man with a big red round nose ?

[45Smashemflat]

Nighthawk...... Just food for thought....

Of course you can't go wrong with Kimber either, love my Ultra Eclipse....

[SavageEMT]

Oooooh purtee!

Is that a Surefire I see?