Kimber 4" vs 5" - The Firearms Forum

rmruder · 06-27-2009, 06:53 AM

Hi all,

I'm getting ready to purchase my first 1911. I have been shooting M&Ps for a while but really want the trigger of a 1911! I am looking at the Eclipse Target II and am looking for opinions on the 4" barrel vs. the 5". Is there much difference in accuracy? I assume the longer sight picture would be an advantage but how much? My M&P .40 has a 4 1/4" and my .45 has a 4 1/2". Can't tell much of a difference.......

Rick

glocknut · 06-27-2009, 07:05 AM

how good is your eyesight? I have VERY poor eyesight and i do better with a medium size....

mike
gn

rmruder · 06-27-2009, 07:13 AM

I'm getting close to the "old fart" stage at 53 and my eyesight ain't what it used to be.....Not terrible, but that's why I'm looking for all the help I can get. I don't see much difference in a 1/4" between the 2 M&Ps I have, but didn't really know about a 4" vs a 5".

Rick

glocknut · 06-28-2009, 02:22 AM

Personally i would choose the 4" one. My eyes would do better with it...
But that's just me.

mike
gn

techoca · 06-28-2009, 08:31 AM

No other gun has the feel of a full size 1911. You need to shoot both.
techoca

40CalJoe · 06-28-2009, 04:56 PM

5". Why? IMHO, anything else is not a 1911. I always prefer a longer barrell just for the longer line of sight. If the weapon is for CCW, a full size 1911 may not be the answer and a 4" may be more practical.

Doc1911 · 06-29-2009, 07:47 PM

Most people are more accurate with a 5". It is a great weapon. However, the Commander size weapons can be a little more concealable. So a lot of this has to do with what your plans are for the weapon. Range and home defense - 5" Government all the way. CCW, I would probably go with the shorter Commander.

oscarmayer · 06-30-2009, 06:00 AM

if you can carry/hide a 4in barrel on your person a 5inch wouldnt pose any problems. they made so many different holsters for a 1911, you'll be able to find one that works for you. as for the sight picture yes the 5inch is a tad better but not enough to worryabout it. so it becomes a matter of which one feels better for you.

06-27-2009, 06:53 AM	#1
rmruder Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6	Kimber 4" vs 5" Hi all, I'm getting ready to purchase my first 1911. I have been shooting M&Ps for a while but really want the trigger of a 1911! I am looking at the Eclipse Target II and am looking for opinions on the 4" barrel vs. the 5". Is there much difference in accuracy? I assume the longer sight picture would be an advantage but how much? My M&P .40 has a 4 1/4" and my .45 has a 4 1/2". Can't tell much of a difference....... Rick -->

06-27-2009, 07:05 AM	#2
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Kimber 4" vs 5" how good is your eyesight? I have VERY poor eyesight and i do better with a medium size.... mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

06-27-2009, 07:13 AM	#3
rmruder Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6	Re: Kimber 4" vs 5" I'm getting close to the "old fart" stage at 53 and my eyesight ain't what it used to be.....Not terrible, but that's why I'm looking for all the help I can get. I don't see much difference in a 1/4" between the 2 M&Ps I have, but didn't really know about a 4" vs a 5". Rick

06-28-2009, 02:22 AM	#4
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Kimber 4" vs 5" Personally i would choose the 4" one. My eyes would do better with it... But that's just me. mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

06-28-2009, 08:31 AM	#5
techoca V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 329	Re: Kimber 4" vs 5" No other gun has the feel of a full size 1911. You need to shoot both. techoca

06-28-2009, 04:56 PM	#6
40CalJoe V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In the middle Posts: 421	Re: Kimber 4" vs 5" 5". Why? IMHO, anything else is not a 1911. I always prefer a longer barrell just for the longer line of sight. If the weapon is for CCW, a full size 1911 may not be the answer and a 4" may be more practical. __________________ *I will give hussein obama exactly the same respect liberals gave George W Bush: NONE.*

06-29-2009, 07:47 PM	#7
Doc1911 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 874	Re: Kimber 4" vs 5" Most people are more accurate with a 5". It is a great weapon. However, the Commander size weapons can be a little more concealable. So a lot of this has to do with what your plans are for the weapon. Range and home defense - 5" Government all the way. CCW, I would probably go with the shorter Commander. __________________ _____ Sincerely, Doc NRA Life Member

06-30-2009, 06:00 AM	#8
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: Kimber 4" vs 5" if you can carry/hide a 4in barrel on your person a 5inch wouldnt pose any problems. they made so many different holsters for a 1911, you'll be able to find one that works for you. as for the sight picture yes the 5inch is a tad better but not enough to worryabout it. so it becomes a matter of which one feels better for you.