Torn between 2 of them... - The Firearms Forum

PapaGeno21 · 01-14-2010, 09:31 AM

Hey guys, this is going to be my first 1911..

Im torn between 2 different ones..

Kimber Custom TLE II

And the Colt Gold Cup Trophy Model

I like the sights of the TLE and the look of it more, but what do you guys think is the better gun? I just shoot at the range (50 Feet), no competition shooting. I think the Kimber trigger is a bit better as well. Not trying to start a Kimber vs Colt war here, but im just curious what you guys would rather have. They are both about the same price. Kimber has a massive backorder right now so I have to use (the ebay for guns that got bleeped out for some reason) to get the TLE, but the Colt I can get right from my buddy with the Gun store. Kimber comes to about 930 after transfer, shipping, and payment. The colt is about 1000 after taxes.

jacksonco · 01-14-2010, 09:44 AM

If it was me I would opt for the Colt. I have an XSE Commander and it is one terrific firearm. The Kimber would also be a good one to have. Have fun deciding because in the end it will be you that has to decide.

PapaGeno21 · 01-14-2010, 09:48 AM

I dont like the sights on the colt, and I love the look of the Kimber more. But I have 50/50 of my friends from the gun clubs going either way on which one to get. Seems though that more are leaning twords the colt...

Shooter45 · 01-14-2010, 10:02 AM

The Colt will have a higher resale value and is a great pistol for a paper puncher IF you reload. The Kimber will serve you well for self defense and on the range. Two great choices but you need to decide what you will be using the pistol for.

PapaGeno21 · 01-14-2010, 10:07 AM

I do reload, so I will be eventually going for accuracy. I have heard things about the colts being finiky (not sure if thats a word) with ammo, and soemthing about their recoil spring made for only certain weights of bullets? Is that true, or did I misunderstand what I read?

Shooter45 · 01-14-2010, 10:29 AM

The Gold Cup is designed for light target loads so a lighter spring recoil is used. Change the recoil spring and shoot what you want.

The adj rear sight on the GC will let you shoot point of aim with different loads. If the Kimber had an adj rear sight, it will be as accurate as the Gold Cup with the same ammo. so it gets back to what you want from the 1911.

I'd buy them both.

hogger129 · 01-14-2010, 04:42 PM

Well, in my personal opinion, I'd go for the Gold Cup. There's just something about the Colt Gold Cup. It's like owning a Ferrari. There's lots like it, but only one is the real deal. I don't think you could go wrong with either one.

While I would love to have a Kimber TLE, I would give my to be the one that pulled out the fancy Gold Cup down on the range and have everyone looking over. I'd go for a stainless one though.

curulz · 01-14-2010, 06:13 PM

my personal preferrence is the Kimber.....there's just something about them that makes me feel like I did while climbing the rope in gym class

I was ready to buy one but didn't like the price, told the guy I was going to think about it and come back....he called my bluff. I broke down and went back the next day, already sold. So for me Kimber is the one that got away

PapaGeno21 · 01-14-2010, 07:00 PM

Well I put a deposit on a new Kimber Custom II, Standard sights. One of the stores got one in stock, got it for 791 after tax. Thanks for the help guys, but after holding the kimber and the colt in my hand again tonight, the Kimber takes it. Next ill get the colt!

Shooter45 · 01-14-2010, 07:16 PM

You'll enjoy the Kimber and don't forget the range report.

jim summers · 01-14-2010, 09:33 PM

I am glad it is you having to choose and not me they are both fine looking handguns.

Over The Hill · 02-07-2010, 11:44 AM

The solution to your problem is simple...buy them both!

01-14-2010, 09:31 AM	#1
PapaGeno21 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 24	Torn between 2 of them... Hey guys, this is going to be my first 1911.. Im torn between 2 different ones.. Kimber Custom TLE II And the Colt Gold Cup Trophy Model I like the sights of the TLE and the look of it more, but what do you guys think is the better gun? I just shoot at the range (50 Feet), no competition shooting. I think the Kimber trigger is a bit better as well. Not trying to start a Kimber vs Colt war here, but im just curious what you guys would rather have. They are both about the same price. Kimber has a massive backorder right now so I have to use (the ebay for guns that got bleeped out for some reason) to get the TLE, but the Colt I can get right from my buddy with the Gun store. Kimber comes to about 930 after transfer, shipping, and payment. The colt is about 1000 after taxes. __________________ If everythings coming at you, your in the wrong lane! --> Last edited by PapaGeno21; 01-14-2010 at 09:32 AM..

01-14-2010, 09:44 AM	#2
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Torn between 2 of them... If it was me I would opt for the Colt. I have an XSE Commander and it is one terrific firearm. The Kimber would also be a good one to have. Have fun deciding because in the end it will be you that has to decide.

01-14-2010, 09:48 AM	#3
PapaGeno21 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 24	Re: Torn between 2 of them... I dont like the sights on the colt, and I love the look of the Kimber more. But I have 50/50 of my friends from the gun clubs going either way on which one to get. Seems though that more are leaning twords the colt... __________________ If everythings coming at you, your in the wrong lane!

01-14-2010, 10:02 AM	#4
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Re: Torn between 2 of them... The Colt will have a higher resale value and is a great pistol for a paper puncher IF you reload. The Kimber will serve you well for self defense and on the range. Two great choices but you need to decide what you will be using the pistol for.

01-14-2010, 10:07 AM	#5
PapaGeno21 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 24	Re: Torn between 2 of them... I do reload, so I will be eventually going for accuracy. I have heard things about the colts being finiky (not sure if thats a word) with ammo, and soemthing about their recoil spring made for only certain weights of bullets? Is that true, or did I misunderstand what I read? __________________ If everythings coming at you, your in the wrong lane!

01-14-2010, 10:29 AM	#6
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Re: Torn between 2 of them... The Gold Cup is designed for light target loads so a lighter spring recoil is used. Change the recoil spring and shoot what you want. The adj rear sight on the GC will let you shoot point of aim with different loads. If the Kimber had an adj rear sight, it will be as accurate as the Gold Cup with the same ammo. so it gets back to what you want from the 1911. I'd buy them both.

01-14-2010, 04:42 PM	#7
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,067	Re: Torn between 2 of them... Well, in my personal opinion, I'd go for the Gold Cup. There's just something about the Colt Gold Cup. It's like owning a Ferrari. There's lots like it, but only one is the real deal. I don't think you could go wrong with either one. While I would love to have a Kimber TLE, I would give my to be the one that pulled out the fancy Gold Cup down on the range and have everyone looking over. I'd go for a stainless one though. __________________ 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."

01-14-2010, 06:13 PM	#8
curulz Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Palm Posts: 48	Re: Torn between 2 of them... my personal preferrence is the Kimber.....there's just something about them that makes me feel like I did while climbing the rope in gym class I was ready to buy one but didn't like the price, told the guy I was going to think about it and come back....he called my bluff. I broke down and went back the next day, already sold. So for me Kimber is the one that got away

01-14-2010, 07:00 PM	#9
PapaGeno21 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 24	Re: Torn between 2 of them... Well I put a deposit on a new Kimber Custom II, Standard sights. One of the stores got one in stock, got it for 791 after tax. Thanks for the help guys, but after holding the kimber and the colt in my hand again tonight, the Kimber takes it. Next ill get the colt! __________________ If everythings coming at you, your in the wrong lane! Last edited by PapaGeno21; 01-14-2010 at 07:19 PM..

01-14-2010, 07:16 PM	#10
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Re: Torn between 2 of them... You'll enjoy the Kimber and don't forget the range report.

01-14-2010, 09:33 PM	#11
jim summers Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I reside in southern Indiana, you can almost step out of my back door and be setting on Patoka Lake Posts: 1,056	Re: Torn between 2 of them... I am glad it is you having to choose and not me they are both fine looking handguns. __________________ To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required.

02-07-2010, 11:44 AM	#12
Over The Hill Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 25	Re: Torn between 2 of them... The solution to your problem is simple...buy them both!