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A little 1911 Buying thread
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:19 am
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:19 am
So I'm looking at the Kimber Custom II
and this Springfield Mil-Spec
Any info on either or recommendations of others?
Paging KingRanch
and this Springfield Mil-Spec
Any info on either or recommendations of others?
Paging KingRanch
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Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:19 am to TH03
Can't go wrong with either one.
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:21 am to TH03
I have an older Kimber Classic Stainless (before the II's were around) and I love it. It's a good shooting gun.
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:22 am to Glock17
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It's a good shooting gun.
I look like a pro when I shoot a .45. It's ridiculous how good of a shot they are
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:22 am to beHop
Go springfield. I can't recommend Kimber anymore.
ETA: Also check out the Colt XSE, other then being a little sharp, it's a fine gun.
ETA: Also check out the Colt XSE, other then being a little sharp, it's a fine gun.
This post was edited on 5/11/12 at 10:23 am
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:23 am to chrisman17
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Go springfield. I can't recommend Kimber anymore.
Really? Why? I haven't heard anything bad about it.
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:24 am to TH03
Out of those two I'd pick the Springfield
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:24 am to TH03
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Really? Why? I haven't heard anything bad about it.
A lot of people say Kimber's QC has weakened in recent years.
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:25 am to TH03
I've never had a problem at all with my Kimber FTR, my wife ordered her one too
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:25 am to TH03
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Really? Why? I haven't heard anything bad about it.
Kimber has gone south since the mid 2000s in my option, mostly QC stuff. If you can find a mid 90s-early 2000s TLE II with internal extractor I would get it.
The biggest issue with SA right now is availability, they seemed to have focused on their plastic pistols and the 1911s are coming out a snails pace.
Also SW makes a decent 1911, albeit not the typical 1911. Specifically, check out the E series.
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:27 am to KingRanch
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Out of those two I'd pick the Springfield
Well, there it is
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:28 am to chrisman17
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The biggest issue with SA right now is availability, they seemed to have focused on their plastic pistols and the 1911s are coming out a snails pace.
yea, on Buds and CTD it's nothing but plastic
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:28 am to TH03
If it were any kimber other than the custom II I most likely would have went with the kimber. The customs sights are garbage and would need to be changed immediately
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:29 am to TH03
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yea, on Buds and CTD it's nothing but plastic
You might have to go gunbroker or local to find one. Jefferson Indoor had a few SAs last time i was in there.
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:31 am to KingRanch
I was also looking at this Remington at Bass Pro last Friday. My soon to be FIL has it and it's the only .45 I've shot.
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:32 am to chrisman17
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You might have to go gunbroker or local to find one. Jefferson Indoor had a few SAs last time i was in there.
I plan on going to Clark's up here
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:33 am to chrisman17
I recently picked up the SA Mil-Spec, and it's a great gun. I'm not big on fancy guns with engraving, etc. so the Mil-Spec suits me just fine. Only thing about it is it doesn't have the beavertail grip safety, so if you have oversize mitts and are prone to hammer bite, might want to go for the Kimber or plan on swapping the grip safety on the SA.
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:35 am to TH03
That Remington would be good too, if you're getting a starter 1911 the possibilities are endless because of the aftermarket parts available for them.
Posted on 5/11/12 at 10:36 am to TechME
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Only thing about it is it doesn't have the beavertail grip safety, so if you have oversize mitts and are prone to hammer bite, might want to go for the Kimber or plan on swapping the grip safety on the SA.
I definitely what the tail on it. It looks like the Mil Specs all have it though.
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