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Best 1911 manufacturer?
Posted on 7/22/13 at 6:29 pm
Posted on 7/22/13 at 6:29 pm
I've searched the web tirelessly trying to find the best answer but everyone has their own opinion. Best recurring things I found were that Kimber sucks and I should spend at least a grand if I want a decent one. I know its an outdated gun but I can't get over that and want one so bad. I'll use it for home defense but may end up carrying it someday. Any experiences or advice?
FWIW I'm looking at Sig Sauer and Springfield Armory.
FWIW I'm looking at Sig Sauer and Springfield Armory.
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Posted on 7/22/13 at 6:33 pm to dualed
Colt, Duh
Posted on 7/22/13 at 6:45 pm to bbvdd
I have a sig scorpion and its king ranch approved 
Posted on 7/22/13 at 6:47 pm to Rize
I'm convinced KR knows 1911's.
Posted on 7/22/13 at 6:50 pm to dualed
A Springfield TRP is a nice 1911.
Posted on 7/22/13 at 6:54 pm to dawg23
Wheel gun for home defense. 1911 for the work of art .
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:10 pm to dualed
Buy whatever you want but in the back of your mind you will always want a Colt.
And for good reason-
- First manufacturer of the 1911
- All American made
- More forged parts than anyone
And for good reason-
- First manufacturer of the 1911
- All American made
- More forged parts than anyone
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:12 pm to dualed
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Best recurring things I found were that Kimber sucks
False
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and I should spend at least a grand if I want a decent one.
Truth
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I know its an outdated gun
frick you
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I'll use it for home defense
You clearly don't know what you're doing.
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FWIW I'm looking at Sig Sauer and Springfield Armory.
Both good choices.
The best is a custom maker like Nighthawk or Ed Brown.
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:13 pm to DrTyger
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Ed Brown
Do WANT the Special Forces in Stealth Grey
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:14 pm to dualed
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Kimber sucks
You got some bad information somewhere.
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I know its an outdated gun
Now you're just being preposterous.
This post was edited on 7/22/13 at 7:18 pm
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:15 pm to dualed
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I know its an outdated gun
You will get no advice from me and like it.
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:18 pm to KingRanch
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You will get no advice from me and like it.
Nice restraint, KR.
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:19 pm to Ace Midnight
All jokes aside, it really depends what the OP would use it for....does he want a show piece, carry piece, range piece, or something to throw around and not give a shite about. I have a different answer for all those.
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:22 pm to KingRanch
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it really depends what the OP would use it for....does he want a show piece, carry piece, range piece, or something to throw around and not give a shite about. I have a different answer for all those.
Spill the beans, I'm listening
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:29 pm to skuter
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throw around
Try to find a brazil made Springfield. You can get them for $400 or so.
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range piece
Really depends if shooting comps or not, but I'll give both. STI Trubor for comps, Springfield range officer or TRP for range use. I could make a list a mile long for the range.
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carry piece
Get something in commander size 4", again could literally make a list a mile long. Make sure it has night sights (jmo). Kimber gets a bad rap for no reason lately other than they are the cool thing to hate on.
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show piece
Higher end models and I'm heavy on Ed Brown. Wilson's are just as good I just don't like their aesthetics. Nighthawk is the new kid and they are making an awesome name for themselves! Volkmann's are really really nice I just think they are severely overpriced.
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:30 pm to Judge Smails
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A Springfield TRP is a nice 1911
+1
This post was edited on 7/22/13 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:31 pm to KingRanch
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Get something in commander size 4", again could literally make a list a mile long.
Sig P220 Compact?
(Or even better, a discontinued Sig P245 - I almost cannot miss with the thing.)
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:32 pm to dualed
I have the.Sig G3 and its been great
Posted on 7/22/13 at 7:33 pm to Judge Smails
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A Springfield TRP is a nice 1911.
I love mine
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