New to the handgun scene

[drankhpnotic22]

ive been looking at the smith and wesson 1911 model SW1911PD and the kimber crimson carry 1911. which is the better investment??? pros and cons for both are also welcomed. Thanks

[22popnsplat]

To buy a new in the box mass production gun as an investment will take a long time to make a profit on . So investment may be wrong wording . I myself do have semi autos but my prefernce is in revolvers , Hard to beat a good .357 for personal defense.

[cineski]

SW1911PD. Excellent 1911. There's people on forums who have good luck with Kimber 1911's, but everyone I know in person won't touch'em because of personal problems.

[TheBundo]

To buy a new in the box mass production gun as an investment will take a long time to make a profit on . So investment may be wrong wording . I myself do have semi autos but my prefernce is in revolvers , Hard to beat a good .357 for personal defense.

+1 Great choice. Ruger GP100, will add more models

[Miltiades]

My choice

I'd go with the S&W myself. I think the Kimber is overpriced for what you get, and I have no desire for a laser grip on my gun. The S&W 1911s have achieved a better reputation than Kimber for reliability, I believe.

[drankhpnotic22]

To buy a new in the box mass production gun as an investment will take a long time to make a profit on . So investment may be wrong wording . I myself do have semi autos but my prefernce is in revolvers , Hard to beat a good .357 for personal defense.

Investment is actually the correct wording my friend. Anytime u buy a product you are investing your money into what many people hope to be a long service life. So if the kimber goes down, is less reliable and has more repair issues than the s&w then the s&w would in the long term cost less. Making the s&w the better investment.

[pro defensive greg]

you should "invest" time into what's actually available for sale/in stock in ca = ) even bud's is running low.

[drankhpnotic22]

you should "invest" time into what's actually available for sale/in stock in ca = ) even bud's is running low.

lol timing is everything

[domokun]

Regardless of which 1911 you pick. Please double check and make sure it's on the CA DOJ Roster of Approved Handguns before buying it off GunBroker or out of state to be shipped into CA. If you're buying from a local shop, then it shouldn't be a worry.

Personally, I'd be looking at a Wilson Combat, Les Baer, or Springfield 1911.

[drankhpnotic22]

Regardless of which 1911 you pick. Please double check and make sure it's on the CA DOJ Roster of Approved Handguns before buying it off GunBroker or out of state to be shipped into CA. If you're buying from a local shop, then it shouldn't be a worry.

Personally, I'd be looking at a Wilson Combat, Les Baer, or Springfield 1911.

lol i totally forgot about the ca doj roster. I guess it would have been wise to check the list first before posting this. lol U live and u learn. Do u know how often they update the list ?????

[cal3gunner]

I would have to recommend the S & W but thats because I have two brand new unfired ones for sale

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=162014

[drankhpnotic22]

lol thats good stuff Btw thats a very nice 1911 your selling and for a great price. I wanted the black on black version but for that price imma reconsider.