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I don't really want a rail, and a crimson trace is not something I want to spend money on. This won't be a HD gun (that's covered with an Ithaca 37 with a Surefire 624 6V weapon light and Glock 17 with a Safariland RLS). It will be for the range and some competition work. A fun gun with decent sites, combat hammer, and a beaver tail with a speed bump.
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Last edited by cindynles; 02-22-2011, 9:53 PM."Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." B.Franklin,1759 -
So the Springfield still fits your requirements. It's just that to me 1911s can be one of those fun guns that when you figure out "Hey, this is an awesome gun but I wonder what can it really do?" You start to look at some of the great available upgrades for them. For me that would be a 1911 w/o the Series 80 firing pin block (better potential trigger). The Brazil Imbel thing is really no big deal, better forged than cast steel."When you get the (men) to the range, you just get the men. But when you bring the (women) to the range, you get the (whole family). And that's what's going to save our 2nd Amendment."--Dianna Liedorff
"Since self-preservation is the 1st law of nature, we assert the...right to self-defense. The Constitution...clearly affirms the right of every American...to bear arms. And as Americans, we will not give up a single right guaranteed under the Constitution." --Malcolm XComment
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I shot both Springfield and Kimber before deciding on Kimber. I really liked both but went with the Kimber. I have had no problems with mine since break in period.Comment
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It takes about two minutes to remove the firing pin safety.Originally posted by barrageComment
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Springfield feels way less refined than those other two choices. I have no experience with Kimber, but have heard a lot of people I personally know who have issues with theirs. The S&W's are nice. Not the best trigger, but their overall quality and feel is very nice.
That said, if you spend a little bit more, get yourself the Dan Wesson Pointman 7. Buds gets them in occasionally: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/17997
These are the best ~$1k 1911's available.Comment
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SA loaded. I have a milspec and am very happy and loaded seems one step better.Comment
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Last edited by cindynles; 02-23-2011, 8:24 AM."Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." B.Franklin,1759Comment
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˙ǝuılƃıs ʎɯ uı ʇnd oʇ ɹǝʌǝlɔ ƃuıɥʇʎuɐ ɟo ʞuıɥʇ ʇ,uɐɔ I
"I see an empty magazine, I think it needs to be loaded." -hickok45Comment
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˙ǝuılƃıs ʎɯ uı ʇnd oʇ ɹǝʌǝlɔ ƃuıɥʇʎuɐ ɟo ʞuıɥʇ ʇ,uɐɔ I
"I see an empty magazine, I think it needs to be loaded." -hickok45Comment
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Kimber Custom II is my vote! I currently have 2 Springfields and 1 Kimber Custom II.
The Kimber is more refined and just as reliable. Initially my 2 SAs needed some tuning and tweaking before they became realiable. The Kimber IS reliable from day 1.Comment
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"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
"What we get away with isn't usually the same as what's good for us"
"An extended slide stop is the second most useless part you can put on a 1911"
"While Ruger DA revolvers may be built like a tank, they have the aesthetics of one also,
although I suppose there are a few tanks which I owe an apology to for that remark"Comment
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Are you talking about for detail stripping or for permanent mod. If its a permanent mod then I'm wrong about the Series 80s but if you're talking just for detail stripping then no thanks. I don't care for the firing pin safety because of its effect on trigger pull.
Btw, if one can find a DW PM7 then get that instead. I understand they were a great bargain."When you get the (men) to the range, you just get the men. But when you bring the (women) to the range, you get the (whole family). And that's what's going to save our 2nd Amendment."--Dianna Liedorff
"Since self-preservation is the 1st law of nature, we assert the...right to self-defense. The Constitution...clearly affirms the right of every American...to bear arms. And as Americans, we will not give up a single right guaranteed under the Constitution." --Malcolm XComment
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I like the SIG 1911. Its got a beefier external extractor than the SW1911. I also like the fact that it does not have front slide serrations.
Only thing is the slide profile is different from traditional 1911 so its limited on holster selections. Luckily Blade-Tech makes em for the SIGs.
You can find the Nitron finish for $750 and the Stainelss Steel for about $200 more. I think its the best value out their but thats just my opinion.Comment
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