Rethinking

[socal147]

Ok, So I was thinking [first mistake],

I like plastic guns but "Real Steel" has an appeal I can not deny.

Was looking at a Glock 21 thinking [Second Mistake], I could always use another gun like my HK USP 45.

But the Kimber 1911's sure do look pretty [Third Mistake]. I love my Kimber 84 .308. And I could always get a .22 cal kit for it, right.

Really, any thoughts on a nice mid grade ($1200 Maxish) plus the .22 conversion kit.

Any input advice preferences thoughts would be appreciated. Mainly shooting range stuff. Would love to shoot some bowling pin tourneys.

[tacticalcity]

Well I love my Kimber, love my Glocks, my USP was nice but not all that so I sold it to fund a Glock and never regretted it. My kimber is nothing fancy. Just a basic Custom II. If you plan to carry I recommend an aluminum frame rather than steel. if it is a range plinker then I recommend the opposite. The added weight of a steel frame helps with the recoil but is definately noticable during carry.

[socal147]

^^^ Thanks


USP is my HD Weapon

[jyo]

LOVE my HKs---NEVER jam---still, one can own a 1911 type as well---22 conversion unit a great idea if yours works!

[ZX-10R]

Forget plastic. Get the Kimber. You can always get a glock...In buying always think about this.

- How easy is it to make this $750 purchase now rather than later?
- How easy is it to make a $500 purchase now rather than later?
- Spending more is hard to do later.

[socal147]

Definitely steel.

I am looking at S.A. also. SO many choices.

I will figure it out .... I Think.

So fortunate to have such a dillema.

[himurax13]

Definitely steel.

I am looking at S.A. also. SO many choices.

I will figure it out .... I Think.

So fortunate to have such a dillema.

Just buy one of everything, then sell the ones you don't like for a reasonable price here in the classified section.

[zfields]

CZ75SA + kadet .22 kit.

[billybob_jcv]

You could go for both in one gun...

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=490076

(That's not my ad - I just thought it was interesting!)

[socal147]

You guys are trying to make this tougher.

[BamBam-31]

CZ75SA + kadet .22 kit.

Even with a trigger job and aftermarket sights, this will still come in at under your $1200 budget, and you'd get a helluva centerfire/rimfire combo.

[DRAB_81]

I like the looks of the new Springfield Range Officer, but I'd pass on a .22 conversion kit. You could probably get a Springfield RO & a Browning Buckmark for around $1200, and I'd rather have a dedicated .22 pistol. The conversion kits don't seem anywhere near as accurate or reliable.

Being a Glock guy, I have to say that IMO it doesn't get any better than a GEN 4 G21. I've had one since May, and it's the best .45 I've ever owned or shot.
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[socal147]

Being a Glock guy, I have to say that IMO it doesn't get any better than a GEN 4 G21
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Great, That is where my whole thought process started.

[socal147]

I think I made my decision. Need to hold two 1911's to be sure.

[M. D. Van Norman]