Mid Range 1911s

[dc2integra]

A springfield loaded or a kimber custom 2

[asgalindez]

[0351USMC]

Sig

[smird]

Thanks Asgalindez

[FUBAR]

The Kimber is a great deal at Turner's for $699. I got a Ruger SR1911 for $619 and feel its the best bang for your buck. Fit and finish is really nice.

[Press Check]

There's a ton of value in the SA Loaded right out of the box.

[ljgrasso]

There's a ton of value in the SA Loaded right out of the box.

Agree 100%

[keenkeen]

Wild Sports in Orangevale has Kimber Custom IIs for $649.00 quite often...Give them a call if that location works for you.

Most Kimber models use a carbon steel barrel that is left unfinished. Not a deal breaker for me but it seems to be a MAJOR issue for some.

I just figure an owner needs to understand what his gun it is made of and care for it appropriately.

[LovingTheYear1911]

I got a Kimber Custom II. They sell them for $729 all day around here at two different shops. I chose the Kimber because I wanted a 1911 made in the USA and not Brazil. I know its not a big deal, but to me it is. Plus, the Custom II looks so nice.

[SDM44]

I've had both the Kimber TLE (same as the Custom II, just with front strap checkering and night sights), a parkerized Springfield Loaded w/night sights. Both were great guns, but this is how I felt about them.

I really liked the Kimber TLE more with the fit & finish (better finish than th parkerized look), and it didn't rattle like the Springfield did if I shook the gun. Both felt good when shooting, so no differences there. I didn't like the rusting barrel on the Kimber, or the Schwartz firing pin safety on it. I liked the 70-series style Springfield better in that aspect, especially noticed when taking the gun apart and cleaning it.

If I had to choose one again, I'd get the Kimber. But that's just my opinion from my own personal experiences with both guns.

[stylett9]

I've owned the kimber eclipse and Springfield loaded (the polished one that looks exactly like the eclipse). I'd take my Springfield loaded for sure over the eclipse

[whipkiller]

Love my Loaded. It's my first 1911 so I can't speak to any others, but if I were doing it over again I would buy another Loaded.

[polo.45]

Kimber.....Get the Kimber !

[Striker]

If it were me, in your price range, I would choose the Colt XSE or Colt Rail gun.

[jonzer77]

You can get a pretty nice 1911 off the private sales forum for $700-1000, let the other guy pay the tax.