Kimber Warrior vs. SA Operator !?

[ghideon]

I have a TRP Operator with the rail. Highly recommended if you can part with the $1400. Best $1400 I've spent.

[InFlamez]

Thanks for all of the responses. I'm definitely going to try and test fire a few different models before I decide for sure. I'm leaning more towards the SA though. Thanks for the links 8200, I really like some of the features on that model you pictured. No reason I can't get a loaded operator and have it customized in the future like that one. The Operator is a pretty good start in my opinion.

[Red_5]

I'll put in a plug for the Operator as I own one. Along with a couple other SA 1911 and XD pistols. I'm 100% happy with all of them.

Another plus: SA has outstanding customer service. They stand behind their products 110%.

[saki302]

The new SA's are MUCh better in quality than the newer Kimbers. I have a full rail operator that's very tight for a service pistol, and very accurate too. The OLD Kimbers are pretty nice (pre-series II), if you can find one.

-Dave

[golfrj]

Before you buy anything take a look at the S&W 1911 PD, Light, Great Looking, Lifetime Warranty and $100 Rebate right now.. Love Mine..
Regards, Jim

[Exposed]

I heard that Springfield 1911s are manufactured and/or assembled in Brazil or something like that!? I know the XDs are made in "Chekoslavakia?".

[InFlamez]

I wouldn't rule out any 1911 just because it's manufactured in a 3rd world country. I understand that quality comes first, and companies such as HK, Sig, Glock, etc. have all proven their foreign arms to be superior in many ways.
I guess I just like the idea of a traditional American sidearm such as the 1911 being manufactured and assembled by an American company in the U.S.
My XD rocks, no doubt about that. I know it's foreign in design and manufacture, but I love it, and it's one hell of a competitor for the Glock.
No reason why I wouldn't get the SA Operator I guess...I'm just a big Kimber fan too! That's why it's hard to decide. Bottom line, I appreciate everyone's knowledge and suggestions.

[zcktomcat]

Go for the Springfield. The Kimber has a stupid magazine disconnect so you can't even rack the thing without a mag in it.

[slick_711]

Go for the Springfield. The Kimber has a stupid magazine disconnect so you can't even rack the thing without a mag in it.

Como que huh? I shot a Kimber Warrior three days ago (and have sold half a dozen of them since they became available in CA) and it had no such feature.

But yes, SA TRP Operator over the Kimber hands down in my opinion.

[8200rpm]

I wouldn't classify Croatia or Brazil as third world countries.

[ohsmily]

The Kimber has a stupid magazine disconnect so you can't even rack the thing without a mag in it.

What are you on? You are VERY confused.

[G60]

czechoslovakia hasn't even existed for what, 15 years??

[Stormfeather]

I heard that Springfield 1911s are manufactured and/or assembled in Brazil or something like that!? I know the XDs are made in "Chekoslavakia?".

Fail. . . Croatia. . .

[Stormfeather]

Go for the Springfield. The Kimber has a stupid magazine disconnect so you can't even rack the thing without a mag in it.

Fail. . . . totally incorrect information.

[SecondAmendmentgirl]

Popular vacation spot for western Europeans

czechoslovakia hasn't even existed for what, 15 years??

Czech Republic. One of my favorite places in Europe is Prague.