1911-Springfield or Kimber???

[NIKSD]

I urge you to read up on what Springfield did in Illinois and ask yourself if you can support that.

+2 Don't support companies that don't support us.

[CaliforniaLiberal]

Get the Kimber. It's made in Yonkers, New York.

[HibikiR]

The Springfield is probably better made, but is weighed down by the stigma of betrayal.

If you want one, get one PPT so that your money goes into the pocket of a fellow 2A-supporting Californian and not Springfield.

[slayer61]

My 2nd hand Springfield and brand new PM7 have been flawless. My Kimber, not so much.

[omega]

Auto Ordnance WW2 model

[Hawkgear]

Colt, all others are merely copies.

[CinnamonBear723]

+1 for Springfield despite all the drama and politics.

[meanrock]

Narrowed my options down to the kimber stainless custom target 2 or the Springfield A1 Target stainless.

Why those 2? Adjustable sights with stainless finish? or were you looking at the 9mm model? If it has to be one of those 2, the Springfield is the better gun.

If you are looking less specifically, a SIG 1911 might be a better gun for a comparable price. If you have the additional $600 budget, the Dan Wesson would be the best value.

[Robert1234]

My new and second hand Kimbers were/are flawless. My two Springfields, not so much.

[ARDude]

+1 for Springfield despite all the drama and politics.

I Agree....I Just like the original internals. Not series 80/Schwartz stuff.

[sigmanx]

Get the Kimber. It's made in Yonkers, New York.

100% not all Springer's are.

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[sigmanx]

Colt, all others are merely copies.

I want a LW Commander XSE. Also like the Ruger model as well. Are the Ruger's on the California list?

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[ARDude]

I want a LW Commander XSE. Also like the Ruger model as well. Are the Ruger's on the California list?

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Colt and Ruger 1911's are not on the roster.

[simonp]

[sigmanx]

Colt and Ruger 1911's are not on the roster.

That sucks. For me it would be a tough choice between the Kimber and the Springer. Both have the pros and cons. Pros: Springer- no swartz safety. Kimber- all are made in America. Cons: Springer- bs they pulled in IL, not all of them are made in Merica. Kimber- swartz FP safety, some QC issues here n there (but don't they all).

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