Kimber Vs Colt; 1911

[systems]

[FNH5-7]

Since I fill the requirements I will respond.

Kimber beats colt 1K over as far as availability goes. In the modern gunshop you have a much better chance of finding a Kimber or a display case full of kimbers as opposed to ANY Colt, even the cheaper ones.

Colt really let the 1911 market off their hands. You ask old timers and they'll tell you back in the day on display were nothing but Colts and not just one but many. These days you can call yourself lucky if you find even ONE on display. I know plenty of n00bs who want a Colt but get impatient and end up buying a Kimber(or other) instead because Colts are just too god damn hard for people to get their hands on especially if you're new to firearms, you wont know where to look.

Go to the gungeenie, Colts in stock? never, almost always 0. If even the standard Colt's that are on the roster were more easy for local FFL's to come by I'd buy a few more and I'm sure others would too. It's just a pain in the *** and alot more fees to finally find one out of state and have to not only pay a high internet fee but taxes aswell.

I was helping a buddy who was looking to get his first handgun. He wanted the standard entry level Colt 01991. Went to the local gun shop, asked for a quote, the guy looked up all of his suppliers, nothing, no way to find out when they would be back in stock either. I also looked online, all retailers out of stock. The only ones I could find are on gun broker and there are only 2-3 at a time listed.

If Colt could afford to have these things on display and in quantities at FFL's I'm sure they would sell more. As it is you really have to treasure hunt in order to get one and it is VERY annoying.

[G60]

Colt. (Or springfield.)

http://www.10-8performance.com/pages/Choosing-a-1911-for-Duty-Use.html

http://10-8performance.blogspot.com/2010/07/kimber-warrior.html

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=352221444811112&set=a.136018546431404.15077.135835059783086&type=1&theater

[drkphibr]

Chevy vs. Ford. Passion for both.

Can't really go wrong with either one. Colt is American history, so that would make Kimber the new kid on the block, but also made in America. Neither has a lifetime warranty, but both make excellent 1911s. Some like the old school Colts, others prefer the newer versions which are quite a bit tighter now. Kimbers have great fit/finish, but seem to take a lot of bashing on this board. I enjoy both, but for different reasons.

You only live once, so treat yourself to both and enjoy the differences and uniqueness each has to offer.

[alfred1222]

I have both, and i cant pick a side. they are both amazing 1911's and they will both serve you well. kimbers are new, but they have a great reputation and they are freaking tack drivers with accuracy and consistency. Colts are, well Colts. you cant beat them in terms of tradition and making a good product that will function all the time.

[nickvig]

Apples and oranges. Pick a specific model from each Mfr and then we can discuss differences.

[FNH5-7]

Apples and oranges. Pick a specific model from each Mfr and then we can discuss differences.

Both are 1911's and both can be .45's. Not apples to Oranges. Apples to Oranges is AK-AR, Bolt-Lever etc.

Fanbois can never agree on which is better even when the difference is very visible. I personally know a Colt is better than a LLama, and I am not afraid to admit Nighthawk is better than Colt or Kimber. Most people are afraid to admit the truth. Quality is based on how much attention to detail is placed at the manufacturing plant. In reality any Colt, SA or Kimber can be as good as a Nighthawk but you will be dumping lots of money into it to make it just as good.

[systems]

yup like I thought thanks guys =

Apples to Oranges is true to true.
Noob fanbois indeed often follow the leader, but the leader is often a follower of fads and missinformation.

You guys are awesome its great to be able to BS with gun folks and not gun fads.

[saki302]

Series I Kimber over Colt.

Current Springfield Armory over Series II Kimber / Colt.

-Dave

[John Browning]

Series I Kimber over Colt.

Current Springfield Armory over Series II Kimber / Colt.

-Dave

100% agreed.

[TAS]

For me, it is more like apples & oranges, only because the Colt I have is nothing too special in the way of fit & finish. My Colt is a nice gun but my Kimber & other 1911's are a little more on the upper end and all are inherently more accurate and smoother shooting.

In my case, my Kimber does outshine my Colt but I don't know if that would be the case with another Colt. So, that's why I say its apples & oranges (for me anyway). I think you need to do a comparison with similar models w/ similar features since there is such a wide range available.

[stormvet]

Colt dropped the ball, and let the 1911 industry pass them buy they are playing catch up. But they are really not into it. Their government sales are dominating now and they really dont need to sell 1911s to civilians.
I sold my last Colt 1911 last year and dont see myself buying another unless they start putting some time and money into developing an improved line of 1911s.
Kimber, S.A. even Sig and others have left Colt in the dust. Long time Colt fans have a problem with this but it is the truth.

[Peter.Steele]

Hasn't anyone figured out yet that this guy's a troll?

Look at the rest of the threads he's posted today.

[brassburnz]

I have a Kimber Eclipse Target II and owned a Custom II. I have a handful of Series 70 Colts, Para Ordnance pistols, Springfield Armory, and Rock Island Armory 1911's.

With a Kimber, you get a lot of gun for the money, just not a gun with bullseye target shooting accuracy. For that, you need to spend about 50% more money.
The same is true if you decide to buy a Colt, even a Gold Cup.

I don't think either a Kimber II, a Colt Series 80, or the retro Colt Series 70 is a good buy these days. For my money, it's a Springfield Armory whether it's for self-defense, action pistol, or bullseye. You will probably still have to send it out for work, but it's a good base pistol to start from.

I've never owned a Wilson Combat, Les Baer, Nighthawk Custom, or Ed Brown, but if I had the bucks, I'd consider them as well.

Here's a link from the Bullseye Pistol forum about a problem Kimber.

http://www.bullseyeforum.net/t498-the-kimber-ending

[negolien]

sigh

Obvious troll please move on....Kimber Custom 2 single handed shooting..strong hand and weak hand... 25 yards.. Works ok for me...