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RE: New 45 ACP purchase SA, Colt, or Kimber
jsergovic
Member Posts: 5,526
Decision time is getting close! I'm moving up from my 40 S&W to a 1911-style .45 and have narrowed it to three handguns. I'm into stainless; no polymer. Currently noncompetitive target shooting, but i hope to compete in the future. In addition, a lifetime warranty seems good, but who will be in business thirty years from now is anyone's guess. Detail-specific critiques please, not a generalized "It sucks; piece of junk; best gun I've ever had; et cetera. The Mil-Spec is falling out of favor somewhat because of fit and finish although I prefer the subdued beavertail.
Thanks.
(1) Mil-Spec 1911-A1 PB 9151L Stainless Steel
http://www.springfield-armory.com/images/pistols/PB9151LLarge.jpg
(2) Colt Government M1991A1 Series 80 Stainless Steel (matte) O1091
http://www.colt.com/CMCI/1991.asp
(3) Kimber Stainless II 3200001
http://www.kimberamerica.com/custom.php
Jim S. California
Thanks.
(1) Mil-Spec 1911-A1 PB 9151L Stainless Steel
http://www.springfield-armory.com/images/pistols/PB9151LLarge.jpg
(2) Colt Government M1991A1 Series 80 Stainless Steel (matte) O1091
http://www.colt.com/CMCI/1991.asp
(3) Kimber Stainless II 3200001
http://www.kimberamerica.com/custom.php
Jim S. California
Comments
Jgreen - I've read the firing pin block is overly complicated, but the Colk I own is built like a brick s**t house, so I can agree with you even though I have not closely examined the system.
[Here is a "good guy" report on Kimber. I sent my Custom Classic in for front strap checkering last week. Turnaround (back to me - NY to VA) was 3 business days and work was excellent.]
we {1911 lovers} eventually put on ourselves. however my love is with colt, owning four. one 38 super, two 1911's , and one double eagle a colt will make you very happy .
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