1911 Question
If you wanted a good 1911 would it be better to buy the Springfield and add the options you wanted yourself, or buy a Kimber that is already tricked out, or something else that I have not mentioned? You guys generally give good advice so that is what I am trying to get again. Thanks guys!
JC
Opinions are like azzholes, eveyone's got one, and this just happens to be mine!
JC
Opinions are like azzholes, eveyone's got one, and this just happens to be mine!
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The slide on my .48acp Colt Series 70 Government Model keeps locking back during firing. I've tried replacing magazine to no success. I though it might be I'm not holding it right but that doesn't seem to the case either. Might it be the slide stop spring?
Anyone have any ideas why this is happening?0 -
You also can consider a Dan Wesson 1911 they offer a lot of the extras for the money and will stand up to guns costing much more than they do.I bought mine here from an auction and got a deal.
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Hello Both of your options sound good but you did not say for what purpose you were getting the pistol. If you want to have for N.R.A. or C.M.P. match shooting you need to go another way . as some of your choices are not legal for CMP and it is cheaper to buy parts for NRA gun and fit them " Slide, Frame, Barrel" then to buy a complete gun and then throw barrel away. "PRAISE THE HARDBALL GUN" 0 -
Kimber. Why buy something you have to add on to make it what you want while you can buy something such as a fine Kimber that shoots and is built the way you want out of the box.
Only line of Springfields I like are the TRP models which run almost 1400.00, but for that price I rather just step it up and get a custom made Les Baer or Wilson.0 -
one reason to buy a springer
they are well madde! i baught mine with the intention of using it as the base for a project gun.
i have since added:
*pachmyer legend grips
*Dlask medium trigger
*Ed Brown hammer and sear combo
*ed Brown Memory Grove extended beavertail
*match disconector
*Wilson threaded cometition grade barrel and full
profile comp
*Wilson Combat, Dwyer Group Gripper full length
guide rod
*Wilson match grade barrel bushing
*wilson spring tune kit
it is currently at the local pistolsmith being finished
all told not including the work i paid around 800$ (parts and gun)
add about 285 for the work.
my train of thaught is "why buy a 800$ + 1911 only to rip it apart to make it "YOURS"0 -
If you intend to keep it forever, all that really matters is that you end up with a piece that you're happy with. If something off the shelf fits the bill, so be it. If you're going to go full-on custom, you might consider buying each of the components individually, so you've got something more unique.
If you're on a budget, or there's a chance that you'll resell it, buy a tricked-out model from Springfield or Kimber. At best, you'll have the same amount of money in a cheaper model that you've built up. The two or three people I discussed this topic with said that the cost of a mil-spec springfield and a pile of parts, including a trigger, hammer, beavertail, match grade barrel, etc., would cost as much as a nice Springer or Kimber. The cost of gunsmithing is added to that, so it's not a bargain route to go.0 -
Hi Hivoltg,
My advice would be to buy the Kimber.
I have several 1911's and have researched the question you ask.
I own a Kimber Gold Match as seen below. In order to trick out another 1911 with the same enhancements would cost more than the price of the Kimber.
Additionally, there would be no guarantee that the tricked out 1911 would function as reliablely or be as accurate as a new Kimber with warranty. This is a big point since you might be able to find a competent gunsmith to do the work but the sum of the parts may not want to work together. At least, the Kimber has its guarantee and all the pieces are designed to work together.
Just my thoughts.
Regards,
Heavyiron[8D]
"If I don't see you nomore on this world, I'll meet you on the next one, and don't be late!" - Jimi Hendrix0 -
Go to the FFL, one with a pistol range, and try out the Kimbers. I did, and won't own any thing else. Also shot others, some custom prepared, some not; stayed with the Kimber. "Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it." Lord Chesterfield0 -
Thanks for the help guys! I already own several Kimbers and I will agree that they are great guns! I just think I want a full size 1911 with some character. No special need or function, just another toy to trick out and make my own. Sorry I didn't specify this in my original post. Thanks for the input though.
Opinions are like azzholes, eveyone's got one, and this just happens to be mine!0 -
You wanted a lot of feedback, and you got it. You got some advice too.
My $ 0.02 ? I am not ashamed to say that there are probably some refinements, some that are costly, that I cannot benefit from. For my third '1911' in 45ACP I went with a SA 1911A1 with some 'custom shop' improvements. (A hand fitted 'fat end' bbl and bushing, a little trigger work, some flaired openings, and my favorite sites)... I'm out LESS than $ 500.00.
My podnuh has a super fine Colt that he has $1,100.00 in, a near top of the line Kimber, and a funky custom target job.
Even borrowing one for two months, I can't shoot any better with his Colt or Kimber than my SA. SO, WHAT I'M PROVIDING WITNESS TO IS BUY WHAT GIVES YOU AN IMPROVEMENT....It is sad when you pay for something that does you no good.
A similar story at the camp every year too. A few of the members get a new SUV or 4x4 every year or two. When we head back to the blinds, we always end up in my 1964 Bronco.0 -
I have a few (11) different 1911s and been shooting them for about the last 40+ years. With any of them you are going to get the "law of diminishing returns" with any 'improvements'. After the bushing, barrel and slide fit and trigger improvements the rest is just fluff. The Dan Wesson and the new S&W 1911 have most of the fluff at a decent price and very good components straight from the factory. IMHO these are comparable to the much vaunted Kimber at a much more reasonable price.
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