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Posted: 12/25/2005 4:49:23 PM EDT

ok i been debating on 2 1911's my limit is $700 i know thats not alot for a 1911. but so far my two choices are

SpringField Mil-spec Parkerized.

or.

Kimber Custom 2.

i have held the kimber and i love the trigger pull on it. but i have not held a mil-spec which one do ya perfer? thanks for the input.

Posted: 12/25/2005 6:57:24 PM EDT

[#1]

For $700 you can get a SA loaded

PX9109L (with NightSights) $639

www.ordnanceoutsellers.com/page8.htm

Posted: 12/25/2005 8:28:55 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
For $700 you can get a SA loaded

PX9109L (with NightSights) $639

www.ordnanceoutsellers.com/page8.htm

+1

That's where I got this one. He'll do ya right!

Posted: 12/25/2005 8:37:24 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
ok i been debating on 2 1911's my limit is $700 i know thats not alot for a 1911. but so far my two choices are

SpringField Mil-spec Parkerized.

or.

Kimber Custom 2.

i have held the kimber and i love the trigger pull on it. but i have not held a mil-spec which one do ya perfer? thanks for the input.

Depends on what you want. The Kimber comes with most everything that is added to "base" guns later. The SA is what I would consider the "base" gun for a custom fighting pistol. If you want more out of the experience of 1911 ownership, I'd go with the SA, and start building on it. If you want one "ready to go", and don't realy have the inkling to personalize it later, buy the Kimber.

Posted: 12/25/2005 8:38:50 PM EDT

[#4]

Buy the Kimber, the SA MIL SPEC is just that, a .45 ACP that will fire with no additional frills. I like mine, but it's more emotional than practical.

Posted: 12/25/2005 9:32:15 PM EDT

[#5]

Get a SA loaded 1911 instead. Its well within your budget.

Posted: 12/25/2005 10:53:02 PM EDT

[#6]

Avoid Kimbers with external extractors. They don't have them to the point where they are consistently reliable - plus it's a solution in search of a problem.

Latter comment also applies to Kimber's Series II safety system, IMO

Posted: 12/26/2005 12:27:07 AM EDT

[#7]

+2 on a SA park loaded w/ nights

or a older kimber w/ internal extractor

Posted: 12/26/2005 4:31:04 AM EDT

[#8]

I agree with those that are suggesting you look at the SA Loaded Parkerized. It's an outstanding pistol for the money with many of the features normally found on more expensive guns.

Posted: 12/26/2005 7:17:11 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
For $700 you can get a SA loaded h

www.ordnanceoutsellers.com/page8.htm

hr

after seeing the black stainless steel i might have to bump my budget up to 900 now.. thanks alot...

Posted: 12/26/2005 7:35:39 AM EDT

[#10]

If yer gonna up yer budget to 900 then do yourself a favor and get a Colt.

( this shameless plug was endorsed by the fine folks of the Colt Kool Aid Club......ohhhhhhh, yeahhhhh )

Posted: 12/26/2005 8:15:05 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
If yer gonna up yer budget to 900 then do yourself a favor and get a Colt.

( this shameless plug was endorsed by the fine folks of the Colt Kool Aid Club......ohhhhhhh, yeahhhhh )

...............Colt would also be a fine choice (seeing as I have 5 of them)

Posted: 1/7/2006 3:34:45 PM EDT

[#12]

+1 on the Springfield Loaded...

Posted: 1/12/2006 9:04:47 AM EDT

[#13]

Not to hijack (more like revive?) an old thread, but.... someone posted a link to a great deal on the new Colt series 70 repro.... I swore I saved it, but can't find it

, cause now I'm thinking I must have a Colt again! Anyone have the URL/link?

As to the park'd Springfield Loaded, I haven't gotten to the range yet, but I picked mine up yesterday (payed a few $ more than in the mod's link, cause I didn't see this in time!) but it appears to be really nicely done! I am pleased

T Bone (Detroit).

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