Posted: 1/17/2003 11:32:45 PM EDT
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I think I have decided to go the 1911 style .45 pistol route for my first pistol. I have pretty much narrowed it down between kimber and wilson. I was wondering what you guys all thought? Yes, I know its expensive, but I believe that you pay for what you get and I have also heard that wilson has outstanding customer service. Oz |
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Good choice on the 1911's. The Kimbers and the KZ are generallly the same price (for higher end Kimbers). They are both good companies that make a fine product. It all depends really on whether you want a traditional 1911 grip or the polymer body of the KZ. Now the USP's are a completely different breed. i personally do not like them. Even the compact is a bit fat in the grip and too short at the same time. The grip is too blocky (though not as blocky as a Glock, but wider than a Glock) and just doesn't fit right in my hand. I am a 1911 man and do not like the feel of the USP or USP compact at all. However, you should try and find a place where you can handle both and see which one fits you better. |
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I've handled the Wilson KZ-45 full size. It's a nice weapon. I'm in the same position as you as well. i'm looking for my first .45. Looking at this...  Kimber Custom CDP II Retail $1300 this...  Wilson CQB Retail $1800 and this.  Wilson KZ-45 Retail $1100 Leaning real heavily towards the Kimber right now. Just a real clean weapon, very good balance and pointability. Fit my hand very well. |
I agree. Once you get into a certain price range, you might as well go for a true custom shop model. The higher end Kimbers are really not that much better than the regular ones like the custom classic. Either get a Wilson or get a Kimver Custom Classic or Kimber Eclipse or even a Springfield Loaded Model and have it customized once you get used to the weapon and have put a few hundred rounds through it to test reliability and accuracy. |