Posted: 5/29/2007 7:55:37 PM EDT
| I just shot a full size kimber model 1911 and I think I want one, but not sure which brand to go with. I am thinking about the springfield, smith & wesson, or kimber and like to keep it under $800. |
$679 2 years ago. Not sure what they are now.
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For under $450 I would suggest a Norinco. They are solid steel and built to colt spec. They are also one of the few firearms that Wilson combat will work on. For under $700 I would go with the Springfield Loaded. It is made with many of the custom add-ons found in/on $1500+ guns (Ex. Adjustable trigger, beaver tail, ambidextrous safety, Novak sights, etc.) For under $1000 I would tend to drift more towards a nice Kimber. In many eyes, they have become the stand for custom 1911s. |
You just can't beat the Taurus PT1911 for the money. I don't think you could beat it for double the money. I paid $480 for mine and I'm going to get another. They have a full length guide rod, ambi-safety, extended mag release, contoured grips, polished feed ramp, Heinie sights, trigger job, full beaver tail, etc, etc, etc. The list just goes on and on. If you bought a Springfield GI 1911 you would spend more initially on the gun, then another $1000 getting it up to par with the PT1911. Did I mention I love mine? Google it and read the reviews for yourself. |
Most are going for over $500. I handled one and honestly wasn't impressed. It may have "custom" touches but they aren't fitted like on custom guns, or like even on Springers, Colts or Kimbers. I'd take a used Kimber for $550 over a new Taurus for the same price any day. My advice would be to get a nice Colt, That's what I'd do. |