Posted: 7/27/2010 10:46:54 AM EDT
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I am starting to research a 1911 for Concealed Carry.
I want to buy new in approx the 1000 range. I plan on keeping this gun for a while so I want to shoot a few of them. So far Kimber and Para have some good choices in a 3.5-4" barrell Any suggestions on what else I should be looking at? Thanks |
If going to a fullsize, I am a big fan of the Colt Combat Elite but haven't used any JHPs in it yet.
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I used to say 3" 1911's were not reliable...... then STI built this.... mine runs like a champ. http://www.stiguns.com/guns/Escort/Escort.php 
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Colt Commander 4.25" Springfield Champion 4" Kimber Pro Carry 4" In that order. What is your price range? 1000 bucks give or take. I want to keep the gun for a long time, so I am willing to spend a few extra bucks for the right gun. Why do you like springfield better than Kimber |
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smith and wesson 1911PD or gunsite. That's been my opinion as well on 3". (When I bought a 9mm I stayed away from the subcompacts) I'd change my mind if I found one that I shot well, but the extra 1" seems to make the gun more stable and easier to sight. |
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Quoted: 1000 bucks give or take. I want to keep the gun for a long time, so I am willing to spend a few extra bucks for the right gun. Why do you like springfield better than Kimber Warranty and reputation. Springfield's is a Lifetime warranty, Kimber's is a year. Springfield seems to have a better rep for their small parts, whereas Kimber has converted MANY people to Glocks over the last 10-15 years. |
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1000 bucks give or take. I want to keep the gun for a long time, so I am willing to spend a few extra bucks for the right gun. Why do you like springfield better than Kimber Warranty and reputation. Springfield's is a Lifetime warranty, Kimber's is a year. Springfield seems to have a better rep for their small parts, whereas Kimber has converted MANY people to Glocks over the last 10-15 years. Good advice. Didn't know that about the warranty |
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I'm currenly shooting a Kimber UCII that's has (so far) eat'n everything I've run through it. I didn't think the 3" would be accurate at least not as accurate as this pistol is. But it does have a rather snappy recoil and is a little slow to bring back onto target.
When you measure it from end to end it isn't really that much smaller than a G19 but it's thinner through the slide and if you put thin grips on it you can cut a little off the grip width too. |
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For daily carry, go Springfield Armory. Great gun, great warranty, great price. With body sweat, and holster wear, you may not want to carry a $1000 + gun as a daily carry. I know people will post "how much is your life worth", but the Springfield Armory guns will function when needed, and they will back up their product. |