Which 1911?

gunslinger91 · 04-10-2008, 08:46 PM

I am looking for something to replace my carry piece. I like to compete in defensive pistol events here locally and am thinking about joining the IDPA to participate in their events as well. Accuracy, dependability, and quality are a must (all of which I believe Kimber will deliver). My question is which one? I must stay within the restrictions set by the IDPA and I like the ambidextrous safety, other then that I really do not have any restrictions or concerns. I have been looking at the Worrier but was wondering which models some of you use, why, and what you like/dislike about it? Also I was curious as to how well their aluminum frame holds up. Is it worth considering or should I stay with steel or stainless?

Mooseman684 · 04-10-2008, 09:09 PM

While I don't shoot Competition any more. I say Stick with steel or Stainless frames...Balance and weight reduces felt recoil and steel is Just That..Tough!
I have the Kimber Epoch and the Eclipse II...Great Guns !!!
Rich

Teuthis · 04-17-2008, 09:29 AM

I shoot an Eclipse Pro II. I chose it because it is all stainless steel; four inch barrel, because that balances best in my hand; and has night sites; and did not have a rail. There are a number of Kimber models that are similar except for cosmetics. I think that if you decide on the features you want, then you can find several Kimbers from which to choose.

I think the Kimber trigger is the best. Their pistols are very well made, but it is that trigger that helps me so much with accuracy. I am starting to think about their 3" barrel, SIS Ultra. But I think I will at least examine one of the aluminum frames as part of that process.

I have had several aluminum frame pistols, and they never seem to be really balanced properly for shooting. That's just a personal opinion. The 9mm pistols I think, do better with non-steel frames. They are not too overbalanced.

gunslinger91 · 04-22-2008, 12:43 PM

I had trouble deciding between the SIS and the Warrior. You can not put things off forever so I went to the shop today and picked up the Warrior. I did not use any special method to decide which one to get, I just bought the one they had in stock. It feels good but I will not be able to shoot it for a couple weeks because I will be out of town. By then my Wilson mags should be in.

2inchgroups · 05-08-2008, 05:11 PM

I cannot really help you with which to get, although I do have a kimber tactical customII, which does have the aluminum frame. I absolutley love mine, I have put a few thousand rounds through it with no problem. I have been using it for my USPSA (IPSC) shooting and I have had no problems at all. So I think the Aluminum is fine for what your using it for. Good luck choosing

04-10-2008, 08:46 PM	#1
gunslinger91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 11	Which 1911? I am looking for something to replace my carry piece. I like to compete in defensive pistol events here locally and am thinking about joining the IDPA to participate in their events as well. Accuracy, dependability, and quality are a must (all of which I believe Kimber will deliver). My question is which one? I must stay within the restrictions set by the IDPA and I like the ambidextrous safety, other then that I really do not have any restrictions or concerns. I have been looking at the Worrier but was wondering which models some of you use, why, and what you like/dislike about it? Also I was curious as to how well their aluminum frame holds up. Is it worth considering or should I stay with steel or stainless?

04-10-2008, 09:09 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 8,919	While I don't shoot Competition any more. I say Stick with steel or Stainless frames...Balance and weight reduces felt recoil and steel is Just That..Tough! I have the Kimber Epoch and the Eclipse II...Great Guns !!! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

04-17-2008, 09:29 AM	#3
Teuthis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 7	Favorite I shoot an Eclipse Pro II. I chose it because it is all stainless steel; four inch barrel, because that balances best in my hand; and has night sites; and did not have a rail. There are a number of Kimber models that are similar except for cosmetics. I think that if you decide on the features you want, then you can find several Kimbers from which to choose. I think the Kimber trigger is the best. Their pistols are very well made, but it is that trigger that helps me so much with accuracy. I am starting to think about their 3" barrel, SIS Ultra. But I think I will at least examine one of the aluminum frames as part of that process. I have had several aluminum frame pistols, and they never seem to be really balanced properly for shooting. That's just a personal opinion. The 9mm pistols I think, do better with non-steel frames. They are not too overbalanced.

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04-22-2008, 12:43 PM	#4
gunslinger91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 11	I had trouble deciding between the SIS and the Warrior. You can not put things off forever so I went to the shop today and picked up the Warrior. I did not use any special method to decide which one to get, I just bought the one they had in stock. It feels good but I will not be able to shoot it for a couple weeks because I will be out of town. By then my Wilson mags should be in.

05-08-2008, 05:11 PM	#5
2inchgroups Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	I cannot really help you with which to get, although I do have a kimber tactical customII, which does have the aluminum frame. I absolutley love mine, I have put a few thousand rounds through it with no problem. I have been using it for my USPSA (IPSC) shooting and I have had no problems at all. So I think the Aluminum is fine for what your using it for. Good luck choosing