The Best 1911 in my opinion is...

DaTeacha · 10-12-2009, 12:14 PM

Why so little mention of Kimbers in one form or another? Are they no good, overpriced, not 1911s, or what?

Iron_Colonel · 10-13-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LefthandShooter

Thanks to all for the info!
The local range/gun shop does not sell Kimbers, and no one has a good thing to say about them. One guy said he'd buy/carry a HiPoint before a Kimber. They have a used on they took on trade as a favor to a good customer but they told me, as a good customer, they wouldn't sell it to me. One guy said Springfield and Colt are the best, but Colt are expensive. I used to have 2 XD's, and liked them, and they were both accurate, so I'd trust their 1911s to be also. Only problem they are hard to find around here.
No one has any opinions on the Sig 1911?

Accuracy is one of my main concerns, as well as reliability. I know a pistol only shoots as good as the trigger puller, but if I get one, I would like to know it is capable of very tight groups right out of the box.

Sig 1911s are pricey, but haven't heard anything bad about them. Para Ordnance has some double action 1911s, too. But you'd be paying for that as well. Colts are expensive. If you were to come across a Gold Cup, you'd probably be ready to go out of the box as far as accuracy goes. Got an old Gold Cup around that gets shot a little here and there, and that is one smooth gun. Tolerances are small. This baby is a great shooter with the accuracy that would be expected. The sale tag, which belonged to my dad's uncle, says it was bought like 1962 or 1963 for something like $260. Its got some beautiful Colt bluing on it.

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Originally Posted by iceman1212

I just bought a 1911 A1 Springfield and would like to upgrade it but have no idea where to start. I do like nail drivers I am a ammo reloader. So I am looking to up grade to the best accuracy. Any help would be grate! Thank you

Well depends on how far in to upgrades you want to go. Simple little things like a full length guide rod can help smooth things out. You can get expensive and get new trigger parts to lighten pull. You can get your slide tightened up, get some snug barrel bushings and the like to try to get it more accurate. I guess it depends on how far you want to go. Match barrels could be an option too.

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Originally Posted by DaTeacha

Why so little mention of Kimbers in one form or another? Are they no good, overpriced, not 1911s, or what?

Price might be one thing. But, I did pay for mine. I have been very happy with it so far, and put more than 500 rds through it with minimal problems. I had always wanted a Commander style pistol, with a 4" barrel, and finally got it with my TLEII. Its got the night sights too, so low light or night shooting situations, if that should ever arise, they are there. I really like those night sights.

wunhunglo · 10-13-2009, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GlennM

Thanks GOODNESS someone mentioned the Gold Cup. Catching up on the 3 pages of posts, my jaw was on the floor nobody had said a word about the GC when discussing 1911's.

(But I vote GC National Match Series 80 stainless...) <hoot> For the $ though, the Taurus 1911 is hard to beat when considering features. I spent a WHOLE lot more bucks years ago having a government Colt tricked out for IPSC matches than what the Taurus costs new in-the-box today.

Just showing my age..............I had the Series 70, never fired the series 80 but the series 70 was so good for me I never felt the need to upgrade.

It was one of the handguns I had to surrender when the gun ban came in.

stonesfan08 · 10-13-2009, 04:12 AM

i have been looking at kimber sig and springfield

Iron_Colonel · 10-13-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by stonesfan08

i have been looking at kimber sig and springfield

Anything to report of differences, what you like or don't like about one manufacturer or another?

sniper1958 · 10-13-2009, 10:39 PM

A little polishing on the ramp and a match bushing will do wonders for accuracy and performance.

Bowfisher · 10-14-2009, 07:21 PM

For the price I'd check out Charels Daly they make a great looking 1911 and if they are anything like their shotguns they gotta be worth the $. For accuracy when I bought mine they told me nothing was better than a Dan Wesson (thats what I bought). For looks, feel, and authinticity Colt and Springfield take the cake. But like others have said for an all around good gun that you can put add ons on like tac lights or lazers and aftermarkey grips easily go with the Taurus. Almost all namebrand 1911's are good and you CAN'T go wrong with a 1911.

Tim44 · 10-17-2009, 09:42 PM

S&W 1911's, SA Loaded Champion.
Or, if you have a very large budget----
Ed Brown Executive series (full size) Ed Brown Kobra Carry (commander length)
and/or Nighthawk Custom Talon (or similiar) series.

Funnyrunner · 10-18-2009, 08:06 PM

Taurus PT1911 in stainless. From Bud's...Kovak sights, put Pachmayr's on it.......$609 shipped.
Love mine!!!

Tack Driver · 10-18-2009, 08:24 PM

Nighthawk's Dominator

SwedeSteve · 11-02-2009, 07:35 PM

For the money, I think you get a LOT more pistol with the PT 1911. Look at what it comes with. Then look at the cost of adding all that onto another gun !!

Johnnycat · 11-02-2009, 08:49 PM

I have a cheap RIA, medium Springfield, medium-pricey S&W 1911PD, Colt Gold Cup Series 80, Kimber CDP II, and ultra-pricey Fusion.

the Fusion was hands down my favorite until I got the S&W. Wow!

All of them are good, but the S&W and Fusion are heads above the rest.

S&W used to make frame/slide for Kimber - not sure if that's the case now. I have nothing against the Kimber, but they use some non-metal parts in places and their mags are crap. My Kimber suffered several FTF's until I switched to Wilson Combat mags.

1950oldsoldier · 11-09-2009, 11:39 AM

IMO the only good Colts are the 70 Series 45's. I hate the 80 Series and sold my Officer's Model because of that 'safety' feature.

This weekend I bought a Taurus 1911 AR pistol because it has so many 'custom' features that in Taurus is STANDARD. Such as lowered and relieve ejection port, adjustable trigger, 'Commander' style hammer, raised grip safety, slide realese on BOTH sides of the slide, beveled where you put the magazine in to help seating the magazine faster and easier, rails for useing lights, etc, etc, etc

Jim

azguy · 11-13-2009, 12:44 AM

I am a glock guy, I was thinking about a 1911 since all the guys at the range say they are so grate. I would go with a Taurus just because you get so much, for so littel, and they have a grate warrentee? But folks seam to like the Rock Island Armory, but I really don't feel comfortable getting a firearm made in the Philapenes that country is not exactly known for their precision engenering, for that matter nither is Brazil....So I go back to Springfeild Armory? Keep in mind I would rather get a new gun instead of a used one, and I would like to spend less than $700.00.
This is why I do not own a single 1911.
From what I am reading owning a 1911 any 1911 is more of a journey than a destination.

10-12-2009, 12:14 PM	#61
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,913	Why so little mention of Kimbers in one form or another? Are they no good, overpriced, not 1911s, or what? __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.

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10-18-2009, 08:06 PM	#69
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SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,549 Images: 1	For the money, I think you get a LOT more pistol with the PT 1911. Look at what it comes with. Then look at the cost of adding all that onto another gun !! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers
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10-13-2009, 10:39 PM	#66
sniper1958 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 263	A little polishing on the ramp and a match bushing will do wonders for accuracy and performance.

10-14-2009, 07:21 PM	#67
Bowfisher Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pattyville KY Posts: 5	For the price I'd check out Charels Daly they make a great looking 1911 and if they are anything like their shotguns they gotta be worth the $. For accuracy when I bought mine they told me nothing was better than a Dan Wesson (thats what I bought). For looks, feel, and authinticity Colt and Springfield take the cake. But like others have said for an all around good gun that you can put add ons on like tac lights or lazers and aftermarkey grips easily go with the Taurus. Almost all namebrand 1911's are good and you CAN'T go wrong with a 1911.

10-17-2009, 09:42 PM	#68
Tim44 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 33	S&W 1911's, SA Loaded Champion. Or, if you have a very large budget---- Ed Brown Executive series (full size) Ed Brown Kobra Carry (commander length) and/or Nighthawk Custom Talon (or similiar) series.

11-02-2009, 08:49 PM	#72
Johnnycat Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 497	I have a cheap RIA, medium Springfield, medium-pricey S&W 1911PD, Colt Gold Cup Series 80, Kimber CDP II, and ultra-pricey Fusion. the Fusion was hands down my favorite until I got the S&W. Wow! All of them are good, but the S&W and Fusion are heads above the rest. S&W used to make frame/slide for Kimber - not sure if that's the case now. I have nothing against the Kimber, but they use some non-metal parts in places and their mags are crap. My Kimber suffered several FTF's until I switched to Wilson Combat mags. __________________ I reserve the right to be wrong.

11-09-2009, 11:39 AM	#73
1950oldsoldier Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 57	IMO the only good Colts are the 70 Series 45's. I hate the 80 Series and sold my Officer's Model because of that 'safety' feature. This weekend I bought a Taurus 1911 AR pistol because it has so many 'custom' features that in Taurus is STANDARD. Such as lowered and relieve ejection port, adjustable trigger, 'Commander' style hammer, raised grip safety, slide realese on BOTH sides of the slide, beveled where you put the magazine in to help seating the magazine faster and easier, rails for useing lights, etc, etc, etc Jim

11-13-2009, 12:44 AM	#74
azguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 290	I am a glock guy, I was thinking about a 1911 since all the guys at the range say they are so grate. I would go with a Taurus just because you get so much, for so littel, and they have a grate warrentee? But folks seam to like the Rock Island Armory, but I really don't feel comfortable getting a firearm made in the Philapenes that country is not exactly known for their precision engenering, for that matter nither is Brazil....So I go back to Springfeild Armory? Keep in mind I would rather get a new gun instead of a used one, and I would like to spend less than $700.00. This is why I do not own a single 1911. From what I am reading owning a 1911 any 1911 is more of a journey than a destination.