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Pegasus3c · 01-06-2007, 11:14 AM

Ok, I really like some Kimbers I looked at today but the Springfield TRP light rail is a sharp looking weapon as well. Basically I have the 1911 bug and want one seriously, but something that I can carry and not have too much problem with. I am afraid the TRP looks too big to conceal, so I am leaning toward the Kimber, and I have heard that Springfields like a weaker firing pin made out of something other than stainless steel, and wanted to know what the story on that was - is it true in other words.

Kimber folks, talk to me about them - I read some other threads and it looks like alot of folks 'round these here forums don't like them. I liked an eclipse that I held today but wanted some other opinions.

Trace · 01-06-2007, 11:20 AM

Look at Ed Browns, Les Baers, Wilsons, Dan Wessons, and the such. I look at the 1911 as an investment. I still carry one daily, but its an investment well worth it. I'm not a big Kimber fan. My wife carries a Kimber Ultra CDP though, and she loves it.

AR-Doctor · 01-06-2007, 03:19 PM

LOL,,,,, Well another one has come down with. Congrats.

I own a bunch od Springfields. And have shoot the dog **** out of them all. And I have Yet to break a fireing pin or a extractor. Your talking about having to shot 30-40-K rounds before that should be a concern. Thats what I have been told, And I have shot over 5000 from my TRP since I got it back in Oct.

With all that said, A friend is having a "BAD" time with a Kimber S.S. As we speak. I truly beleave his pistol is a bad one. And it will get replaced soon as the Laywer get into the act.

I own a Micro-Copmact 1911 loaded. Other than some small personal changes I have done to "Make it mine" She shoots like a champ. And today I found out LOVES 185gr JHP. Shoots them into 1.5 in. groups at 25 feet off hand. I use the "See and shoot targets" they have those black .50 cent peice stick on tab's. Well I can stack all 7 rnds into one of them at 25 feet.

Just find your self a good 1911. S/A or kimber or one of the others. There are many good ones out there. Just remember, You pay for what you get.And I have kicked my self in the ASS for not getting the better one, By just waiting till I had a few more bucks.

(DBA)
AR-Doctor
1911 TRP Operator.
1911 Micro-Compact.
XD-40 Service model.
XD-40 Sub-Compct.
And other less'r made weapons.

Pegasus3c · 01-06-2007, 08:49 PM

I am a little worried that I am going to love a 1911 so much that I am going to want .45 XD's instead of the .40's that I have and then have to take a huge loss on them even though they are barely 2 months old. *cringe*

So does anyone have any other advice about good 1911's on the market right now?

Tungsten · 01-06-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pegasus3c

I am a little worried that I am going to love a 1911 so much that I am going to want .45 XD's instead of the .40's that I have and then have to take a huge loss on them even though they are barely 2 months old. *cringe*

So does anyone have any other advice about good 1911's on the market right now?

Funny you should put it that way. I had a Glock 23 that was my carry gun and after I bought my Kimber 1911, I ended up selling that Glock and buying a new XD45C to use instead.

Once you go 45ACP, it's hard to go back.

We still have our XD9s but the 40SW isn't a round that we chamber in our house anymore. Maybe again someday, but not now.

thomye · 01-06-2007, 10:58 PM

i don't know if any full size 1911 is a good conceal carry option (with that said, i don't carry so i dont' really know). i can think of a lot of other 1911 compacts that might be a better choice. with that said, i have two 1911's and both are springfield. one is the full rail TRP Operator and the other is the loaded. the trp is a little bulky but i thought i read that it is the fbi issue so i'm thinking it's pretty reliable.

as you've mentioned the concealing will be the issue. At any rate, i just wanted you to know that the trp is a fine work of art however, it's a little pricey in my opinion. i'm certain kimbers are nice too. at any rate, go for something smaller that will carry well.

BoomerBSG · 01-06-2007, 11:57 PM

for CCW, i'd probably get this .45 here:
http://www.coltsmfg.com/cmci/Defender.asp

as for 1911 style.. god i'd be happy with any one of em out there for the most part.. as long as its reliable

cheers

AR-Doctor · 01-07-2007, 07:47 AM

This is my CCW, its been worked on a little.

AR-Doctor · 01-07-2007, 07:49 AM

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Never leave home with out it.

Trace · 01-07-2007, 09:51 AM

I see you use an OWB paddle, but is that an IWB mag carrier? I've seen it the other way around, so this is new to me.

01-06-2007, 11:14 AM	#1
Pegasus3c XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 218	That Bloody 1911 Bug... Ok, I really like some Kimbers I looked at today but the Springfield TRP light rail is a sharp looking weapon as well. Basically I have the 1911 bug and want one seriously, but something that I can carry and not have too much problem with. I am afraid the TRP looks too big to conceal, so I am leaning toward the Kimber, and I have heard that Springfields like a weaker firing pin made out of something other than stainless steel, and wanted to know what the story on that was - is it true in other words. Kimber folks, talk to me about them - I read some other threads and it looks like alot of folks 'round these here forums don't like them. I liked an eclipse that I held today but wanted some other opinions.

01-06-2007, 11:20 AM	#2
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	Look at Ed Browns, Les Baers, Wilsons, Dan Wessons, and the such. I look at the 1911 as an investment. I still carry one daily, but its an investment well worth it. I'm not a big Kimber fan. My wife carries a Kimber Ultra CDP though, and she loves it. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em" Last edited by Trace; 01-06-2007 at 11:23 AM.

01-06-2007, 03:19 PM	#3
AR-Doctor XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 53	1911 Bug LOL,,,,, Well another one has come down with. Congrats. I own a bunch od Springfields. And have shoot the dog **** out of them all. And I have Yet to break a fireing pin or a extractor. Your talking about having to shot 30-40-K rounds before that should be a concern. Thats what I have been told, And I have shot over 5000 from my TRP since I got it back in Oct. With all that said, A friend is having a "BAD" time with a Kimber S.S. As we speak. I truly beleave his pistol is a bad one. And it will get replaced soon as the Laywer get into the act. I own a Micro-Copmact 1911 loaded. Other than some small personal changes I have done to "Make it mine" She shoots like a champ. And today I found out LOVES 185gr JHP. Shoots them into 1.5 in. groups at 25 feet off hand. I use the "See and shoot targets" they have those black .50 cent peice stick on tab's. Well I can stack all 7 rnds into one of them at 25 feet. Just find your self a good 1911. S/A or kimber or one of the others. There are many good ones out there. Just remember, You pay for what you get.And I have kicked my self in the ASS for not getting the better one, By just waiting till I had a few more bucks. (DBA) AR-Doctor 1911 TRP Operator. 1911 Micro-Compact. XD-40 Service model. XD-40 Sub-Compct. And other less'r made weapons.

01-06-2007, 10:58 PM	#6
thomye XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OC, California Posts: 761	i don't know if any full size 1911 is a good conceal carry option (with that said, i don't carry so i dont' really know). i can think of a lot of other 1911 compacts that might be a better choice. with that said, i have two 1911's and both are springfield. one is the full rail TRP Operator and the other is the loaded. the trp is a little bulky but i thought i read that it is the fbi issue so i'm thinking it's pretty reliable. as you've mentioned the concealing will be the issue. At any rate, i just wanted you to know that the trp is a fine work of art however, it's a little pricey in my opinion. i'm certain kimbers are nice too. at any rate, go for something smaller that will carry well. __________________ Next XD-45 SC "still waiting" STI 2011

01-06-2007, 11:57 PM	#7
BoomerBSG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: houston Posts: 1,434	for CCW, i'd probably get this .45 here: http://www.coltsmfg.com/cmci/Defender.asp as for 1911 style.. god i'd be happy with any one of em out there for the most part.. as long as its reliable cheers __________________ Colt Combat Commander, Colt Defender 1911, SIG P239 9mm, Beretta M9 (wifes), Winchester Defender 12 gauge, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge, Mosin Nagant M44, Bersa .380 Running around the house half blind tripping over My Little Ponies and hollaring "Where's the bathroom?" is not a tactical look. -Scotton

01-06-2007, 08:49 PM	#4
Pegasus3c XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 218	I am a little worried that I am going to love a 1911 so much that I am going to want .45 XD's instead of the .40's that I have and then have to take a huge loss on them even though they are barely 2 months old. cringe So does anyone have any other advice about good 1911's on the market right now?

01-07-2007, 07:47 AM	#8
AR-Doctor XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 53	My Ccw 1911 This is my CCW, its been worked on a little.

01-07-2007, 07:49 AM	#9
AR-Doctor XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 53	The CCW rig [html] Never leave home with out it.

01-07-2007, 09:51 AM	#10
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	I see you use an OWB paddle, but is that an IWB mag carrier? I've seen it the other way around, so this is new to me. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

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