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Jesse James · 01-07-2008, 04:38 PM

I am looking at a 1911 but havent shot many and dont know if I will like them. I dont know if I should get a Kimber that I like do to looks or just get a Cheaper one at first like the RIA. What do you think???

Lazarus · 01-07-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse James

I am looking at a 1911 but havent shot many and dont know if I will like them. I dont know if I should get a Kimber that I like do to looks or just get a Cheaper one at first like the RIA. What do you think???

One word, 6 letters... Kimber

jtkratzer · 01-07-2008, 07:28 PM

Get what serves your purpose...do you want a carry gun? If so, consider the 4.25 or shorter barrel lengths for weight. Consider a bobtail for conceal-ability.

If it's a range gun, consider a match grade setup.

How much do you want to spend? There are other very nice 1911s out there besides Kimber. Check out the STI Spartan...

IHasanXD · 01-08-2008, 07:38 AM

If you are "testing" the waters, Get the RIA. They are great guns and you won't be disappointed. And like everything, 1911's are addictive and you will eventually want more, and then you can venture into the higher end models.

01-07-2008, 04:38 PM	#1
Jesse James XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KY Posts: 281	1911 I am looking at a 1911 but havent shot many and dont know if I will like them. I dont know if I should get a Kimber that I like do to looks or just get a Cheaper one at first like the RIA. What do you think??? __________________ XD40SC, XD9SC, G19 Five-Seven, PS90, Berreta 92 FSDS, Walther P22, BAYARD 1908 (32acp), RG 15 (.22 S.L.L.R), Davis Ind D38 (.38spl) Colt Python (1964, .357), Ruger Blackhawk (.357) S&W 36-1 (38spc), H&R 929 (.22), Browning BPS Stalker (12ga), Mossberg 500 (12ga), Wards (410ga), Winchester Model 70 (30-06), Marlin 336CS (30-30), Savage Mark II (.17mach2), Springfield 87A (.22), Stevens 87D (.22), CZ VZ24 (8mm),

01-08-2008, 07:38 AM	#4
IHasanXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 472	If you are "testing" the waters, Get the RIA. They are great guns and you won't be disappointed. And like everything, 1911's are addictive and you will eventually want more, and then you can venture into the higher end models. __________________ 4" XD .40S&W OD, CZ 40-P, Springfield 1911 G.I. w/ArmorKote and slim carry grips, Ithica Model 37 12G, Mosin Nagant M44, WASR-10, Mossberg Plinkster .22lr.

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01-07-2008, 07:28 PM	#3
jtkratzer XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 16,291	Get what serves your purpose...do you want a carry gun? If so, consider the 4.25 or shorter barrel lengths for weight. Consider a bobtail for conceal-ability. If it's a range gun, consider a match grade setup. How much do you want to spend? There are other very nice 1911s out there besides Kimber. Check out the STI Spartan...