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BentLink · 06-22-2008, 04:41 PM

My bullseye gun is a Springfield. It's a very solid performer. My carry Kimber has the Schwartz Safety arrangement. I'm OK with that added complication for blocking the firing pin on something that spends lot's of time on my hip. For the range exclusively, it's kind of a bell-whistle thing.

If you'll be using light-loaded semi-wadcutters for punching paper, I'll note that my Springfield likes 'em more than the Kimber.

Eric Larsen · 06-22-2008, 04:47 PM

Well...you cant go wrong with any of the guns you are asking about once you hit the 1K $ mark.

Ive had Custom Kimbers, 4 STIs and a couple of SA's. For the money you are talking about....say a Trojan or Guarian STI, TRP or Operator SA or a mid level Kimber.....

As far as accuracy goes.....Id have to give the edge to STI, same with the fit of the gun. My old mans 2500$ LB doesnt fit as well as my last Trojan did.

But the advantages are so minute that they are almost not even worth bringing them up.

If you are looking at dropping close to 1500$.....hold out and check your local want ads. I just passed on a 1000$ Les Baer Commander that was LNIB!...now that wasnt easy to say the least.

Shoot well and god bless

nra-life-member · 06-22-2008, 11:38 PM

Springfield!

ichy_trigger · 06-23-2008, 06:27 AM

My STI Spartan is one of the most accurate guns that I own and it has fed flawlessly for several thousand rounds. If you want the Trojan, your going to be just as happy.

**HPD SRT** · 06-23-2008, 07:21 AM

I love all three but just a heads up there are some Kimber Team Match II's out there basically brand new for sale.......

Team Match II $899
Kimbers MSRP $1403

bac1023 · 06-24-2008, 09:22 AM

The Trojan is awesome and much better than anything from Kimber or Springfield in its price range.

NDB_MN · 06-24-2008, 10:20 AM

If I could get a Trojan without the "5th Grader with an Etcher" design on the side I probably would

hehe j/k

Will probably be buying something in July with some of my bonus money. Leaning towards Kimber at the moment, but it sounds like they might be finicky with certain ammo.... which I'm not keen on...

bac1023 · 06-24-2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDB_MN

If I could get a Trojan without the "5th Grader with an Etcher" design on the side I probably would

hehe j/k

Will probably be buying something in July with some of my bonus money. Leaning towards Kimber at the moment, but it sounds like they might be finicky with certain ammo.... which I'm not keen on...

I don't like the billboard on the Trojan either, but its a great 1911. Springfields have a lot of junk printed on them as well.

Alaskapopo · 06-25-2008, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDB_MN

After shooting a 1911 and doing well with it, I'm dead set on getting one now.

STI, Kimber, and Springfield rise to the top of the list as "best in breed" names to go with. I'd like to keep it around $1k, but could be convinced up to $1.5 if there's good value in those dollars.

Let me know what you all think are the best buys out there!

Skip out on the new Kimbers the Series 2 firing pin Swartz safety brings more problems with it than its worth. STI is the best of the choices you listed in my opinion with Springfield not being a bad choice either. Don't get Kimber unless you find a used Series 1 gun that is at least 8 years old. I like the Trojan. I have one in 9mm.

Here is my Series 1 Kimber that I purchased back when they first started making pistols.

Pat

ichy_trigger · 06-25-2008, 06:12 AM

If the etching on the slide bothers you that much you can have it removed by a refinisher im sure. it wouldnt be that hard to remove yourself if its that much of an issue.
Heres my STI Spartan with some cosmetic changes

06-22-2008, 04:41 PM	#11
BentLink XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 153	Springfield Data Point My bullseye gun is a Springfield. It's a very solid performer. My carry Kimber has the Schwartz Safety arrangement. I'm OK with that added complication for blocking the firing pin on something that spends lot's of time on my hip. For the range exclusively, it's kind of a bell-whistle thing. If you'll be using light-loaded semi-wadcutters for punching paper, I'll note that my Springfield likes 'em more than the Kimber.

06-22-2008, 04:47 PM	#12
Eric Larsen XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 72	Well...you cant go wrong with any of the guns you are asking about once you hit the 1K $ mark. Ive had Custom Kimbers, 4 STIs and a couple of SA's. For the money you are talking about....say a Trojan or Guarian STI, TRP or Operator SA or a mid level Kimber..... As far as accuracy goes.....Id have to give the edge to STI, same with the fit of the gun. My old mans 2500$ LB doesnt fit as well as my last Trojan did. But the advantages are so minute that they are almost not even worth bringing them up. If you are looking at dropping close to 1500$.....hold out and check your local want ads. I just passed on a 1000$ Les Baer Commander that was LNIB!...now that wasnt easy to say the least. Shoot well and god bless __________________ If they cant tell your carrying...I did ok! If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.....Rush.

06-23-2008, 06:27 AM	#14
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 8,085	My STI Spartan is one of the most accurate guns that I own and it has fed flawlessly for several thousand rounds. If you want the Trojan, your going to be just as happy. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

06-23-2008, 07:21 AM	#15
HPD SRT XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern WA Posts: 1,378	I love all three but just a heads up there are some Kimber Team Match II's out there basically brand new for sale....... Team Match II $899 Kimbers MSRP $1403 __________________ My Album SA XD-45 Tactical---Springerized! SA XD-45 Compact Model 1 EM-4 CAR Winchester Model 70 .308 Remington 870 Express Magnum USPSA: A-57358 PISTOLGEAR SpringerPrecision

06-24-2008, 10:20 AM	#17
NDB_MN XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Champlin, Minnesota Posts: 422	If I could get a Trojan without the "5th Grader with an Etcher" design on the side I probably would hehe j/k Will probably be buying something in July with some of my bonus money. Leaning towards Kimber at the moment, but it sounds like they might be finicky with certain ammo.... which I'm not keen on... __________________ SA-XD40 Bi-Tone: Trijicon Night Sights, Don's Guide Rod 22#, PRP Match Trigger, Magloc Mag Well, Hogue Handall grip Beretta PX4 Storm Subcompact 9mm Kimber 1911 Stainless TLE II Beretta AL391 Teknys 12ga Ruger MkII: Volquartsen Target Grips, Adjustable Sights

06-22-2008, 11:38 PM	#13
nra-life-member XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 147	Springfield!

06-24-2008, 09:22 AM	#16
bac1023 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: PA Posts: 105	The Trojan is awesome and much better than anything from Kimber or Springfield in its price range.

06-25-2008, 06:12 AM	#20
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 8,085	If the etching on the slide bothers you that much you can have it removed by a refinisher im sure. it wouldnt be that hard to remove yourself if its that much of an issue. Heres my STI Spartan with some cosmetic changes __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

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