I could snag either of these two pistols... within about $50 of each other in price. None of the ranges near me have either available for rent, so I can't try them out for myself, so I'm trying to gather some opinions on these. They're both entry-level models from their respective manufacturers.
Kimber seems to have a great reputation for their 1911s, and I'm sure I would be happy with it. I've heard some less than stellar reports about customer service and service turnaround times. It also seems like it would be hard to go wrong with any Smith & Wesson, but how long have they been making these? I think they're fairly new to 1911s, right?
My preference is for the stainless S&W, but I am totally undecided. I've fondled both both of them before, but again haven't been able to fire either. They were both comfortable, felt really balanced/pointable, buttery cycling, etc. I know this is entirely subjective...I'm looking more for reasons to maybe avoid one or the other.
Any thoughts? Commentary?
Kimber seems to have a great reputation for their 1911s, and I'm sure I would be happy with it. I've heard some less than stellar reports about customer service and service turnaround times. It also seems like it would be hard to go wrong with any Smith & Wesson, but how long have they been making these? I think they're fairly new to 1911s, right?
My preference is for the stainless S&W, but I am totally undecided. I've fondled both both of them before, but again haven't been able to fire either. They were both comfortable, felt really balanced/pointable, buttery cycling, etc. I know this is entirely subjective...I'm looking more for reasons to maybe avoid one or the other.
Any thoughts? Commentary?