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 07-09-2010, 08:36 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 12 |  1st 1911...to crimson or not?
Howdy everyone,
Since I got such wonderful responses to my "Convince the Wife" post, I've decided to press my luck and venture down the long and winding road of 1911s. I have fired a few at the range and have made a few determinations but I would like some advice from you folks out there.
First, I seem to shoot better with the smaller barrel guns i.e less than 5 in. I shot the Kimber Pro Carry very well.
Second, I don't have a ton of money so I'm not sure if the Kimber route is the way to go. Are there any comparable options? The gun MUST be reliable and go bang every time. Also, if I do go the Kimber route is the laser really worth it? This will be a home defense and range weapon.
Thanx in advance,
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| 07-09-2010, 08:47 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,158 |
The only "cheap" short barreled 1911s are the Rock Islands and a Springer Champion GI (if you can find one). I've never been fond of one with less than a 4" barrel. IMHO, get a 5" gun and learn the platform. As far as lasers go, if they work for you great but I've never seen a real need for them... | |
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| 07-09-2010, 08:59 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,258 |
I agree with NGIB about the barrel length, if you're not going to carry it 5" will be better at the range.
I wouldn't bother with the laser, invest that money into getting a better gun, more magazines or extra ammo. Night sights would be a much better investment, IMHO. __________________
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| 07-09-2010, 09:25 PM | #4 | Retired Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA (Lower Alabama), FL Posts: 4,741 |
Check out Ed Brown. I have one and am very pleased with it. (He does have a website.) __________________
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| 07-09-2010, 09:48 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,158 |
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Originally Posted by danf_fl
Check out Ed Brown. I have one and am very pleased with it. (He does have a website.)
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While an Ed Brown is a VERY nice gun, it's a lot more $$$ than the Kimber he looked at. A fella on my local GA forum is selling a mint EB Special Forces for $1800 - which is a good deal... | |
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| 07-09-2010, 09:59 PM | #6 | Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bandera, Texas Posts: 10,294 |
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Originally Posted by danf_fl
Check out Ed Brown. I have one and am very pleased with it. (He does have a website.)
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If he is unsure about Kimber from a financial perspective, why would he look at Ed Brown? He could purchase at least two Kimbers for the price of one Ed Brown. | |
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| 07-10-2010, 12:29 AM | #7 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 17,399 |
Get the Colt model O4860XSE Lightweight Commander.
Forget the laser, use the cash to buy a half-dozen Tripp Research Gen II Cobra mags. __________________ .
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| 07-10-2010, 12:38 AM | #8 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 17,399 |
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| 07-10-2010, 12:58 AM | #9 | Retired Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA (Lower Alabama), FL Posts: 4,741 |
My mistake, I misread the original post. Sorry. __________________
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| 07-10-2010, 01:17 AM | #10 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 12 |
Thanks for the replies guys. Ill let you all know what I get. | |
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