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 10-08-2008, 03:54 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 439 |  Colts: Defender vs New Agent
It seems other than finish these are the same piece? I am in the market for a smaller 1911 and I can not figure out what I am missing in comparison of these two weapons.
Before it starts, the small Kimbers are on the list too, just researching the best way to spend my dollars. Charles Daly makes a small .45 ACP unit, but data on their quality seems inconsistent. The mind is open to suggestions, as long as they are 1911s.  | 
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| 10-12-2008, 04:59 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Desert Hills, Arizony Posts: 774 |
These are very close, however the Agent does Not have sights on it, I suppose to better facilitate the "quick draw" I remember seeing a Detonics model made in a similar fashion, not a big seller either. I do like the Defender, unless you're a crack shot, you are going to want to have sights on your gun! | |
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| 01-07-2009, 03:04 AM | #3 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 19,200 Liked 7 Times on 6 Posts
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Originally Posted by bgeddes
It seems other than finish these are the same piece? I am in the market for a smaller 1911 and I can not figure out what I am missing in comparison of these two weapons.
Before it starts, the small Kimbers are on the list too, just researching the best way to spend my dollars. Charles Daly makes a small .45 ACP unit, but data on their quality seems inconsistent. The mind is open to suggestions, as long as they are 1911s. |
I have the Defender and love it.
You won't go wrong!
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| 01-08-2009, 02:06 AM | #4 | Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 35 |
Call Colt for all info. on specs---1-800-962-2658 (customer service)
Kimber web site is really descriptive as to specs--WWW.kimberamerica.com
Personal recommendation--Look very serious at Kimber ! May be a buck or two more but is truly "Quality"-- You won't miss that buck or two next year but if you purchase poor quality,it will haunt you !
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| 01-08-2009, 07:11 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 639 |
The lack of sights is the main difference from what I can tell. The gun uses a "sight-channel" concept instead of raised sights. The idea is that it is easier to conceal. They are betting that the gun will be used for close-quarters, point-shooting type scenarios. My choice would be the Defender, or a compact Kimber with sights.
Colt New Agent
The sight channel idea was also used in the Kimber Ultra RCP a couple of years ago. I think it is kind of gimmicky, but can see how it might make it slightly easier to carry (maybe), and the channel would be better than no sights for close-quarters since you could use it as an index while looking over the top of the gun. I personally would rather have a good set of lo-mounts.
The Kimber Ultra RCP
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