Favorite 1911 manufacturer
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I guess I am a copy cat. I was torn between three pistols. My Springfield 1911A1, Kimber (belongs to a friend), and my Colt Officers Model. The winner after some thought was the Kimber. I have never shot a better 1911A1 out of the box. I eliminated my Norinco pistols as they are no longer imported. With this said, I do hold my Norincos in very high esteem. Regards, Richard
John Marshall
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I'm throwing my vote in for Springfield. While I only have two 1911s, they are both arguably some of the best examples of Springfield quality. Perhaps I have just been extraordinarily lucky.
The first example, a (supposed to be) Parkerized Mil-Spec, I ordered eight years ago. When it reached the dealer I found a blued rather than parkerized model (boy was I peeved
) that has the tightest barrel lock-up and slide to frame fit you could hope to find even from a gunsmith. After adding a High-ride beavertail, combat style hammer and an extended thumb safety it quickly became, and has remained, my daily carry gun.
The second example I bought last Fall, a Parkerized Loaded model that, while not as tight as the first, is every bit a reliable and accurate 1911. The complaints I see/hear from others about the sharp edges, the two piece guide rod, two piece barrels and who knows what are not and, I'm sure, will not be of any concern as they are things that are as easily fixed as they are easy to complain about.
I still have no idea about whether or not Springfield Customer Service is as good as some say. I haven't had the need.
The first example, a (supposed to be) Parkerized Mil-Spec, I ordered eight years ago. When it reached the dealer I found a blued rather than parkerized model (boy was I peeved
) that has the tightest barrel lock-up and slide to frame fit you could hope to find even from a gunsmith. After adding a High-ride beavertail, combat style hammer and an extended thumb safety it quickly became, and has remained, my daily carry gun.The second example I bought last Fall, a Parkerized Loaded model that, while not as tight as the first, is every bit a reliable and accurate 1911. The complaints I see/hear from others about the sharp edges, the two piece guide rod, two piece barrels and who knows what are not and, I'm sure, will not be of any concern as they are things that are as easily fixed as they are easy to complain about.
I still have no idea about whether or not Springfield Customer Service is as good as some say. I haven't had the need.
Son,
Good idea but the poll doesn't really tell us who the favorite manufactuer is, just who sells the most guns. Fewer people have Baer's than Kimbers and so Baer doesn't come up high on the list. Not surprisingly, Kimber comes up the highest but then they sell the most 1911s. Another question might be, "which 1911 would you like to own."
Good idea but the poll doesn't really tell us who the favorite manufactuer is, just who sells the most guns. Fewer people have Baer's than Kimbers and so Baer doesn't come up high on the list. Not surprisingly, Kimber comes up the highest but then they sell the most 1911s. Another question might be, "which 1911 would you like to own."
Pappy John
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Me too
Yeah, I've gotta go along with the Kimber crowd. I had two Colts...both a Gold Cup and an Officer's Model. Traded them both in even up on a Combat Carry. Just as accurate as the 'Cup and carries better than the Officer's.
Yeah, I've gotta go along with the Kimber crowd. I had two Colts...both a Gold Cup and an Officer's Model. Traded them both in even up on a Combat Carry. Just as accurate as the 'Cup and carries better than the Officer's.
shooter.45
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Colt XS I love mine....
Son (and all other .45 ACP fanatics)
I recently bought a 2001 Springfield TRP in blue/armory kote (http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-pstl-1911-trp.shtml). This is a great handgun: tight, accurate, durable, reliable, accurate, and beautiful. I am not knocking any of the other superb 1911A1s, but the TRP really is outstanding.
I recently bought a 2001 Springfield TRP in blue/armory kote (http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-pstl-1911-trp.shtml). This is a great handgun: tight, accurate, durable, reliable, accurate, and beautiful. I am not knocking any of the other superb 1911A1s, but the TRP really is outstanding.
Son
The 20 lpi checkering is not overly sharp for me, and I have had a few 500 round sessions with this TRP during the last weeks. In addition, it looks good!
Separate topic: Your recent tribute to your parents' courage was superb. It also reminded me why, decades ago, we vainly but valiantly fought for South Vietnam's freedom.
Best regards -- Roy
The 20 lpi checkering is not overly sharp for me, and I have had a few 500 round sessions with this TRP during the last weeks. In addition, it looks good!
Separate topic: Your recent tribute to your parents' courage was superb. It also reminded me why, decades ago, we vainly but valiantly fought for South Vietnam's freedom.
Best regards -- Roy
Green Republican
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That's a no-brainer:
Rock River Arms
Rock River Arms