Kimber Custom Target II.
There's a million ways to go with a 1911. And I'm not a particular fan of Kimber. But this model has everything I was looking for: match grade barrel/bushing; crisp "target" trigger; large adjustable sights. And doesn't have anything I don't need: stainless; ambi-safety; fancy grips; ornate serrations, etc.
I wanted a 1911 that would satisfy my requirements in an out-of-box stock condition. Because it may see nightstand duty, I prefer to keep it stock. At the range, I'll change recoil springs to match my ammo strength, of course. But other than that, it stays stock.
I really like the sights. They're just large and black - no painted lines or dots. And the blade and post widths are perfect for each-other - just a little daylight on each side. Perfect for my old eyes.
I'm in California, so I have a 10 day wait (actually, an 11 day wait; due to store policy). Looking forward to putting a couple hundred rounds of Winchester White Box through it for break in. Lots of other stuff after that (I load).
When I think 45 ACP, I think 1911; and when I think 1911, I think 45 ACP. I don't think of one without the other. (Thompson sub-machine gun would be an honorable exception
) This is my second 1911. My first - and I still have it - is a Colt 'Series 80' purchased in 1984. It's a great gun and I have tens of thousands of rounds though it. But it has been modified and is also in need of some extensive refurb/upgrading.
Seriously, this actually completes my handgun collection (Okay, stop laughing!). I have no itch for any other handgun that I don't already own. I'm a revolver guy. I think my only chance of ever buying another handgun is if I just happened to stumble across a really nice used S&W revolver that tickled my fancy somehow. Not likely.
There's a million ways to go with a 1911. And I'm not a particular fan of Kimber. But this model has everything I was looking for: match grade barrel/bushing; crisp "target" trigger; large adjustable sights. And doesn't have anything I don't need: stainless; ambi-safety; fancy grips; ornate serrations, etc.
I wanted a 1911 that would satisfy my requirements in an out-of-box stock condition. Because it may see nightstand duty, I prefer to keep it stock. At the range, I'll change recoil springs to match my ammo strength, of course. But other than that, it stays stock.
I really like the sights. They're just large and black - no painted lines or dots. And the blade and post widths are perfect for each-other - just a little daylight on each side. Perfect for my old eyes.
I'm in California, so I have a 10 day wait (actually, an 11 day wait; due to store policy). Looking forward to putting a couple hundred rounds of Winchester White Box through it for break in. Lots of other stuff after that (I load).
When I think 45 ACP, I think 1911; and when I think 1911, I think 45 ACP. I don't think of one without the other. (Thompson sub-machine gun would be an honorable exception
) This is my second 1911. My first - and I still have it - is a Colt 'Series 80' purchased in 1984. It's a great gun and I have tens of thousands of rounds though it. But it has been modified and is also in need of some extensive refurb/upgrading.Seriously, this actually completes my handgun collection (Okay, stop laughing!
). I have no itch for any other handgun that I don't already own. I'm a revolver guy. I think my only chance of ever buying another handgun is if I just happened to stumble across a really nice used S&W revolver that tickled my fancy somehow. Not likely.