Let's talk 1911s and Kimber haters

[Bill Douglas]

It's nice to have a really good 1911. So to keep it in your pricing maybe have a look on gun broker and a few other places. I wouldn't buy a brand new low spec gun. A guy at gun club had a Ed Brown 1911 and it really was a work of art. Don't know how much second hand but look like new cost but it was a beautiful gun. So maybe the Kimber or a high spec Springfield. I've got one and it's quite good but I've gone back to using a CZ75 9mm because it's easier to use with speed steel shoots.

[RNajarian]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

It's nice to have a really good 1911. So to keep it in your pricing maybe have a look on gun broker and a few other places. I wouldn't buy a brand new low spec gun. A guy at gun club had a Ed Brown 1911 and it really was a work of art. Don't know how much second hand but look like new cost but it was a beautiful gun. So maybe the Kimber or a high spec Springfield. I've got one and it's quite good but I've gone back to using a CZ75 9mm because it's easier to use with speed steel shoots.

Sage advice . . . ask around. A patient of mine, former LAPD detective sold me one of his extra 1911s. Vintage 1943, apparently saw action in WW2, Korea, and Viet Nam. Solid shooter. A steal at $500.

. . . yea I lucked out.

[Steve F]

^^^^^^^^^^

Very nice purchase Sir!!

[Bill Douglas]

Wow, nice to have a gun with some real history.