Down to two....STI Ranger II or Kimber Super carry pro?

[aaangel]

thanks guys! looks like as TDM said , "the Texas factor" is also a big deal for me. as you can see, I'm originally from New york and got outta there as soon as i could.. So as excaliber said, my next 1911 will also be an STI!
also I just noticed that i will be buying my first ever 1911 in 2011!

[CompVest]

Why not get an STI 2011? It is a double stack 1911. Then the year you bought your gun and model number will match.

[buck000]

Why not get an STI 2011? It is a double stack 1911. Then the year you bought your gun and model number will match.

Ah, yes, the Tactical 4.15, VIP, and Total Eclipse are quite lustworthy, though pricey...

[aardwolf]

STI. My personal policy is I don't buy guns manufactured in jurisdictions where I can't legally carry.

[USA1]

my next 1911 will also be an STI!

*tear*
Oh well, more Kimbers for the rest of us.

Seriously though, the STI is a fine choice. May you have many years of enjoyment with it.

[LarryH]

Just get both, and sell the one you like less.

[67N20]

I purchased a Ranger II in .40 last May thru a well known "tuner". I had numerous failures to feed, and failures of the slide to lock back after the last round. I was most disappointed in that I had all these problems after paying the "tuner" to check out the pistol and do a trigger job on it. In his defense he did return the first pistol to STI and sent me a different one with night sights at no extra charge. I returned the Ranger II to STI and they did some machine work/polishing and exchanged the magazines originally shipped (don't remember the brand) with Checkmates. I have shot several "informal" IDPA matches at the Arm Room and only had 1 failure to eject and 1 failure to feed-probably caused bu "limp wristing" when I had to fire one handed with my left hand. Overall, at this time I'm pleased with my Ranger II.

[aaangel]

Update!!! after much thought! i just couldn't convince myself on buying a >$1000 gun. For my first ever 1911, the winner is.......
Rock Island (armscor) M1911-A1 FS Tactical two tone:

[RECIT]

Nice pistol but a totally different direction taken there. Have you shot it yet?

[aaangel]

not yet! and yes i agree, i was looking at cadillacs but went with a kia. lol

[USA1]

not yet! and yes i agree, i was looking at cadillacs but went with a kia. lol

Nothing wrong with RIA.... Matter of fact, that one looks great.
From what I hear about them, I'll bet it will shoot great too.

Congratulations!

[68Charger]

RIA's are nice, but they're damn heavy. They feel great in hand though, but that was just a whole different route than an STI/Kimber. They're great pistols nonetheless though.

[CompVest]

STI Spartans go for $698.

[Pawpaw]

STI Spartans go for $698.

As I understand it, they're made in the same factory in the Philippines.

[CompVest]

The frame but they are put together in TX to STI standards.