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Re: 1911 - Springfield or Kimber? (flpickupman) 12:08 PM 7/24/2005


I love my Springfield, My son bought the Kimber and it is a fine gun. He got the "Custom" which is thier base model. I got the "Loaded" model and I paid less.
I have shot thousands of rounds through my Springfield. Once I got some bad ammo and broke a hammer strut. Springfield fixed it and had it back to me free of charge in 10 days with an offer to reimberse me for the shipping I paid. Last year at the Single stack classic in Barry Il. my ejector malfunctioned , after 4 years and thousands of rounds, Springfield was on hand and the head of thier custom shop took my gun all apart right there and fixed the ejector and even replaced some other parts he said were worn, he took the parts off of a $1000. custom gun he had brought.
When I first got the gun I didn't know how to take it apart. Springfield made an appointment with me to meet at the NRA show and they took me in another room and showed me how.
Now I think Kimber makes a fine gun. My son has not had any trouble with his.
The local guns store where I work part time sent the top of a stainless Kimber back to Kimber because the front sight fell out. 8 weeks later we got it back. We had to pay the shipping.
Do your self a favor and buy the Springfield. YOU won't be sorry.

Modified by dbrown at 9:12 AM 7/24/2005

Never seen a Roscoe myself. When I was a broke college freshman I will admit to owning a Lorcin. It was so cheap I was afraid to fire it. I ended up using a file to chop it into several peices and tossing it in the trash.

dukalmighty wrote:I have the identical 1911,I have owned it for about 2 years and it shoots well,I have had 0 complaints about mine and it will digest anything i feed it 230 FMJ,230 wwb 230 hollowpoint,200 an 230 grn lead reloads.

Glad to hear that. What brand of ammo are you using?

rm9792 wrote:

shootthesheet wrote:That is a terrible gun. You should send it to me and be done with it.

Forget him! I am willing to pay shipping and send you a quality Lorcin product you can safely bet your life on. I am feeling the christmas spirit with my generosity.

I'm more of a Bryco or Davis kinda guy

Thanks, I got that data online and didn't review it before posting it.

rm9792 wrote:Just in case you dont know, the specs you posted are wrong. The 1911 is almost always single action only. Very few make a Double action.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Pistol
Action: Single
Caliber: 45 ACP
Barrel Length: 5"
Capacity: 7 + 1
Safety: Thumb, Grip & Integral Locking System
Grips: Wood
Sights: 3-Dot Combat
Weight: 35.6 oz
Also, you can get 8 round mags for it that fit stock. 2 came with my RIA that are 8 rounders and they work great. I think they are Novaks. I have 2 full size Springers and they re heavier than other brands to me but I am a Springfield and Kimber guy myself.

You may recall my post about my wife refusing to buy me a 1911 for christmas. My last gift, and I was totally surprised, was from santa. I poached this picture online, but mine is identical. She also ordered custom grips, and a slew of 7.62x39 for my AK.



Standard specs, but having never fired a 1911, I can tell already I love the trigger. The weight throws me off being used to glocks now, but it sure it a beauty. Thanks go to Jasonh for referring my wife to the springfield. I intended to buy a RIA first, but Sarco was so hard to deal with. This thing is massive and heavy as a brick! I have no idea how some of you CCW with these bad boys.

So...my wife is finally coming to the gun side

Springfields Mil-Spec pistol is a faithful recreation of John Brownings classic 1911-A1. If you are looking for traditional features and quality in a no nonsense package, this gun is for you. The Mil-Spec is a famed war horse among American firearms.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Mfg Item Num: PB9108LP
Category: FIREARMS - HANDGUNS
Type :Pistol
Action :Single / Double
Caliber :45 ACP
Barrel Length :5"
Capacity :7 + 1
Safety :Thumb, Grip & Integral Locking System
Grips :Cocobolo Wood
Sights :3-Dot Combat
Weight :39 oz
Finish :Parkerized