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- Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: How is the .45 1911 Compact/subcompact?
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Re: How is the .45 1911 Compact/subcompact?
The older Kimbers may be very good but my experience with the newer ones was not. I bought a Super Carry Pro about a year ago. It is the 4 inch model from the custom shop. Nothing but problems and Kimber finally bought is back after I had wasted 600 rounds of ammunition trying to get it to function (they said it needed more time to break in). There were other issues that more rounds would not have fixed (finish coming off on slide, plunger tube not staked, frame to slide fit very loose, etc.). I typically carry (and have been for 4 years) a S&W M&P 45 compact. It is very comfortable to carry in a Milt Sparks holster and has been completely reliable. I did end up getting a couple of Springfield 5 inch 45 1911s (Trophy Match and TRP). They have been completely reliable, very accurate and no problems at all with them. I can highly recommend the Springfields if you can find one (based on my experience). I carry the TRP occasionally but don't have a Milt Sparks for it yet so the M&P is what I carry most of the time. You may have a different experience with the Kimber, just wanted to share what I went through.