1 expensive gun or 2 cheaper guns?

[DSmith78]

Been saving for while to buy a Kimber. found it online by time i get it in my hands i will have around $1400 in it. Now that i have the money, i keep asking myself do i really want to carry a gun this expensive, id be afraid to scratch it or drop it. Ive also been wanting either a XDS or shield and also a glock 29, 2 cheaper priced guns that i wouldnt really care if they showed wear. Looking for some other peoples thoughts on what they would do.

 

[nakinate]

I would go for 2 cheaper guns.

 

[fundy87]

Go with the two!

 

[dwain]

Myself, I would get the two cheaper guns. Same thoughts as you about the Kimber. I would rather have two carry options, than one.

 

[SERparacord]

Kimber for $1400, not.

 

[Slider]

I would go with two. You can get two pretty nice guns for the cost of a kimber. Then you have two carry options.

 

[williamnewman1]

Im the "buy once, cry once" crowd. I also love nice 1911's , so I would say the Kimber. At $1400 for a Kimber I assume its something like the Grand Raptor II ? if so they are a thing of beauty (I have one) and you may cry , just from how much you love it.

 

[LoriW]

After I pick up my newest gun Friday I'll have $1200 spent on 4 handguns. Unless you really really want the Kimber, go for the 2 less expensive guns. You can always save up again and get the Kimber in the future. Options are good

 

[Slider]

Im the "buy once, cry once" crowd. I also love nice 1911's , so I would say the Kimber. At $1400 for a Kimber I assume its something like the Grand Raptor II ? if so they are a thing of beauty (I have one) and you may cry , just from how much you love it.

But what do you do if you have to send the kimber in to be fixed and have no backup? Do you go weeks without a gun to carry? Just curious.

 

[Mark 1911]

For a carry gun, reliability and performance are top priority. I would buy a quality gun that you have confidence in, after all your trusting your life on it. Carry it, and don't worry about if it gets a scratch on it or if the finish shows a little wear after a year or two. That's cosmetic stuff. Your peace of mind is worth it. You can always have your favorite gun "prettied up" from time to time and it will look just like new.

 

[nakinate]

For a carry gun, reliability and performance are top priority. I would buy a quality gun that you have confidence in, after all your trusting your life on it. Carry it, and don't worry about if it gets a scratch on it or if the finish shows a little wear after a year or two. That's cosmetic stuff. Your peace of mind is worth it. You can always have your favorite gun "prettied up" from time to time and it will look just like new.

Yes. And you can do that for $700. And then get another one for $700. Then you'll have 2 guns. 2>1

 

[Mark 1911]

Yes. And you can do that for $700. And then get another one for $700. Then you'll have 2 guns. 2>1

Agreed, 100%. High reliability, that is the thing for a carry piece. May take a little range time and experimentation to break it in and find the right ammo, but as long as it goes bang when the trigger is pulled, that's what counts.

I'd rather be in a race with Pinto that runs like a raped ape than a Corvette that won't start.

 

[lovemachine]

Buy one quality, reliable gun that you can trust your life with. Use the rest of the cash for ammo, mags and training.

 

[digitalphoenix]

You can get a Glock and a Springfield Loaded for the same price of a Kimber in most cases. Kimbers are overrated IMO. Most people just buy them to flash the price tag on people. It's more logical to carry a cheaper gun because if you ever have to use your firearm in self defense, you're not out 1400 bucks. More like paying a monthly payment of a car instead of a mortgage payment.

 

[nakinate]

Buy one quality, reliable gun that you can trust your life with. Use the rest of the cash for ammo, mags and training.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

buy two nice guns...i mean you can get a sig 226 and a p938 for that much mony...or save a little bit and get a schroeder bauman 1911 and at least give your money to a Fort Wayne based company for a custom 1911 instead of a kimber.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Buy what *you* like. There are good arguments either way. But you're the only one that knows which you'll value the most

 

[aaron580]

buy a springer or a colt

 

[Bradsknives]

Buy 7 Hi Points and you will have one for each day of the week.

 

[copo]

Buy what you will carry. If it were me I'd buy the two guns.