halfmileharry
Grandmaster
Back to the OP...
I got hooked on the 1911s in the late 60s and immediately fell in love with the feel, power, and the .45acp cartridge.
I went from a well used military service 1911 to a '70 series GCNM and went through it with a fine tooth comb.
Vern Trester added a few touches to it and it was as good and reliable shooter as could ever be wanted.
I kept that gun and went to one of the first Kimber Customs that hit the Indy area.
I haven't looked back. I think I paid around $550 for it then.
I've owned 2 Wilsons, a Baer, and a couple of custom guns since. All nice guns but not a large step over the Kimbers at 2-4 times the $$.
I'm more than happy with the Kimbers at less than a grand each. Never an issue or glitch with them.
They're more accurate than I can shoot them and never a second thought about reliability from them.
I can see spending more but my requirements don't see the necessity.
I got hooked on the 1911s in the late 60s and immediately fell in love with the feel, power, and the .45acp cartridge.
I went from a well used military service 1911 to a '70 series GCNM and went through it with a fine tooth comb.
Vern Trester added a few touches to it and it was as good and reliable shooter as could ever be wanted.
I kept that gun and went to one of the first Kimber Customs that hit the Indy area.
I haven't looked back. I think I paid around $550 for it then.
I've owned 2 Wilsons, a Baer, and a couple of custom guns since. All nice guns but not a large step over the Kimbers at 2-4 times the $$.
I'm more than happy with the Kimbers at less than a grand each. Never an issue or glitch with them.
They're more accurate than I can shoot them and never a second thought about reliability from them.
I can see spending more but my requirements don't see the necessity.