Full size 1911.....Kimber or Colt....why?

[Sierra74]

I'm looking to buy a full size 1911. I know there are hardcore Kimber guys and hardcore Colt guys. Tell me why one is better than the other. Sig?

 

[Co Th G]

Between the two, Colts hands down. Why not Kimber? because it's a Kimber.

 

[Jerry45Acp]

I've had problems with 2 different Kimber 1911s. Sent one of them back to Kimber (at my expense) and it was worse when I got it back. I just sold a Sig 1911 because of the same type of problems; falure to feed, falure to eject, double feeding, stove-piping and etc. I used Wilson, McCormick and factory magazines. I still have 2 Colt 1911s that will work with any ammo, any magazine, anytime, anywhere.

 

[teddy12b]

Or buy a Springfield because it's better than both of them. Why you may ask..... because this is the internet and there's no end to these discussions and it usually ends up with everyone trying to justify whatever gun they bought as the best. Of course they think it's the better gun, because that's what they bought.

Seriously though, both the guns you mentioned are fine guns. Colt's name is older and more well known so it'll have a better resale value if you ever end up selling it off.

 

[Jerry45Acp]

......... everyone trying to justify whatever gun they bought as the best. Of course they think it's the better gun, because that's what they bought.

In the last 5 years or so I have bought 3 Springfield 1911s, 2 Colts, 3 Kimbers, 2 Sigs,1 Smith & Wesson and 1 Ruger.
I'm not justifying anything.

 

[Co Th G]

Or buy a Springfield because it's better than both of them. Why you may ask..... because this is the internet and there's no end to these discussions and it usually ends up with everyone trying to justify whatever gun they bought as the best. Of course they think it's the better gun, because that's what they bought.

Seriously though, both the guns you mentioned are fine guns. Colt's name is older and more well known so it'll have a better resale value if you ever end up selling it off.

Because most gun owners are dumb. If they were smart, they would buy the exact same guns that I own, as I only own the best guns in a given category.

 

[wtfd661]

I've had three Kimbers, all have been great guns, but come on both manufacturers make great guns it's up to you to decide which one has the features you like the best.

 

[Expat]

I have one of each and neither have had any problems.

 

[teddy12b]

Because most gun owners are dumb. If they were smart, they would buy the exact same guns that I own, as I only own the best guns in a given category.

You are correct, for the Win!!

 

[teddy12b]

In the last 5 years or so I have bought 3 Springfield 1911s, 2 Colts, 3 Kimbers, 2 Sigs,1 Smith & Wesson and 1 Ruger.
I'm not justifying anything.

You have more hands on experience I with 1911's then I do. I've only owned half what you're talking about.

 

[spec4]

Colt because it says Colt on it. Only problem I ever had was trying to shoot ancient reloads in it (I know!). Everyone who tries it is impressed.

 

[churchmouse]

No knock on either. If you like one over the other buy it.
Kimbers are very pretty and over priced.
Colts are the originals and over priced.
Consider a Springfield. JMHO and nothing more.

 

[halfmileharry]

I own Kimber, Colt, and Springfield among others.
I love the old Kimbers and old Colts. Both have declined in my book. Their newer offerings seem to be lacking the quality of their glory days.
Even though I've had more trouble out of my older Springfields over either Kimber or Colt, I'd still recommend the Springfield for a good gun especially at the price.

 

[churchmouse]

I own Kimber, Colt, and Springfield among others.
I love the old Kimbers and old Colts. Both have declined in my book. Their newer offerings seem to be lacking the quality of their glory days.
Even though I've had more trouble out of my older Springfields over either Kimber or Colt, I'd still recommend the Springfield for a good gun especially at the price.

Stop using the springers as hammers harry, we have spoke of this.....

 

[Faine]

IMHO, not Kimber unless it's one of their old first generation 1911's. I've shot a few Kimbers, mostly new but a couple were old, and without question the older ones are superior shooters. I didn't care for the new Kimbers at all and they really have seemed to lose touch with where they came from and put the focus on Quantity over Quality. I've never shot a Colt 1911, so I won't comment there, but I would agree with others, save a few more bucks get a Springfield, heck get a Ruger 1911 I think they're pretty.

 

[halfmileharry]

Stop using the springers as hammers harry, we have spoke of this.....

The USMC taught me to shtf up and use what I got until I'm issued something better.

 

[ghitch75]

i have had both but i still have Colts.......

 

[Birds Away]

Because most gun owners are dumb. If they were smart, they would buy the exact same guns that I own, as I only own the best guns in a given category.

You win the Internet today.

 

[gregkl]

No knock on either. If you like one over the other buy it.
Kimbers are very pretty and over priced.
Colts are the originals and over priced.
Consider a Springfield. JMHO and nothing more.

Imagine that! Or a Norinco. They are pretty much the same as any Springfield.

 

[Crossbow]

A Colt would be my choice! Repeat after me, Colt...Colt...Colt...Colt! There, now wasn't that easy?