I love my Springfield Loaded 1911, and I would not steer you away from that brand. But read my comments above about the Springfield rifle I bought, and resist the temptation to drink the "bash Kimber" coolaid, or the "bash [insert name here] coolaid." Pay no attention to what a bunch of us mooks on the web say, and go handle some of these different guns for yourself. Rent the ones you like if you can, or borrow from a friend who has one like it.danpaw wrote:From what I have been hearing and reading about Kimbers lately I think I would get something else. I was close to buying one myself but now I am leaning toward just getting a Springfield. I understand all brands have some problems but Kimber seems to be having a lot lately. Something has happened over there. Where there's smoke there's fire.
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How about Colt Defender? Anyone have any pros and cons on them?
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I have little or no experience with Colts, except with a Colt Government .380 that I own. It is quite tight, and the appearance is of high quality, but it is like a lot of .380 pistols in that it isn't the most reliable thing around. But I have no experience with Colt 1911s, so I'm not qualified to comment.danpaw wrote:How about Colt Defender? Anyone have any pros and cons on them?
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Thanks for that information. All I asked was information on the 2 guns listed. I do not know why this got so out of hand. Those who have given me info on what was listed, Thank you very much.
Thanks for that information. All I asked was information on the 2 guns listed. I do not know why this got so out of hand. Those who have given me info on what was listed, Thank you very much.
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I abhor the .40
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How can you resist a CDP? Bob them and have the perfect carry piece.
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rm9792 wrote:How can you resist a CDP? Bob them and have the perfect carry piece.
Very nice!!
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.45 > .40
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I went with the 45. Thanks to all for the information.
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Good man.calvinbr wrote:I went with the 45. Thanks to all for the information.
I'm sure my earlier very informative recomendation is what influenced your decision.
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Well my post was asking witch one should get? That did help. My uncle told me the one to get.USA1 wrote:Good man.calvinbr wrote:I went with the 45. Thanks to all for the information.
I'm sure my earlier very informative recomendation is what influenced your decision.
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Smart buy You will be amazed at how accurate the pistol will shoot. I own two one in 45 CDP Pro and the other in 10mm Eclipse Custom in 5 inch. Both are scary accuarate and have been flawless. I carry one of them every day. PICS now or we dont believe you lol Take Care.
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I get it Sunday afternoon. I will have photos to come.
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I'll be waiting.calvinbr wrote:I get it Sunday afternoon. I will have photos to come.
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Got my new Kimber in hand, well on my side. I will post photos soon.
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