Time for a new gun decisions decisions

[Kenneth77]

It is that time of the month again to buy another gun and I am thinking about a few and just want some input as to what your thoughts are and actual hands on experience , I have looked at some reviews on the web but there are so many that I just can’t believe are true . Has anyone had feed issues with any of the small frame 1911’s ? That’s the main problem I see people having .
#1 – Kimber ultra carry 2
#2 – Sig P224 Extreme
#3- Dan Wesson ECO
Now I have a shield and fns 9c that I carry at different times and love how light they are and easy to conceal , I really have no reason to get another one except for the fact I want one and have been adding about a gun every other month to my collection .
I have also been thinking about a H and K compact but really don’t want another plastic gun I know they are just as reliable as an all metal frame but I think they just have a better appearance in general.
The other thing I am going to have to get is a new safe because I don’t think I will have the room for anymore and was thinking about getting a small one to put some of them in and a small amount of ammo , I really need to just make a ammo storage and be done with it and so I have a place to hide it from my wife I know no one does that right .

[Scott65]

Sig P225A1, since ur looking at the 224 anyways...

[Pawpaw]

Of the pistols you have listed, I would go with the Dan Wesson.

I have two DW 1911s. The fit, finish, & quality is top notch. The next step up the 1911 ladder would be a Wilson Combat or Baer.

[Charles L. Cotton]

Be very careful in choosing an H&K. I've had two people in handgun classes that got cut up like they had been sliced with a fillet knife. I don't recall the model, but it was far too easy to get hour right thumb high enough for the slide to cut it. I don't mean a scrape or a minor cut, both were major cuts that a regular band-aid wouldn't stop bleeding.

Be sure to "test fit" any H&K to make sure it is the gun for you, BTW, neither of these two guys had lumberjack hands, but they weren't small either.

Chas.

[JALLEN]

I'd be curious how that happened. There is some issue with righties having their thumb against the slide release on some models and various other problems.

I have had 4 HK pistols, no problem. Of course, I'm a lefty.

There are various youtubes about proper grip which, it seems like, would avoid any such problems no matter what make or model you had. One, by Todd Jarrett, I think, comes to mind.

[Kenneth77]

I think most instructors and students have no clue how to hold a gun , just like the one i took mine from was showing everyone the proper way to hold and i just shook my head , the way he was showing yeah i could see how you would get your thumb caught in the slide .

[FtwBill]

I also would love to get the kimber but for that price I'm not excited about the reliability issues that seem rampant on the interweb.

[Sidro]

The wife and I have three inch Kimbers(45acp) and have not had any problems with them. That being said she just got a Rock Island three inch in 9mm and it shoots like a charm at less cost for the gun.

[Pawpaw]

The wife and I have three inch Kimbers(45acp) and have not had any problems with them. That being said she just got a Rock Island three inch in 9mm and it shoots like a charm at less cost for the gun.

I think you'll find that Rock Island's barrel is 3.5", true Officer's size.

[WTR]

Dan Wesson....I have a H & K compact, has never refused to eat any type of ammo.....no hiccups.

[Sidro]

You are right Pawpaw, my brain must have taken a short vacation.

[Beiruty]

I have an STI Elektra 1911 3" 9mm that I never shot it

[parabelum]

I have an STI Elektra 1911 3" 9mm that I never shot it

I'll gladly take that burden off your hands


H&K's are solid. Never had any issues with any model I've owned. Dan Wesson would be at the top right now for me personally.

[Beiruty]

I have an STI Elektra 1911 3" 9mm that I never shot it

I'll gladly take that burden off your hands


H&K's are solid. Never had any issues with any model I've owned. Dan Wesson would be at the top right now for me personally.

See here if you are interested. http://www.texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=83963

[thatguyoverthere]

I have an STI Escort, which is very similar to the Kimber. I love it, but do have to admit that I have had some feed issues with it. I believe those problems were actually magazine issues and seem to be resolved now. Unfortunately, I discovered a different unrelated problem with it, so it's currently back at STI for that.

But I'll tell you how bad it is. I just bought another short-barrel, compact, aluminum frame 1911. A new Colt Defender. I know - crazy, right? I know a lot of people are probably saying "idiot", but I just love those officer size 1911's, and I'm confident (so far) that they will work for me.

Anyway, good luck with your choice.