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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by Red Rider, Nov 15, 2016.

  1. Red Rider

    Red Rider Well-Known Member

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    My oldest son is turning 21 soon, and I'm looking to get him his first firearm. What say you guys/gals about the Kimber Desert Warrior .45 ACP? Worth the extra $?
    Red Rider, Nov 15, 2016
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    I'm new to pistols but I do know Kimber is NICE!


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    Fatboy128, Nov 15, 2016
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    badinfluence63 Well-Known Member

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    Ha kimber is way nice. I been looking at the hammerless revolvers.
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    badinfluence63, Nov 15, 2016
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    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    In fire arms always buy the best you can afford. They never lose value. Kimber is among the best.
    charlie46, Nov 15, 2016
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    Great gift, I'll just pop in a few options,

    Kimbers are good, although theres been a lot of
    skuttlebutt about quality dropping off over the
    past few years. Its a good looking 1911 but there
    are an a-load of 1911's on the market and $1600 msrp
    puts you in a range with lots of options.

    At that price point you are in semit custom 1911 Dan Wesson territory
    and I'd opt for a DW over a Kimber all day long.

    http://cz-usa.com/product-category/danwesson/

    Otherwise

    I'd look at Springfield Armory 1911's the TRP
    fits the bill, Tactical, or the Loaded, all of them are
    good fits. More bang for the buck

    http://www.springfield-armory.com/1911-series/

    Or a Ruger SR1911, you can get one full SS for $800
    then drop the rest of the money on extra mags, a holster
    and 1000 rounds of 45 and come out ahead with a super nice 1911

    http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/models.html
    hotroadking, Nov 16, 2016
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    I agree on the Ruger. It feels great. Looks good to. A buddy has one and loves it. He's put about 500 rounds through it without a problem.


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    Thanks all. I did the deep background look on Kimber and found that there have been recent issues with their product, and no one seems to trust them at this time (inconsistent quality control, apparently). So I am back to the beginning. Candidates now are the usual - Colt, S&W, Springfield, Ruger, Remington - and also CZ, which has very favorable reviews. Time to go shopping......
    Red Rider, Nov 19, 2016
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    Good luck there are a megashidton of 1911's out there

    I'd opt for decent price and reputation and a big box of boolits...
    hotroadking, Nov 22, 2016
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    Had a Colt 1911 .45 many years ago and it was a great pistol. Don't know anything about the newer '1911s'. Knockoffs if you ask me , even if they are better.
    joshbob, Nov 22, 2016
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