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Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase #2996300 02/08/12 04:50 AM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 571 North Texas H Hogfan1 OP Tracker
OP Hogfan1 Tracker H Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 571 North Texas	Looking at the S.A. Operator and LW Operator and one of the Kimber Customs with front checkering and a beveled magwell (Can't recall the specific model at the moment). All 3 are priced at $1139. Anybody have any specific likes and/or dislikes? Im leaning more towards the Operator or LW Operator but figured I'd ask. It's okay...I'm a Zamboni driver! Support the 2nd Amendment.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: Hogfan1] #2997085 02/08/12 04:49 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 571 North Texas H Hogfan1 OP Tracker
OP Hogfan1 Tracker H Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 571 North Texas	Any help guys? It's okay...I'm a Zamboni driver! Support the 2nd Amendment.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: Hogfan1] #2997119 02/08/12 05:01 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,776 Krum N NTXBowfisher Veteran Tracker
NTXBowfisher Veteran Tracker N Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,776 Krum	i hated my kimber, havent had any experience with the others you listed. signature coming soon

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: NTXBowfisher] #2997162 02/08/12 05:18 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,424 J jeffbird Extreme Tracker
jeffbird Extreme Tracker J Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,424	Springfield makes a nice 1911. Skip Kimber, the quality control is inconsistent these days. Some are great, some are fishing weights. Also, take a look at Les Baer. The Custom Carry and Thunder Ranch are in the same price range as the Operator. The Les Baer SRP and the Springfield Pro are both top shelf. Whatever you pick, Brian Enos' Slide Glide is a good lube for the slide. It really makes a 1911 run great. Wilson's Ultima lube is good also.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: jeffbird] #2997241 02/08/12 05:40 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 9,841 Prosper, TX The Dude Abides THF Trophy Hunter
The Dude Abides THF Trophy Hunter Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 9,841 Prosper, TX	SA TRP SIG SAUER Originally Posted by Superduty I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: The Dude Abides] #2997266 02/08/12 05:48 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,222 Mineola Tx W wp75169 THF Celebrity
wp75169 THF Celebrity W Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,222 Mineola Tx	IF thats the market you are shopping in go with Springfield TRP. If it is anything like its litle brother the EMP I will be buying one sooner rather than later.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: wp75169] #2997363 02/08/12 06:16 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 20,228 Collin County TX janie THF Celebrity
janie THF Celebrity Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 20,228 Collin County TX	Between the two. Springfield all the way. He is your friend defender your dog. Be worthy of such devotion

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: NTXBowfisher] #2997396 02/08/12 06:24 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 429 Pearland, TX T texas_sooner Bird Dog
texas_sooner Bird Dog T Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 429 Pearland, TX	Originally Posted By: NTXBowfisher i hated my kimber, havent had any experience with the others you listed. Same here. Sold it and got an H&K USP. Now looking to add a colt 1911. "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." William Munny "What's right is right." Billy Batts

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: texas_sooner] #2997520 02/08/12 07:11 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 41,173 Wolfe City, TX J.G. THF Celebrity
J.G. THF Celebrity Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 41,173 Wolfe City, TX	I've been eyeballing 1911's for a couple of years now and have all but decided to go with a Colt. Same money as the high end Springfields and most Kimbers but it is "The Original 1911" and I have not read or heard of any quality control issues with Colt. 800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: J.G.] #2998328 02/08/12 11:28 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,404 Central Texas T Texasbdog Pro Tracker
Texasbdog Pro Tracker T Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,404 Central Texas	I would look at the Sigs, very few mim parts,match grade trigger, match grade barrel, front strap checkering and hand fitted. For that kind of money you could get the adjustable sights, and threaded barrel, if thats what floats you boat.I love mine, just bought it, almost 400 rounds and never a FTF, comes with an extra magazine and a nice case. just my .02 " What lies behind you and what lies before you are of little consiquense when compared to what lies within you" R.W.E.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: Texasbdog] #2998431 02/09/12 12:16 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,360 Texas E ep2621 Veteran Tracker
ep2621 Veteran Tracker E Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,360 Texas	I've owned several Kimbers and I've never had any trouble with them. That said, I like Colt and Springfield for the money you're spending. Everybody should own at least one Colt 1911.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: ep2621] #2998734 02/09/12 02:00 AM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,502 CRANDALL J jkmccoy11 THF Trophy Hunter
jkmccoy11 THF Trophy Hunter J Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,502 CRANDALL	LW Operator or TRP McCoy

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: jkmccoy11] #3000135 02/09/12 05:17 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 571 North Texas H Hogfan1 OP Tracker
OP Hogfan1 Tracker H Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 571 North Texas	I hear too many people saying they hate Kimbers along with people saying they love them. Which to me sounds like Kimber makes an inconsistent gun currently. Just my opinion. So looks like its down to the LW Operator, standard Operator, and possibly the TRP S.A. FTW lol It's okay...I'm a Zamboni driver! Support the 2nd Amendment.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: Hogfan1] #3000169 02/09/12 05:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 4 A atti_mac Green Horn
atti_mac Green Horn A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	I have a Springfield A1 TRP with the original barrel (60 rounds fired),and a .460 Rowland conversation kit. Brand new Newer fired. Let me know if you are interested in. $1600

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: jeffbird] #3000258 02/09/12 06:00 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 561 Austin B BIG_B Tracker
BIG_B Tracker B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 561 Austin	I have been looking as well and had several people say the same thing about kimber quality dropping. They are saying that S.A. is making a better gun. Lots of folks are liking the sigs and ruger. ruger goes for 750 ball park. Im leaning towards the S.A. just cause they been in market longer with 1911. Originally Posted By: jeffbird Springfield makes a nice 1911. Skip Kimber, the quality control is inconsistent these days. Some are great, some are fishing weights. Also, take a look at Les Baer. The Custom Carry and Thunder Ranch are in the same price range as the Operator. The Les Baer SRP and the Springfield Pro are both top shelf. Whatever you pick, Brian Enos' Slide Glide is a good lube for the slide. It really makes a 1911 run great. Wilson's Ultima lube is good also.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: Texasbdog] #3000305 02/09/12 06:16 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,192 Fredericksburg T TexasVine Veteran Tracker
TexasVine Veteran Tracker T Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,192 Fredericksburg	I have had both Springfield and Kimber 1911's. My current favorite 1911 in my Springfield. Although I have never had issues with my Kimbers, a lot of complaints with Kimbers recent quality is spattered all over a lot of forums. TexasVine

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: TexasVine] #3000389 02/09/12 06:48 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 4 A atti_mac Green Horn
atti_mac Green Horn A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	I was so happy when I sold my Kimber, I newer will buy again, I had 2 Kimbers, and now just Springfield's

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: atti_mac] #3000667 02/09/12 08:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,986 Houston, TX B bjones2571 Pro Tracker
bjones2571 Pro Tracker B Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,986 Houston, TX	http://www.texashuntingforum.com/forum/u...son_VBOB#UNREAD

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: bjones2571] #3001200 02/09/12 11:30 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,022 Paris B bluetopper Pro Tracker
bluetopper Pro Tracker B Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,022 Paris	Get a Dan Wesson Heritage. They're in a whole other class of quality for the same money. Uprisings started or quelled, tornadoes rerouted, elections rigged.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: bluetopper] #3002699 02/10/12 02:21 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 571 North Texas H Hogfan1 OP Tracker
OP Hogfan1 Tracker H Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 571 North Texas	Well, the operator I found has sold. So back to square 1 :-( S&W make a good one? It's okay...I'm a Zamboni driver! Support the 2nd Amendment.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: Hogfan1] #3002736 02/10/12 02:33 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 4 A atti_mac Green Horn
atti_mac Green Horn A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	You don't want my TRP?

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: atti_mac] #3009224 02/13/12 02:41 AM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 1 P Prikasky Green Horn
Prikasky Green Horn P Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 1	Try out the Springfield Range officer. adjustable sight and well made. 300 rounds through mine Zero problems and slide action smooth like butter.

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: Prikasky] #3009279 02/13/12 02:59 AM
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 753 Navasota B birddude Tracker
birddude Tracker B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 753 Navasota	Go with the Springfield RO my is wonderful! Last edited by birddude; 02/13/12 03:00 AM. If you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you!

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: Texasbdog] #3009281 02/13/12 03:00 AM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,119 Aledo, Tx R reeder05 Veteran Tracker
reeder05 Veteran Tracker R Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,119 Aledo, Tx	Can't go wrong with a Springfield Originally Posted by DQ Kid Wife has always wanted some Hard 8

Re: Need Opinions on a 1911 Purchase [Re: Texasbdog] #3009308 02/13/12 03:05 AM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,119 Aledo, Tx R reeder05 Veteran Tracker
reeder05 Veteran Tracker R Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,119 Aledo, Tx	Can't go wrong with a Springfield Originally Posted by DQ Kid Wife has always wanted some Hard 8

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