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love a 1911
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02/18/15 12:16 AM
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THETEXAN
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I've been a wheel gun guy and recently got a Essex frame Colt parts Frankenstein pistol 1911 45 acp. I'M in LOVE with this awesome shooter.Fun,Fun,Fun ! Now I'm thinking I want to Colt,Remington,Kimberly and so on. What 1911 do Yall like ?
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 12:23 AM
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 12:24 AM
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But that's what I like and can afford. I like me some Les Baer stuff too.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 12:25 AM
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 12:33 AM
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THETEXAN
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You Don't Have A PIG Problem If Ya Want to Charge $200.00
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 12:36 AM
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jeffbird
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Les Baer SRP, and I say that after having owned two Wilsons.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 12:42 AM
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Ruger. Their 1911s have some of the quality features of the high dollar 1911s but at a reasonable price. You need to form your own opinion but I would stay away from Kimbers all you are buying is the name, there is nothing special about their guns. For about $1100 you can get a Smith and Wesson performance center 1911 that has phenomenal feel and trigger.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 12:48 AM
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tth_40
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Springfield Loaded. Love that pistol.
The one I shoot the most is my Para Expert (not GI Expert).
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 02:51 AM
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retfuz
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Kimber and Smith and Wesson, by a mile.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 03:06 AM
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I've been wondering myself how the new Colt government models compare with the similarly priced Kimbers. I've got a buddy with a Kimber Eclipse II, and it's probably the nicest pistol I've ever shot. Insanely well designed and built.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 03:09 AM
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I am not one to tout a brand but Imma gonna ask....My colt is 41 years old and has never had a FTF with the exception of some handloads I crimped too tight. It shoots where I aim it. One of my best friends has a Kimber that he likes to call "particular" about what loads it "likes". What makes these copies so much grander than the original?
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 03:29 AM
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Can't say I've ever seen my buddy's Kimber ever jam. If your friend's is, he should send it back. Most don't.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 03:30 AM
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It does, I have seen it. He bought it new.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 03:37 AM
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I am not one to tout a brand but Imma gonna ask....My colt is 41 years old and has never had a FTF with the exception of some handloads I crimped too tight. It shoots where I aim it. One of my best friends has a Kimber that he likes to call "particular" about what loads it "likes". What makes these copies so much grander than the original? My Colt M1991A1 has performed flawlessly since I bought it 13 years ago.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 03:39 AM
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Kimber and Smith and Wesson, by a mile. "by a mile" ? Really? What other 1911's have you shot for comparison? Have you shot Wilson, Baer, or Brown for just a starting point?
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 03:43 AM
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I am not one to tout a brand but Imma gonna ask....My colt is 41 years old and has never had a FTF with the exception of some handloads I crimped too tight. It shoots where I aim it. One of my best friends has a Kimber that he likes to call "particular" about what loads it "likes". What makes these copies so much grander than the original? My Colt M1991A1 has performed flawlessly since I bought it 13 years ago. And she's purdy, too.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 03:43 AM
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My money goes to the ruger SR1911.
If I'm spending your money then Wilson combat.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 04:05 AM
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I've gone from a RIA to a Kimber to a Sig. I liked all 3 for what they offered. The RIA was just fun to play with, being cheap. The Kimber never failed. Ever. The Sig's new to me and I love her more than I did any other so far. She may be here to stay for a while. The bronze color just does something to me when I clean it.. . . . . . . . I'll stop there. Love that gun!
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 04:06 AM
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Great replys. I should go to a indoor range and rent a few different models and see which one I shoot the best.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 04:57 AM
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here is another Plug for The Ruger SR1911 in SS ( beautiful gun & awesome accuracy) for a sub $700 closer to $600 its hard to beat even with $1000+ guns. it has the looks and feel of much higher priced guns.
as a carry gun - I would have no problem ( if I carried a 1911)
hunting/ woods gun - no problem
Range toy - again no problem you will not be embarrassed but you may embarrass others !
Match shooter - Not really made for that but could be tricked out
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 05:00 AM
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Springfield Trophy Match, TRP, or RO. get a trigger job done on whichever you choose and you will be set!
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 05:15 AM
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 05:17 AM
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Wilson Combat if budget was no option. With a reasonable budget Springfield Range Officer.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 06:28 AM
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I love 1911s, mine back in early 70s saved my life many a time...probably an old WWII gun, wore out, rattled but better than a big rock....I still carry a 1911 every day, my favorite is a middle of the road Ruger SR1911....love it.
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Re: love a 1911
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02/18/15 06:28 AM
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I love 1911s, mine back in early 70s saved my life many a time...probably an old WWII gun, wore out, rattled but better than a big rock....I still carry a 1911 every day, my favorite is a middle of the road Ruger SR1911....love it.
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