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1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 04:55 PM
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Purchasing my first 1911. Have it narrowed down to two - Kimber Stainless TLE II - OR - Springfiled Stainless TRP. Thoughts, ideas, suggestions from those who know the 1911. FYI, my budget is $1000 (TLE) TO $1300 (TRP).
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 05:00 PM
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Kimber has had issues in the past. Most probably are correct d at this point. I carry a micro 9 most days and it has ate anything I have put in it so far. I’ve had Springfield’s also and no complaints there either. Some other options you could consider as well in that general price but I won’t complicate it. Both are good weapons and would probably be happy with either.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 05:04 PM
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Kimber has a long list of QC problems, and I know people that have experienced them.
I've got a Springfield Operator (one notch below your TRP) and it has ran like a champ.
I vote Springfield.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 05:08 PM
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Kimber was great quality back in the day, then had a long-ish run of QC problems, and now I've heard they're back on the straight and narrow. My buddy has an older Eclipse Target II that's freaking sweet - never had a single jam and stupidly accurate, smooth, etc.
That being said, Springfield makes a really nice gun as well, and you'd be hard-pressed to beat the quality for the price.
I think they're both good options. I run a Colt that I absolutely love, so I don't have a strong opinion. If you forced me to trust my life to one of them, it'd be the Springfield 8 days a week.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 05:10 PM
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I know you're narrowing to 2 options, but the Ruger SR1911 is a fantastic option at a really nice price (around $750). Personally, if I was going past the $800/$900-ish mark, I'd start looking at a used Dan Wesson or similar for not much more than you're talking about with the Springfield. My Colt was only $775.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 06:02 PM
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I have an older Kimber, not an issue. The newer ones are less reliable
Of your choices Springfield by far
But I hear Ruger for the money is great
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 06:20 PM
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pick one, both good
I have both
probably 20,000+ rounds on Kimber and several thousands on Springfield
whatever you do, change the magazines to Wilson Combat and keep the spring fresh for reliability
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 06:25 PM
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 06:30 PM
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You couldn't give me a Kimber, period
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 07:15 PM
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I have the old bargain basement plain Jane Springfield 1911-A1 GI, at least I think that's what it's called.
It eats ball, hollow points, cast etc like a kid with a bowl of chocolate frosted sugar bombs watching Saturday cartons.
I have not owned a Kimber. A guy at work bought a Kimber many years ago. He was having issues with it. They told him to put at least 500 rounds through it and then call them back.
I asked when the 500 rounds they were sending him were supposed to show up. He just gave me the "look". LOL
I heard the 500 round story being floated around, but he was the first hands on person I heard it from.
I did see a NIB Kimber that had horrendous metal finishing issues. That was years ago as well.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 07:17 PM
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I have the old bargain basement plain Jane Springfield 1911-A1 GI, at least I think that's what it's called.
It eats ball, hollow points, cast etc like a kid with a bowl of chocolate frosted sugar bombs watching Saturday cartons.
I have not owned a Kimber. A guy at work bought a Kimber many years ago. He was having issues with it. They told him to put at least 500 rounds through it and then call them back.
I asked when the 500 rounds they were sending him were supposed to show up. He just gave me the "look". LOL
I heard the 500 round story being floated around, but he was the first hands on person I heard it from.
I did see a NIB Kimber that had horrendous metal finishing issues. That was years ago as well.
Seems like some lapping compound, while watching TV would be cheaper.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 07:22 PM
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I know a couple of very good shooters that shoot Kimbers and they work great. I also really like Springfields and have personally shot thousands of rounds through them. So i tend to lean springfield because of personal experience, but feel both will serve you fine.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 07:37 PM
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With all these Kimber complaints, How do they stay in business?????????????????????????? Take what you read here with a grain of salt, most have never held a Kimber much less owned one. Everyone's an expert. I've owned a Micro .380 and Desert Warrior .45ACP. Never had a problem when broken in according to Kimbers Owners Manual. Buy Kimber with Confidence. Go to Coltforum.com They have a manufacturers section for ALL 1911's. You can read ALL the good and bad on EVERY make and Model. I also Love the Springfield's I like a railed gun for mounting a laser or light. the TRP is getting close to Dan Wesson money, take a close look at one, close as you can get to custom without paying $4,000. Yes I'm Bias, I own this Specialist and LOVE it....yes, it SHOOTS
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 07:42 PM
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Either 1911 is very nice. I have owned Kimbers and Sigs. I no longer have the Sig. Most issues are created by fan boys trying to explain away why they are better than you, or why they can’t shoot.
Some examples are:
Plastic mainspring housing, cast internals,
Not made in the U.S. etc.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 08:39 PM
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Buzz you keep your guns cleaner than anybody I know is probably why
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 08:53 PM
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probably too clean, FP-10 oozes out of all of them
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 09:03 PM
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Buzz you keep your guns cleaner than anybody I know is probably why Gotta shoot em to get em dirty.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 09:06 PM
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I own many brands and sizes of 1911s. This is one of my favorites. Should be able to find one in BiTone like I own in your price range which is stainless on top.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/15/19 09:53 PM
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Springfield has the dumb [censored] safety lock in the mainspring housing. Don't know about Kimbers.
Get a Colt.
Shoot. Eat. Repeat.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/16/19 06:05 PM
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/16/19 06:23 PM
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Although I like the TRP, if I had to spend my money it would be a Dan Wesson as well.
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/16/19 09:45 PM
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You couldn't give me a Kimber, period
I agree!!
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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Thank you to everyone who took time to give me their advice and opinions!
Unfortunately these two new Springfiled TRP 1911s will now have to be returned - I had purchased them for David Mass and Bigfoot, but they said will not even take a free $1400 Kimber. That is dedication!
After your many suggestions, and before even reading the post from AP2714, I researched Dan Wesson and decided to go with a DW Valor. It is ordered and on the way! Thanks to everyone for opening up my thinking!
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Re: 1911 Question - Kimber or Springfield???
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05/17/19 11:25 AM
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Unfortunately these two new Springfiled TRP 1911s will now have to be returned - I had purchased them for David Mass and Bigfoot, but they said will not even take a free $1400 Kimber. That is dedication! I value my life a little more than that. You made a wise decision with the Dan Wesson, every one I have held or shot was a superb specimen.
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