1911 ?

[Joni_Lynn]

I know a gentleman on another forum that got one of the S&W Pro models in 9mm and he absolutely loves it. I haven't seen one myself but S&W does usually make a pretty good gun.

 

[Thicker]

I'm not really much of a talker (or one who can express his feelings into words) but here is my best effort.
I have owned a few 1911's (S&W& Colt) and carried the 1911A1 thru some pretty tuff times in the Military, But there is just something about my Kimber......
Not only has it worked on demand every time,no ftf or fte, it gives (to me anyway) a feeling of security. Somehow you just know that if the time comes, God forbid it does, your firearm will operate. Sorry I can not give more fact backed info, but this is my true opinion of why I feel that Kimber is the best....

 

[stevieboy]

Since this the S & W forum I'm gonna put in a plug for a S & W 1911. I have a blued model 45ACP, standard length, short guide rod, Novak sights, which I purchased earlier this year from an on line supplier (Bud's) for just over $800. As far as I'm concerned it's just about perfect. There were a few minor break in problems but, by the time I'd fired about 200 rounds they'd corrected themselves. Now, it seems to feed everything flawlessly, doesn't jam, has a wonderful trigger, and it is wickedly, wickedly accurate. My only minor beef about the gun is that the finish is wearing noticeably at the exposed edges. But, if that bothers you (it doesn't really bother me), there's good news: Bud's carries a stainless model S & W 1911 which has the identical features as my blued 1911 and for about $50 LESS than I paid.

 

[SWID]

....Never fails and great stopping power....

That's true for every 1911 I own, and that's about five or so.

I think if you keep it reasonably clean, lube it like you should, use the proper springs and use ammo for the springs you have and use good ammo you won't have problems.

My Kimber is a 10mm, and it's a nice gun and all but it's got that Series 80 junk in it and other than look pretty it does nothing that my RIA does not do. It will handle pressure (at least I hope it does.) I shoot 180 grain bullets at 1300 feet per in it with no problem. I do not do that with my Delta Elite. I also don't soup up .45 loads so I'm not looking for that in a 1911 .45.

I have a Dan Wesson 1911 that I really like, it does not have a forged frame which bothers me somehow but a tricked out .45 for $800.00 that shoots is all right I think.

 

[madmedic1955]

I'm not really much of a talker (or one who can express his feelings into words) but here is my best effort.
I have owned a few 1911's (S&W& Colt) and carried the 1911A1 thru some pretty tuff times in the Military, But there is just something about my Kimber......
Not only has it worked on demand every time,no ftf or fte, it gives (to me anyway) a feeling of security. Somehow you just know that if the time comes, God forbid it does, your firearm will operate. Sorry I can not give more fact backed info, but this is my true opinion of why I feel that Kimber is the best....

Frist off let me THANK for your service and sacrifice and I can not express that in fitting words that vets deserve.

as you opinion was what was asked for and is valued as much as everyone on the board and Iasked and have gotten alot of replies and this is good --shareing info is priceless
again thank you

 

[madmedic1955]

Thanks all

please keep them comming I have a while before I buy and I thank each one of you for the great respose

 

[Sprefix]

1911 with money left over.....

Or perhaps a Browning Hi-Power will scratch your single-action 9mm itch.[/QUOTE] I currently own five 1911's and love them. I have to say though, a Browning High-power is hard to beat. In the future, you could have Langdon or C&S work it over also. I currently am pondering getting rid of my pre-CZ Dan Wesson 10mm Match Patriot (stainless full-size) in the box with all papers and three mags. Your 1K limit might get it and have it shipped to your FFL and leave you some dinner and gas money.......just a thought............sprefix

 

[madmedic1955]

sounds good

Or perhaps a Browning Hi-Power will scratch your single-action 9mm itch.

I currently own five 1911's and love them. I have to say though, a Browning High-power is hard to beat. In the future, you could have Langdon or C&S work it over also. I currently am pondering getting rid of my pre-CZ Dan Wesson 10mm Match Patriot (stainless full-size) in the box with all papers and three mags. Your 1K limit might get it and have it shipped to your FFL and leave you some dinner and gas money.......just a thought............sprefix[/QUOTE]

sounds like it might be a good deal but 10 mm is as hard to find around here as hens teeth- plus I have a large supply of 9mm on hand allready and its always in stock here

 

[R. G. Amos]

If you absolutely must have a 1911 chambered in 9 mm, look for a used Colt Series 70 in that caliber. In this caliber the Commander length is the only one that makes sense. The 9 mm cartridge is appreciably shorter than the cartridge for which the 1911 was originally chambered, and consequently, 1911's chambered in 9 mm are notorios for feeding problems primarily associated with the magazines.. The magazines are usually normal mags with inserts in the rear.

The High Power (P35) is a great pistol but is no 1911. High Power triggers are not user friendly and the pistol lacks, to me, the solid feel of the 1911.

 

[borntoraisehogs]

Thicker took my word . Kimber . You can buy a NIB almost anything even the fine Colts and need much Smithwork to make it right . Kimbers are right out of the box . Three for three in my experience . Stick with .45 ACP because thats what you will be getting when you borrow your buddy's magazine when you get in a spot .

 

[madmedic1955]

Thicker took my word . Kimber . You can buy a NIB almost anything even the fine Colts and need much Smithwork to make it right . Kimbers are right out of the box . Three for three in my experience . Stick with .45 ACP because thats what you will be getting when you borrow your buddy's magazine when you get in a spot .

.45 are looking better all the time and Kimber is in the running
I found a good deal in ST Louis ,about 85 miles south of here that has them in stock along with others ,so I can hold and look at them--besides my daughter and new son in law live there so its time for a vist any way---seems as ammo is in stock again and for the most part is down to better prices I have aways wanted a 45 so I talked to my DR and he said if I stayed with a full size and weight that I would be ok--he is a shooter too- soo now looking for a 45 and that opens a lot mre firearms
Thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

[Kanewpadle]

I've had six different Kimbers and had problems with two. They are no better or worse than most other 1911 makers. The best I had was a Springfield 9MM. Also had a RIA in 45 and one in 38 Super. The 38 ran fine and the 45 did not. There are no gun makers that are problem free.

IMHO, if I'm going to carry a heavier full size single stack gun, it will be a 45ACP. If I carry a 9MM, it's a double stack.

 

[eyeman]

I have been blessed with owning several 1911s and have traded all off except for the Kimbers I currently have. They may not be the choice for everyone, but they certainly impress me with their quality, feel, and accuracy. Simply handle and fire several brands and you will come to the right conclusion of which is best for you.

 

[Texas1941]

If you absolutely must have a 1911 chambered in 9 mm, look for a used Colt Series 70 in that caliber. In this caliber the Commander length is the only one that makes sense. The 9 mm cartridge is appreciably shorter than the cartridge for which the 1911 was originally chambered, and consequently, 1911's chambered in 9 mm are notorios for feeding problems primarily associated with the magazines.. The magazines are usually normal mags with inserts in the rear.

The High Power (P35) is a great pistol but is no 1911. High Power triggers are not user friendly and the pistol lacks, to me, the solid feel of the 1911.

About twent five years ago, I bought a nickel Series 70 Government in 9mm. This was long before IDPA and no one wanted 9mm 1911s,so it was cheap to buy and cheap to shoot. Problem was, it would have some sort of feeding failure every fifty rounds or so. I believed then and now that the short over all length and the baffeled magazine were the problems.

I mentioned this in passing to my bench rest buddies and they consulted their slide rules and crystal balls and said something that sounded like:

"You have one or more assemblies which are incompatable with the design linear event schedule. You should put one of those plastic thingies on the guide rod and sacrifice a small goat during the dark of the moon. Now go away, for our groups have opened up .00001" and we are depressed."

There was a shortage of goats that year, but I did try the buffer and to my amazement, it worked. They will wear out and many people don't like them on defensive pistols. If you use one it must be inspected after every range session. For me, in this gun, the seem to last about 2000 rounds.

Perhaps a better solution might be the new Wilson 9mm mags. Several of the local IDPA guys are using them and say they work. I've got a couple on order from Midway; they might fix the problem once and for all.

Charles

 

[madmedic1955]

THANKS EVERYONE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

 

[george minze]

Springfield Armory Mil-Spec is a good for the money about 550 to 650 according to custom guys the parts and steel are first rare and can be made extremely accurate if wanted. Even though they are made in Argentina...This comes from some highly critical gun builders.

 

[madmedic1955]

PLEASE DONT BE A HATER

I KNOW I ASKED ON THE S&W FORUM AND GOT A LOT OF GREAT ANSWERS AND I THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSES
I ENDED UP WITH A TAURUS 1911 SS AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT
AND AS MONEY IS TIGHT THE SAVEINGS WILL BE USED ELSE WHERE. I HAVE HEARD THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY ABOUT THE FIREARM, IT IS .45 CAL AND A 1911 SO I WILL POST HOW IT WORKS OUT.
AGAIN THANK YOU ALL
AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

[Scottish]

Good luck I hope it turns out to be a great shooter.

 

[madmedic1955]

Good luck I hope it turns out to be a great shooter.

thanks I have heard some good stuff about the newer one and three guys at the gun shop when I picked it up was bragging on the ones they had one said it shot better than his Kimber and one said as good as his Kimber and the other said that he had 1500 rnds with only acouple smoke stacks in the first 100rnd then ran perfect I will find out for myself I guess

 

[mamasfatty]

you have a quality gun with a lifetime warrenty,,,,whats not to like?