Posted: 1/1/2003 1:45:37 AM EDT
| I have been thinking about getting a 1911 from Kimber. I know LAPD SWAT chose it, but I was wondering if the custom classic is a good choice, or should I go for a higher end Kimber. Any and all opiniions welcome. |
| I guess it depends on what you'd be using it for. Most of their higher end guns have adjustable sights. Not really necessary on a carry gun. Id stick with the classic for carry or self defense. Especially if you want to put tritiums in it. Even on the high end fixed sight models, you are mostly paying for front strap checkering and a mag well. |
| I have a Kimber Pro Carry Elite which is a custom shop version from a couple of years ago. I have run thousands of round through it with not even a hit of trouble. I highly recommend the custom shop firearms, some $500 savings if you purchased a stock gun then had all the bells and whistles added later. Best features are the excellent trigger, melt down or smoothed edges...all of them, and night sights. I always add a Hogue rubber grip, much easier to control and easier on one's hand from recoil. |