Found a new ccw pistol today.

glocker1911 · 06-01-2008

Went to the Indy 1500 gunshow today. Was hoping to trade my current ccw (an older Colt 1991, lightly modified) for something new. But I didn't know I would find the pistol I have been wanting for several years now. Found a mint Wilson KZ45, stainless that was calling my name. So my Colt and $500 stayed there, and the Wilson came home with me!

I've heard it said by some that these aren't "real Wilsons". But let me tell you, the fit and finish on this is better than most production steel 1911s I've had over the years. If you get the chance to check a KZ out, I suggest you at least take a look. You might find it is the perfect gun for you too. Good luck.

jesse485 · 06-01-2008

Cool, sounds like you found the perfect combination of your username: 1911 design with a poly frame and double stack.

TomN · 06-01-2008

The KZ45 is a nice firearm. You did well!

glocker1911 · 06-01-2008

And to think I almost contacted Tom on another forum to try and buy the SIS he was selling. Although I'm sure it was a great gun, I'm sure glad I waited or I'd never have been able to get my KZ!

TomN · 06-01-2008

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Originally Posted by glocker1911

And to think I almost contacted Tom on another forum to try and buy the SIS he was selling. Although I'm sure it was a great gun, I'm sure glad I waited or I'd never have been able to get my KZ!

Small world eh? But everything worked out for both of us in the end!

Dewidmt · 06-01-2008

What's wrong with carrying an older gun? I currently carry a 1966 Colt Commander, bone stock......But to each their own....

milton · 06-02-2008

sounds like a great find, got any pics?

ryanmercer · 06-08-2008

Would love to see pics if you can

W9ZEB · 06-08-2008

If I were a betting man, I'd imagine it looks something like this. (FWIW, Google Image Search is my friend)

Is it effectively a plastic framed 1911 pattern gun?

06-01-2008	#1 (permalink)
glocker1911 Plinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Muncie Posts: 17	Found a new ccw pistol today. Went to the Indy 1500 gunshow today. Was hoping to trade my current ccw (an older Colt 1991, lightly modified) for something new. But I didn't know I would find the pistol I have been wanting for several years now. Found a mint Wilson KZ45, stainless that was calling my name. So my Colt and $500 stayed there, and the Wilson came home with me! I've heard it said by some that these aren't "real Wilsons". But let me tell you, the fit and finish on this is better than most production steel 1911s I've had over the years. If you get the chance to check a KZ out, I suggest you at least take a look. You might find it is the perfect gun for you too. Good luck. __________________ Don't dial 911 - Carry a 1911

06-01-2008	#3 (permalink)
TomN 'Tis but a flesh wound! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka Posts: 1,644	The KZ45 is a nice firearm. You did well! __________________ If you carry a gun, people call you paranoid. That's ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about? - Clint Smith

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glocker1911 Plinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Muncie Posts: 17	And to think I almost contacted Tom on another forum to try and buy the SIS he was selling. Although I'm sure it was a great gun, I'm sure glad I waited or I'd never have been able to get my KZ! __________________ Don't dial 911 - Carry a 1911

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Dewidmt Gunaholic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 53	What's wrong with carrying an older gun? I currently carry a 1966 Colt Commander, bone stock......But to each their own.... __________________ "If you're gonna shoot..shoot! Don't talk..." Tuco

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ryanmercer Dog Barking, Can't Fly Without Umbrella. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Speedway, IN Posts: 939	Would love to see pics if you can __________________ -Ryan Mercer Speedway, IN #729 F&AM http://www.ryanmercer.com

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jesse485 Plinker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan City Posts: 42	Cool, sounds like you found the perfect combination of your username: 1911 design with a poly frame and double stack.

06-02-2008	#7 (permalink)
milton Plinker Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 80	sounds like a great find, got any pics?

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W9ZEB BOFH Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GCC(GCM) d- s: a C+++ UB+++$ P+ L+++$ E--- W++ N+ o-- K- w O- M+$ V-- PS+ PE Y+ PGP t 5? X? R tv+ b+ Posts: 2,468	If I were a betting man, I'd imagine it looks something like this. (FWIW, Google Image Search is my friend) Is it effectively a plastic framed 1911 pattern gun? __________________ "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, and today is a gift; that's why they call it the present." Guns, Unix, and Ham Radio: W9ZEB Dot Org

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