It has, for no good reason, been years since I took a 1911 to the range. I started shooting in earnest in the early 90's and early on eschewed poly guns for the traditional single stack .45. Shot a lot of bowling pins and steel plates with a full size Colt Combat elite. Carried a Kimber CDP II. When I stopped shooting competitions I accepted comfort over utility and soon switched to a Glock 26 as a convenient carry. Now it’s a Shield. Started shooting a lot more 9mm and .38/.357 at the range and the 1911's sat in the safe.
Sunday I wanted to put a few rounds through a new to me M&P45 and, almost as an afterthought, grabbed my Kimber CDP II. When I picked it up at the range I immediately remembered how well the frame fit my hand. The trigger so crisp with a medium weight that the first round was a surprise. Oh yeah, no take up or creep in this one. And the target at ten yards was a mushy hole about an inch and a half in diameter. Why oh why had I forsaken JMB’s perfection?
So I think it is time to dust off the Colt as well and maybe add a couple more. Maybe a Springer Range Officer or a Ruger Stainless Commander. Possibly even a (gasp!) 9mm?
Sunday I wanted to put a few rounds through a new to me M&P45 and, almost as an afterthought, grabbed my Kimber CDP II. When I picked it up at the range I immediately remembered how well the frame fit my hand. The trigger so crisp with a medium weight that the first round was a surprise. Oh yeah, no take up or creep in this one. And the target at ten yards was a mushy hole about an inch and a half in diameter. Why oh why had I forsaken JMB’s perfection?
So I think it is time to dust off the Colt as well and maybe add a couple more. Maybe a Springer Range Officer or a Ruger Stainless Commander. Possibly even a (gasp!) 9mm?
