Next 1911 Advice

[Str8himalaya]

Hello,

Here's the deal. I have now completely fallen in love with the 1911 platform, just like many of you said I would when I first joined this site a few months ago, and to my pocket books dislike. I absolutely love my Kimber Compact Aluminum, and it carries extremely well. I have progressed to the point with my smithing skills that I actually can completely detail strip it and reassemble it (yes i know, i'm a rookie). Now, I am getting the itch for a nice 1911, stainless, or at least stainless slide. I ran into a SW1911SC the other day with a bobtail, and JUST missed it. That being said, I'm on the hunt. My question is, how many of you that have shot the alloy frame kimber can give me a few experiences on how the others shoot with regards to recoil management, fit, and looks? I love my Kimber, and I will never part with it, but looking forward to my next purchase. Any suggestions, I'm open to officers size or full size as I do not have a full size as of yet.

 

[drgnrobo]

Ive owned one aluminum framed 1911 & that ruined me on ever owning another(frame cracked ,feed ramp would have hang ups with all bullet types prior to the break). I know that the alloy is better now but I'd much rather have an all steel 1911 IMHO.The smallest 1911 I would recommend is something in a commander size (4") just because almost anything smaller seems to be finicky with ammo selection.Im big on anything from Springfeild Armory ,have several & they all are solid performers.

 

[Hookeye]

I dunno, I have a Commander, it's been a good rig. I kinda think everybody should have 3 1911's:

shorty lightweight for CC

commander for nightstand, backup CC, optional fun gun

and an adj sight Government.............or heaven forbid.............LONG SLIDE (like a SA Trophy Match)

Excuse me while I go and light up a cigarette.............

 

[PUalum04]

I had a Springfield Lightweight Bi-Tone that I absolutely loved. I read too many horror stories about alloy framed guns and I let my paranoia get the best of me. I sold it back in January.

Anyways, the gun was a great shooter and never missed a beat. The recoil was a bit snappier compared to my steel framed 1911's.

 

[Gunaria]

My full size Custom Kimber with an alloy frame shoots great. As u know you can shoot it all day or until you run out of money for 45acp. As for shooting other 1911's with an alll steel frame, they shoot just as well but that extra weight does start to weigh on you.

As for your next choice maybe try one in a differnt caliber.

 

[Sirshredalot]

Aluminum will NEVER replace steel as a frame material on a 1911.

JMB didnt design them to be made out of aluminum....BUT.

My colt 3 1/2" aluminum framed gun has had the CRAP shot out of it by me and all the previous owners, its 27 years old and feeds winchester PDX1 just fine, and hasnt cracked yet.

Steel is the way to go with a good belt and holster(I sometimes add some suspenders when carrying a heavy gun), but the lightweight guns also have their place...I carry my lightweight colt more than anything else.

God bless
-Shred

 

[sig1473]

I have a Kimber Tactical Pro II that is barely a year old, and needless to say I am less then happy with it. The aluminum frame(fit and finish) is terrible for a +$1000 gun. The only reason that I am hanging on to it is because of the money I have in it. I have had multiple FTFs with it using many different mags(Kimber, Chip McCormick, ACT, Wilson, etc.) and with different brands of ammo(FMJ and HP). On the other hand, I have a Kimber Custom TLE II that is pure flawless. It is heavy, but I don't really care about weight when carrying. A couple of ounces is a non-factor for me. I just feel more secure with a steel frame pistol. Maybe check out some foreign made 1911s. RIA, ATI, Armscor are just a few Filipino made pistols that are more then adequate that won't break the bank. I had an ATI 3" that never jammed on anything. Great little gun for its purpose. Hope this helps!

 

[garyaug]

take a look at the S&W ES series my buddy picked one up for 775 and with my reloads it was shooting about 1.5" from a ransom rest

 

[Mike_Indy]

I have the S&W1911 E series and love it. Very accurate, very reliable. Shoots Federal and Magtech FMJ without issues. Shoots HST and Critical defense without issues.

 

[SSGSAD]

S&W 1911, is the WAY to GO, as far as I am concerned !!!!!

 

[davedolli]

I have a Kimber CDP 2 Pro wich has an alloy frame, and It is a well made, nice looking, accurate pistol. However, like other posters have said, alloy frame 1911s are not as durable as steel frame pistol. You would probably have to shoot the ally frame pistol a lot for it to fail, but it would never last as long as steel.

Dave

 

[cundiff5535]

Just buy a 5" Team Match II or Custom Covert II and be done with it... I own them both and they are by far my two fav 1911's I own

 

[7.62asprin]

I'm hoping to get a 1911 myself. It'll be my first pistol too. Thinking of getting a High Standard basic GI model.

 

[BountyHunter]

Para Ordnance Anyone?

Am I the only Para Ordnance Person on here?
Love the Mfg. Good product for the price.
I carry the Warthog .45acp and love it.

 

[88E30M50]

We are fortunate to live in a world where we stress over which 1911 we should buy. Too many others around the world are not even able to buy an airsoft version. Lately, I've been getting into the full steel guns. They are a dream to shoot, and if you invest in a good rig are no worse to carry than an aluminum framed gun. A heavy gun will expose a cheap carry rig in the first 10 minutes of carry. Invest in a good belt and quality holster and you never know it's there.

 

[kawtech87]

Sig Sauer Traditional Stainless Compact model. Youll thank me later.

 

[redhead]

Just buy a 1911, shoot it, enjoy it and appreciate the history and elaganace of the masterpiece JMB created. Shooting a 1911 is like smoking a cigar, the best one is the one in your hand at that very moment.