New toy

[dripster]

Hello all. I am thinking of buying myself a new toy. I want to get a .45auto. I just went onto the Kimber website and looked around. Now I happen to like their guns but do not like their prices. Is there any other manufacturer out there that produces a 45 caliber that looks similar to kimber?

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[Pete Zaria]

Springfield makes some pretty darn nice 1911s, I just picked up a Mil-Spec (and love it) which is one of their lower-end models, you'd want to check out some of the higher end ones such as:

Springfield Armory Operator

Springfield Armory Loaded

These can be had for significantly less than a Kimber. Springfield has a great reputation, too - but not Kimber's nostalgia and cult following, heh.

You also may want to consider picking up a Mil-Spec and then adding the bells and whistles as you go, as I'm doing.

Best of luck in your search.

Peace,
Pete Zaria.

[AZ Husker]

The website is not the going price. If your dealer is charging suggested retail, it's time to find a new one. If you only want something that LOOKS like a Kimber, check out the cheap Philippino guns or the Brazilian Taurus.

If you try the old "buy a cheap gun and add the stuff to it", you'll end up spending more and still have a cheap gun with added parts.

[BigEFan]

Pete is right the Springfield 1911's are really nice. I say go for a Loaded version and enjoy the heck out of it.

[Ram Rod]

Have you read the reviews on the PT1911? That will be my next "toy". The features, the accolades, the price. Can't go wrong IMO.

[hayley]

A friend of mine really likes Para Ordnance. Bud's has some good prices on a few of their models: Para Pistol Deals

I think the PX745s looks pretty nice.

[dripster]

Thanks for the replies guys. Gonna do a little research. But first I am going to buy me a brand new m-tack iwb holster for my glock 19. WooHoo

update

the springfield loaded and the para carry 12 look real nice

[jwhite75]

I have heard good things about Smith and Wesson's 1911s, an dhave shot several of my buddies multiple Springfields. They are very nice also.

[Pete Zaria]

I have heard good things about Smith and Wesson's 1911s, an dhave shot several of my buddies multiple Springfields. They are very nice also.

I've heard a lot of good reviews on the S&W 1911's also but, personally, I couldn't buy one with an external extractor. They're also kind of pricey for what you get.

If you have money to throw around, I say go straight for the Wilson Combat / Nighthawk Custom / etc...

If on a budget, the Springfield pistols sure seem to be a great compromise - they're pretty high quality (even if they do lack some of the features of high-end 1911s) and don't cost an arm, leg, or firstborn.
I'd be hesitant to get a Norinco or RIAA "knockoff", but many have had good luck with them.

Just my two cents.

Peace,
Pete Zaria.

[Reborn]

Have you read the reviews on the PT1911? That will be my next "toy". The features, the accolades, the price. Can't go wrong IMO.

Plus 1 on the PT1911....around 600 bucks.

[hudsonvalley]

GunBroker.com guns: New Kimber Custom II 45 ACP No Credit Card Fee (item: 98401801 ends: May-01-08 06:21:46 PM)

Even the 'entry' level Kimbers are shooters. They are real tight. Springfields....okay. But for around $650-$700 you can get the Target II. It's a shooter.....

The gun listed isn't mine.....but I thought it would give you an idea.