Seems to me you reach a point of diminishing return really quickly.
The guy can really shoot well.
The guy can really shoot well.
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Hickok 45 compares $500 1911 vs $3000 1911
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Ransom rest at 50 yards or get the fuck out of here.
You would be surprised at the number of high end 1911s that use hammer forged Filipino frames.
Differences boil down to fit and finish, features and longevity...and how many lemons you see.
Regardless, I just cant see spending 3K on any 1911. Ive had several Colts that are excellent. I have a Compact that will take the bullseye out at 25' and no fails in 500 rounds. Only paid $700.
500 rounds? Well, you covered Saturday. What about Sunday?
I have 1911s that exceeded 3K by quite a bit. I've owned Colt, Mimber, Springfield and others, still have some, but I like my NHs, WCs, and LBs. A Corolla will get me to the range and back, but I prefer Lexus. Ain't for everybody.
Only had it a couple months. Been putting an addition on my house so I dont get out as much as I used to.
My Wilson ran me $4400 after I spec'd it out. But it will shoot the bullseye out at 3 times that distance. I've put 5000 rounds of all kinds of ammo through it without a single hiccup after the initial 500 round BREAK IN, lol.
Call me when it's 110 years old.
His comparisons suck badly.
You rationally compare lower end anything to on the lower end.
Same with high end.
So I was thinking about buying a AI
But wait a savage will do the same right?
You buy high end because you want it
And a variety of other reasons and can afford to do so.
I've seen enough malfunctions related to quality then I care to.
Would he use that as his personal carry gun? I think not?
Why did he buy a higher end when he could have had three or more of lesser.
You rationally compare lower end anything to on the lower end.
Same with high end.
So I was thinking about buying a AI
But wait a savage will do the same right?
You buy high end because you want it
And a variety of other reasons and can afford to do so.
I've seen enough malfunctions related to quality then I care to.
Would he use that as his personal carry gun? I think not?
Why did he buy a higher end when he could have had three or more of lesser.
The Ford mini-van of hand guns.
Nothing wrong with Glocks. Reliable, simple, inexpensive, easy to maintain. I recommend them to anyone with no/little handgun experience. Bought my first back in the late '80s. Just wasn't my cup 'o tea. Have bought several since for family members.
I have several in the safe. They are reliable and cheap plastic guns.
I disagree. World of difference between cheap and inexpensive.
Definition of CHEAP
charging or obtainable at a low price; purchasable below the going price or the real value; depreciated in value (as by currency inflation)… See the full definition
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Cheap=inexpensive.
Definition of CHEAP
charging or obtainable at a low price; purchasable below the going price or the real value; depreciated in value (as by currency inflation)… See the full definition
Cheap=inexpensive.
Cheap =
Here’s one of my guns that I would take any day over my 1911’s. Especially with the weight on the front it weighs 66oz and is crazy smooth and accurate. Also holds 20 rounds.
Past Kimber owner?
Lol, no. Read waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many bad reports from other owners to ever gamble on buying one.
You got me there...but I don't wear white socks, either. ?
Iver Johnson, Cimarron, Citadel, Armscor, I think.
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Couldn't resist.
I owned three about 20 years ago. Eclipse Target, Pro Raptor and Tactical Custom. The last two required a fair bit of work to function reliably. Afet a couple conversations with the guy who ran the custom shop, I decided I would troubleshoot and vowed to never buy another. After I had them running, I sold and moved on.
Still have the Eclipse. Ran great out of the box. Replaced the MIM parts after about 10K. Finish is about 40 percent, but after 40K - 50K still runs like a top.
Regarding MIM, I've have had two parts break: A 1911 safety - low round count and an AR hammer - high round count.
He apparently does pretty well at that. Some of his videos I enjoy, but others seem to drone on and on.
I think his point, though rambling, is that you can get a serviceable gun for a reasonable price, that will perform 85-90% of the high dollar one. Add to that, that he likes to spit lead, does a good job of it, gets paid for it and its a win win for him.
Older Kimber's were decent pistols, especially their first ones, prices good too. I would not own one today, especially the 2 series or whatever it is called.
The 2 Kimber's I hung on to, bought in 99 were solid, Gold Match and Gold Combat, I dumped both of them a couple yrs ago though.
My personal favorite carry is a eclipse.
Never considered it a jam o matic.
Heavy yes if you carry it all day.
A full size 1911 is a different creature than a compact.
That was a pretty broad statement
About jamming what problems specifically are you having?
Clackamas, Oregon versions were very good. Yonkers, NY were spotty. It's like the quality control team refused to move to NY. Can you blame 'em?
Lol, no shit. Mine were NY guns, but pre mims or mimms, however it is spelled.
The gold match shot every bit as good in my hands as a Les Baer 1 1/2" pistol. I maybe regret selling the gold combat, it was a sweet piece.
That’s just not news though. Like saying the sky is blue and water is wet. It’s true for literally everything.
Handguns are stupid, but if I buy another 1911, it’ll be a full custom and not something out of the the Wilson or nighthawk catalog. Every last detail will be how I want it. That’s where the money goes.
