I am looking at buying my first 1911. I used to be a huge glock fan but over the past year I have been wanting to get a 1911. Now that I have escaped the people's republic of New York I am going to buy one. I went into my local gun store today to see what they had. I have it narrowed down to 3 that they have there. The first is the SA Champion Operator their asking 850 for it. There is a SA Range Officers for 899 or they have a Kimber which I know is usually held in higher regards than the SAs. I don't know which model Kimber it is but there asking 999 or 1099 for it I believe. The only thing I dont like about the Kimber is it is silver. If the Kimber is that much better than the SAs though I can over look it. I tried searching but didn't find much in the way of the SA Champion Operator.
Sidearms & Scatterguns looking to buy first 1911
- Thread starter rdgshooteer
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Look into an early Classic Kimber. The early guns had outstanding quality-a lot of features you can enjoy and lots of the value for the dollar invested. Links to two good examples below. I am not a seller.
Used Kimber Classic Custom : Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com
Kimber Classic Stainless Target .45acp pistol 45 : Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com
Used Kimber Classic Custom : Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com
Kimber Classic Stainless Target .45acp pistol 45 : Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com
I'm not a Kimber guy but if you are going to look at one, I agree with rdinak as I've heard the early ones are the ones to search out. The Sig is also a good gun for about $1K. I've had Sigs, SA, and DW's and have since graduated to custom guns. Get ready as you're getting into an expensive addition!
The early Kimbers were built in Oregon not Yonkers New York. The new Kimbers will have a II after the name. In my opinion, you can do much better than a new Kimber. The Springfield Armory and the Colt is what I'd be looking into. Just my .02, J
I know that feeling. It will pass. If you get a 1911, the feeling will pass much sooner, at great expense. Reliability is all about the magazines and all those other 100 year old design parts.
Thank you everyone. Ill continue to search and read up on all the recommendations I have gotten so far and probably be more confused or spending way more than I am currently planing on spending.
If you're willing to spend a little more, I would take the time to read and research more options than just the SA or Kimber. If I had to choose between SA or Kimber, I would go with SA. I don't like the reliability issues with Kimber. They make a pretty pistol and do a good job marketing it. That's it.
^^^^^^^What he said about magazines!! 1911's are finnicky with what magazines they want to take. Every gun is different. Find the right kind of quality magazine and stick with it.
^^^^^^^What he said about magazines!! 1911's are finnicky with what magazines they want to take. Every gun is different. Find the right kind of quality magazine and stick with it.
