RayTheGreat
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Hello everyone, Ray here, once again.
Sorry for creating a new thread, but the last one's topic rather got buried and I figured this one would be more effective and organized, if that makes any sense. I made this thread in the hopes of having some questions answered and doubts put to rest on the quality of the Cimarron 1911.
Here is a link to their 1911 models >> http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/products/military-replicas/1911-45-cal-1.html <<
I'm interested in the blued model mainly; the nickel model takes second place for me in terms of interest. Based upon the valued and excellent info I've gotten already from Cimarron blued 1911s from my last thread ("Shiny blued GI spec 1911 for under 1000", which I used to look for 1911 candidates that met my criteria. Aside from some doubts and fears I have, the Cimarron seems like it would meet my desires perfectly.
But I have heard bad things about the finish; that it is extremely delicate, over-polished, and scratches very easily. Even though it is a cheap gun, I am a bit surprised by those testimonies, given that the guns are blued by a company in Florida, not in the Philippines (info thanks to the venerable Jimster) . Speaking of you Jimster, you mentioned that your Cimarron is your EDC gun. Jimster, would you mind putting my fears of the finish quality to rest? How durable have you found the finish on your Cimarron? And how about anyone else who has experience with that model? I don't mind some honest wear in a blue gun, but if the finish is as delicate as testimonies would lead me to believe, then I want to choose another model, since I intend to use thoroughly the gun I will choose.
Which brings me to the nickel model; my backup option. How durable in general are nickel guns compared to blue ones? Does anybody have experience with the nickel Cimarron specifically, and if so, would they mind sharing their findings on its durability? For some user context: I do use my guns and cause them to wear (I don't like safe queens!), but I take good care of them and am reasonably scrupulous when it comes to maintaining my equipment's health (including the appearance as much as I can!). Please excuse my ignorance, folks, your wisdom is highly valued and I come with an open mind!
Thank you very much, gentlemen
-Ray
Sorry for creating a new thread, but the last one's topic rather got buried and I figured this one would be more effective and organized, if that makes any sense. I made this thread in the hopes of having some questions answered and doubts put to rest on the quality of the Cimarron 1911.
Here is a link to their 1911 models >> http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/products/military-replicas/1911-45-cal-1.html <<
I'm interested in the blued model mainly; the nickel model takes second place for me in terms of interest. Based upon the valued and excellent info I've gotten already from Cimarron blued 1911s from my last thread ("Shiny blued GI spec 1911 for under 1000", which I used to look for 1911 candidates that met my criteria. Aside from some doubts and fears I have, the Cimarron seems like it would meet my desires perfectly.
But I have heard bad things about the finish; that it is extremely delicate, over-polished, and scratches very easily. Even though it is a cheap gun, I am a bit surprised by those testimonies, given that the guns are blued by a company in Florida, not in the Philippines (info thanks to the venerable Jimster) . Speaking of you Jimster, you mentioned that your Cimarron is your EDC gun. Jimster, would you mind putting my fears of the finish quality to rest? How durable have you found the finish on your Cimarron? And how about anyone else who has experience with that model? I don't mind some honest wear in a blue gun, but if the finish is as delicate as testimonies would lead me to believe, then I want to choose another model, since I intend to use thoroughly the gun I will choose.
Which brings me to the nickel model; my backup option. How durable in general are nickel guns compared to blue ones? Does anybody have experience with the nickel Cimarron specifically, and if so, would they mind sharing their findings on its durability? For some user context: I do use my guns and cause them to wear (I don't like safe queens!), but I take good care of them and am reasonably scrupulous when it comes to maintaining my equipment's health (including the appearance as much as I can!). Please excuse my ignorance, folks, your wisdom is highly valued and I come with an open mind!
Thank you very much, gentlemen
-Ray