I'm looking for some advice on a very good 1911. I have a couple of Kimbers and some entry level 1911s. I love them all and I would trust my life to any of them, I'm just looking to get a custom or semi custom. Something that I might carry a little more.
I'm looking in the 1000-2000 range. I'm just trying to figure out the true difference and value of the different options. I've toured STI plant and really like their products. Can you help me understand the true difference between Wilson, STI, Kimber, Les Baer, Ed Brown, Nighthawk, and Dan Wesson? I'm looking for true side by side comparison based on quality or maybe out of production products I've missed. There are so many good choices, and yet nothing is exactly what I want.
I want a 4 or 5 inch with fixed sights and no rail. I really like the melt/dehorning like on the Kimber CDP. I like less aggressive checkering, like on the front strap of the STI Ranger or none at all. I run smooth grips on my 1911 carry for example. The Les Baer Thunder Ranch/Custom Carry, Wilson CCO, and Dan Wesson Valor/CCO are some that I like a lot. It would be nice to have a bobbed frame and I think the weight saving of an alloy frame wouldn't be so bad.
I've researched and understand fully about the Kimber MIM parts, but I really love their products. Would it make financial sense to replace key MIM parts in a Kimber CDP?
How does the Dan Wesson compare with the others like Wilson, Brown, and Baer?
Does anyone take a Thunder Ranch and bob it?...would it be heresy?
Is the Wilson worth the extra money?...and why?
Should I just bite the bullet and have Nighthawk make exactly what I want?
Thank you for your feedback!
I'm looking in the 1000-2000 range. I'm just trying to figure out the true difference and value of the different options. I've toured STI plant and really like their products. Can you help me understand the true difference between Wilson, STI, Kimber, Les Baer, Ed Brown, Nighthawk, and Dan Wesson? I'm looking for true side by side comparison based on quality or maybe out of production products I've missed. There are so many good choices, and yet nothing is exactly what I want.
I want a 4 or 5 inch with fixed sights and no rail. I really like the melt/dehorning like on the Kimber CDP. I like less aggressive checkering, like on the front strap of the STI Ranger or none at all. I run smooth grips on my 1911 carry for example. The Les Baer Thunder Ranch/Custom Carry, Wilson CCO, and Dan Wesson Valor/CCO are some that I like a lot. It would be nice to have a bobbed frame and I think the weight saving of an alloy frame wouldn't be so bad.
I've researched and understand fully about the Kimber MIM parts, but I really love their products. Would it make financial sense to replace key MIM parts in a Kimber CDP?
How does the Dan Wesson compare with the others like Wilson, Brown, and Baer?
Does anyone take a Thunder Ranch and bob it?...would it be heresy?
Is the Wilson worth the extra money?...and why?
Should I just bite the bullet and have Nighthawk make exactly what I want?
Thank you for your feedback!