1911

**PYRO31888** · 11-04-08, 22:52

Ok .. I want to get a 1911 for my birthday .. im leaning towards the http://www.impactguns.com/store/669278331485.html and this gun has been my first choice for a 1911 .. ive been off and on with other brands such as the GSR, Springfield Loaded, and Kimber Custom II. What do you guys think about these guns. I am going to be carrying it concealed.. i already thought about glocks and that crap... i want a 1911.

**sff70** · 11-04-08, 23:27

Take a look at what Hilton Yam has to say about the series II Kimbers.

Holster choices for the GSR are limited, and they have had problems getting them right over the past few years.

If you can afford it, get a Baer TR, used/good condition if need be.

Barring that, I would get a SA Loaded and ditch the ILS.

**PYRO31888** · 11-04-08, 23:37

Yeah .. ive read his stuff before.. he thinks the Kimber is an awesome pistol.

**sff70** · 11-05-08, 00:29

He has opinions based on seeing lots of 1911s work, or not work, what it takes to make them work, and he explains why this is so.

If one chooses to disregard his (very good) advice, then at least do so knowingly.

He's not the only top level/highly sought after 1911 smith who points out the shortcomings of the Swartz safety.

**Shihan** · 11-05-08, 01:25

Have the quality of the Sig GSR's inproved? I had a 2nd Gen I traded off after a week.

**VooDoo6Actual** · 11-05-08, 06:50

Please specify: FBI Pro CRG w/ rail.

**PYRO31888** · 11-05-08, 06:53

If your talking to me id be getting the TLE II

**DocH** · 11-05-08, 09:52

"Other" would require too much explaining,so of the three listed I voted for the SA loaded. I never had a problem with a SA pistol in the past.
I currently am short on 1911's with just an older Colt Combar Gov't that I used for duty for a number of years,a S&W 108285 that I bought in Feb. of '07, and a DW Valor that's due to arrive in 5 to 6 weeks.
Too many negative complaints to risk a Kimber ,although I know there are some good ones out there.