which pistol to buy?

Question

I'm going to buy a Kimber 1911 but i can't decide between the kimber warrior model, or the tactical custom model. Which would YOU choose?

Answer 1

I have several Kimbers.

I have a
TLE II
Clackmas (older version of the Classic Custom - first series)
Ultra Carry II

Depends on what you want it for.

Not having access to the Website to see the configurations, and makeup... I believe that the Tactical Custom is an aluminum allow based Frame. While this is Great for Carry, there are some that would question it's longevity in repetitive firing. That being said.. my Ultra Carry II is Aluminum Frame and have several thousand rounds without issue..

Additionally, the Grip Safety has changed over the years (some like it some don't) to what is called a "Schwartz" safety. My TLE II has the Schwartz.. and no issues at all. The Warrior (I believe) does not contain the Schwartz safety...

If only choosing between the two, and Price is not a concern, I would get the Warrior.

I would also look at the TLE II for a little less. Mine has been Flawless. If a Tactical Rail is "needed".. they make a TLEII-RL.

Answer 2

Do you mean the Tactical Custom II and the Kimber Warrior.....

Well, based on the pictures on the Kimber website, I'd end up getting Warrior. Why- it has the tactical rail. Both appear to be ambi safety, have the checkering on the slide and the hammers and beaver tail are similar.

The MSRP got my eye brow up. Didn't realize they were that high. Granted, all I usually buy is Colt's and Para Ordnance 1911's. The highest I've paid for a 1911 style is $700 and that was back in the late 1990's (Colt 38 Super- Bright stainless steel.......)

I've got more into a few of my Para's, but I ended up converting a full size 9mm LDA over to 38 Super.

Good luck w/ your choice.

Answer 3

I personally own 4 Kimbers. I have shot all the other guns listed by the other answers and I would charge Hell with a Kimber and only with a Kimber. All of them are beyond accurate and reliable. I have put more than 25,000 rounds thru these 4 guns and have had no problems except for 1 box of bad ammo that did not shoot thru anything. Buy Kimber love Kimber and then get rid of all the rest.

Answer 4

The best 1911 for the money I believe is the Taurus 1911.

It comes loaded with the stuff your supposed to buy to upgrade your 1911 allready!

Like I have statted before in these forums, more $$$ doesn't mean better. Ill tell you why.

Kimber used to make guns from American steel, raw metal. Today, as we speak, Kimber now uses a powder that is compressed in molds untill it becomes, metal or metal like.
That is why, if you do enough research, you'll find most 1911 purist, refer to Kimber as Mimber. Kimber, S&W, and a few more are relying on past glory. Things are diffrent now adays. Cars, house hold appliances, toys, and more were once made tough in America, now everything is plastic and alloy, and junk. what makes the gun buisness any diffrent?
If your not fighting crime and blowing a 1000 rounds a week, why dish the cash for something in a glass case.
I own a Taurus PT111 and 145 both Pro models and Taurus 605, a 5 shot .357 magnum with combat grips. All 3 are perfect!
Dont buy into the hype, research, hold, and test fire everything u can 1st if thats possible. Thats the best way to tell trully. I choose Taurus.

And i dont even get paid to prop them up! Taursu, throw me a bone, i love your guns! Mid lvl pricing for high quality fire arms

Answer 5

Is this your first handgun purchase?

If it is, you need to start with a good .22 LR pistol or revolver. I've never known a good shot who started with anything other than a .22 LR.

If you've already mastered the .22 LR and are an experienced handgunner, get the one that feels the best in your hand.

Just bear in mind that most of the bells and whistles do nothing except add to the cost. Personally, I'd not swap my old factory stock Officers' ACP for any of the tricked out race guns. The biggest asset of the M-1911 design is its simplicity. The more bells and whistles you add, the more complicated it becomes and the more parts you have that can fail. All a good M-1911 needs is a set of good sights, and a smooth feed ramp. Everything else is just fanch gee-gaws to catch the eye of a gun crank.

If I were buying, I'd buy the one nearest the original M-1911 pattern with good sights.

Doc

Answer 6

Kimber is good, but what do you want to use it for?

If for conceal carry, Rock Island Armory 1911's are more reliable but not as accurate. You might get their compact version if it is for carry. Kimber's look nicer though.

I like the look of the warrior.

Answer 7

Kimber is top quality for sure but I liked the Raptor II or the Grand Raptor II if you want adjustable sights. Depends on what you want it for Kimber is best known for their target guns in fact the USA shooting team trains with them (Team Match II).

Answer 8

Before you buy look at the Colt Combat Commander in 45 acp.*

Answer 9

kimber is way overpriced. get a springfield