[Big Mike]

A buddy of mine at work has been talking and it looks like we may make a straight across trade: He wants my S&W 6946 pistol and in trade he will give his Kimber Custom Classic.

Now, I will say that my 6946 has been nothing but reliable and I have no problems it. It is a joy to carry concealed. My buddy comlains that he "cant hit the broad side of a barn" with his .45 and has been bemoaning his decision to get rid of his 9mms. I did vocalize that there is a monetary "gap" in the value of the two, and he responded indifferently, "I don't care," and commented on his "love" for stainless guns. His kimber was bought new, has less than 1000 rounds through it and has never been carried.

I've never had a 1911 pattern pistol before, but have always wanted one. Would you make this trade? Thanks, Mike

[Black Snowman]

If I had no emotional attachment to the 6946 I would. You can always sell the Kimber if it turns out you don't like it and shop for a replacement S&W.

[WhoKnowsWho]

If you really didn't care much for the S&W, go ahead and make the trade and take a 1911 for a spin. If he knows there is a price difference and doesn't care, don't worry about it.

[stans]

Sounds like a good deal for you, monetarily it is a poor deal for your friend. I just bought a slightly used Kimber Gold Match, first series with no firing pin safety. I must say that the first 50 rounds of cheap ammo fired for testing purposes only made some impressively small groups at 25 yards.

[Bacchus]

I'd make the trade in a heartbeat.

[HSMITH]

I'd make that trade in a heartbeat too.

[jed]

I wouldn't make the trade until I test fired the Kimber!!

I agree with others, that the trade would likely be to your good.

Also consider, if you don't like it you will have to find a buyer. Also,
the next SW you get may not be as good as what you traded off!!

Best of luck.

[Berg01]

I'd jump all over a deal to trade a S&W 6946 for a Kimber with less than 1K through it.

[one-shot-one]

both of you need to take both guns to the range and put a couple of boxs of ammo thur each them, then if both still want to trade go for it.

[Chipperman]

I agree with the test firing recommendation.

If the Kimber is reliable and accurate for you, go for it.
Acquiring a new S&W will be easy, if you decide you want another.

[cratz2]

Yup... both of you should go shooting, see how you like each others guns and make the trade if you are both happier with the other gun.

I had no problems with my Kimber Custom Classic and at equal prices, would rather have the Kimber than the Smith.

[Big Mike]

Thanks for the replies...I'm sensing a trip to the range soon...Mike

[sigman69]

i would do the test fire recommendation.....and personally i would rather have the kimber but I would make sure that it worked

[Standing Wolf]

I'd make that trade in 0.0238% of a heart beat.

[Yooper]

I can name that heartbeat in two notes. Where's the beef?

Seriously, try the Kimber first.

[Longbow]

Hhhmmm....you got a gun that you know that works and serves a purpose, you said "it is a joy to carry concealed". You might want to think that over and deeper.
Just from my experience, most 1911's I had, has some quirks out of the box. Some can be a DIY, some requires extensive smithing to make right. But I have to admit, when they do work, they are a true joy to shoot.
Make sure to fire HP ammo through that 1911 when you test fire it.
Good luck!