epijunkie67
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Quick opinion question. Are the higher end 1911s (Kimber, Dan Wesson, etc) worth the money they cost? Are they that much better than guns in the $500-600 range?
I ask because I've kind of been itching for a "pretty" 1911. The only 1911 I have right now is a Springfield GI model. Great gun but I'm kind of thinking something with nice grips, 4" or 4.5" barrel, and a nice finish. I know that Kimbers are great looking guns and I'm sure the quality is good as well. But there are a lot of other nice looking pistols from other makers that run several hundred dollars less. If they are of equal quality then I could put that money into other upgrades like night sights, custom grips, or nicer holsters.
Basically, I don't mind paying extra money if the item is worth it but I don't want to pay an extra $500 for something just because of the name if it's not any better than the cheaper model.
I ask because I've kind of been itching for a "pretty" 1911. The only 1911 I have right now is a Springfield GI model. Great gun but I'm kind of thinking something with nice grips, 4" or 4.5" barrel, and a nice finish. I know that Kimbers are great looking guns and I'm sure the quality is good as well. But there are a lot of other nice looking pistols from other makers that run several hundred dollars less. If they are of equal quality then I could put that money into other upgrades like night sights, custom grips, or nicer holsters.
Basically, I don't mind paying extra money if the item is worth it but I don't want to pay an extra $500 for something just because of the name if it's not any better than the cheaper model.