Still thinking of a new 1911. I'm flip-flopping. First I thought I wanted a new Colt Series 80, but then again that configuration is just slightly too plain-Jane.
Now I'm looking at the two pistols named in the thread title. I've had the Ruger in my hands for just a minute at a gun store, but I hardly got a chance to look at it, so I don't remember much about it. My dad has the Kimber, so I can get a good look at, and even fire that model.
So far here's my take on them:
Ruger pros:
-Essentially the exact configuration of a 1911 that I'm looking for. "Series 70" slide, beavertail grip safety, "commander" hammer, right hand (albeit slightly extended) safety, Novak sights, and a lack of front slide serrations. Kinda like the saying goes.....everything I want, nothing I don't.
Well, except for......
Ruger cons:
-I don't care for stainless 1911's. I suppose I could always have it Cerakoted down the road.
Kimber pros:
-Black finish looks nicer, IMO.
-Forged frame.
Kimber cons:
-No 3-dot sights. I like 3-dot sights. Three of my four auto pistols have them, and that's what I prefer. Easy fix though?
-Plastic MSH. I know, not a huge deal, but plastic on a 1911 makes me feel icky. Another easy fix, or no?
-Swartz safety.......don't know much about it. Just a grip safety-operated firing pin block, as opposed to trigger-operated?
That's where I'm at right now. The Kimber I could go pick up for $725 tomorrow, the Ruger.....who knows, since I haven't seen one for sale in person (the one I handled was a rental). Which I suppose could be another "con" for the Ruger--availability.
I tend to go around and around over researching this stuff. :banghead:
Any and all opinions welcome.
Now I'm looking at the two pistols named in the thread title. I've had the Ruger in my hands for just a minute at a gun store, but I hardly got a chance to look at it, so I don't remember much about it. My dad has the Kimber, so I can get a good look at, and even fire that model.
So far here's my take on them:
Ruger pros:
-Essentially the exact configuration of a 1911 that I'm looking for. "Series 70" slide, beavertail grip safety, "commander" hammer, right hand (albeit slightly extended) safety, Novak sights, and a lack of front slide serrations. Kinda like the saying goes.....everything I want, nothing I don't.
Well, except for......
Ruger cons:
-I don't care for stainless 1911's. I suppose I could always have it Cerakoted down the road.
Kimber pros:
-Black finish looks nicer, IMO.
-Forged frame.
Kimber cons:
-No 3-dot sights. I like 3-dot sights. Three of my four auto pistols have them, and that's what I prefer. Easy fix though?
-Plastic MSH. I know, not a huge deal, but plastic on a 1911 makes me feel icky. Another easy fix, or no?
-Swartz safety.......don't know much about it. Just a grip safety-operated firing pin block, as opposed to trigger-operated?
That's where I'm at right now. The Kimber I could go pick up for $725 tomorrow, the Ruger.....who knows, since I haven't seen one for sale in person (the one I handled was a rental). Which I suppose could be another "con" for the Ruger--availability.
I tend to go around and around over researching this stuff. :banghead:
Any and all opinions welcome.