USAF_Vet
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Up to this point, I've never really been a fan of 1911s.
The wife and I had our Valentine's day range date yesterday and I let her pick a couple rentals. She chose a Kimber 1911 and a Smith and Wesson M&P 45. While she preferred the M&P, I was shocked at how well I shot the 1911. One ragged hole at 5 yards right in the bulls eyes. I know, nothing really impressive, but handguns have always been my weak point, so I was pretty impressed. I liked the ambidextrous safety (wish the mag release was also ambi), but it just felt right. Pointed well, etc.
So while I'm not even going to consider a Kimber based on the price tag, I'm definitely looking to add a 1911 into my collection.
I've ruled out Taurus, since apparently they aren't 100% mil spec and a lot of parts don't interchange.
What would be a good, mil spec, introductory 1911 that I can upgrade and customize in the future?
I'm not sold against a 9mm 1911, but would prefer the .45.
The M&P 45 was nice, but not as great as I was hoping compared to the 1911.
The wife and I had our Valentine's day range date yesterday and I let her pick a couple rentals. She chose a Kimber 1911 and a Smith and Wesson M&P 45. While she preferred the M&P, I was shocked at how well I shot the 1911. One ragged hole at 5 yards right in the bulls eyes. I know, nothing really impressive, but handguns have always been my weak point, so I was pretty impressed. I liked the ambidextrous safety (wish the mag release was also ambi), but it just felt right. Pointed well, etc.
So while I'm not even going to consider a Kimber based on the price tag, I'm definitely looking to add a 1911 into my collection.
I've ruled out Taurus, since apparently they aren't 100% mil spec and a lot of parts don't interchange.
What would be a good, mil spec, introductory 1911 that I can upgrade and customize in the future?
I'm not sold against a 9mm 1911, but would prefer the .45.
The M&P 45 was nice, but not as great as I was hoping compared to the 1911.