rogerjames
member
I have been carrying concealed for a couple years now. My primary CCW is my XD9. I find that it is ergonimically comfortable, shoots accurate, and I trust it 100% with my life. My only complaint is that it is bulky and not always convenient to carry IWB, so I often find myself using a concealed shoulder bag or switching to my S&W 442, or Taurus 738 TCP .380.
The 1911 platform is now appealing to me because I am now confident in my gun handling skills to carry cocked and locked, the narrower frame would allow for increased opportunity to carry IWB, and the .45 caliber is the most reliable stopper. Since I find barrel length to be the least obstacle to concealment, I do not want to go shorter than 4".
All of that said, the Kimber CDPII has me enamored because it is such a beautiful weapon and fits my size/weight desires.
My concerns revolve around the frequent reliability issues with this platform. I have never heard an XD owner complain that their feed ramp needed to be polished for reliable feeding, or adjustments needed to be made for reliable extraction.
Why should a $1000 weapon need aftermarket tuning to be as reliable as a $500 weapon? Is this a reality or just the experiences of a few?
The ergonomics of the 1911 have me eager to be a convert, and I am willing to pay the $$$, but not at the cost of reliability.
Suggestions?
The 1911 platform is now appealing to me because I am now confident in my gun handling skills to carry cocked and locked, the narrower frame would allow for increased opportunity to carry IWB, and the .45 caliber is the most reliable stopper. Since I find barrel length to be the least obstacle to concealment, I do not want to go shorter than 4".
All of that said, the Kimber CDPII has me enamored because it is such a beautiful weapon and fits my size/weight desires.
My concerns revolve around the frequent reliability issues with this platform. I have never heard an XD owner complain that their feed ramp needed to be polished for reliable feeding, or adjustments needed to be made for reliable extraction.
Why should a $1000 weapon need aftermarket tuning to be as reliable as a $500 weapon? Is this a reality or just the experiences of a few?
The ergonomics of the 1911 have me eager to be a convert, and I am willing to pay the $$$, but not at the cost of reliability.
Suggestions?