crestoncowboy
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Lol, I don't think so. Maybe the Miata or something.
When I wanted a 1911 in 10mm when I was in my early 20s I was repeatedly told by a LGS owner who I knew very well (a kimber gold dealer back then) that I didn't want the kimber because I'd actually use it and it would not last. That was back around 2000.
So id go with the Range Rover of 1911s. Wilson or nighthawk may be the Ferrari.
He wasn't a handgun shooter. He never actually recommended any other 1911 either so he wasn't just opinionated toward colt or anything. Back then there weren't many 1911 in 45 much less 10mm. Just said he dealt with far too many returns with Kimber.
Those chambers all look rough.
I assume they are supposed to be fluted like that for less sticking or if not it was just shoddy work. They replaced the yolk, cylinder, mainspring and strain screw according to the paper. It works great now. Super accurate for a 4 inch 22. I'm a handgun hunter and shoot long range with handguns often. That one shot great with aguila super extra it would touch holes at 25 yards. I was actually worried it would shoot far worse after the repair. Timing that 10 shot cylinder would be a terrible job i think. Lol. It shot nice groups when it would shoot but would light strike at least 1 per 10 usually more. But id say its close to as accurate now. I haven't done any sandbag shooting since I got it back but off hand its pretty good. There isn't a big chunk gone like before but to be honest I don't even know if the cylinders are that rough or not now. Ive shot a few thousand rounds and not had a single light strike.