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To the OP, if you are leaving Springfield, Wilson and Nighthawk from your list, you are making a mistake. The Springfield Pro is the best 1911 I've ever seen or fired, and their custom guns aren't much different. Also, the TRP is a very nice gun for the money. I wouldn't recommend against the guns you listed, other than the Kimber, but don't limit your options at all with the 1911. There are so many great ones out there to be had.
kuma said:Yeah Im kind of starting to wonder if I should get a cheaper model and upgrade with a few EB parts. But at the same time, while this Kimber Super Carry HD has the 'carry melt' I wonder how it will hold up vs. EB's Gen III coating. Anyone have personal experience on that?
kuma said:And is the EB Kobra hands down better than the EB Special Forces Carry?
The only difference is the checkering
For carry, I like a Commander sized 1911. It feels right to me. You get the shorter slide, and keep the full grip length and capacity. I've been carrying my Colt Commander for years and it's perfect for me. It points where I aim it easily, and follow up shots are quicker than with my others. If I can ever stop getting 5" guns, I might get another Commander.I am buying this to be my CCW. What would be your upmost recommendation? I stated above that the Spring Pro is obv the top 1911, but the waiting lists are ridiculous and I dont want to wait a year to get one.
And is the EB Kobra hands down better than the EB Special Forces Carry?
Okay, thanks thats some great info. I had never really researched nighthawk until this post and I am quite impressed. What about it justifies the price range to you? And how does it differ/how is it better than the Ed Browns or Les Baers?For carry, I like a Commander sized 1911. It feels right to me. You get the shorter slide, and keep the full grip length and capacity. I've been carrying my Colt Commander for years and it's perfect for me. It points where I aim it easily, and follow up shots are quicker than with my others. If I can ever stop getting 5" guns, I might get another Commander.
Of the ones I have experience with, I really liked the Nighthawk Talon II and the Wiley Clapp Colt Commander. Both are very different price ranges, but both are very good for the price they ask. The WC Colt feels very nice, but I've never shot it. I can't imagine it shooting much different than my Colt, but you never know. It's claimed to be much better than a standard Commander, which is great, because my Commander is outstanding. The Talon was a work of beauty. It was as accurate as any pistol I've ever fired, and I believe Nighthawk says it's good for 1" at 25 yards, but don't quote me on that. Aside from the way it shoots, it is one of the nicest pistols I've seen as well. Fit was very tight, and the finish was just as you would expect from a $2500 custom 1911. Nighthawk also has no problem with you making any changes your heart desires to their pistols, to include the Ed Brown bobtail if that's something you'd want.
I've shot the Talon II quite a bit, and could answer anything you might want to know on that particular pistol as well as the Commander. Another idea, that might sound like heresy to some, is to grab a "lower end" commander such as the ATI GI or American Classic Commander to see if they would work for you. It will allow you to get a feel for the size and on the cheap too. If you decide you like it and want to upgrade to something nicer, you still have that cheaper one to beat on at the range. Besides, you can never have too many guns right?