The agonies of indecision, and yes, I know, most people end up with several of them! OK, I'm down to a couple models at this point, and I'll explain my intended usage and reasoning - please add your comments, if you would - my mind is really in the middle here.
Tactical Pro II - for carry mostly - like the commander size frame and must have lightweight (alloy) frame. Some worries, in reading lots of internet fora (and you know what they say about THOSE), it appears to suffer from a lot of failure to feed in the first few hundred rounds, along with complaints of an easily damaged frame coating. All in all, it's the cheaper of the models I'm thinking about, and will be a bit lighter and easier to carry, plus isn't as "shiny." More tactical. I wonder if the shortened action means tighter initial springs and that's causing the FTF, as most say they fall in a groove after awhile.
Custom CDP II - yes, it's a full-size, but only a few ounces more than the Tac Pro. I like the fact it has the full bbl and fit bushing, actually, as all my 1911s are Colts and Springfields, and I'm used to bushings - I've heard few reports of FTF with these (longer springs/travel?). I like the fancy grips (rosewood) but secretly worry if I'd baby it and not want to carry. (I could carry either of my Commanders, or my SA, but that IS the primary reason for spending the money). For the price differential, I'm leaning toward this one, as it's not that much more than the Tac-Pro.
Someone help me decide. And, please don't tell me to buy both - really can't right now! I'd rather not hear a lot of Kimber bashing either, not my purpose in this thread. I've got plenty of time to save up for that Wilson, or whatever, someday, but right now, it's Kimber in the crosshairs.
Thanks
Tactical Pro II - for carry mostly - like the commander size frame and must have lightweight (alloy) frame. Some worries, in reading lots of internet fora (and you know what they say about THOSE), it appears to suffer from a lot of failure to feed in the first few hundred rounds, along with complaints of an easily damaged frame coating. All in all, it's the cheaper of the models I'm thinking about, and will be a bit lighter and easier to carry, plus isn't as "shiny." More tactical. I wonder if the shortened action means tighter initial springs and that's causing the FTF, as most say they fall in a groove after awhile.
Custom CDP II - yes, it's a full-size, but only a few ounces more than the Tac Pro. I like the fact it has the full bbl and fit bushing, actually, as all my 1911s are Colts and Springfields, and I'm used to bushings - I've heard few reports of FTF with these (longer springs/travel?). I like the fancy grips (rosewood) but secretly worry if I'd baby it and not want to carry. (I could carry either of my Commanders, or my SA, but that IS the primary reason for spending the money). For the price differential, I'm leaning toward this one, as it's not that much more than the Tac-Pro.
Someone help me decide. And, please don't tell me to buy both - really can't right now! I'd rather not hear a lot of Kimber bashing either, not my purpose in this thread. I've got plenty of time to save up for that Wilson, or whatever, someday, but right now, it's Kimber in the crosshairs.
Thanks