Texas_Archer
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Ok guys, I need some advice.
Im looking to pick-up a used Micro-Compact 1911 and customize it to what I want.
My two choices are:
1) Kimber Ultra Carry II Stainless Steel w/ Internal Extractor
2) Springfield Mil-Spec Micro Compact PX9808L
Now, with the Kimber, I would change out some of the MIM parts on it, change the saftey with a carry safty, change out the action kit with a cylinder and slide kit, and change out the mainspring housing with a S&A mainspring housing/magwell.
On the Springfield, I would change the saftey with a carry safty, change out the action kit with a cylinder and slide kit, add a beavertail grip saftey, and change out the mainspring housing with a S&A mainspring housing/magwell.
The Springfield is steel, the Kimber is Aluminium.
The Springfield has a lowered and flared ejection port, the kimber has the longest cycle time of any small 1911 pistol.
The Springfield is parkerized, the Kimber is stainless. However, Im going to have either one of them refinished in bi-tone hard chrome.
Springfield has less than 200 rounds through it, Kimber has around 500 rounds through it.
The Springfield is $550, the Kimber is around $700.
THIS WILL BE A CARRY GUN.
SO, WHICH ONE DO YOU GUYS RECOMMEND?
Thanks for the help guys.
Im looking to pick-up a used Micro-Compact 1911 and customize it to what I want.
My two choices are:
1) Kimber Ultra Carry II Stainless Steel w/ Internal Extractor
2) Springfield Mil-Spec Micro Compact PX9808L
Now, with the Kimber, I would change out some of the MIM parts on it, change the saftey with a carry safty, change out the action kit with a cylinder and slide kit, and change out the mainspring housing with a S&A mainspring housing/magwell.
On the Springfield, I would change the saftey with a carry safty, change out the action kit with a cylinder and slide kit, add a beavertail grip saftey, and change out the mainspring housing with a S&A mainspring housing/magwell.
The Springfield is steel, the Kimber is Aluminium.
The Springfield has a lowered and flared ejection port, the kimber has the longest cycle time of any small 1911 pistol.
The Springfield is parkerized, the Kimber is stainless. However, Im going to have either one of them refinished in bi-tone hard chrome.
Springfield has less than 200 rounds through it, Kimber has around 500 rounds through it.
The Springfield is $550, the Kimber is around $700.
THIS WILL BE A CARRY GUN.
SO, WHICH ONE DO YOU GUYS RECOMMEND?
Thanks for the help guys.