rbernie
Contributing Member
I currently have a Springer 5" SS 'loaded', a couple/three Kimbers, a Colt Commander, a ParaOrd alloy singlestack, and a Dan Wesson PM3. Over the years, I've bought-n-sold at least another half dozen Kimbers and Springers and Colts, and played with both Sig and S&W rental 1911's at length.
Of all of them, my first choice for a defensive pistol would be a 5" Springer stainless loaded model. It's closest to the original 1911A1 pattern (no firing pin safety goombah) and it is very affordable. A good yeoman pistol without too much farkles, at a street price right around $725.
Of all of them, my first choice for a defensive pistol would be a 5" Springer stainless loaded model. It's closest to the original 1911A1 pattern (no firing pin safety goombah) and it is very affordable. A good yeoman pistol without too much farkles, at a street price right around $725.