The 1911 thread

[rgramjet]

Hey ATO, thread jack but I just saw your sig......just finished a Bolivar Belicosa Habana with a glass of 18 year old Highland Park......perfect way to spend a Tuesday evening...

[junior varsity]

i can't think of much better way to spend an evening than enjoying a good cigar and drink while discussing firearms or motorcycles.

[Xiphias]

Anyone own a Kimber .45? If so what are your thoughts?

I went to local gun shop and looked at a number of them..the Kimber 45 felt really good but it was bit more expensive than I wanted to pay.

[junior varsity]

I own one: A Kimber Pro CDP II.

Had a lot of fail to feeds when it was new. After the recommended break-in, it ran really smooth: Now flawless (over 1000rnds through it).

My friend Matt just got a Kimber Pro Carry II (Stainless with night sights).

His ran flawless out of the box.

[DRKWNG]

I've got a full size Warrior and kind of have mixed feelings about it.  The gun is put together really well, but I cannot seem to keep from hitting to the left with it.  I have put about four hundred rounds (of various different ammo) through it and it was always shot to the left.  Tried adjusting the sights a bit to no avail, and then adjust my grip and stance with the weapon.  Got a little better, but still shooting to the left.  Need to take it back to the range and let some of the r'masters run a few rounds through it and see what they say.  Might have to send it back to Kimber to get it sorted.  Funny thing is that I have, and still have, had several other 1911s (as well as other .45s) and have never had an issue like this.   

[Manny]

Anyone own a Kimber .45? If so what are your thoughts?

I went to local gun shop and look at a number of them..the Kimber 45 felt really good but it was bit more expensive than I wanted to pay.

i have loved the kimbers i've had - a Gold Match, an Aluminum Compact, and a Custom (iirc). never been disappointed.

when someone shoots with me i let them try everything else in my stable first, but they always say that they like the kimber best, no matter what their style or experience level. that says something to me about the quality of kimbers.


DRKWNG - call me crazy, but my internet diagnostic feeling is that your trigger is weird. have you removed all the series 80 crap (if it has it) and looked at smoothing out the trigger parts?

[Airborne]

I know its not a 1911, but...

the H&K USP chambered in .45
Anyone shoot one?

[ducatiz]

I know its not a 1911, but...

the H&K USP chambered in .45
Anyone shoot one?

i have the full size 45 and the USPC both in 45 and love them.  i thought i might carry the C, but it is just too wide.

excellent pistol all around tho, naildriver accurate out of the box.

[DRKWNG]

DRKWNG - call me crazy, but my internet diagnostic feeling is that your trigger is weird. have you removed all the series 80 crap (if it has it) and looked at smoothing out the trigger parts?

Mine is actually built up with series 70 style.  I haven't gotten so far as to take the thing to the smithy just yet, but it is most likely on the list...

[junior varsity]

Played with a Sig 250 tonight.

No idea what caliber it was, I just had my paws all over it in the Sportsman's Warehouse. Its the one that you can change calibers on.

It has a 'smooth double action' trigger. Whatever nonsense its called, its awesome. I suggest everyone go out, right now, and place your booger hook on its bang switch.

[Manny]

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go out, right now, and place your booger hook on its bang switch.

[ducatiz]

Played with a Sig 250 tonight.

No idea what caliber it was, I just had my paws all over it in the Sportsman's Warehouse. Its the one that you can change calibers on.

It has a 'smooth double action' trigger. Whatever nonsense its called, its awesome. I suggest everyone go out, right now, and place your booger hook on its bang switch.

The P250, a modular pistol that allows the shooter to change caliber and size at will.... The SIG SAUER P250 was designed specifically to address the future needs of the military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters around the world. The P250 will be available in the most popular calibers (9mm, .357SIG, .40S&W and .45ACP). The P250's innovative design enables the shooter to quickly remove the functional mechanism and place it into the polymer grip of his choice. This allows an immediate change in caliber and size;(subcompact, compact and full). And after any change the pistol delivers both outstanding accuracy and reliable functionality. Its modularity not only provides incredible ease of maintenance, but also provides a solution for accommodating different hand sizes - there are 6 different ergonomic combinations for each size, accomplished by changes in grip circumference and trigger style. Now you can own the world's only modular shooting system globally engineered to deliver the "to hell and back" reliability you've come to expect from Sig Sauer.     

interesting comes with several options for body size etc.

which i don't need bceause my hand doesn't change size.

[junior varsity]

But if the fit could be made more perfect, you would want it. also, they must justify sig sauer price tags somehow. seriously, go yank on the trigger, you'll be pleasantly surprised after finding out its DAO.

[ducatiz]

But if the fit could be made more perfect, you would want it. also, they must justify sig sauer price tags somehow. seriously, go yank on the trigger, you'll be pleasantly surprised after finding out its DAO.

i looked at some of the technical description, sounds vaguely like Justin Moon's setup -- preset striker with sculpted lobes camming the pin?

[junior varsity]

Are you describing my ears?