If you could get just one Kimber 1911...

[TucsonMTB]

Au Contraire weedhopper. I carry my Cbob every day. Don't get no better. Good holster on a good belt and forget about it.

Yeah, well . . . some people are more capable than I am.

Hey, I do pocket carry a nice fire breathing Kahr PM40. This might be a good time to put on your Kahr hat and remember that not everyone has practiced enough to be comfortable with the manual of arms for a 1911.

Admittedly, I am good with cocked and locked and have fired several thousand rounds through various 1911s. So, the thumb safety comes off automatically. I do occasionally carry mine, mostly while on my bike, but not nearly as often as you. That's why I bought a Kahr.

Clothing and circumstances usually dictate my choice. Right now, I have a wimpy, 5-shot, .38 special revolver in the pocket of my chino shorts. How bad is that?!

Did I mention that our "winter" has been over for a couple of month now?

[100percent]

I you only have 'one' 1911, it 'has' to be a 45ACP and full size.

Any Kimber with the 'II' notation has an extra safety built into the firing pin. If you are buying a new one, skip that designation.

[Acasper708]

If you could get just one Kimber 1911...

Meh. There's better things out there.
I don't like the Kimber koolaid!

[340pd]

I have owned a Ultra Carry CDP II for a number of years. Great firearm with no issues. It is my go to carry gun for work over the last four years. That said, in the + $1000 price range there are a lot of great options. Sig and Jeepsters S&W jump into mind.

As well as we are on the higher end 1911 topic, I also own an Ed Brown Kobra Carry. Is it worth the $2500+ price tag? In my mind, it is not that much more of a standout considering you could purchase two very nice 1911's for that price.

BTW, I installed a shortened right side safety lever on this gun and for me it was a great improvement. Much less protrusion.

[chrish]

Au Contraire weedhopper. I carry my Cbob every day. Don't get no better. Good holster on a good belt and forget about it.

Yea, it's a personal preference thing regarding the manual safety. I would just personally never get comfortable w/ one on a handgun. Not enough to carry it confidently anyway.

On the weight issue. I'm well aware some folks can pull it off. My heaviest firearm is my CZ P-01 and my prior owned Sig P250 compact. Both around 26-27oz. Those are at my limit on weight. Had/have a 'good' kydex holster for both. I'm sure a 'better' high end OWB leather would have been more comfortable and more concealable. But it came down to the weight and my build and how my britches and belt ride. Even with a good belt, it was on the border of comfort w/ either of the afore mentioned firearms. And keeping it up (no pun intended). I still occasionally run my CZ, but very infrequently.

But a nice 1911 range gun is on my list, just quite a ways down. The Kimber models are on the top of the 1911 shopping list along w/ a couple of the Sig models (nightmare or xo black).

http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProdu...nightmare.aspx
http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProdu...-xo-black.aspx

[berettabone]

I'll try not to rain too much on the parade..........since I hate grip safeties..........I would skip Kimber, and get me a 1911A1 Colt.

[Bawanna]

I have owned a Ultra Carry CDP II for a number of years. Great firearm with no issues. It is my go to carry gun for work over the last four years. That said, in the + $1000 price range there are a lot of great options. Sig and Jeepsters S&W jump into mind.

As well as we are on the higher end 1911 topic, I also own an Ed Brown Kobra Carry. Is it worth the $2500+ price tag? In my mind, it is not that much more of a standout considering you could purchase two very nice 1911's for that price.

BTW, I installed a shortened right side safety lever on this gun and for me it was a great improvement. Much less protrusion.

I could probably get 5 nice 1911's for 2500 bucks. That being said I'd still love to get a nice Ed Brown or a Wilson some day.

[340pd]

I thought the same before I bought the Brown. One of our customers brought in a new Wilson Sentinel last week. Nearly a grand over the Ed Brown. That gun was flat out beautiful. Stop me, somebody please stop me. I need help.

[ltxi]

I could probably get 5 nice 1911's for 2500 bucks. That being said I'd still love to get a nice Ed Brown or a Wilson some day.

I've kinda given up on ordering out a Wilson. I'd maybe/likely buy one if I ran across one that was close to what I'd spec out. But Wilson's right now delivery times for what I want exceed my expected remaining lifetime.

Then there's the reality that for what I "need" a Kimber CDP in 9mm with a couple of minor tweaks is a true 80/20, perfectly/more than adequate piece.

It's kinda like with my daily driver vehicles. I've long had a BMW budget and Honda Accord tastes. Which, I guess, is why I could still afford BMWs (and Wilsons) in retirement if I really wanted.

[Pointblank]

I have five Colts and they all work great. I don't see how Kimber charges what they do.

[jocko]

No way, give me a kel teck 45 any day. U can buy 300 of them for the price of one Brown 1911. I know quality when I see it. Just sayin

[Barth]

I've rented one of these several times.
It's nice.

[jocko]

isn't that a kel tek super carry model PT109? Just sayin

[Barth]

isn't that a kel tek super carry model PT109? Just sayin

It has FTF every-time I've rented it.
So they my be related.

[gb6491]

I have five Colts and they all work great. I don't see how Kimber charges what they do.

I don't either, considering that my TLE II (with night sights and front strap checkering) cost less then my bare bones, stainless Colt Government Model.
Regards,
Greg