Please reccomend a CCW 1911........... | Thread profile

Quote: Originally Posted by lora84 I am the OP and want to update you guys on what I did. First, let me thank everyone who took the time to respond and offered great advice. I was at the gun shop today looking at a Kimber Ultra Raptor II, what a sweet looking pistol. The more I held it the LESS I liked it. Long story short I walked out of the shop with a brand new GLOCK 34 I have been interested in shooting more IPSC and IDPA matches so I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Grimloktt Wow... I guess whatever makes you happy. Sure is a far cry from a compact 1911

I have the Kimber CDP II and the Para Carry 12. You can't go wrong with any of these pistols. Customer service is great. The CDP II was the first pistols my wife and I purchased. Who would figure a Kimber having ftf issues. Well with all my luck, mine had issues and my wifes pistol was eating them like no tomorrow. Well I sent it in and Kimber had it back to me the same week. (4-days) plus gave me two mags for my troubles. Same with my...

it doesnt seem possible someone would pay $500 for a glock j/k cheers

Posting some pics for BEAR_ICE: Para Ordnance Carry 12: BEAR_ICE's Kimbers:

Quote: Originally Posted by Alaskapopo Some love the LDA I hate it. It reminds me of a windex bottle or a squirt gun. The pull is light but long and the reset is long. Another problem with Para's is small parts breakadge if you shoot them a lot. Every IDPA and USPSA shooter I know using Para's has had to gut them and replace the internal parts with forged units eventually. I recommend Wilson, Les Baer, Nighthawk and the Kimber...

Quote: Originally Posted by Trace How about this Kimber? ULTRA RCP II (2003): Began production 2003. “Refined Carry Pistol”. Black anodized aluminum frame, meltdown treatment with bobbed heel, 3 line ball milled front strap and bobbed grip safety. KimPro finished, melted 3” trench cut slide (no sights), carbon steel barrel, bobbed spur hammer. Black micarta ball milled slim grips, bobbed magazine catch. 25 oz. MSR: $1228 I have the Ultra...

Quote: Originally Posted by Heathen-Yak I've been carrying a Kimber Ultra Carry II for about 2 weeks now and I love it. I took it to the range a week ago and tossed 300 rounds down range without a single failure, it's fairly light for a 1911. it is some what pricy at around 750 $750 is pretty cheap.

Just a thought on the Para's having such quality problems. I was looking to get the new Para LDA also, and one of the factors in that decision was hearing that they were awarded a contract by the US Marines to be their next combat pistol. Anyone else hear this too? Wound up buying a Dan Wesson instead after getting a good price on it.

Any opinions/experience with the Colt Defender?