DangerousDan
I could tell you but I would have to kill you
I ended up getting an awesome deal on a Kimber although i have recently seen a 220 with a rail (the kimber dosent) and think it might be great for a bedside firearm with a light attached.
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I ended up getting an awesome deal on a Kimber although i have recently seen a 220 with a rail (the kimber dosent) and think it might be great for a bedside firearm with a light attached.
JSF_Dreamer
Busted Head
Yeah, my 226 has a rail also. I have no need for it, although I do feel it makes the gun more aesthetically pleasing. Having a little one, I also wouldn't feel good having a gun next to my bed. But I suppose I might want a light on a bed gun. Just remember lights/lasers work two ways.
For a carry, though... Kimber is just sexy. My army buddy just visited on his way to El Paso and had the audacity to bring his out and show me. We were drinking scotch and comparing firearms... I felt like a James Bond villain.
JSF_Dreamer
Busted Head
Yeah. They used to not come with the rails standard. Doesn't look nearly as good imo. When I bought mine from budsgunshop.com (it was certified used but it looks brand new... no wear or anything), I went to a local gun shop and they wanted the same for a used one without the rail and a lot of holster wear on it.
I'm wondering how accurate it is compared to a kimber carry with 3 or 4" barrel. Oh well... won't know until I buy it
but my favorite feature is the dedicated hammer drop lever.
I'm wondering how accurate it is compared to a kimber carry with 3 or 4" barrel. Oh well... won't know until I buy it
but my favorite feature is the dedicated hammer drop lever.
What is a "hammer drop lever"? You mean the decocking lever? Because the "trigger" makes the hammer drop as well. One has a "bang" associated with it.
JSF_Dreamer
Busted Head
What is a "hammer drop lever"? You mean the decocking lever? Because the "trigger" makes the hammer drop as well. One has a "bang" associated with it.
haha. Yeah that, rofl.
Just put one on order. Cheaper Than Dirt has them for $25.97. That's $10 cheaper than the Mec-Gar site (which is terrible).
I picked up a Galco "Concealable" belt holster for the 226 today as well. REALLY nice holster, but it is going to take a heavy coat to really conceal that weapon.
SIG 1911s
Anyone have any experience? I just got 9 months of back flight pay from DFAS, and am considering expanding my inventory since I sold all but one of my pistols to finance rifle purchases.
I've heard that after having some QC issues with the first run, the newer ones are very competitive in their price range. I'm looking to shell out no more than a grand or so; I still need to put some of the money away. Based on the reviews I've read elsewhere, the best bet seems to be a Springfield or a SIG, with Kimber having some QC issues recently. I'm a SIG fan anyway, so I'm also a little biased. Comments?
Anyone have any experience? I just got 9 months of back flight pay from DFAS, and am considering expanding my inventory since I sold all but one of my pistols to finance rifle purchases.
I've heard that after having some QC issues with the first run, the newer ones are very competitive in their price range. I'm looking to shell out no more than a grand or so; I still need to put some of the money away. Based on the reviews I've read elsewhere, the best bet seems to be a Springfield or a SIG, with Kimber having some QC issues recently. I'm a SIG fan anyway, so I'm also a little biased. Comments?
Did you look at Smith and Wesson? They have been making 1911s for a few years now and the reviews I read before I got mine were very good. I have a S&W 1911PD 4.25" barrel. Only had one problem. The thumb safety switch cracked, called S&W shipped it UPS and had it fixed free. S&W has great customer service! I spent about $900 after taxes in CA.
Edit: Shipping was FREE, S&W sent a shipping label!
Edit: Shipping was FREE, S&W sent a shipping label!
I've got a Springfield 1911, a "Loaded Model" PX9109LP. I gave it a trigger job, and swapped out the ambi safety for a total of about $1100. It's been a great weapon so far.
Accurate and problem free. Doesn't have any firing pin safety system either like the S&W/Kimber/SIG etc...
Accurate and problem free. Doesn't have any firing pin safety system either like the S&W/Kimber/SIG etc...
$300 rebate on SIG556
Got this in my email today...just a heads up for those with some extra $$ laying around.
http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomerService/556rebate.aspx
Got this in my email today...just a heads up for those with some extra $$ laying around.
http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomerService/556rebate.aspx
Dang. It doesn't include the 556 pistol. I already have a 556 rifle.
I'm looking to blow my tax return and I figure it might as well be on a P226 Navy, does anyone know of any current discounts? I've used the search function to search for places to buy it but many of the places mentioned are on old posts; if you have purchased a SIG online or in/near Pensacola recently I'd like to hear about your experience, thank you!