Dogger, if you want to carry a 1911, get a COLT or a 1911A1 made for the gummint. The Kimber is a wanna-be and I wouldn't trust it, from the comments of the other members. The only other 1911 I would trust is one I checked out myself to my satisfaction. You have to make the call yourself what level of uncertainty you are willing to live with. My level precludes any 1911 clones I haven't personal experience with, no matter how attractive they look or are priced or how "loaded" they are.
You can also carry the SIG 220. It's a fine 45, the best available besides the original COLT 45 Automatic. I would trust my life with it, based on the comments of knowledgable members. I've only personally fired about a box of ammo thru a friend's SIG, but I had a 229 in 357 SIG and it's very similar, so I know what to expect. It's easier to shoot accurately than a 1911. For a less experienced shooter (or someone who prefers it), it would be a good choice.
NDs. while always possible, should not be a problem to someone of your obvious skill level. Regards
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There is the science of Ballistics and the Art of Bullistics
Yankee Doodle
You can also carry the SIG 220. It's a fine 45, the best available besides the original COLT 45 Automatic. I would trust my life with it, based on the comments of knowledgable members. I've only personally fired about a box of ammo thru a friend's SIG, but I had a 229 in 357 SIG and it's very similar, so I know what to expect. It's easier to shoot accurately than a 1911. For a less experienced shooter (or someone who prefers it), it would be a good choice.
NDs. while always possible, should not be a problem to someone of your obvious skill level. Regards
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There is the science of Ballistics and the Art of Bullistics
Yankee Doodle