I have a defender. It's currently my carry weapon. I like the hogue grips, the no-snag Novak sights, and I think the breakdown is simpler than other 1911's I've seen. I have heard a LOT of people complain about colts, including Mute here, but thank the Lord I have not encountered a single problem with it. It might be wise to go with the advice of this board and avoid Colt. As stated, Kimber and Springfield are close competitors. Also, in the hi capacity range, Para-Ordance makes the P-12 and P-10. I think the P-12 is larger than the defender, and though I own a P-14, I did not like the P-10's I saw. Springfiled also makes a hi capacity similar to the P-10.
My Defender makes me happy
and hopefully will continue to do so in the future!
Mute, what is IMHO? I keep seeing it and I am clueless.
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[This message has been edited by othermarc (edited September 02, 1999).]