Let's say I want to buy a 1911 type .45...

Here we go again. Every time I hear that someone who owns a Kimber (which are very good guns) suggests they are better than a Springfield it is because of the slide to frame fit and their "out of the box" accuracy. I personally own two Springfields: one "mil-spec" which had as tight a slide to frame fit as you would find on any Kimber and only cost $450 new (it has had an extended thumb safety, commander hammer and Ed Brown beavertail grip safety installed), the other is a new "Loaded" Model 9109 that is also too tight to "rattle" and only cost $550. They both function flawlessly and are capable of "defensive accuracy" out to 50 yards. Since I buy my guns to carry, that's all I require from them.

As for resale value, who sells their guns?

[This message has been edited by John Marshall (edited February 13, 2000).]
 
Thanks for all the input guys. If today weren't Valentine's day, I'd be hitting every gun shop I know of this evening...but alas, I have gifts to deliver and the gun shopping must wait for another day. (sigh) :)

I think I'll be looking for Colt, Kimber, and Springfield; those are the names that keep popping up.

One question I still have is about the triggers. I was looking on Springfield's web page and they indicate that the 9109 comes with about a 5lb trigger (if I remember correctly), is that part of the "loaded" package or do I have to pay more to get the loaded package and thus get a lighter trigger (I would prefer something in the 3.5lb range) or did I just misread their info? Doesn't the Kimber come with a 3.5pounder?

Again, thanks for all the help!

Jack
 
Jack,
If you want my advice, don't buy a .45 for $700 (like I did). Save the extra $300-400 it will take to get something really awesome from Rock River Arms. You'll be glad you did. In my opinion, you get a lot more than $300 worth of gun for the extra $300 you spend.
 
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