DubC-Hicks
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So far, I've narrowed it down to the SR1911, likely a nitrided TALO version, and the Kimber Custom II.
I've been seeing the Kimber on sale recently for $600 or so, but I'm not the biggest fan of the Swartz safety or the finish on the lower end Kimber's. I've heard the bluing doesn't hold up the greatest. It'd likely get sent to Robar or Club Custom Guns for a new finish.
The TALO and Night Watchmen SR1911s, rail or no rail matters not to me, go for $700-750. So more expensive, but I like the series 70 and finish better.
I know the Swartz stuff can be removed from the Kimber, effectively making it a series 70. But as far as quality and reliability, is one better than the other?
I've been seeing the Kimber on sale recently for $600 or so, but I'm not the biggest fan of the Swartz safety or the finish on the lower end Kimber's. I've heard the bluing doesn't hold up the greatest. It'd likely get sent to Robar or Club Custom Guns for a new finish.
The TALO and Night Watchmen SR1911s, rail or no rail matters not to me, go for $700-750. So more expensive, but I like the series 70 and finish better.
I know the Swartz stuff can be removed from the Kimber, effectively making it a series 70. But as far as quality and reliability, is one better than the other?