I hope this isn't a worn out topic.
I'm looking for a deal on a new full size 1911 style pistol. I've heard all the wonderful things about what a great deal the Kimbers are. They're a little expensive, but I'd be willing to pay if it's worth it. I'm looking for the lower cost versions and don't need all the bells and whistles. I simply cannot find any good deals on anything used in what I'm looking for.
The new Springfield "loaded" models look like a great deal. I've found the blued and parkerized versions in the low $500's. The comparable Kimbers (Custom model) I've found are about $200 more. Are they worth the extra 200?
I also have a question on finishes. The Springfield is available in both parkerized and blued finishes. The Kimber is a blued finish but bead blasted (has the dull appearance and in my opinion looks worse than the Springfield's parkerized finish). Is there any good reason, other than asthetics, to not get a parkerized finish? Isn't it more durable and corrosion resistant?
I'd like to keep the costs low and looks aren't all that important, but at the prices these things are going at, I want to pleased with everthing?
I'm looking for a deal on a new full size 1911 style pistol. I've heard all the wonderful things about what a great deal the Kimbers are. They're a little expensive, but I'd be willing to pay if it's worth it. I'm looking for the lower cost versions and don't need all the bells and whistles. I simply cannot find any good deals on anything used in what I'm looking for.
The new Springfield "loaded" models look like a great deal. I've found the blued and parkerized versions in the low $500's. The comparable Kimbers (Custom model) I've found are about $200 more. Are they worth the extra 200?
I also have a question on finishes. The Springfield is available in both parkerized and blued finishes. The Kimber is a blued finish but bead blasted (has the dull appearance and in my opinion looks worse than the Springfield's parkerized finish). Is there any good reason, other than asthetics, to not get a parkerized finish? Isn't it more durable and corrosion resistant?
I'd like to keep the costs low and looks aren't all that important, but at the prices these things are going at, I want to pleased with everthing?