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Originally Posted by Megatron96
I hear ya about Kimber. Heard many of the same horror stories.
I have two Ruger LWT CMD 1911s, one in .45 auto and the other in 9mm. Great general purpose guns. They eat everything; fmj, hps, ballistic tips, cast, reloads, etc. My 9mm is more forgiving about reloads than my Glock 19!
For slightly more money you can get the Ruger Nightwatchman (CMD) 1911 w/nitride finish (black) and tritium night sights (about $950).
I would also recommend Colt. If you get into 1911s, eventually you're going to want a Colt, so might as well scratch that itch right off the bat. And they make a really nice 1911 now.
If you're willing to go a little over $1K, I'd heartily recommend a S&W 1911 SC-E bobtail. Bought one of these back when they first became available, and is absolutely my favorite 1911. Comes with night sights, a target grade barrel, 25 line/inch serrations, etc. Or you can find one used for about $8-900.
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Excellent info. I saw the Ruger Nightwatchman and it's on my list of firearms to collect. I figured I'll eventually get a Colt...but dang those guys are expensive. I was at the gun shop today and saw a 1911 ( I have no idea what brand) listed at $3,200 I held my breath and walked away..
