Bobtail 1911

[GAM3INO]

Well, ive wanted an Ed Brown Kobra Carry for a long time, but there is just no way I can spend that much on a 1911. SO, I noticed that Kimber has come out with a bobtail of their own, and wondered if anyone here has had any experience with one of these...

Kimber America | Super Carry Pro

or this one...

Kimber America | Super Carry Pro HD

I like the look of it, and ive never owned a Kimber. So just looking for some info. Thanks INGO!

 

[AllenM]

You would not go wrong with Kimber and I have had several bobtails. I really like the way a commander sized bobtail 1911 feels

 

[Jeremiah]

10-8 is reputable, fwiw 10-8 Performance: The Kimber Warrior

 

[ryan3326]

I have a Kimber Super Carry Pro for sale right now! I will make you a deal on it - it is brand new (literally)!

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...3-kimber_super_carry_pro_bobtail_unfired.html

 

[Harley46982]

I've owned several Kimbers over the years and have had good luck with them.

 

[huntall50]

I like the S&W E-series. Check it out.

 

[GAM3INO]

I like the S&W E-series. Check it out.

I just checked one of those out today. And I honestly REALLY like it alot. Possibly better than the Kimber. I havent been able to hold one of those Kimbers to know how it feels in the hand, but the E series bobtail feels great.

 

[AllenM]

silly question but do you own a commander? It is not hard to bobtail a frame I have done several and have a jig for it
You do have to buy a different main spring housing

 

[GAM3INO]

silly question but do you own a commander? It is not hard to bobtail a frame I have done several and have a jig for it
You do have to buy a different main spring housing

No, I dont. I actually have never owned a 1911. Ive been wanting one for a very long time, and its about time to buy one. I do know that I want a bobtail though. I've heard of people doing it themselves, but have never seen or actually heard about the process of doing it. How much really goes into the process?

 

[AllenM]

It is not to awful hard if you like to work with your hands and tools. a drill press and small grinder and a couple good files come in handy I can do Stainless frame in well under an hour (no paint required) Add to to refinish a steel frame.

here is a link to some crummy pics INGunOwners - AllenM's Album: Fusion Build - Picture

 

[boblade]

I suggest you look into a Older S&W 640 357 mag you cann't go wrong with a Wheel gun and they are a never Fail option,and the weight Loaded is almost the same,a +P HP will stop anything you will shooting at and you have the optio of shooting 38SP wad cutter'if you hand load just reverse the Lead and you can blow holes the size if a Nickle.

 

[GAM3INO]

It is not to awful hard if you like to work with your hands and tools. a drill press and small grinder and a couple good files come in handy I can do Stainless frame in well under an hour (no paint required) Add to to refinish a steel frame.

here is a link to some crummy pics INGunOwners - AllenM's Album: Fusion Build - Picture

Very very nice work my friend! The guns seriously look awesome!

I suggest you look into a Older S&W 640 357 mag you cann't go wrong with a Wheel gun and they are a never Fail option,and the weight Loaded is almost the same,a +P HP will stop anything you will shooting at and you have the optio of shooting 38SP wad cutter'if you hand load just reverse the Lead and you can blow holes the size if a Nickle.

No wheel guns for me. I have never been a fan of them. Im in the market for a 1911 only right now as far as pistols go.