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list of CCO sized 1911s
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The metallurgy here is suspect in my opinion. Do as you will but in my recent experience what I am finding in the DW line up especially since CZ bought them is top shelf for the money.
Now if (like me) you enjoy doing the up-grades then heck yes get after it. But I would not start with a Kimber. JMHO of course.
Yep, with a DW you would buy the pistol and not need upgrades, or you can buy the Kimber at half the price and need the other half for upgrades. All according to which you would prefer to do. Personally I like buying the quality of DW and knowing there isn't anything that really needs to be done to it. Caveat that I will add for the CCO model specifically is that the front strap texturing is too slick. An inexpensive rubber finger groove addition addresses that and makes the gun much more controllable. YMMV.
My experience with Kimber is limited and negative. That being said....
I have been bouncing around 10 mm 1911's lately and watching a lot of RECENT comments on the Kimbers. Seems like the quality control is in line with much of the industry (not that the standard is real high) and significantly improved from years past. Sounds like Kimber mags are still suspect (go with some Wilson Combats) but the general fit/finish/function of the Kimbers has improved. Unfortunately, if they have turned things around, it will take a long time to turn the public perception around (Sig? Are you listening??).
Get some rounds down range and let us know how it shoots and functions for you. From what I have been reading and chatting with gun store counter people about, if you get a good one - you will have a really nice firearm for the price.
I have been bouncing around 10 mm 1911's lately and watching a lot of RECENT comments on the Kimbers. Seems like the quality control is in line with much of the industry (not that the standard is real high) and significantly improved from years past. Sounds like Kimber mags are still suspect (go with some Wilson Combats) but the general fit/finish/function of the Kimbers has improved. Unfortunately, if they have turned things around, it will take a long time to turn the public perception around (Sig? Are you listening??).
Get some rounds down range and let us know how it shoots and functions for you. From what I have been reading and chatting with gun store counter people about, if you get a good one - you will have a really nice firearm for the price.
the thing is a S&W doesn’t carry the “performance name” and tend to fall thru the cracks on LGS pricing; I picked up a performance center pre-E series for the cost of a new rock island; Dan weasons on the other hand carry a “premium name” and with that name always have a premium price; same for kimbers etc
The DW is a better gun. Period. No knock on the S&W just going off personal experience.
Fit/finish etc as to what I have seen.
Enjoy the S&W. They are really OK pieces.
I have several SW 1911's and, with the exception of one very early model that has quality internals, the above is 100% accurate though I'd use the word nice instead of OK. HA!
The E-Series are a really OK err. nice value versus cost firearm and I'd put them up against anything in a similar price range. The Performance Center ones which will cost you $1200 to $1500 are just spit-shined E-series parts. Again, nothing wrong, I have 'em - but the craftsmanship isn't up to Dan Wesson standards.
