Which of these two would you Bobtail?

[AllenM]

I feel like fixing up my carry gun with a bobtail but my main EDC is a lightweight Colt commander. Sitting in my safe is a Kimber Crimson Carry Pro

I really like both guns and I am not sure I want to mod the colt or not. I doubt it means much but it has the 100 year roll mark on the slide
I see no problem with doing the Colt. i just cant decide. Other choice is to do the both
What do you all think? Both have alloy frames

Colt. (This is a stock photo, my frame is actually the same color as the controls in this pic)



Kimber

 

[SERparacord]

The Colt, because I don't think Colt makes a bobtail.

 

[churchmouse]

I think the Kimber would look great Bobbed....JMHO

 

[partyboy6686]

Bobtail them both.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Bobtail the one you plan on carrying - unless it's just for looks, and then I guess I'd rather modify the Kimber than the Colt.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I'll go with the Kimber.

Leave the pony alone. ;-)

 

[indyjohn]

The Kimber. I just like that light/dark combo.

Do you lose the option for a lanyard when you cut the edge off? Just thought of this.

 

[AllenM]

Which ever one I Bobtail will become my carry gun ...... until I find something else. I am leaning toward doing the Kimber and leaving the colt as is because it is a 100 anniversary Colt. But I didn't know if that was just me or if that really mattered.

 

[AllenM]

The Kimber. I just like that light/dark combo.

Do you lose the option for a lanyard when you cut the edge off? Just thought of this.

I would think the lanyard would no longer be an option but I never would use one anyway so that doesn't make a difference to me.

 

[AllenM]

I also think there is enough meat on the CT grips that I can modify and still use them with the bobtail which would be unique

 

[WebSnyper]

Bob'em both

I'm not a 1911 guy so I have no idea of the impact to value, but I love the look and utility of a good bob tail job.

 

[partyboy6686]

I also think there is enough meat on the CT grips that I can modify and still use them with the bobtail which would be unique

Modifying the CT grips is unique and cheaper then buying a set of Bobtailed CT grips. Leave the pony alone since its a 100 anniversary and modify the Kimber.

 

[wtfd661]

I also think there is enough meat on the CT grips that I can modify and still use them with the bobtail which would be unique

This!!

And others have said, I would leave the Colt alone.


BUT you do realize we will need some pics when your done!!!!!

 

[AllenM]

of course

This!!

And others have said, I would leave the Colt alone.


BUT you do realize we will need some pics when your done!!!!!

 

[Double T]

Mod the kimber, leave the pony alone. Kimber's are a dime a dozen, a 100 yr rollmark colt, not so much.

 

[cmamath13]

I would go with the Colt. Please keep us updated.

 

[gregkl]

Neither. Get your body shop squared away and then do some work for me!

Just kidding....I couldn't resist.

I would BOB the Kimber. Good way to get rid of the plastic MSH!

 

[metaldog]

I am a Colt 1911 fan, so IMO, leave the Colt as is. Bobtail the Kimber. My .
Truth be told... They're your guns. Follow your gut instinct on this decision.

 

[AllenM]

Yea I think I will do the Kimber....maybe tomorrow

 

[357 Terms]

Simple....

Sell them both and get a Dan Wesson.


http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-guardian/