I'm think of a 1911 as my next acquisition and liked the weight and feel of a Kimber Super Carry Pro HD. Does anyone here have one or have any experience with them? Wondering if you like or don't like it. Wish there was some place I could try before I buy. Perhaps if anyone has one and goes to RTSP they could let me give it a try Thanks.

Kimbers are a love/hate choice in the gun world. If you go to the two big 1911 forums, the overwhelming opinion is negative (although their first generation guns are better regarded). The consensus is that they are not a particularly bad gun, just not worth what Kimber asks for them. There are a lot of good choices in the 1911 field, and in all ranges. What do you want it for, and how much are you willing to spend?

Poor MIMbers get no respect. I think Taurus gets more love and they're priced much better.

Chris, thanks for the feedback. You ask some good questions, now I guess I need to come up with some answers. I'm a new shooter, just recently got my first gun - a Glock G22 Gen4. Everyone, whoever they are, tells me I should get a 1911, so I was looking at them today. I know there are many many to choose from. I was at the Range today and was just looking around and this Kimber just really felt good in my hand. I liked the solid weight of it and it just seemed to fit right. This one was $1,600 which is sort of at the high end of what I would want to spend, obviously if I can get something for less that would be better. Actually I think I might like something with a longer barrel, as I will never be able to carry in the people's republic of jersey. I consider the glock to be the reliable HD gun, so the 1911 would really just be for having fun at the range. Any suggestions you can make would be very welcomed.

If you are willing to go into the $1500-1600 range, I would take a look at the Dan Wesson line. I would also look at the STI line. STI guns do not have the most traditional looks, and often have big ugly rollmarks on the slide to show the model (i.e. look at the STI Trojan), but they are well built. Everyone I know that has a S&W 1911 Pro Series or performance series 1911 is very happy with theirs. You have a lot of options. I am sure others will chime in.

One last thing, you can get a solidly built Rock Island Armory 1911 for around $500. It is not a hand-crafted precision instrument, but it works and may fit your bill if you just want to dip your toe in the 1911 pond. Someone will always want one and you won't lose much money on a resale should you hate 1911's (not likely) or decide to step up to a semi-custom (more likely). Good luck!

S&W has a nice collection of 1911s at the $1100 - $1200 range. Sprinfield TRP is another nice pistol in the $1300 range.

 

Since you're already looking around in the $1600 range, a Dan Wesson 1911 is another great choice but they're very hard to find since their factory burned down a few months ago. Production is supposed to start again in a few months at a new location.

If you check out this site they've got a bunch of 1911 reviews, including the Kimber Super Pros (not HD)

 

http://www.thetrutha...m/ttag-reviews/

 

Obviously take them for what they're worth, but they seems to be pretty fair and balanced on their opinions.

I have the Ultra HD. Nice litle pistol, haven't had any major mechanical/operational issues. I did have some issues in the beginning with cycling but was easily solved with wolf spings. My only real complaint is the finish. Kimber's KimPro II finish is far too delecate, but that's isnot a gun platform issue. I also like the HD becasue of the steel frame as I am not a fan of aluminum framed guns.

 

as far a shooting for such a small gun it handles recoil very well and is very accurate.

Ended up finding a Kimber Eclipse Custom II.

I have a Stainless Kimber pro Raptor a couple of years now. 1000+ rounds through it. Not one issue.

I'll never sell it and carry it often. In other words I trust it with my life. At $1100 and change I think its a bargain.

They are not cheap and there the #1 selling 1911 out there. That says enough to me.

I would look hard at a dan wesson if you can find one at the same price point though.