1911 .45ACP owners here!

[gregshin]

I found a deal for a used Kimber Eclipse target 2 pistol for $840 USD it has night sights, wood grips, and minimal wear. The gun is in great shape inside and out. Do you think this is a great deal?

OR i can buy a new kimber entry level "custom" i believe its called for $700 new

what should i do?

 

[K1052]

Thats not a bad deal on the Eclipse, in excellent condition.

If you are really interested in the type and have the cash I would go for it.

 

[sygyzy]

Good deal on the Eclipse. I was researching Kimbers for about a month. Was about to pull the trigger (haha) but couldn't bring myself to spending a grand on a gun when I had so many other toys I wanted.

 

[Gyrene]

It's a good deal, if you like the 1911 I'd go for it. That's the one standard issue I don't like. To big for my tastes. Much rather have me a Sig Sauer.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

With the owner, drive over to a known, competent pistol smith. Have him wait in the car. Take the piece in to have it inspected and appraised. Most Smiths will give you 5 minutes of their time and thats all it will take.

Most used handguns are like new and only suffer holster wear, a Kimber may have been used as a race gun in
competition. Nothing will hide from a decent gun smith's inspection. GL

 

[Viper GTS]

I would try http://1911forum.com/, probably get more useful responses there.

I personally want a Para Carry, but then again I'm looking for a carry gun not a target gun.

Viper GTS

 

[brxndxn]

Ack guns!!! Thought it was a computer parts discussion..

/me runs out of the room with hands in the air

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: brxndxn
Ack guns!!! Thought it was a computer parts discussion..

/me runs out of the room with hands in the air

WTF?

Viper: **cough**http://www.1911forum.com/**cough**

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I am not a big fan of the Eclipse aesthetic, but they are nice pistols. As far as mass-manufactured 1911s go, I think Springfields are a better value than Kimbers. I share Viper GTS' enthusiasm for the Para-Ordnance LDA trigger, which to me offers the best qualities of a 1911 and a Glock in one reasonably-priced package, but an LDA is not really a 1911, even if it looks like one.

 

[Mookow]

Originally posted by: dtyn
It's a good deal, if you like the 1911 I'd go for it. That's the one standard issue I don't like. To big for my tastes. Much rather have me a Sig Sauer.

Who still gets issued a 1911 45ACP?

 

[Gyrene]

Originally posted by: Mookow

Originally posted by: dtyn
It's a good deal, if you like the 1911 I'd go for it. That's the one standard issue I don't like. To big for my tastes. Much rather have me a Sig Sauer.

Who still gets issued a 1911 45ACP?

Look at sig. Marine Officers are issued the M1911A1.

 

[Mookow]

Originally posted by: dtyn

Originally posted by: Mookow

Originally posted by: dtyn
It's a good deal, if you like the 1911 I'd go for it. That's the one standard issue I don't like. To big for my tastes. Much rather have me a Sig Sauer.

Who still gets issued a 1911 45ACP?

Look at sig. Marine Officers are issued the M1911A1.

I thought they were getting the 9mm

 

[Gyrene]

Originally posted by: Mookow

Originally posted by: dtyn

Originally posted by: Mookow

Originally posted by: dtyn
It's a good deal, if you like the 1911 I'd go for it. That's the one standard issue I don't like. To big for my tastes. Much rather have me a Sig Sauer.

Who still gets issued a 1911 45ACP?

Look at sig. Marine Officers are issued the M1911A1.

I thought they were getting the 9mm

ACK! No! Quantico modified the M1911A1 so that we didn't have to get the 9mm.

EDIT: I hate the M9, I won't use it...ever.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: Don_Vito
I am not a big fan of the Eclipse aesthetic, but they are nice pistols. As far as mass-manufactured 1911s go, I think Springfields are a better value than Kimbers. I share Viper GTS' enthusiasm for the Para-Ordnance LDA trigger, which to me offers the best qualities of a 1911 and a Glock in one reasonably-priced package, but an LDA is not really a 1911, even if it looks like one.

I have heard that Springfield has had some quality control issues as of late.

 

[Mookow]

Originally posted by: dtynACK! No! Quantico modified the M1911A1 so that we didn't have to get the 9mm.

EDIT: I hate the M9, I won't use it...ever.

Hmmm. Obviously, I hadnt heard. How exactly was the 1911 modified?

 

[Gyrene]

Originally posted by: Mookow

Originally posted by: dtynACK! No! Quantico modified the M1911A1 so that we didn't have to get the 9mm.

EDIT: I hate the M9, I won't use it...ever.

Hmmm. Obviously, I hadnt heard. How exactly was the 1911 modified?

Commercial/competition grade ambidextrous safety, precision barrel, precise trigger, and rubber coated grips, rounded hammer spur, high profile combat sights, and an extra-wide grip safety for increased comfort and controllability (which aids in a quick follow-up second shot). Increased max effective range from 82ft to 142ft.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: dtyn

Originally posted by: Mookow

Originally posted by: dtynACK! No! Quantico modified the M1911A1 so that we didn't have to get the 9mm.

EDIT: I hate the M9, I won't use it...ever.

Hmmm. Obviously, I hadnt heard. How exactly was the 1911 modified?

Commercial/competition grade ambidextrous safety, precision barrel, precise trigger, and rubber coated grips, rounded hammer spur, high profile combat sights, and an extra-wide grip safety for increased comfort and controllability (which aids in a quick follow-up second shot). Increased max effective range from 82ft to 142ft.

That's almost double... Wonder what he did to the barrel and chamber, if the cartridge is the same.

 

[NesuD]

The Marines just basically upgraded theirs to a competition grade version. By virtue of their increased accuracy the effective range increases. These weapons have been a mainstay of competition pistol shooters since the early sixties. My Father has a pair of Colt match grade 1911 45s that he bought direct from the factory in the sixties and had shipped to a Gunsmith in Shreveport Louisiana to be modified for 50ft match competition. Don't remember the gunsmiths name right now but I will say those are two of the most accurate hanguns i have ever seen. My Dad won a nationals at Camp Perry in rapid fire with one of them when i was a kid. He doesn't shoot them much anymore gettin a little old now but he did pull one out for his Concealed carry shooting test a few months ago. The test required that you put 10 shots inside an 12" circle at 30 feet or something like that. He put his first five under a quarter and the state tropper told him to put the gun away he passed.

 

[Wintermute76]

I would get it if you like it, not sure what the Eclipses run around here, haven't really looked at them. I have a Kimber Pro Carry HD II stainless that is my carry gun, paid $690. I also have a Para Ordnance 18.9 LDA 9mm, not a true 1911 but close.

dtyn, I"ve always considered the 1911's to be less bulky than Sigs , at least compared to the P228 I was looking at. I"ll have to look at them again...