[ftbob]

I always wanted a 1911. I love the 45 and the Ruger 1911 seems like a good value.

 

[Rockys Pop]

Rugers repair/warranty policy is 2nd to none...........

 

[Durango Ranger]

Now, if Ruger would only chamber a Commander in .38 Super.

 

[Bear]

It wold take an Ed Brown or Willson Combat to get the Ruger 1911 out of my hand. great gun!!!!

 

[A/J/S/USNRet]

It wold take an Ed Brown or Willson Combat to get the Ruger 1911 out of my hand. great gun!!!!

Sorry Bear, Kimber or S&W for me.

 

[Bear]

Had both S&W was fine Kimber never would run.Kimber sent back twice then loded with Wlson combat parts, no faith there. Just my experiance.

 

[A/J/S/USNRet]

Had both S&W was fine Kimber never would run.Kimber sent back twice then loded with Wlson combat parts, no faith there. Just my experiance.

The LA Version of the Kimber ran like a Swiss Watch for me from day one. Sorry to hear of your Bad Experience.

 

[Bear]

We all finde what works for each. I Loved the feel of the kimber but it put me off. All gun makers have dogs. Good luck and keep shooting.

 

[Scorpion of Mars]

Now, if Ruger would only chamber a Commander in .38 Super.

Full size for me, and maybe 357sig and 10mm. Oh, and an S&W too = ss

 

[Durango Ranger]

The Kimber has a very "High" return for repair history. Our local gun store is large. They sell hundreds of handguns and hunting rifles each year. The Kimber has a 47% return rate for repairs. The buyers are often critical of the Kimber Warranty.

 

[A/J/S/USNRet]

The Kimber has a very "High" return for repair history. Our local gun store is large. They sell hundreds of handguns and hunting rifles each year. The Kimber has a 47% return rate for repairs. The buyers are often critical of the Kimber Warranty.

End user data Sir, your Personal Experience counts so much more Durango.
Have you fired (like it lost it's job) an LA Style Kimber 45 Yet?

 

[Durango Ranger]

No Smoky I have not. I am only passing on what I have seen locally.

 

[A/J/S/USNRet]

No Smoky I have not. I am only passing on what I have seen locally.

Thanks Durango, I kind of figured if you owned one it probably wouldn't need to see much time back at the Kimber Shop. Proper Maintenance goes a long way, and as you restore fine weapons I'd expect your own to be well maintained.

Many people seem to find strange usages for their firearms, then it somehow becomes the Manufacturers fault when the product won't take abuse. I'm not going to make any excuses for any Firearms Makers, but it is amazing how many folks never even read the entire owners manual on their firearms.

 

[Durango Ranger]

You make a very valid point Smoky. I expect many first time handgun buyers expect their weapons to run without maintenance or care. The 1911 platforms are very forgiving but do need "flushing out", occasionally.

 

[Tphillips]

I have both the SR 1911 and the lightweight commander.

 

[svk9612]

I'm kicking around getting a Ruger SR1911 Commander. I thought this thread would offer me some information. While it did in the beginning, it turned into a Kimber bitch fest.

Steve

 

[Durango Ranger]

What you want is feed-back? And when you don't get the response you want? I know you will take your toys and leave the "Sandbox". This forum is for adults act like one. We do not all drink from the same cup on this venue.

 

[DDDWho]

You can get opinions and feedback on nearly every 1911 ever made here.

1911Forum

 

[svk9612]

I was acting like an adult. I didn't run anyone down or make accusations. I made an observation.

 

[rc229]

Is Ruger going to build a blued stainless slide and frame on one of these babies?

RC