1911 a1

[Mike]

My 70s series Combat Commander in satin nickle and Pachmayr grips.

[Honda]

I regretfully do not own a 1911. These today are some mighty fine samples. If you guys were shopping to day what would you look at in the 1911 category?

[Truckman]

If you guys were shopping to day what would you look at in the 1911 category?

I still like Kimber in a brand new one...I own an Ultra Tactical which is in my carry rotation......Ben

[Honda]

I still like Kimber in a brand new one...I own an Ultra Tactical which is in my carry rotation......Ben

Hmm so you would go with a 3 inch barrel. I heard they are making Kimbers here now.

[Truckman]

Hmm so you would go with a 3 inch barrel. I heard they are making Kimbers here now.

It's available in 3" 4" and 5"...The 3" I have was a used one I found at a bargain I couldn't turn down...Made "here" as in "where," Alabama?......Ben

[Honda]

Yes they built a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Troy Alabama. They join steyer and Remington who also have plants in Alabama. I think there are several others but I'm not sure about all of them. You know they've been fleeing the Northeast for years because of the unfriendly gun environment. Anyway I looked around a little bit and it seems the model you have is no longer made but I'm intrigued with the weapon and I ask myself why I've never owned a 1911 model weapon. I know they are boat anchors to carry so anyway I'm going to take a look around

[Truckman]

Thanks for the update on Kimber...The ones I sold were all made in NYC...But I haven't kept up with the biz in years...As for the "boat anchor," my 39 ounce (maybe a little more with the giraffe bone grips) Gold Cup rides easily in my Tucker holster...The right holster and belt make the difference......Ben