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Rakoth] Vermithrax] I wouldn't go with Kimber. I think it's kinda the Apple of firearms. More expensive than what it is really worth. I'd give Springfield, Colt, or Sig a look over Kimber (the warranties speak for themselves).
This. Read the reviews from trusted sources on guns you're considering purchasing. I wanted a glock but ended up going with a Ruger SR9. Almost identical to a glock, just as reliable, better safety features (I plan to train my son with it), and it was $150 cheaper than a glock. Kimber is a nice brand, no doubt. But for the same money, you can get a 1911 that's just as nice for cheaper. I own a good selection of firearms, including a Kimber. Kimber is an american piece of art. Very few 1911s come even close to the fit and finish. The trigger alone makes it worth 100 times even my sig max michel edition. The rest of this conversation is about polymer guns which feel like toys and interest me not  Yea but you can't beat polymer guns for concealed carry.
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I don't disagree that Kimber turns out some pretty guns. But the one year warranty behind their pistols doesn't speak of a very solid commitment to durability and quality. Had a buddy with one about 8 years old and the hammer on it snapped off.
Springfield, Sig, Colt, and some others at least back theirs with lifetime.
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I would still take something other then a toy as my concealed carry. Maybe Im just old.
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Deadly Matter]I don't disagree that Kimber turns out some pretty guns. But the one year warranty behind their pistols doesn't speak of a very solid commitment to durability and quality. Had a buddy with one about 8 years old and the hammer on it snapped off.
Springfield, Sig, Colt, and some others at least back theirs with lifetime. Havent had any issues, nor have any of the other owners I know. But my springfields site broke and springfield doesnt even have the part anymore. had to go digging online and pay $65.
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Rakoth]I would still take something other then a toy as my concealed carry. Maybe Im just old. I love the feel and weight of a 1911 for shooting, much more so than a polymer. But to carry around, big ass heavy metal gun just isn't my thing.
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Vermithrax] Rakoth]I would still take something other then a toy as my concealed carry. Maybe Im just old. I love the feel and weight of a 1911 for shooting, much more so than a polymer. But to carry around, big ass heavy metal gun just isn't my thing. Luckily Oklahoma is open carry so I can wear my 1911 without trying to conceal that big heavy bitch. I can't imagine trying to conceal a full size 1911.
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All wonderful info & thank you.. obviously I have my CWP already here & as stated the .9 is what is used for that purpose.. Again as stated, because I am someone that was born into firearms & proper military level training with them, I should be handling a situation properly WITHOUT the use or need of it.. should it be 'needed' it SHOULD BE for nothing more than a warning shot to defuse a hot situation.. ultimately, if needed I have 100% acc in the box full squeeze at 5m out & sitting at about 75-80% acc at 10m out.
If it gets beyond that than I have either ultimately failed in my training or placed myself into a situation I should never be in. I suppose I should have made my own thread on looking into a 1911 specifically as I already have the G.45 & am happy for what it is.. still want that 1911 especially after putting in some time on 2 different Kimber 1911s.
I will not be rushing this choice at all & I am looking to get my hands on both a Sig/Colt as those were my initial choices. Springfield's are decent enough & all of my .22's are Springfield's.. especially fun little pussy rifles & pew pew cannons lol. So I'm not ruling out a Springfield yet but like you guys I first started with research & found very good things about both Sig/Colt 1911s. Just when Obs mentioned he had a Kimber that was 'perfect' I figured it was a Kimber 1911 after my experiences with one.. had to ask & got my answer
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That bodyguard is pretty cool because it has a wallet holster you can get. It is small as fuck and the .380 is nothing special, but it's a neat little gun. 
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