The salesman at Gander Mountain told me that Kimber is the only gun truly made in the USA. Does that influence anyone to favor Kimber over other 1911 makers?
Uhm ... OK.
Glad I have a G17 that's as close to a "real Glock" as you can get these days - even if it's not the 1982 design.
Not sure what the curtain rods have to do with anything, but it's an interesting fact. Browning and Colt had some duds in their history as firearms designers, but noone holds it against them.
well you're reasoning behind 9mm 1911s not being "real 1911s" is because its not chambered in .45acp, i mean, do any die hard 1911 fan these days even know john m browning personally?
well you're reasoning behind 9mm 1911s not being "real 1911s" is because its not chambered in .45acp, i mean, do any die hard 1911 fan these days even know john m browning personally?
care to help this little troll out since im having trouble doing what you just said is possible. being a bit technical aren't we? how the 1911 pistol has evolved caliber wise doesnt really dictate how "authentic" it is, given the fact that the characteristics and design are still the same, down to the grip angle and safety features. an xd wouldnt be called a 1911 since it does not have the same grip angle nor is it a single action pistol. how would you put the two in the same category? because it has a grip safety?I suppose it's possible that some people still alive actually knew John Browning, but anybody with an internet connection can download his original drawings.
Thanks for all the comments. I have to admit that I like the .45 1911 better than the 9mm. I'll think about it some more, look at them some more, and hold them some more. When the time comes, I think I will know which one to get.
That's the most important part, of whatever gun, whatever caliber, whatever manufacturer you go with. Make sure it feels right to you. The rest are just details that you can work out later.