IMHO....
Get yourself a Kimber Custom II. Anywhere from $750 - $1400 and fairly easy to find with adjustables.

Before you go all out for the Kimber, wrap your mitts around a Ruger SR1911, or a Springfield Range Officer. The Ruger is AMAZING for under $1000.00. I have seen them sell for $749 brand new. About the same price as the Kimber, and the RO has some NICE target adjustable sights.

I'm like you...I am NOT a 1911 officianado, but I do like them.

However, I AM a VERY astute Ruger enthusiast, and I have put pretty near 100 rounds through 2 different SR1911's and they are SWEET!! Very tight and solid, good weight and balance. Ruger REALLY did their homework on the SR1911.

 

I recently sold a Kimber Classic Stainless (Series 1) to a guy on this forum. It ran like a top for 10+ years for me, and I expect it will do the same for him. Interestingly, it hated lead and moly reloads. But anyway, the older Kimbers were/are great.

The new Kimbers I hear lots of mixed reviews about, and I think I'm with 1911gobang - I'd recommend a Ruger or a Springfield or even just pony up for a Colt if you're in the $1000+ price range and looking at NEW pistols. By the way, you can also have a custom 1911 built to your exact specs by the folks at Fusion or elsewhere - you just have to wait a few months for it to come in. They can do some pistols for near the top of your price range, depending on what you want. But then you can pick and choose *exactly* what you want.

 

I recently sold a Kimber Classic Stainless (Series 1) to a guy on this forum. It ran like a top for 10+ years for me, and I expect it will do the same for him. Interestingly, it hated lead and moly reloads. But anyway, the older Kimbers were/are great.

The new Kimbers I hear lots of mixed reviews about, and I think I'm with 1911gobang - I'd recommend a Ruger or a Springfield or even just pony up for a Colt if you're in the $1000+ price range and looking at NEW pistols. By the way, you can also have a custom 1911 built to your exact specs by the folks at Fusion or elsewhere - you just have to wait a few months for it to come in. They can do some pistols for near the top of your price range, depending on what you want. But then you can pick and choose *exactly* what you want.

 

the best kimber for $1100 is a springfield loaded along with a few hundred ammo

 

A Dan Wesson Heritage might also be in that price range. The DW 1911's are very nice right out of the box.

 

I was hell-bent on buying a Kimber my whole life. When I finally had the money, did the research ended up with a Springfield loaded target. Got it for the same reason your looking, just target play. Spend the $400 I saved on ammo. So far its run like a top and it's a better shot than I am.

 

Stainless Target is the model you should be looking for if you want a kimber.

If you aren't stuck on Kimber.

A Springfield Range Officer also would fit your wants.

Either one will make you a fine 1911

 

There's a couple nice Kimbers at PDHSC near Garner if you are every in the Raleigh area.

They have a very sweet USA Match pistol that is used that is gorgeous.

Every Kimber I have shot (not many, but a few) have been super accurate.

 

I have owned several Limber pistols and rececived excellent service from all of them. One of the best values in the Kimber line up is the Custom TLE.

http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/custom-ii/custom-tle-ii

I added a magwell and changed grips and shot it a ton. Great pistol and very accurate. Used ones are under $1,000, like this one.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=284905470

 

I have owned springers, rock island, kimber, and other 1911s. The only ones i still have are springer. The kimbers r nice but r not worth the price IMO. good luck with ur new 1911 what ever it is.

Dale

 

I've heard some complaints about the Kimbers, and as for the Ruger? I fondled one and it really is sweet in my hand. The 'experts' that have reviewed the Ruger are all taken with it , too- one said it might be Handgun of the Year, and several said for the money it's the best deal going.

 

I read and read and read articles about what people think the best 1911 is until I had a headache. Then I bought a Colt Gold Cup Trophy stainless, NIB. When it arrives I'll let you guys know how it is. Anyone have one of these?

 

Colt Gold Cup Trophy stainless

SWEET.

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