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Old March 19, 2008, 09:03 AM   #1
IM_Lugger
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Kimber custom II vs Taurus PT1911

Deciding between Taurus PT1911 SS and Kimber Custom II St. .45...

I would like to hear from people who own (or have at least shot) both pistols. I've never seen a PT1911 in person, but have shot blued custom II and handled the custom stainless model. I liked the feel of the Kimber (prefer smooth front strap/grips) and like the look of the matt stainless finish.

But Kimber, in my area costs at least $100 more, and I have heard about the new guns come with broken parts etc. also jamming is an issue with some gun. I haven't put that many rounds thru one but did get it to jam once...

Taurus seems to be a great deal and you don't hear about them being unreliable, but I have read about safeties braking off... Also I'm not a fan of front grip checkering and to be honest the don't like all the writings on the slide.


btw IIRC Kimber is listed as 38oz and Taurus is 42oz. How come th PT1911 4 oz heavier? or is one w/o a mag and the other with a mag?
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