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TacticalDefense1911 · August 30, 2012, 07:26 AM

Between a Colt and a Kimber the edge would have to go to Colt. The Colt will be looser then the Kimber but has better internals, will hold its value better and Colt 1911's seem to run pretty well out of the box.

The Springfield Loaded is not the same model as the Range Officer and does not have the same attention to detail. The Range Officer gets the attention to detail of the higher end TRP but without all the frills. The Range Officer will be a better made gun then the Loaded.

If you are willing to spend $1k on a 1911 I highly suggest that you take a look at the Dan Wesson Heritage. It is an awesome piece of hardware for right around the $1k mark. Also, you can find lightly used Springfield TRP stainless 1911's for around the $1k mark. These guns will be much better guns then anything you are currently looking at.

August 30, 2012, 07:26 AM	#21
TacticalDefense1911 Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,277	Between a Colt and a Kimber the edge would have to go to Colt. The Colt will be looser then the Kimber but has better internals, will hold its value better and Colt 1911's seem to run pretty well out of the box. The Springfield Loaded is not the same model as the Range Officer and does not have the same attention to detail. The Range Officer gets the attention to detail of the higher end TRP but without all the frills. The Range Officer will be a better made gun then the Loaded. If you are willing to spend $1k on a 1911 I highly suggest that you take a look at the Dan Wesson Heritage. It is an awesome piece of hardware for right around the $1k mark. Also, you can find lightly used Springfield TRP stainless 1911's for around the $1k mark. These guns will be much better guns then anything you are currently looking at.