Hi All,
I'd like to get my first 1911 just for shooting but I won't have a lot of money to spend on one. While I save for it, I've got some basic questions regarding various 1911's.
1) I think I've seen that Kimber makes a 9mm (and 40 cal?) 1911. Are there other makers of 1911's that make a 9mm? I'm mainly interested for cost to shoot so that I shoot the gun a lot. Cost is an issue so I won't be able to consider Wilson Combat etc.
2) Quality; I've seen a lot of good stuff about the Taurus 1911's. How do the Springfields (in about the same price range) compare? Are there others in about the same price range that are good quality? I've also heard that there have been some complaints with the Kimbers (was it that there was some frames cracked?).
3) Are there any 1911's to avoid? I think that it's pretty obvious (to me at least) to avoid Hi Point but are there any others?
I'm interested in all of your opinions but I'd prefer that you have some evidence (including personal experience) to back up what you're saying.
Thanks,
Flip