Man Guns!

[CUBoulder]

The big 21 is coming up and I am pondering what to get myself (as far as handguns go). I have narrowed it down to a Glock 23 (.40 S&W) and a Kimber Tactical LE (.45 ACP 1911 frame). I am going to get both but the question is which one first? The glock is reliable as **** and the 40 is a sweet load but the 1911 style on the Kimber makes me want to wear it on my hip. I am looking for a gun to hone my accuracy while providing solid personal defense. Does any body here have a glock or kimber. I already ruled out the beretta (weak, jamming 9mm), the SIG 226 (uncomfortable) and the h&k series (don't fit my hand right), so don't try to sway me :icon_smil

http://www.glock.com/g23.htm
http://kimberamerica.com/tactical.php

 

[VarmintShooter]

Have a Kimber Ultra CDP. Love it. Wouldn't trade it for anything. The most accurate handgun I've ever shot.

Highly recommended.

 

[VetteMuscle427]

I am looking for a gun to hone my accuracy while providing solid personal defense.

I'd say pick up a 22 pistol to hone your accuracy. Unless you can afford thousands of rounds of 40S&W/45ACP. I use my Walther P-22 to do crazy stuff on the range and my XD-40 for my whoop-@ss gun. I usually fire about 500 rounds of .22 and 100-200 of 40.

 

[Punk]

I own a Model 23 and I love, can't go wrong there. The XD40 is also a very nice gun.

I went to CU back in the day. Man I miss that town.

 

[Fly Navy]

The big 21 is coming up and I am pondering what to get myself (as far as handguns go). I have narrowed it down to a Glock 23 (.40 S&W) and a Kimber Tactical LE (.45 ACP 1911 frame). I am going to get both but the question is which one first? The glock is reliable as **** and the 40 is a sweet load but the 1911 style on the Kimber makes me want to wear it on my hip. I am looking for a gun to hone my accuracy while providing solid personal defense. Does any body here have a glock or kimber. I already ruled out the beretta (weak, jamming 9mm), the SIG 226 (uncomfortable) and the h&k series (don't fit my hand right), so don't try to sway me :icon_smil

http://www.glock.com/g23.htm
http://kimberamerica.com/tactical.php

Wow, you're the first person I've ever met that doesn't like the SIG P226. But, I guess there are some wierdos out there :icon_tong

I have a Glock 23, it's a very fine pistol. Very accurate and fun to shoot. With that being said, .45ACP is inherently more accurate than .40S&W. I dont' know why, but it just is. It's a physics/magic thing. However, .40 is also buttloads cheaper than .45.

 

[CLAM97to99]

I have said it before and I’ll say it again if your going to get a Glock 23 get a Glock 23C. I say this not because i have weak wrists and am recoil sensitive but because they look cool, and are more rare. I have heard though that they can temporarily blind you at if you are shooting it in the dark so a lot of PD's won't let their officers use them anymore.

 

[skidkid]

I have a Springfield 1911. Got better reviews than the Kimber. Great weapon, comperable in price

 

[CUBoulder]

I've heard about the increased accuracy with the .45. I will probably go with the Kimber and then evetually get the glock. The price difference is just killing me ($900 vs $500). Oh well.

 

[VarmintShooter]

I have a Springfield 1911. Got better reviews than the Kimber. Great weapon, comperable in price

Yeah, I've got the Kimber from the custom shop. Don't know if the Sprigfield got better reviews that the custom models? If so I'll bet it is a joy to shoot.

 

[skidkid]

Very nice to shoot. Got the front strap checkering and the adjsutable sights (didnt really need them) it was a package deal a bunch of us got from Springfield on our last float. Now if onlyI could take it on my next float.
The review I read said something about a weaker spring in the Kimber that wore out faster than the Springfiled though /i think that was after a bizilion rounds

 

[Fly Navy]

I've heard about the increased accuracy with the .45. I will probably go with the Kimber and then evetually get the glock. The price difference is just killing me ($900 vs $500). Oh well.

The answer to these types of questions is ALWAYS "buy both".

You know, if you get some pistols, you NEED a rifle and a shotgun to keep them company. They get lonely without their bigger brothers...

Yes, I have a sickness.

 

[CUBoulder]

I just saw the Springfield Operator 1911 and I almost shat myself. I she handles like the Kimber Tactical, I just found myself a birthday present to..myself? :tongue2_1

 

[Fly Navy]

I just saw the Springfield Operator 1911 and I almost shat myself. I she handles like the Kimber Tactical, I just found myself a birthday present to..myself? :tongue2_1

DO IT! I bought 2 Christmas presents for myself a couple days ago. You can see my post about them under "MY Latest Toys" or something like that.

 

[A4sForever]

The big 21 is coming up and I am pondering what to get myself (as far as handguns go)

It depends ... what do you want the gun for? You named a few possibilities, but what is its main function for you?

Target? Home protection? Carry? Plinking? Or because you can ... ? There is no ONE perfect pistol that can do "it" all ... your choice will be a compromise of sorts. And I hate to compromise.

That type of information would help in a comparison of the pistols you have eye-balled.

 

[Fly Navy]

There is no ONE perfect pistol that can do "it" all ... your choice will be a compromise of sorts. And I hate to compromise.

Which is why you always buy both.