I have a Kimber Ultra Carry II and its been a terrific gun, even though its one of the 3" Officers models that some people like to call jam-o-matics. Either of your choices are great, but if you go with Kimber consider a Custom TLE II instead of the Custom II. The TLE adds night sights and front strap checkering for way less than what it would cost to add later.
Which 1911?
I am looking to buy a new 1911 in 9mm. Narrowed my choices down to a Springfield loaded or a kimber custom 11. Would like to hear any pros and cons on these 2 from anyone with either. Thanks for your help guys.
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I understand Kimbers are good guns, and lots of folks like them, but I also understand there are proprietary parts in there.
Couldn't tell you which ones.
If someone knows, I'd be interested.
I like to stay away from as many proprietary parts as possible, but you can't always do that.
When it comes to 1911s, more mil-spec is better.
dp
Other than the Swartz safety parts on the Series II guns there are no proprietary parts in a Kimber 1911 that can't be replaced with a Series 70 1911 part. And the Swartz safety can be removed/bypassed with little effort.
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