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Post by AxeHandle on Jan 15, 2011 9:56:17 GMT -5
Tiny little beast. Lots of knobs and buttons like a 1911. IMHO an unnecessary complication in a DOA gun. Reminded me of the little SIG 380. Without the SIG aura, the complexity, and a price almost 2X the LC9, will kill it... If the Ruger had not appeared at the same time it might have had a chance.
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Post by erich on Jan 15, 2011 16:43:28 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Jan 15, 2011 18:54:47 GMT -5
Beautiful little gun in real life too. Speaking as a long time Kimber nut I can say that it feels like you'd expect a Kimber to feel. I'm sure there will be buyers but the mass market will grab the LC9 and run.
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Post by aciera on Jan 16, 2011 6:47:08 GMT -5
Axehandle;
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Long question, stay with me.
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I talked a friend into a Para 1911 single stack Stainless.
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The Kimber was out of his $ range.
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Another guy is saying he should have gone Kimber. Never owned a Kimber or any 1911.
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My buddy is happy, no problems. Wanted a simple CCW.
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The Kimbers ARE nice. I am looking at a Kimber or Sig.
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I've seen some Kimber vs Para threads on other forums. I saw a picture of a 78 lb house cat too.................
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Bottom line. What are your thoughts. I have had simple Springfeild 1911s. REAL basic guns.
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What are your thoughts on the different Sig 380s if you don't mind.
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Is the Kimber 9mm just too "busy" ?
I'm a HP guy so..............well you know how THEY are......
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Thanks
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Post by AxeHandle on Jan 16, 2011 8:48:43 GMT -5
Too much personal preference involved here. I've owned some nice Paras. My preference for the Springfield as a target gun base comes from 30 years ago. Kimber? They speak for themsleves. I won't pass on a good deal on any of the three.
The old SIG 380 is a modern classic. I've never owned one but understand that they are large and heavy for a 380. IMHO they are a bit large to be a 380. This new SIG 380 is a fine little gun. To many buttons and switches for my tastes. Once again it comes down to the individual. For this type gun I like the flat slick DAO option I see in the Ruger LCP and LC9. Draw the gun and pull the trigger.
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aciera
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Post by aciera on Jan 16, 2011 10:45:14 GMT -5
Axehandle;
Thanks for the quick answer.
Till later
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