Got my eye on something but is it worth the while
- Thread starter Jsimon78
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Old_Me
Emissary
at least...2 things..
1) it has a Bull barrel, and to me they are a SOB to field strip......
i had a S/A gun with a Bull barrel, i think it was the Emissary, and i quickly regretted it...and dumped it.
there were none to rent......(the Emissary was a 45 ACP however)
2) it is a double stack grip for ammo........best compare to an ordinary handgun for grip size.
if you have smallish hands like i do, you will NOT be able to firmly grasp it....(as i said, the Emissary was a 45 ACP)
an ordinary 1911 (single stack) magazine and thus grip fit me comfortably.
best you rent one out first.
1) it has a Bull barrel, and to me they are a SOB to field strip......
i had a S/A gun with a Bull barrel, i think it was the Emissary, and i quickly regretted it...and dumped it.
there were none to rent......(the Emissary was a 45 ACP however)
2) it is a double stack grip for ammo........best compare to an ordinary handgun for grip size.
if you have smallish hands like i do, you will NOT be able to firmly grasp it....(as i said, the Emissary was a 45 ACP)
an ordinary 1911 (single stack) magazine and thus grip fit me comfortably.
best you rent one out first.
Jsimon78
Professional
Well worth the input. I kinda got the CZ’s that I wanted and looking into getting back into SA.
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Hellion
Before my indoor range closed, I rented one, really liked it, as said, grip is wider, also as @Old_Me said it’s a bull barrel design, best to watch a video on it first before you take it down, one is on my want list as soon as I catch up on medical bills, sure you will like it.
Jsimon78
Professional
I’ll definitely look and see who has one for rent. I still have a CZ 75 compact to get off of layaway. With that been said, I got some time to make sure I like it.
Annihilator
Hellion
Also these are very nice and very affordable, friend got one and does it shoot, very tight pistol for the price….just a FYI
www.kimberamerica.com
1911 DS Warrior (OR)
For more than 45 years, Kimber has set the standard for exceptional 1911 pistols—designed, built, and perfected in America. That legacy continues with the introduction of the 1911 DS Warrior. Engineered for uncompromising performance, the DS Warrior features a superior finish, optics-ready...
Jsimon78
Professional
Also these are very nice and very affordable, friend got one and does it shoot, very tight pistol for the price….just a FYI
1911 DS Warrior (OR)
For more than 45 years, Kimber has set the standard for exceptional 1911 pistols—designed, built, and perfected in America. That legacy continues with the introduction of the 1911 DS Warrior. Engineered for uncompromising performance, the DS Warrior features a superior finish, optics-ready...
I looked at those and my biggest concern is finding magazines for them. Just remember I’m in a blue state that hates us 2A people
Jsimon78
Professional
Something to ping at ranges and for fun.
Annihilator
Hellion
They do make a 10 round version
1911 DS Warrior (OR) (2 x 10RD)
For more than 45 years, Kimber has set the standard for exceptional 1911 pistols—designed, built, and perfected in America. That legacy continues with the introduction of the 1911 DS Warrior. Engineered for uncompromising performance, the DS Warrior features a superior finish, optics-ready...
Capn Rich
Operator
Have read the newer Prodigy's run well. There were a lot of issues with earlier pistols. Never owned one. Looked at one 6 months ago when shopping (settled on a Kimber 2K11) then again a comp'd version recently at my LGS. Slide to frame is on the loose side. 10 round magazines can be found under $35. Current prcing is pretty aggressive if you shop. My Kimber 2K11 is a black OR 9MM purchased 6 months ago . Kimber is much tighter better trigger feel to me. What do you plan to do with it? Plink, bullseye, competition? Tons of upgrades and parts available for Prodigy & 2011 if you decide to upgrade. Changed grip from aluminum to MJD composite and Red Dirt curved #3 trigger along with left hand mag release.
Lo-Profile
Custom
Had a Prodigy for a while ..... Very early one with under a 1700 serial number. Never got to where I liked it a lot.
A Marvel Cut on the slide really helped with issues it was having. Magazines needed cleaned up from burrs on the feed lips that never got cleaned up after the stamping.
Hated having to use plates to mount optics. They were pretty hard to find back then.
Out of the 2011 guns I tried. The only two I currently own are a Wilson Combat EDC X9 Experior and a Dan Wesson DWX Compact, neither which is a true 2011. The DWX gets shot the most since I really like the CZ 75 style grip frame.
A Marvel Cut on the slide really helped with issues it was having. Magazines needed cleaned up from burrs on the feed lips that never got cleaned up after the stamping.
Hated having to use plates to mount optics. They were pretty hard to find back then.
Out of the 2011 guns I tried. The only two I currently own are a Wilson Combat EDC X9 Experior and a Dan Wesson DWX Compact, neither which is a true 2011. The DWX gets shot the most since I really like the CZ 75 style grip frame.
Jsimon78
Professional
I would suggest reviewing the history on this very website regarding issues with the platform. There were tons of different threads covering that topic soon after launch. Maybe they all got fixed.
They may have fixed it. If I can find one to rent and try out.
Jsimon78
Professional
I seen the Dan Wesson DWX while looking at stuff lately. I know I been on the CZ fanboy kick lately and yes I like the 75 style grip frame. Personally I’m try to remember there’s other styles out there and expand my style.