OK now for a new twist! How reliable are the 10mm models, after talking with a few knowledgeable people on the power of the "10", I'm thinking of going that route! Does 10mm guns run just as reliable as the 45?? This will be a safe queen, but shot as much as time allows.
You're getting out of your price range with 10mm.
GoG site has a RIA in 10mm for around $650-700, don't see any Springfields in 10 though. If a 10mm is has good has what I'm being told, it will be worth the slight increase in price!
Because you have some gunsmithing skills, learn to tune the internal extractor in a 1911 and buy a Kimber. You can find a Pro Carry II online for <$700.
+1 i have owned all of the above,,sw,,springs,etc..Nothing compares to a kimber in quality IMHO.Buy once,!!!
As far as polishing and making better. a 1911 is a 1911 no matter who makes it.They all break down the same.
Kimber guarantee's hitting target at 100 yards 3 times,with its higher end models..It says in the guarantee,if
you don't ,you can send back kimber and get yo money back !! Don't know of any company brave or built well
enough to offer that !! And yes they make a nice 10mm as well.A 10mm is not a range gun.It is for hunting
and killing what it hits.
I didnt know the Ranger officer came down in price so much since it was released. I thought more would push for Springfields mil spec when i opened the thread.