10mm Longslide 1911

[spencerhenry]

I have had a small hankering for a 10mm 1911 for about 20 years. At one point I told myself no, you don't need another set of dies. At the time I loaded for 41 different rounds. But, since I parted ways with .380, and no longer bother to load 9mm, maybe another round is due.

I am a 1911 guy, sure I have glocks, and HK's, and I really like single action revolvers, but I really like 1911's.

Is the new CZ/ Dan Wesson worth the money, of should I go Les Baer, or ???

 

[afret]

This one looks interesting:

1911 DS Warrior LS (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...

www.kimberamerica.com

 

[V509]

Dan Wesson is a good buy and great gun

 

[guzziguy33]

Kimber Stainless Target 10mm with 6 in slide is worthy of consideration.

 

[Oso]

I have a DW and it is a very nice 1911. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another.

That said it is hard to ignore the resurgence of Kimber. Their entry into the 2011 has made a big impression, especially when considering their price is a fraction of cost of the completion. Based on this I would take a look at Kimber just in case their return to excellence is carried throughout their entire product line.

 

[spencerhenry]

This one looks interesting:

1911 DS Warrior LS (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...

www.kimberamerica.com

Magazine capacity is listed as 15/18, so it must be a double stack? But, the information doesn't mention it. I also wonder if the quality is there or not. I have little interest in a double stack, I don't have large hands.

At a gunshop the other day they had the Dan Wesson Kodiak, and a Colt Delta Elite. Delta Elite was $1250, I think the Kodiak was $2300 or so. From doing some looking, I'd rather have a Dan Wesson Bruin. I don't like the look of the rail in front of the trigger guard, nor do I need it.

 

[John Forrest]

Cracks me up, a fella that loads for that many calibers feels it necessary to justify adding another. I would like to see them listed just to see all the odd ones.

I had a streak of seeing what all I could shoot out of a 1911. 22 lr, 22 TCM, 7.62x25, 9mm, Super 38, 357 Sig, 40 S&W, 9x25 Dillon, 10mm, 45 ACP, 400 Corbon, 460 Rowland. Only really needed a couple of the dozen, one just led to another. But they were sure fun to get working and loading for.

One other gun I do suggest is an IMI Jericho. Some of the older all steel versions have recently come up on gun broker. I got mine to commemorate gaza and iran actions. I was surprised how nice of a gun they are.