1911: Kimbers and S&W's

[Perplexed]

Just out of curiosity, why is it there are far more Kimber 1911's for sale on here than S&W E-Series 1911's? It seems there's at least one Kimber being peddled in the Classifieds each week, yet I can't remember the last time someone offered an E-Series on here. I'll be looking to buy a round-butt 1911SC Commander style 1911, and just now noticed this discrepancy. Any thoughts? Does Kimber really make that many more 1911's than S&W?

 

[excat]

Just out of curiosity, why is it there are far more Kimber 1911's for sale on here than S&W E-Series 1911's? It seems there's at least one Kimber being peddled in the Classifieds each week, yet I can't remember the last time someone offered an E-Series on here. I'll be looking to buy a round-butt 1911SC Commander style 1911, and just now noticed this discrepancy. Any thoughts? Does Kimber really make that many more 1911's than S&W?

Maybe that many more people are happy with their smith than their kimber?

 

[A5Sooner]

I'll be in the market for an e series soon as well. I would guess more kimbers are bought and subsequently sold because the name.

 

[Coded-Dude]

I have an older S&W; Railed 1911PD. Wouldn't think about selling it, but I am considering getting an E series soon.

 

[Dr. HK]

I personally think because Kimber sells more 1911s. I own a kimber and love it, problem free. I own a Ruger 1911 love it and it is problem free. Never owned a Smith but the E series looks nice. Though for the money, I think I would rather have a kimber.

 

[Nighthawk]

I think because S & W makes so many different weapons, to try to find a special model is a wait until they do a run of them. Unlike Kimber, that does mainly 1911's they do not have to tool up as much for a different model. Yes I know they are producing rifles now, but those are limited runs. This is just my opinion, from talking to Kimber reps and S & W reps.

 

[Erick]

Off topic but here is a nice deal on bobbed Sig Commander. http://grabagun.com/catalog/product/view/id/51309

 

[Perplexed]

Off topic but here is a nice deal on bobbed Sig Commander. http://grabagun.com/catalog/product/view/id/51309

That is not bad at all! I'm hooked on the thought of the E-Series and its reputation, though. The one I handled felt good in my hand as well, though the strap checkering was a bit on the aggressive side.

 

[AKguy1985]

Some people just love kimbers. Give me a springfield or an RIA and i'm happy.

 

[JD8]

Kimber, I believe, produces more 1911s than all of the others combined or something like that. Either way, their numbers are WAAAAY higher than anyone else.