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<blockquote data-quote="RedTape" data-source="post: 1478234" data-attributes="member: 66"><p>I rate Springfield higher than Kimber because of quality control/CS. Everyone can put out a lemon, but Springfield builds a great gun AND they have probably the best customer service in the business. If there is a problem they'll take care of you...or if you just want to upgrade you can send it in to the custom shop, which makes some of the best 1911s out there. Basically Springfield offers everything...entry level guns to custom builds all with great CS. </p><p></p><p>My brother-in-law recently picked up a Kimber. He's had 4-5 malfunctions with factory ammo. There's a problem with the fitting of the slide stop which after researching is not that uncommon with the Kimber. We'll get it fixed but it's still annoying for something like that on a gun that cost over $1000. Not saying Kimber makes a bad gun, but I don't think they pay as much attention to fitting. For the price of the Kimber, you can spend a little more for a really nice semi-custom like the Les Baer. </p><p></p><p>I'd also agree with the comment about the RIA Tactical. Its a great entry level gun if you're on a budget. Reliable and plenty accurate, but not as refined or smooth as the more expensive choices.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedTape, post: 1478234, member: 66"] I rate Springfield higher than Kimber because of quality control/CS. Everyone can put out a lemon, but Springfield builds a great gun AND they have probably the best customer service in the business. If there is a problem they'll take care of you...or if you just want to upgrade you can send it in to the custom shop, which makes some of the best 1911s out there. Basically Springfield offers everything...entry level guns to custom builds all with great CS. My brother-in-law recently picked up a Kimber. He's had 4-5 malfunctions with factory ammo. There's a problem with the fitting of the slide stop which after researching is not that uncommon with the Kimber. We'll get it fixed but it's still annoying for something like that on a gun that cost over $1000. Not saying Kimber makes a bad gun, but I don't think they pay as much attention to fitting. For the price of the Kimber, you can spend a little more for a really nice semi-custom like the Les Baer. I'd also agree with the comment about the RIA Tactical. Its a great entry level gun if you're on a budget. Reliable and plenty accurate, but not as refined or smooth as the more expensive choices. [/QUOTE]
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