I'm with you.
Should be easy enough. I've got 4" aluminum .45s at 25 and 26 oz although too light and you will just be trading weight for felt recoil.
It's 2.04 pounds. That's 32+ ounces... Full size Sprignfields are 40oz. So you are only saving 8 ounces.I kinda like it because I really like the trigger on 1911s and this would help cut down on weight as a carry gun. Just another option..... Either way I'm going to stick with my trusty XD for the time being
Ditto.
Did you get a peak at the internals? I'm assuming they have metal reinforcements molded in, not like a P95?http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/m1911/193936-so-who-asked-polymer-1911-a.html
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I kind of wondered if that was a mistake. How is it not lighter than that with a polymer frame?
All being equal, I prefer all-steel 1911's (and guns in general). However, my Walther PPQ is both polymer AND awesome. They weigh less. They function fine. So no big deal. If these things shoot amazing, are priced decently, prove rugged & reliable, and offered a significant weight-savings, I'd buy one. I have the aforementioned slight preference to steel. It is becoming a non-factor for me though to be honest. If I were considering a polymer 1911, I would be doing so largely in the presumption it would be lightweight and thus a little better (or a lot depending) for concealed carry. I would REALLY be interested in a lightweight bobtailed Commander-sized, CCO, or Officer-sized polymer 1911. I'd also be at least marginally curious to see those offered in a 9mm or .40 S&W or the like since shorter-barreled 1911's in .45 are reportedly more prone to have hiccups, and you get another round. It's non-traditional. However, I would like some incentive to go with a polymer frame over a steel-frame. A 1911 from RRA with some weight savings by itself DOES make me interested though.
I didn't take a look at the internals, but the frame isn't all polymer, its still steel with a polymer grip frame. If you look, you can see where the polymer wraps the steel. The frame/dust cover area is the same width as the slide.
It's not that much lighter because the grip frame is polymer that wraps steel. If you look at the 2011's, the RRA is kind of similar in design.
They are shooting for $800I'd probably get one when they drop down in price. I don't discriminate
kimber did have them for sale for a while. they were the bp ten II series. the shorter (4') were the pro carry ten II. my understanding was the frames were BUL and kimber just mated their upper to them. i got one (bp ten II) at a gun show a few years back for $300. it was like brand new. at first it was prone to jam but after a good break in(250-300 rnds) it runs like a champ. eats everything. it is kind of boxy in the hand but for the price it is really fantastic. yes it is a double stack and yes mags are very pricey and hard to find but it is a nice gun. i think alot of people called them garbage and hated them before they broke them in so they sold them cheap. i do like my other kimbers better but this one is really fun and not one you see everyday.
