tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post8401551453743762366..comments2024-01-18T20:19:31.971-05:00Comments on Permanent Press: Gear for Guys: The Gentleman's SidearmBryan Caskeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09235927600483403854noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post-44867105050750333862015-05-21T20:55:23.539-04:002015-05-21T20:55:23.539-04:00BTW, looks like Colt is tanking quickly. I'd ...BTW, looks like Colt is tanking quickly. I'd either hit Gunbroker or canvas (via phone) the local gun stores and get one PDQ, if Colt is your brand of choice.Al T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15440320733839798151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post-37795802085656810002015-05-21T11:29:11.205-04:002015-05-21T11:29:11.205-04:00you can get wrapped up in all sorts of theoretical...you can get wrapped up in all sorts of theoretical nonsense - there is nothing more reliable or safer than a full sized GI 1911 or its equal. One of my carry 1911's is a Norinco - made in China - perfectly reliable and the Chinese have built more guns than anyone. A friend also had one and used it in competition for 20 years so as to prove all this fine gunsmithing and crap is not necessary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post-51367318633746974182015-05-20T18:44:48.727-04:002015-05-20T18:44:48.727-04:00I think this post on Tamara's blog has the bes...I think this post on Tamara's blog has the best selection of links to *Hilton Yam's thoughts.<br /><br />http://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2011/02/but-it-says-custom-right-on-gun.html<br /><br />* Yes, my goof.Al T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15440320733839798151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post-4296735458691900502015-05-20T12:37:26.908-04:002015-05-20T12:37:26.908-04:00Bryan, when I get home, I'll try and run down ...Bryan, when I get home, I'll try and run down the exact page on Hamilton's opinion. Hopefully I can post a link.<br /><br />HR, the Clackamas Kimbers were well done, but over the last decade or so, Kimber is very, very spotty when it comes to QC on their firearms. Unless you have the tools to fix'em, I would not recommend Kimber.Al T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15440320733839798151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post-73830632925080111812015-05-20T11:55:29.342-04:002015-05-20T11:55:29.342-04:00The Kimber is probably the best. Although I have s...The Kimber is probably the best. Although I have several old Colts I am not sure that I would want a Colt. Now - if you want to step up to such a weapon you will need to study the writings of Col. Jeff Cooper. You should study his writings anyway - quite a man - now deceased. Interestingly Cooper had as one of his personal heroes our Wade Hampton. I was surprised when I learned from the Col. that he did not know of the role of Wade Hampton in the Deliverance of South Carolina in 1876 - I sent him William's book.<br /><br />Hampton's RedshirtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post-60971133147557464052015-05-20T09:03:03.583-04:002015-05-20T09:03:03.583-04:00Leaning towards a Colt now for both the quality of...Leaning towards a Colt now for both the quality of the manufacturing and the history. Springer is a close second based on value.<br /><br />You have any specific recommendations?Bryan Caskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235927600483403854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post-90034389853351716492015-05-20T06:55:48.403-04:002015-05-20T06:55:48.403-04:00Be careful which brand you get. According to Hami...Be careful which brand you get. According to Hamilton Yam (one of the very top 1911 gunsmiths) Colt and Springfield Armory are doing the best 1911s today. Certain other brands may do well (I'm impressed with Ruger's 1911s), but there are a lot of mediocre manufacturers out there.Al T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15440320733839798151noreply@blogger.com