MarkInND, I was only pointing out that Kimber's "new safety" was, like their guns, a knockoff of a Colt. If WWII had not intervened, all 1911's would have had the Schwartz lock as standard long ago. Credit where credit is due is only fair, don't you think?
I'm honestly glad to see Kimber do it, as I have always believed in the real safety and psychological benefits of a firing pin lock. This modernized the 1911 design, keeping it the leader in service grade handguns, particularly to the general public, who "just know" that a cocked gun is unsafe.
FLSi, the FBI Springfields have darn few Springfield parts left in them - they are essentially custom 1911's using Springfield's slide and frame. They were built and sold to elite government agents, (well below cost I'm sure) to bolster Springfield's image. Look at Springfield's price to build you or me one! They do not remotely represent what an out of the box Springfield "Mil-Spec" pistol is, anymore than a NASCAR Ford Taurus represents the front drive six cylinder at your Ford dealer. I know quite a few Colts with much higher round counts than 20,000, that had a lot less done to them than the Springfield HRT guns. And I'm with 7th Fleet regarding Brazilian vs. USA manufacture. Let's keep the money and jobs circulating here. We are rapidly losing our manufacturing sector as it is.
10-Ring, again, handle both guns, get some of your shooting buddies to lend you current examples of each and go shoot them if possible. See how they each feel to you. Then make up your own mind. No lack of opinions from your brethern here, but it is your money!
Warmly, Col. Colt
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