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Folks, I have read my last bad report over at the Kimber forum. My Custom CDP is outta here as soon as I can figure out how to register at a good auction site. Before I list it, however, I need some input on a replacement 1911.
I'm not real big on 'tricked out' guns and haven't got too much use for beavertails and all that crap. But after reading so many good reports regarding Wilson Combat's customer service and the stunning quality of their 1911s, I think it's high time I took the plunge. I've been strongly considering the Millenium Protector for a couple of different reasons, one of which is price.... I'd love to be able to get a gun like this from Colt, of course, but I'm really attracted to Wilson's warranty and all the extras. The Armor Tuff finish wear doesn't concern me in the least as I'm not real big on aesthetics. I'm more of a functionability freak. Anyway, a Gold Cup costs (roughly) the same, within a couple hundred anyway, and I've already been down the Colt Customer Service road a time or two.
Should the MP be avoided in favor of, say, a CQB? Should I be looking at the Protector instead? How about Baer's TRS? Does Les Baer have as good a warranty as Wilson? If so, he sure don't talk about it on his website. I have plenty of time to make up my mind and I don't want to rush into anything. Besides, it might take a long time for the CDP to sell. Without the CDP sale, my hands are tied anyhow.
All comments (good or bad) are welcome.
I'm not real big on 'tricked out' guns and haven't got too much use for beavertails and all that crap. But after reading so many good reports regarding Wilson Combat's customer service and the stunning quality of their 1911s, I think it's high time I took the plunge. I've been strongly considering the Millenium Protector for a couple of different reasons, one of which is price.... I'd love to be able to get a gun like this from Colt, of course, but I'm really attracted to Wilson's warranty and all the extras. The Armor Tuff finish wear doesn't concern me in the least as I'm not real big on aesthetics. I'm more of a functionability freak. Anyway, a Gold Cup costs (roughly) the same, within a couple hundred anyway, and I've already been down the Colt Customer Service road a time or two.
Should the MP be avoided in favor of, say, a CQB? Should I be looking at the Protector instead? How about Baer's TRS? Does Les Baer have as good a warranty as Wilson? If so, he sure don't talk about it on his website. I have plenty of time to make up my mind and I don't want to rush into anything. Besides, it might take a long time for the CDP to sell. Without the CDP sale, my hands are tied anyhow.
All comments (good or bad) are welcome.