I'd go with the Springfield. Newer Kimbers I have handled didn't impress me as far as slide to frame fit and trigger pull. Para is owned by Cerberus and they seem to turn everything they touch to crap.

Nighthawk T3

Lots of guys knock the kimbers, but had a tactical pro II that shot lights out. Currently have a CDP pro II that is far more accurate than I am.

Out of those three I would go with the TRP. I have a kimber and it is junk compared to my Springfield or any other 1911 I have shot or owned. But for the money I would buy a Dan Wesson Valor or specialist if you want a rail. I have the specialist and it blows my kimber or Springfield out of the water and it is not that much more money.

Walter

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TRP from your list

STI from Texas would be on my short list

Nighthawk T-3 if I had more $$$$$.

Still thinking a 1911 in 9mm would be real nice too..

Just say no to Kimber, and you'll be alright !

TRP if those three without a second thought.

I might consider an STI Trojan if my money was on the line.

Stainless Kimber Ultra Carry. You will thank me later.

No thanks

Don't want a stainless. Don't an Ultra Carry.

Springfield by a mile out of the choices given.

I'm gonna ask just cause I have one, what is wrong with a Colt? My 70 has never had a misfire, shoots where I point it, just curious

if you want to fire mine. MSG me. I love my full rail trp

TRP!!!I have the TRP operator and it is awesome. I also had the TRP, but thinned the 1911s a bit and sold it. I have had a few paras, currently have a cco lda that is the most accurate 3.5 inch 1911 I have ever had. I have said this before about kimbers, I have never owned one, but I see them for sale more than any other. Just an observation.

What is wrong with Kimbers?

Not a thing Not a thing

I've got a Colt commander and a S & W 1911sc. Both have been flawless. I carry the colt most of the time as my EDC.

Kimber or TRP, can't go wrong with either

If I get a 1911, it will probably be a sig.

Springfield range officer

The TRP is hands above any other Springfield. (Have you read the FBI test on the TRP?)

I'd rather own a lesser Springfield than any Para or most Kimbers. Kimbers are hit and miss, and I do not like Para's.

Now find a nice Colt to compare that TRP to before making your final decision.

They are good guns, but i recommend getting a good belt as they are heavy as hell!

yep

I had a sig RCS commander size but I didn't like the external extractor

That RCS is the one I want. Oh well, I'll likely just stick to the glock 30/29.

It's not that it was a bad gun or had accuracy or function errors, just don't like the look of it. Also they are more boxy than traditional 1911's, so don't fit in normal holsters