Colt Defender or Kimber Ultra Carry II???

[Pokey]

Hey guys, Can you all help me with this decision? I am wanting a compact 1911 and my budget doesn't exceed $900 so these 2 are on the top of my "prospect" list. I would like to know your opinions on these 2 guns and what you may know about their warranty. Any help is appreciated!!! Thanks guys!!!

[Guest Boomhower]

Forget your budget. Buy them both you cheap, tight,......

[strickj]

yeah...what he says

[Guest Boomhower]

I notice that everybody is voting for the Kimber over the Colt, but no one is responding why. What makes Kimber appeal to you more over a Colt?

[Guest abailey362]

Also check out the Colt new agent. Very similar but with trench sights on top and a black finish. I'm looking between that and the ultra carry from kimber

[Guest canynracer]

I have no idea why, I have never shot either, but I did hold the kimber at RangeUSA today, and damn it is a nice gun....

[Guest GlockFD]

I too like the feel of the Kimber, I will eventually by a 1911 style gun and I think that is the one I would get, sorry though no scientific evidence why, just my two cents.

[Guest EasilyObsessed]

Kimber. You get more for your money and the customer service is outstanding.

[Rightwinger]

Because she comes out and lets you fondle.......the gun!

[Pokey]

Thanks guys for all of your help!!! I'm going with the Kimber...I can't wait to get it!!!!!! :hyper:

[Guest Boomhower]

Thanks guys for all of your help!!! I'm going with the Kimber...I can't wait to get it!!!!!! :hyper::hyper:

You must have a big thing for red heads. They seem to persuade you a lot.

[Guest TNHillbilly]

I like the look/feel of the Kimber over the colt, no other opinion of the two.

[Rightwinger]

You'll like the Kimber Pokey!

[Guest Crunchman]

I just put in my order for a Kimber Ultra Carry from the custom shop. It'll be the most expensive pistol I've ever owned, but I think it's worth it. After trying a friend's Kimber custom out, I was convinced that (when I could afford it) I would have one.

[TerryW]

I've got both and I'd have to say the Kimber it just built finer. There is nothing wrong with the Colt but to me it just fit and finish. If I have the Colt and the Kimber sitting side by side, I'll put the Kimber on every time. My favorite/only full size 1911 is my Custom Covert II. I have one and it shoots so nice. It's the only full size 1911 I have.

Terry

[Guest abailey362]

what setup did you get? and what did you pay, if you don't mind

[TerryW]

I got it just like the one pictured a Custom Covert II. I'd gladly tell you if I remembered what I paid. I'll see if I can dig up the receipt.

[Rightwinger]

You all might want to look here:

https://www.rrarms.com/catalog.php?prod=3200061

They used to beat everyone in price. I haven't done any comparison lately. If you have a friendly FFL, all you MIGHT pay is their transfer fee. I think the overnight fee from R&R was 25.00. You will have to send them a photo ID but once you buy from them your always in their database.

[Guest Boomhower]

This may answer your question.