skibum
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- Oct 6, 2022
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Much solid advice given here. Tisas just announced a major recall, simply Google Tisas safety recall to read about it. I would also stay FAR away from Alpha Foxtrot or AF. I had a problem with the gun right out of the box and it took months to get resolved. Ended up getting a refund. The customer service is non existent. Maybe it's changed in the last several months. There have been a couple of other issues with AF reported elewhere, by others, in this forum. I have owned a Kimber Custom CDP II for many years, it is being sold as we speak. Never had any issues with it, just found guns I like MUCH better. I never really enjoyed shooting that gun nor was I anywhere near as accurate with it. I have a Dan Wesson Specialist Commander, with no bling, its just a real nice shooting, easy to conceal carry gun. I really enjoy shooting it. I would also consider a 2011 such as Staccato. I have a C2 that shoots like a dream, is very accurate and frankly a blast to run and gun with on the range. The other thing to consider is caliber. Some will say a 1911 should be in "The Lords Caliber"(.45) only. There is a good argument to be made on both sides of the .45 and 9mm conundrum. I would strongly suggest finding some friends that have various 1911's / 2011's and throw a few rounds down range with them to see what you like the feel of. I prefer an all steel, heavy gun - until I shot the Staccato. I was really concerned that it would be "flippy" and hard to control such light gun with a short barrel, I was very wrong. So, I guess the moral of the story is stay away from the crappy cheap stuff and find one that feels good to you. I have a new NHC in 9mm coming on Monday and Wilson Combat .45 on order that should arrive in the spring. Range reports to follow.