Hi all-
First post here, but some of you may know me from shotgunworld.
I am looking to get into league shooting at my club's 50 foot indoor range. My current conceal gun would not be suitable for this purpose, so I am looking to buy a new .45 to fill this purpose. I want something off the shelf... I don't want to have to build a gun to suit my needs. I don't want to have to tinker, have the trigger done, etc... I want something that will be decent and reliable right out of the box. If my expectation here is unrealistic, please say so!
Based on what I can get the best prices on, I'm leaning towards a Kimber- perhaps a Stainless Gold Match II. I am however, more than willing to accept input from others - I am relatively inexperienced at this, and willing to read and learn! Would another choice from the Kimber family be better? Some other manufacturer?
I have a few caveats to add...
1) The club requires lead ammo at less than 1000fps. I need somethign that will cycle reliably and be relatively accurate with these slower (and lead) rounds.
2) Priced in the $1500 or less market, which based on my reading means that I have lots of options, just no Les Baer or Nighthawk Customs in my immediate future!
3) No wheelguns. I don't like the look all that much, and I really don't want to deal with the half moon clips.
4) No Glocks... don't like em... it's just my thing, your mileage may differ.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
First post here, but some of you may know me from shotgunworld.
I am looking to get into league shooting at my club's 50 foot indoor range. My current conceal gun would not be suitable for this purpose, so I am looking to buy a new .45 to fill this purpose. I want something off the shelf... I don't want to have to build a gun to suit my needs. I don't want to have to tinker, have the trigger done, etc... I want something that will be decent and reliable right out of the box. If my expectation here is unrealistic, please say so!
Based on what I can get the best prices on, I'm leaning towards a Kimber- perhaps a Stainless Gold Match II. I am however, more than willing to accept input from others - I am relatively inexperienced at this, and willing to read and learn! Would another choice from the Kimber family be better? Some other manufacturer?
I have a few caveats to add...
1) The club requires lead ammo at less than 1000fps. I need somethign that will cycle reliably and be relatively accurate with these slower (and lead) rounds.
2) Priced in the $1500 or less market, which based on my reading means that I have lots of options, just no Les Baer or Nighthawk Customs in my immediate future!
3) No wheelguns. I don't like the look all that much, and I really don't want to deal with the half moon clips.
4) No Glocks... don't like em... it's just my thing, your mileage may differ.
Thanks in advance for your advice.