Should I?

[jaybet]

That's not out of the realm of possibility. I'm very fond of the 1911 platform, but the 1K Defender cost is a deterrent. Second choice was a Glock 36. Since I don't own a Glock yet, I may end up there.

[alfsauve]

  ...  I see $580 and think  New Glock.   

I see visions of a S&W 625.  Or a 627.  Or a 686.

[might have to add a few bucks] 

[Solus]

I see visions of a S&W 625.  Or a 627.  Or a 686.

[might have to add a few bucks] 

Haz would be proud of you.  I've never become a wheel gun fan.

I have followed your adventures with them and it sure seems you might have used one as a rattle and a speed loader as a teething ring 

[jaybet]

I see visions of a S&W 625.  Or a 627.  Or a 686.

[might have to add a few bucks] 

Already have a 686 7 round, a model 60 snub and a Ruger GP 161.
A .45 bottom feeding carry gun is next on the list.

[Ichiban]

Everyone should own a .357 wheel gun and a 1911.  There is a reason (actually, a whole bunch) they are classics.

[Sponsor]

[Timothy]

Already have a 686 7 round, a model 60 snub and a Ruger GP 161.
A .45 bottom feeding carry gun is next on the list.

Than skip the Kimber and buy a Commander frame 1911.  I'm a big guy and it hides real well, light enough to not bother you and still packs 8 in the mag and 1 in the pipe..

[robheath]

I see a few scratches on the frame and the newbie gouge where the slide lever scratches if you don't know how to put it in right.

AH yes we call that the cresent of shame.

[jaybet]

Than skip the Kimber and buy a Commander frame 1911.  I'm a big guy and it hides real well, light enough to not bother you and still packs 8 in the mag and 1 in the pipe..

Good point...there are a zillion commander sized guns- even the RI and it's less than $500. I would like to have a Colt though. Maybe I'll just go slow, keep thinking, keep watching for the right piece.
But I have these purchase permits that have a shelf life...

[Timothy]

Good point...there are a zillion commander sized guns- even the RI and it's less than $500. I would like to have a Colt though. Maybe I'll just go slow, keep thinking, keep watching for the right piece.
But I have these purchase permits that have a shelf life...

The last comment I'll make is that the Commander has a full size frame and will take any mag made for a full size, uses the same followers, spring sets and just makes finding stuff easier!  But, you already know that...

 

[45 Defender]

I almost bought a Kimber pro carry ll for 1K plus  I  got a new Defender instead for $860.00 I'm very glad I bought the Defender instead.