Quote Originally Posted by b16EG-HaTcH
yeah well money is tight and i know springfields are good guns, and it is all i can afford right now. when i worked at bass pro in savannah i wanted to get one so now i finally did. but when i get the money i think i want a kimber 1911 but i have had a few ppl tell me not to waste the money on a kimber....so i dont know i will start researching when i get serious after i get back from basic training.

Basic training huh. What branch? What MOS?

You dont need a .45 = Good shot placement and the ability to actually be effective with a pistol is first. Take a couple of good pistol classes and you will be set.