Range report on my new Wilson CQB

[mav]

Evening folks. I just back from the range a few hours ago, and I wanted to leave some feedback on my new Wilson CQB I picked up earlier this week.

I shot 100 hundred rounds Thursday, 100 rounds Friday, 100 rounds Saturday, and 100 rounds of Blazer ammo today. It is the most reliable cheap ammo I have ever used.

First off, the Wilson is absolutely amazing. The quality and craftsmanship is definitely top notch. The feel of the CQB is second to none, and the trigger is fantastic.

I made some pretty tight groupings at 10 yards with an occasional anticipation thrown in (hate those, messes up my nice target). The CQB really stood out in rapid fire. Brought a smile to my face. Zero problems, makes me think of the recent post were someone was complaining about the relability of the 1911. Overall, it was definitely a good purchase.

I wanted to make a comparison to one of my other 1911s (Kimber Tactical II Custom HD). I originally bought the Wilson to get something better than my Kimber. Everything about the Wilson is a little bit better, except on value. I am comparing a $2200 gun to a $1200 gun. While I am totally pleased with my purchase (its a keeper), and might consider buying another Wilson in the future, I would have to give a slight edge to the Kimber based solely on price vs. performance.

Now, this may not be a fair comparison considering they are different calibers (.45 vs. 9), but I wanted to compare the Wilson to another new gun I got about a month ago, my Sig P226 X-Five L1.

The price on both guns is about the same. The quality on both is about equal; they are top notch. The shooting ability goes to the Sig hands down. While the trigger on the Wilson is fantastic at 3.5 lbs, the Sig is just crazy awesome at 2 lbs. The Sig will make the average shooter look like they really know what they are doing. The downside with the Sig is overall functionality. While both are full 5 inches, the Sig is just plain huge. With a full magazine in the Sig, you might need to consider a steroid shot first. The first time (and probably the last) I carried it, I kept thinking I looked like one of those jackasses who wears their pants around their knees.

Overall, I am very pleased with both guns. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a high-end shooter. For the budget conscious, I would look elsewhere. You can certainly find other manufacturers that are close in quality, but at a much better value.

[byrnemm]

hey thanks for the range report.

I'd love to see some more pictures of that Sig

[Guest cheez]

I experienced something similar when I had my CQB. At 15 yds and under I could shoot my Kimber Ultra CDP way better than I could the Wilson. Unlike you though I traded my Wilson off.

[SmokyBaer]

Congrats on your new piece!!

The Wilson trigger and action will keep getting smoother as it breaks in. You will admire it more and more. For me, my pistol trading has almost come to a halt since getting my Les Baer and Wilson 45s. Between the two, I have not wanted for anything else. Strange feeling after 30 years of trading.