Trading off my Kimber need a replacement.

[burntmuch]

 Im trading off my Kimber 1911 poly stainless, for a S&W m15 & assesories. So now Im looking for a replacement. Im looking for a handgun thats made in USA. I cant afford another Kimber so what are my options. To be honest Im not that picky when it comes to handguns, as long as it feels good in my hand & shoots descent. I know that sounds terrible, Im just not into the handguns as I am my rifles. But I want to buy Made in USA. I looked at a Ruger .40 . cant remember the model, but the all steel one was $550 The one with the poly frame was $350.  Looked pretty, felt pretty good & I like the decocker. Just wondering what other options are out there. The guy at the counter told me Ruger or Kimber. 

[Lloyd Smale]

rugers are a good gun for the money. they aint pretty and there not a 1911 but they are reliable.

[John R.]

Check out the Springfield XD's, a great gun for $550. The new XDM in 9mm holds 19+1, the 40 cal is 16+1, and the 45 is 13+1. I have 2 and I have been real impressed with them.

[Ken ONeill]

They're not made in the U.S. If the Kimber is not in your price range, then the other U.S. made guns aren't either, other than Ruger. Used guns might be another option.

[williamlayton]

Is this, by design, a plinker or a self defense weapon?
Blessings

[burntmuch]

Is this, by design, a plinker or a self defense weapon?
Blessings

 Both. I may shoot 100 rounds thru my handguns a year. My home protection is  a ruger sp101. The wifes more comfortable with a revolver.

[bluecow]

never likeed the 1911.  shot too many that was worn out with uncle sam.  wife bought me a springfield just for kicks.  thouht that i should at least shoot it before i put it in the safe to be forgotten.  WOW!!!  didnt know that 1911 shot that good it will run with a goldcup.  stay away from the 4006 but the new s&w 40 mp is nice so far.

[Savage]

Springfield is out as the OP specified American Made. Someone help me out here, the only American made handguns that I know of are: Kimber/Hi Point/Kel Tec, maybe some models of S&W, and a few Colts. What am I missing?  If it were me, I'd save my lunch money until I could buy another Kimber. Well, actually I would have kept the Kimber and saved my money until I could buy the mdl 15!
Savage