Kimber guns

[jgreiner]

I dont see alot of information on the Kimber line of guns and wonder why??? they are some of the best looking out there but not high on anyones list?

i saw a GORGEOUS Kimber 1911 bobtail a few weeks back. It is currently my #2 choice in 1911 guns..........

 

[Hkfiend]

I've had two. The first one was a Custom II bought in 05 when they were doing the external extractor. I would have been better throwing it at someone rather then trying to get it to shoot. I've recently tried again with Kimber, buying a TLE/RL II and I haven't had a hiccup in just over 1000 rounds. I really think it had to do with the extractor, although I haven't heard much trouble from the Sig 1911's which use the external. Maybe it was just Kimber's design. Any rate, I think for the most part, they are pretty reliable but just like anything that's manufactured, there's always a possibility for a lemon.

 

[IndyGunner]

I have a noob question. As Ive said many times before, I know a lot about guns, but I still dont know 1%. Im 21 years old, so relatively young, and poor.... so with that I ask.

How do you feel about $1,000+ pistols? Im a big glock fan, have shot MANY pistols, owned/own several firearms, hunted since I was 5, but have never been able to bring myself to spend so much on one gun. Obviously there are plenty out there that are just if not more expensive.... but still. Do you think the price point is worth it? And, why would YOU spend that much on one.

 

[Caleb]

I want the kimber pro carry 2 tle/rl....maybe in stainless, or blue?

 

[Chefcook]

*drool* Kimber America | Super Carry Pro HD

I have to agree...

 

[CindyE]

I have a noob question. As Ive said many times before, I know a lot about guns, but I still dont know 1%. Im 21 years old, so relatively young, and poor.... so with that I ask.

How do you feel about $1,000+ pistols? Im a big glock fan, have shot MANY pistols, owned/own several firearms, hunted since I was 5, but have never been able to bring myself to spend so much on one gun. Obviously there are plenty out there that are just if not more expensive.... but still. Do you think the price point is worth it? And, why would YOU spend that much on one.

You probably will, sometime in the future... I'd venture to say that those with the more pricey guns are usually older and more settled, or have lots of money. My hubby and I are middle-aged, no kids at home, house paid for. Not much money, but good credit that we use occasionally if we can get low interest rates, or 0% interest if paid in time. We also have accumulated lots of stuff over the years, so sometimes we sell on eBay or Craigslist to justify our spending on new stuff. We work hard, and live pretty modestly. A couple of times my husband has traded 2 just ok guns for one special gun (plus some cash). I guess you just see something you feel is special, it looks good, feels good in your hand, and we're not gonna live forever. We'd rather have a few guns that are more "special" than 10 other guns. I owned a Glock 26 for awhile. I liked it, but the Springfield EMP 9mm I traded it for is much more fun to shoot. I guess you just want the one that puts a smile on your face.

 

[usmcdjb]

I have a noob question. As Ive said many times before, I know a lot about guns, but I still dont know 1%. Im 21 years old, so relatively young, and poor.... so with that I ask.

How do you feel about $1,000+ pistols? Im a big glock fan, have shot MANY pistols, owned/own several firearms, hunted since I was 5, but have never been able to bring myself to spend so much on one gun. Obviously there are plenty out there that are just if not more expensive.... but still. Do you think the price point is worth it? And, why would YOU spend that much on one.

I can certainly say that I have more now than I did when I was young for sure. I went to buy my first pistol in my early 20s - fully intending to get a Ruger P85. I fell in love with and bought a Colt Double Eagle for probably 2x the money or more. It was a big stretch for me financially, and not one I repeated for a while.

I've recently gone through a cleansing of sorts too. I got about anything I wanted for a while. And really didn't use most of what I had. So, I decided what I could get rid of, and what I wanted to keep. And I have a short list of want to gets still. And I will in time.

All that said, I have Glocks. And I have Kimbers. Why? Because I wanted them, I can, and they are ones I decided I needed to keep.

 

[CindyE]

I can certainly say that I have more now than I did when I was young for sure. I went to buy my first pistol in my early 20s - fully intending to get a Ruger P85. I fell in love with and bought a Colt Double Eagle for probably 2x the money or more. It was a big stretch for me financially, and not one I repeated for a while.

I've recently gone through a cleansing of sorts too. I got about anything I wanted for a while. And really didn't use most of what I had. So, I decided what I could get rid of, and what I wanted to keep. And I have a short list of want to gets still. And I will in time.

All that said, I have Glocks. And I have Kimbers. Why? Because I wanted them, I can, and they are ones I decided I needed to keep.

i think that pic made my heart skip a few beats!

 

[Jay]

My Kimbers are pre Series II... and they've posed no issues at all in the 12 or so years I've had 'em....

the Pro CDP

and the Pro Carry SLE (2900 made)

Dan Wesson makes a couple of nice ones in the Valor Bobtail

...and the Classic Bobtail....

Sig is also making a nice selection of 1911's. I have some of them that are very nicely made guns, and they perform just as good as they look......

 

[ISP 5353]

I've got one of the original Kimber Custom models and it has performed flawlessly! A joy to shoot!

 

[adam]

I researched and researched. After having a couple 1911's and knowing that that's what I truly wanted I decided I wanted a pre-series II Kimber. After shopping around for awhile I found one on here and I love it.

I'm 24, this is my 7th pistol. I've carried a bunch of different pieces, but the 1911 just fits so nice.

It also helps that my company now does all the marketing for em.

 

[us_agent]

It was my favorite. I'd kick my own ass for getting rid of it if I could.

 

[Captain Bligh]

What was the issue between the internal and external extractors? Was it design or craftsmanship?

Neither design nor craftsmanship. It was blasphemy, sacrilege, anathema, and outrage. If John Moses Browning would have wanted the 1911 to have an external extractor, he would have designed it to have an external extractor.

 

[Jay]

What was the issue between the internal and external extractors? Was it design or craftsmanship?

I think it almost had to be design. Sig and S&W use external extractors, with no problems. External extractors don't seem to require as much tuning, and are more forgiving of rough treatment.

 

[msd]

They are excellent, high quality firearms, just a bit salty price wise.

Sadly this is what you'll have to pay to own something that is American made.
You're paying for someone else to make a nice living also.

Just shows what the American worker can do quality wise, when you're paid a wage that you can live off of, and a company that expects quality of their product.

 

[mrortega]

I had a Kimber Ultra Carry II in stainless. It was one of the finest pistols I ever had. It shot all types of ammo to the same spot at 15 yds so I could practice with the cheap stuff and know I would be hitting the same spot with the "man stoppers." It had a beautiful trigger pull. I traded it because I could never get comfortable with the cocked-and-locked carry.

 

[CalebToNowhere]

And since the Sig 1911 has an external extractor I will not be picking one up...

1911 Traditional Compact Stainless

Neither design nor craftsmanship. It was blasphemy, sacrilege, anathema, and outrage. If John Moses Browning would have wanted the 1911 to have an external extractor, he would have designed it to have an external extractor.

 

[jdg0724]

I had a Kimber Ultra Carry II that I used for concealed carry. It was my favorite gun. I carried it for about 4 years. I broke the gun in as I was supposed to and didnt have any problems wih it. When I purchased the gun, I ran a box of Speer Gold Dots in it to make sure it functioned 100%. At the time it did. I fired maybe a thousand more rounds through it without a problem. The last time I went to the range, I decided to shoot Gold Dots out of it again. Im glad I went to the range, and did not need it in a SD situation. I had 3 FTE in 100 rounds. Call me crazy, but this made me lose all faith in this weapon. I went straight to the gun store and traded it in. I honestly do not believe that I limp writsted it or anything of that nature, but who knows. All i know is that If I was put in a situation where I had to use that weapon, I may have had a problem. ive never had any issues out of my Springfield 1911, my Glocks, or my XD's. When I pay a lot of money for a firearm, I expect it to function 100% after break in.

 

[Caleb]

I had a Kimber Ultra Carry II that I used for concealed carry. It was my favorite gun. I carried it for about 4 years. I broke the gun in as I was supposed to and didnt have any problems wih it. When I purchased the gun, I ran a box of Speer Gold Dots in it to make sure it functioned 100%. At the time it did. I fired maybe a thousand more rounds through it without a problem. The last time I went to the range, I decided to shoot Gold Dots out of it again. Im glad I went to the range, and did not need it in a SD situation. I had 3 FTE in 100 rounds. Call me crazy, but this made me lose all faith in this weapon. I went straight to the gun store and traded it in. I honestly do not believe that I limp writsted it or anything of that nature, but who knows. All i know is that If I was put in a situation where I had to use that weapon, I may have had a problem. ive never had any issues out of my Springfield 1911, my Glocks, or my XD's. When I pay a lot of money for a firearm, I expect it to function 100% after break in.

Change the recoil slide spring? I would every thousand rounds to keep in tip top shape

 

[Cam]

I had a Kimber Ultra Carry II that I used for concealed carry. It was my favorite gun. I carried it for about 4 years. I broke the gun in as I was supposed to and didnt have any problems wih it. When I purchased the gun, I ran a box of Speer Gold Dots in it to make sure it functioned 100%. At the time it did. I fired maybe a thousand more rounds through it without a problem. The last time I went to the range, I decided to shoot Gold Dots out of it again. Im glad I went to the range, and did not need it in a SD situation. I had 3 FTE in 100 rounds. Call me crazy, but this made me lose all faith in this weapon. I went straight to the gun store and traded it in. I honestly do not believe that I limp writsted it or anything of that nature, but who knows. All i know is that If I was put in a situation where I had to use that weapon, I may have had a problem. ive never had any issues out of my Springfield 1911, my Glocks, or my XD's. When I pay a lot of money for a firearm, I expect it to function 100% after break in.

It's a moot point now that you don't have the gun anymore, but Kimber recommends replacement of the recoil springs every 1800 rounds. Were you close to that round count? Did you happen to try different mags before condemning the gun? Not saying you were wrong for trading it, just curious since I have a couple of Ultra Carrys.