Kimber Owners

[jl-scott]

I'm thinking about getting a Kimber 1911 Custom. Any tips from Kimber owners? Thanks!

 

[NHT3]

I prefer Gen I pistols.. But that would have to be a used one.

 

[singlestacksig]

if you get one that needs the little take down wire, get lots of extras..

 

[68_F100]

I have an UC2 that is an awsome gun. Love it. I have many come and go but this one will stay with me.

 

[sigmachijc]

I have a Gen 1. It is an amazing gun! Shoots anything you put through it

 

[kawtech87]

I recently purchased a Compact Stainless II and its probably my favorite 1911 that Ive ever owned. I put 200 rnds threw it yesturday and it was totally reliable and unbelievably accurate for an officer sized gun. I was able to ring my 75yd gong pretty regularly, about 3 or 4 out of a 7 rnd mag and the others were really close. Id say go for it you will be happy you did.

 

[usmcdjb]

I prefer Gen I pistols.. But that would have to be a used one.

Another fan of the pre series II guns. Though I think you'll find the Super Carry line doesn't have the safety they added to the series II guns.

if you get one that needs the little take down wire, get lots of extras..

I thought you had to buy another gun to get one!!

 

[rlidgard]

love my tactical pro ii. most accurate gun ive ever shot

 

[rhino]

Pre-series II guns are preferred. In addition to eliminating the potential reliability problems arising just from the firing pin block parts, the older guns tend to be more reliable overall (in my experience).

 

[Hoosier8]

if you get one that needs the little take down wire, get lots of extras..

Or just use a paperclip.

I have one Kimber CDP II Pro and if I take it apart and put it back together and turn the guide rod 180, it jams. Not sure why, but if I turn the guide rod back 180, it works flawlessly.

 

[Classic]

I have the Raptor from the custom shop. The chain link pattern on the slide and the scaled grips really feel great in your hand.

If you intend to shoot it a lot buy a few Wolf replacement recoil springs.

The take down wire isn't as bad as some might say.

Finest handgun I have ever owned.

 

[RH822-A]

I have a Kimber Eclipse II, it shoots great and has never malfunctioned. It is far more accurate than I am capable of being... My son in law has proven that several times.

 

[richardraw316]

ok all my father in law has one and it needs the take down wire. me and him spent an hour with and still have no idea how to take it apart. as bad as i feel about looking at it for an hour and not figuring it out. he has had it for years and has never taken the barrel out. please some explain how.

 

[singlestacksig]

lock back slide, place wire in hole in guide rod, release slide lock, slide will rest on wire.
remove slide lock from frame.. remove slide/ barrel / spring combo..

 

[45-70]

Lock the slide back and insert the wire tool in the small hole along the length of the guide rod, while gripping the slide release the slide lock and ease the slide forward until the wire stops it when it contacts the guide rod bushing, remove the slide lock and push the slide assembly forward, everything after that is like any other 1911. If you don't have the wire tool a bent paper clip works just fine.

 

[wtfd661]

I have owned 3 Kimbers, 2 are series II and 1 was a pre-series II and all three have worked great for me. The only reason I don't still own the pre-series II is I got tired of listening to a buddy whine about wanting to buy it from me so i gave in . My favorite has been the Kimber TLE Custom II (its based on the gun that Kimber builds for and is issued to the LAPD SWAT team).

Here is a pic of the family before the one was adopted by another family

and now a pic of just the two that are left

They miss their brother

 

[halfmileharry]

Just buy a Kimber 1911 and don't worry about it.
I've got a couple of 1st generations and two 2nd generations and have never had an issue with them. NOT ONE failure of any type. All have over 5K round counts and all original.
I kept waiting for a FTE or FTF out of one but I can't tell a difference in the way they fire today as the day any of them came out of the box.
Accuracy is unreal for an out of the box gun.

 

[Mech45]

I have had three Kimbers, two Super Matches and a Gold Combat. One SM had the internal extractor and one had the external extractor, I never had problems with either one but I have heard of people having problems with the external extractors. All three guns were very accurate and reliable but I prefer the STI's that I have now, Sentinel Premier.

Chris

 

[dyerwatcher]

Love my Pro TLE II - very accurate and reliable. I do.....however...recommend Wilson Combat Mags.....

 

[Cam]

Not really much as far as tips, etc. The one I'd give someone else mentioned and that is to replace the recoil springs BEFORE issues begin (if they do). I have replaced mine at the recommended intervals and have never had an issue. Not sure if this is due to the recoil spring replacement or if the guns are just good or if I have just been lucky. Never a hiccup out of any of the Kimbers I have.

Here is my favorite, Ultra Carry Stainless - Series I