The only Kimber I would ever want to have.
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I've only shot the micro 380. It was a relatives. Wasn't reliable until after about 500 rounds. I would never rely on one. My sample size it 2 so tale it for what it's worth.
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The only thing I like about Kimber are the variations available.
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leVieux
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My UCDP was bought new, ordered, from R&M in 2005.
It didn’t perform anything like a Colt. Numerous FTF & FTL’s.
Took it to a knowledgeable 1911 Smith and had a tune-up. The Smith tolld me that he had to replace several internal castings with FORGED parts, which should have been forgings to begin-with.
He also polished internals, it is now reliable.
Would I ever buy another Kimber? Hell NO !
Today it sits with GALCO shoulder & IWB rigs, multiple stainless Kimber magazines, etc. in the safe.
I carry it occasionally when hunting with a rifle.
My EDC is either a GLOCK or a Taurus PT-145 Millennium Pro .45ACP which has never failed.
leVieux
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My UCDP was bought new, ordered, from R&M in 2005.
It didn’t perform anything like a Colt. Numerous FTF & FTL’s.
Took it to a knowledgeable 1911 Smith and had a tune-up. The Smith tolld me that he had to replace several internal castings with FORGED parts, which should have been forgings to begin-with.
He also polished internals, it is now reliable.
Would I ever buy another Kimber? Hell NO !
Today it sits with GALCO shoulder & IWB rigs, multiple stainless Kimber magazines, etc. in the safe.
I carry it occasionally when hunting with a rifle.
My EDC is either a GLOCK or a Taurus PT-145 Millennium Pro .45ACP which has never failed.
leVieux
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An old friend has one of those SIS models and likes it a lot, says it shoots well for him.
When Kimber left their old rifle building plant in Oregon, and began making 1911s on brand new equipment, in the old Desert Eagle plant in Yonkers, they were active in one of the forums. A gal from customer service, and someone from production, would answer questions. Pretty regular.
The old Oregon Kimber rifles had a great reputation. But they began having problems making pistols in this brand new shop in Yonkers. The employee from production was part of the old crew from Oregon, and didn’t say much. But he indicated the new hiring base was a lot different from the old one.
I did buy one of the original 5” CC models, when they cost $550. It ran really well for me without problems. I’ve heard good and bad about them. FWIW
When Kimber left their old rifle building plant in Oregon, and began making 1911s on brand new equipment, in the old Desert Eagle plant in Yonkers, they were active in one of the forums. A gal from customer service, and someone from production, would answer questions. Pretty regular.
The old Oregon Kimber rifles had a great reputation. But they began having problems making pistols in this brand new shop in Yonkers. The employee from production was part of the old crew from Oregon, and didn’t say much. But he indicated the new hiring base was a lot different from the old one.
I did buy one of the original 5” CC models, when they cost $550. It ran really well for me without problems. I’ve heard good and bad about them. FWIW
leVieux
TSRA/NRA Life Member
leVieux
TSRA/NRA Life Member
Had a Kimber a number of years back, never any problems with it, just traded up to a S&W Performance Center. A couple of friends had one each, jammed on me the same day, one so bad it had to go to the shop.
I've owned two "RCP" 3" 1911s and both ran well.
The Refined Carry Pistol had trench sights like the Colt New Agent 1911. Quirky but made a nice pocket pistol.
I also tried to like a K6S revolver. I must have got the only bad one they ever made. Most reviews are positive so it was probably a one off.
The Refined Carry Pistol had trench sights like the Colt New Agent 1911. Quirky but made a nice pocket pistol.
I also tried to like a K6S revolver. I must have got the only bad one they ever made. Most reviews are positive so it was probably a one off.
Mahfuckin problem solver right there.
TheMailMan
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My sister in-law worked for Kimber for 10 years. She could get them for 50% of MSRP.
I never once took her up on the offer.
I never once took her up on the offer.
I have a plain Jane Custom II. Had to dimple the slide stop, file the sight down and installed a Colt sear spring, Boosted the hammer a bit to smooth it up. Good shooter now. 10 time better than my Citadel pistol. Citadel same mfg as Rock Island, in case you didn't know. Cheaper is usually cheaper, if you know what I mean.
leVieux
TSRA/NRA Life Member
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”Most reviews are positive”
or,
Most reviews were paid-for. . . . . . ?
Check those on the new Ruger light .308 AR carbine. Absolutely contradictory.
Can’t trust internet posts. . . . .
leVieux
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