Who likes Kimber?

skyshark186 · 11-26-05, 01:57 PM

I do I do.

flintknapper · 11-26-05, 02:11 PM

I like 'em. I have a "compact", and I've shot many of the other models they make.

Kimber pistols seem to get a lot of attention these days. When Kimber first started making 1911's they were (without question) some of the best made... and lowest priced firearms around.

After they caught on, the price jumped up considerably...and in recent years I've noticed a small lapse in quality. Still a very fine pistol though.

IMO, Springfield is where Kimber used to be, and continues to put out a lot of pistol for the price.

Many people completely forget about Kimber's fine line of rifles (where they started to begin with).

skyshark186 · 11-26-05, 02:26 PM

I used to have a springfield.....and while I agree that the quality was superb, its just not the same weapon. The springfield mil spec I had great accuracy, and was reliable from day 1. The slide was a little loose and the sights sucked. The trigger needed some work. None of that is major, the slide wasnt loose enough to effect function.....it was just annoying.

The kimber has been 100% reliable and is everything I wanted my springfield to be. I didnt pay any more for it than a springfield loaded and consider it to be a better weapon for the money. I think most of the problems Ive seen from Kimber lately have been from the standard side, not the custom shop. I wasnt around pistols much when Kimber was young.....so who knows.

Your right...the rifles are superb. My uncle has one that is serial number 14....and its got the most beautiful wood stock Ive ever seen.

brian · 11-26-05, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by skyshark186

The slide was a little loose the slide wasnt loose enough to effect function.....it was just annoying.

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the best 1911's are supposed to rattle when you shake them.

Cruiserdrew · 11-26-05, 03:47 PM

So Sky-when you say "Custom Shop" do you mean the Kimber Custom II for instance? I've been considering one of those. I have not fired one, but real nice feel of quality in the gun store.

TJDIV · 11-26-05, 04:26 PM

http://www.thegunsource.com/show_pro...px?idpic=33772

I kinda like the idea of this little guy in my center console.....

flintknapper · 11-26-05, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TJDIV

http://www.thegunsource.com/show_pro...px?idpic=33772

I kinda like the idea of this little guy in my center console.....

Yup, good 'ol "Para".

My stainless P-13 gets more carry than any other pistol I own. Sometimes in the summer I'll carry my Kimber Compact, but for a small gun.. I actually like my Springfield Ultra Compact better. The Kimber has the best trigger (out of the box) though.

I've shot a P-12, but not a "warthog" yet. Looks like you could fit two warthogs in a center console. But I guess they might fight!

dieseldog · 11-26-05, 05:40 PM

The guns coming out of the Kimber Custom Shop are as good or better than most anything out there. I've been very pleased with it.

skyshark186 · 11-27-05, 12:40 AM

Yup....thats from the custom shop drew.

I shot a warthog....and even with my big hands I liked it. Ill probably pick one up.

freightdog · 11-27-05, 10:23 AM

Yep, very nice - picked up an old Taurus this weekend free -

Roadnoiz40 · 11-27-05, 12:07 PM

Can you say left hand, bolt action 1982 Kimber .22 rifle ??

skyshark186 · 11-27-05, 12:45 PM

I tried for a good ten minutes......I just cant say it.

Well...the kimber has officially been broken in. Killed a coon with it at about 30 feet or so last night. One FMJ to the head. That light is PLENTY for anything your gonna do with a pistol.

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flintknapper IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deep East Texas Posts: 1,648	I like 'em. I have a "compact", and I've shot many of the other models they make. Kimber pistols seem to get a lot of attention these days. When Kimber first started making 1911's they were (without question) some of the best made... and lowest priced firearms around. After they caught on, the price jumped up considerably...and in recent years I've noticed a small lapse in quality. Still a very fine pistol though. IMO, Springfield is where Kimber used to be, and continues to put out a lot of pistol for the price. Many people completely forget about Kimber's fine line of rifles (where they started to begin with). __________________ Flintknapper: '97 Land Cruiser, Moonglow Pearl Chocolate Lab (Kota), I miss you. ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (come and take them)

11-26-05, 03:47 PM	#5
Cruiserdrew KI6MIE Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA TLCA# 11734 Posts: 6,766	So Sky-when you say "Custom Shop" do you mean the Kimber Custom II for instance? I've been considering one of those. I have not fired one, but real nice feel of quality in the gun store. __________________ Andrew 1971 FJ-40 Rubicon tested, 2F powered, some mods 1976 FJ40 Rusting slowly in the back yard 1984 FJ-60 H55f, 4.11, OME, Daily Driver 1989 FJ-62 117k-son's driver for now-low and slow 1997 FZJ-80 Driveway queen Last edited by Cruiserdrew; 11-26-05 at 05:41 PM.

11-26-05, 04:26 PM	#6
TJDIV IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 2,610 Blog Entries: 3	http://www.thegunsource.com/show_pro...px?idpic=33772 I kinda like the idea of this little guy in my center console..... __________________ Genetics Load the Gun, Lifestyle Pulls the Trigger. Classic Toyota My Crazy Dog Ride Squaw Valley What are you "sinking" about? My Pics Mac VS PC

11-27-05, 10:23 AM	#10
freightdog IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Navajo Rez - AZ Posts: 665	Yep, very nice - picked up an old Taurus this weekend free - __________________ "What ever fuckface, you cant deal with the real world or a real world job, keep hiding out on the rez living off your girl........." = priceless! as said by Calstyl2 http://www.myspace.com/cruiserhead

11-26-05, 02:26 PM	#3
skyshark186 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Platte, Middle of nowhere Posts: 821	I used to have a springfield.....and while I agree that the quality was superb, its just not the same weapon. The springfield mil spec I had great accuracy, and was reliable from day 1. The slide was a little loose and the sights sucked. The trigger needed some work. None of that is major, the slide wasnt loose enough to effect function.....it was just annoying. The kimber has been 100% reliable and is everything I wanted my springfield to be. I didnt pay any more for it than a springfield loaded and consider it to be a better weapon for the money. I think most of the problems Ive seen from Kimber lately have been from the standard side, not the custom shop. I wasnt around pistols much when Kimber was young.....so who knows. Your right...the rifles are superb. My uncle has one that is serial number 14....and its got the most beautiful wood stock Ive ever seen.

11-27-05, 12:40 AM	#9
skyshark186 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Platte, Middle of nowhere Posts: 821	Yup....thats from the custom shop drew. I shot a warthog....and even with my big hands I liked it. Ill probably pick one up.

11-27-05, 12:07 PM	#11
Roadnoiz40 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunspot AZ Posts: 174	Can you say left hand, bolt action 1982 Kimber .22 rifle ??

11-27-05, 12:45 PM	#12
skyshark186 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Platte, Middle of nowhere Posts: 821	I tried for a good ten minutes......I just cant say it. Well...the kimber has officially been broken in. Killed a coon with it at about 30 feet or so last night. One FMJ to the head. That light is PLENTY for anything your gonna do with a pistol.

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