Trade opinions

KyleK04 · September 19, 2013, 09:55 AM

I have a kimber crimson pro special edition and a guy has offered me a sig sauer mk25 p226 navy seal edition with 3 mags and friends of NRA pelican case it came in. Is it a worthy trade. image.jpg
Thanks

Pahoo · September 19, 2013, 10:24 AM

Understand that I am slightly familiar with the Kimbers and not at all with this Sig Sauer. From what I see, I would pass on the deal ....

Be Safe !!!

Tactical Jackalope · September 19, 2013, 10:58 AM

I would take that deal, shake hands, and still be friends too.

NWPilgrim · September 19, 2013, 11:54 AM

Seems kind of lopsided unless you really prefer the DA/SA SIG over the SA Kimber, and depends on the condition of each. I think that Kimber with Crimson Trace would be worth at least $1,000 new, whereas the SIG is maybe $800 new?

Sevens · September 19, 2013, 02:14 PM

NOT intended to anger or even annoy:
I do not care for either, at all. The current level of detail & care shipping from Sig has me soured, and I don't care for their P-series original design guns in the first place.

Kimber hasn't impressed me ever, beyond the pure beauty of their handguns. I don't care for their firing pin lock, don't care for the reputation of their customer service and I don't believe they make guns that match their price range.

Were I given a choice between the two, it's a darn tough call. I'd take whichever I knew I could sell. If I were forced to keep, I'd take the design of the gun I prefer (the Kimber) but I wouldn't care for it.

If I had to use it for full-blown WAR, I'd take the Sig, I suppose.

Pahoo · September 19, 2013, 04:14 PM

Quote:

NOT intended to anger or even annoy:

Personally, I think you handled this, rather well and I know I'm better informed by your reply. I thank you .....

Be Safe !!!

JNad · September 19, 2013, 04:27 PM

Tough call.

Do you have other 1911's? If the answer is yes, take the SIG. They are insanely accurate, and SUPER soft shooters - feels almost like a .22 (of course that is subjective). I was never a fan of the P series SIGs until I shot a friend's MK25 (the Navy Seal 226) just like the one you could potentially trade for. I always thought they felt odd in the hand. Now, it would be my go to gun if I had it. The controls are all just where you want them when you get down to the business of shooting. Great guns. The only unfortunate part of the trade is you don't get SIG's short reset trigger on the MK25.

If you only have one 1911, the Kimber is a pretty nice example to live with and you would likely regret getting rid of it.

My two pennies.

Good luck, and enjoy whichever you end up with.

Grant D · September 19, 2013, 04:55 PM

I have a Kimber Pro Crimson Carry II Lasergrips Lightweight .45ACP
And love it! keep the Kimber.

KyleK04 · September 19, 2013, 08:35 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I do have a Kimber pro raptor that isn't on the trading blocks. Probably still keep the crimson as we'll. it's hard to let it go

September 19, 2013, 09:55 AM	#1
KyleK04 Junior Member Join Date: September 19, 2013 Posts: 2	Trade opinions I have a kimber crimson pro special edition and a guy has offered me a sig sauer mk25 p226 navy seal edition with 3 mags and friends of NRA pelican case it came in. Is it a worthy trade. image.jpg Thanks

September 19, 2013, 10:24 AM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	I'd pass Understand that I am slightly familiar with the Kimbers and not at all with this Sig Sauer. From what I see, I would pass on the deal .... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

September 19, 2013, 11:54 AM	#4
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	Seems kind of lopsided unless you really prefer the DA/SA SIG over the SA Kimber, and depends on the condition of each. I think that Kimber with Crimson Trace would be worth at least $1,000 new, whereas the SIG is maybe $800 new? __________________ "The ultimate authority ... resides in the people alone. ... The advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation ... forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition." - James Madison

September 19, 2013, 02:14 PM	#5
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	NOT intended to anger or even annoy: I do not care for either, at all. The current level of detail & care shipping from Sig has me soured, and I don't care for their P-series original design guns in the first place. Kimber hasn't impressed me ever, beyond the pure beauty of their handguns. I don't care for their firing pin lock, don't care for the reputation of their customer service and I don't believe they make guns that match their price range. Were I given a choice between the two, it's a darn tough call. I'd take whichever I knew I could sell. If I were forced to keep, I'd take the design of the gun I prefer (the Kimber) but I wouldn't care for it. If I had to use it for full-blown WAR, I'd take the Sig, I suppose. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

September 19, 2013, 10:58 AM	#3
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	I would take that deal, shake hands, and still be friends too.

September 19, 2013, 04:27 PM	#7
JNad Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2012 Posts: 105	Tough call. Do you have other 1911's? If the answer is yes, take the SIG. They are insanely accurate, and SUPER soft shooters - feels almost like a .22 (of course that is subjective). I was never a fan of the P series SIGs until I shot a friend's MK25 (the Navy Seal 226) just like the one you could potentially trade for. I always thought they felt odd in the hand. Now, it would be my go to gun if I had it. The controls are all just where you want them when you get down to the business of shooting. Great guns. The only unfortunate part of the trade is you don't get SIG's short reset trigger on the MK25. If you only have one 1911, the Kimber is a pretty nice example to live with and you would likely regret getting rid of it. My two pennies. Good luck, and enjoy whichever you end up with.

September 19, 2013, 04:55 PM	#8
Grant D Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2011 Location: Brazos County, Texas Posts: 1,038	I have a Kimber Pro Crimson Carry II Lasergrips Lightweight .45ACP And love it! keep the Kimber.

September 19, 2013, 08:35 PM	#9
KyleK04 Junior Member Join Date: September 19, 2013 Posts: 2	Thanks for all the replies. I do have a Kimber pro raptor that isn't on the trading blocks. Probably still keep the crimson as we'll. it's hard to let it go