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Colt1903
September 10, 2006, 05:39 PM
Just picked one up. See the range reports on it (and others):
http://www.randysrangereport.blogspot.com/
oldbillthundercheif
September 10, 2006, 05:49 PM
Aegis? Interesting choice of a name for it. Does it come with over-the-horizon radar and cruise missiles?
bacardisteve
September 10, 2006, 07:46 PM
If you dont mind me asking what did you pay for it out the door
Colt1903
September 10, 2006, 07:54 PM
An even grand minus the trade of a Browning .380 ($425) plus tax. But it's a good looker, a good shooter and, unlike me, it is slim and lightweight.
bacardisteve
September 10, 2006, 09:07 PM
thats not too bad for a custom shop kimber. it is definately gonna be an awesome carry piece if that is what you intend to do with it
poortrader
September 10, 2006, 09:14 PM
What type of action is the Aegis? I noticed from your picture that there isn't a hammer sticking out.
Colt1903
September 10, 2006, 09:32 PM
The hammer is bobbed much like the hammers on the Para Ordnance LDA pistols, however the Aegis II is a traditional single-action pistol.
IZinterrogator
September 10, 2006, 10:00 PM
Can you post a pic of that hammer when it's cocked? I've heard of bobbed hammer SA 1911s, but I've never seen one cocked, either in a photo or in person.
Colt1903
September 10, 2006, 10:49 PM
OK. I took a couple of quick pictures without setting up my lightbox and tripod. The photos are at the end of the report on the Aegis II on the blog:
http://randysrangereport.blogspot.com/
poortrader
September 11, 2006, 12:39 AM
Thanks.
Ozzieman
September 11, 2006, 05:01 AM
How is the flash with carry ammo?
I have a Royal carry and have had just about the same experience as you, only I have had it for 5 years and have had 0 failures. The Royal is about mid way between the full sized and yours. In a darkened room the flash can be a little bright, just wondering how the 9 was. I still agree with Kimber that with a gun as tight as a Kimber, I wouldn’t carry it until it had there recommended rounds down the snout and another 250 failure free.
springmom
September 11, 2006, 08:30 AM
I checked your blog and had to laugh at Kimber thinking it takes 500-700 rounds to break in their guns. I think I'll keep that little secret to myself, since my Ultra Carry II thought it was ready to go out of the box :D

Seriously, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Very nice!!!

Springmom
IZinterrogator
September 11, 2006, 11:35 AM
Thanks for posting those pics.