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yodal
December 25, 2009, 03:15 PM
I have an older Compact CDP and am wondering what the differences are with the newer Compact CDP II. If anyone can give me a little info I'd appreciate it, Thanks

Officer's Match
December 25, 2009, 05:32 PM
Older one is much better. No firing pin block and better QC.

sholling
December 25, 2009, 10:39 PM
+1

In my opinion Kimber's implementation of the firing pin block safety is under engineered. They rely on a scrawny pin that they don't trust enough to fully cover under warranty. I own a Compact CDP II because it's our only choice in the PRK but if I lived in a free state I'd have gone with a S&W SW1911ES instead.

yodal
December 26, 2009, 12:40 AM
Thanks for the info guys.

Officer's Match
December 26, 2009, 01:10 AM
No problem. FWIW, a Series II can be a good weapon too - mine was. But future Kimbers for me will be only pre-II's.

Doom
December 26, 2009, 09:45 PM
I purchased a Compact CDPII last March. Great Pistol.