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Gaerek · February 21, 2013, 04:43 PM

My one big complaint with Kimber is their stiff slides. I don't have a whole lot of 1911 experience (except with a couple brands) but the Sig 1911's have much lighter springs. Most new guns, the slide will be tough to operate. They tend to get looser after shooting. Kimbers are some of the worst I've personally seen, and almost anything will else will have a slide that's easier to operate.

February 21, 2013, 04:43 PM	#2
Gaerek Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 939	My one big complaint with Kimber is their stiff slides. I don't have a whole lot of 1911 experience (except with a couple brands) but the Sig 1911's have much lighter springs. Most new guns, the slide will be tough to operate. They tend to get looser after shooting. Kimbers are some of the worst I've personally seen, and almost anything will else will have a slide that's easier to operate.