Another Kimber (spoiler for the anti-kimber-ites)

9x19 · August 27, 2011, 04:34 PM

A good friend of mine bought this earlier this year, and has only put 130 rounds down range with it. He is a bit strapped for cash and has been bugging me to buy it for the same price the local shops offered (ridiculously low, but given the current economy...).

I paid him $50 more than he was asking, just to avoid any buyer's guilt

, and still paid less than $900 for it. It needs a bit of custom work from the Old White Guy's (my) shop. I'm gonna clean up the sear and hammer plus I've got a Brown single side thumb safety and some black micarta grips for it.

Kimber Team Match 9mm

gunluver · August 27, 2011, 05:09 PM

Nice pickup! I had one and traded it off just 6 months ago. I really liked the way it shot.....just didn't like the way it looked. I prefer to have no front slide serrations. But it does definitely looks better with custom grips of some sort.
If yours is a good of a shooter as mine was, you'll be happy.

Oh, and if you're curious....I traded even up for a Browning hi-power with a beautiful blued finish and an EAA witness compact.

Don Glock · August 27, 2011, 09:26 PM

Didn't spoil anything for me. Kimbers do work once in a while.

9x19 · August 27, 2011, 10:16 PM

I like some of them pretty well, and this one runs great, even with my 10-round Metal Form mags...

Here's an updated picture with different grips, I haven't changed out the safety yet, may wait to see how many rounds it takes for this one to break!

It did get a standard guide rod and plug though.

orionengnr · August 27, 2011, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Didn't spoil anything for me. Kimbers do work once in a while.

Yeah...so far, each of the eight I have owned have worked just fine. Been carrying one or another for years now.
More than I can say for some (most) of the the other 1911 manufacturers that I have owned ...or a number of other manufacturers who specialize in CCW-type pistols.

Don Glock · August 27, 2011, 10:44 PM

^^you've convinced me. i'm now going to run out and buy a kimber, and ignore all the complaints.

shortwave · August 27, 2011, 11:02 PM

I don't know if the gun will run or not but I'm sure glad you changed those grips.

Shadi Khalil · August 27, 2011, 11:20 PM

That's a nice looking gun, congrats. Looks like you already have the right mags, do you plan on carrying that beast.

Carry_24/7 · August 28, 2011, 03:52 AM

DonGlock; Most people complaining don't own one, they are "parroting" what they read on the internet, which is way too easy to do. Its approached childishness....

I've never had any problem being an owner of both Kimbers and Colts, nor has anyone else I know or shoot with.

I have asked several complainers several times, "what was the problem with your Kimber?", no response so far....

My next 1911 will be a 3", possibly a Colt Defender or Kimber Ultra CDP II 3". I feel comfortable buying either.

And by the way, I agree with changing the grips on the OPs pistol!

Don Glock · August 28, 2011, 04:08 AM

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DonGlock; Most people complaining don't own one, they are "parroting" what they read on the internet, which is way too easy to do. Its approached childishness....

i have personal experience with kimbers.

K-Swift · August 28, 2011, 05:10 AM

Good call on the plug setup though.

1911Colt · August 28, 2011, 05:44 AM

Nice looking Kimber ..... and as you, I got tired of listening to the "negative" advise of others ...... and bought a Kimber this year. Nothing some quality magazine would'nt cure.
I've always sided with those who have a "positive" outlook ......

**Shane Tuttle** · August 28, 2011, 06:07 AM

As both sides of the fence have some facts of the cases correct, it's also been the yay AND nay sayers dismissing arguments of ones' opposing view.

As much as I'd LOVE to extoll on these vices/virtues, this isn't the thread to do it. I highly recommend others to do the same by focusing the topic at hand.

BTW, congratulations on your aquirement. I do have to ask why you're wanting to mess with the trigger. One thing I do give Kimber is many of their models have pretty good feel of their triggers.

postmaster · August 28, 2011, 07:10 AM

It seems a person can't show a photo of their gun without negative comments, by someone partial to "their" brand of choice. In my experience most all high end pistol are worth their salt. I own Glock and Sig, but I'm going to add a Kimber next time around, just because they look so dang good.

9x19 · August 28, 2011, 08:24 AM

Shane,

Initially, I thought the trigger pull was a bit heavy for a range gun, but after shooting it yesterday, I think I'll leave it be for a bit.

Thanks for the comments folks.

45Gunner · August 28, 2011, 11:24 AM

I think you will find that the more you shoot it, the better the trigger feels. My Pro Carry has somewhere in the neighborhood of 80,000 rounds being shot. The trigger is smooth and the break is crisp. I think you will find your gun will do the same as you wear it in. My recommendation would be just to keep shooting it, clean it after use, and change the recoil springs at least every 3000 rounds.

Carry_24/7 · August 28, 2011, 11:30 AM

Good googly moogly 45 Gunner....80,000 rounds through 1 pistol? Do you have a range at your house???

I wish I could do that.

45Gunner · August 28, 2011, 04:19 PM

OK, I give up. What is:

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Good googly moogly

?

Actually, two houses ago, I had a range at my house...it was actually a working horse ranch and I would shoot nearly every day after all the real work was done.

Fast forward to today and I shoot two to three time a week, more if I can find the time. Sure helps being retired and being a NRA Certified Instructor as I can deduct some range and ammo expenses. Also, I am very fortunate to have linked up with a couple of shooting buddies that are LEO's and are very aggressive and enthusiastic shooters. Throw a couple of civilian buddies into the mix and we have formed a little "club" for power buying ammo in bulk purchases. However, with the price of ammo rocketing higher, looks like we may purchase some reloading equipment and do our own reloads. We certainly generate enough brass.

One can never have enough guns nor enough ammo. Likewise, we do not believe there is such a thing as too much shooting.

But, more on the original topic...I enjoyed my Pro Carry so much that I actually bought the same gun in .40 S&W. I also have a 5" and 3" 1911 from Kimber. I have found each to be an extremely fine gun with no major problems. Only one of the 4 have gone back to the factory for an issue, which was corrected quickly and have not had a problem since.

Dennis1209 · August 28, 2011, 04:36 PM

Nice Kimber, and the original grips sure are colorful.

Yung.gunr · August 28, 2011, 11:17 PM

That is a very nice gun. I think it looks much better with the new grips, good call. It shoots good right? Eh then forget all the naysayers about brand this or brand that. I myself would love to get one, but alas.. they are out of my price range for one gun.

Carry_24/7 · August 29, 2011, 09:34 AM

45Gunner; Its a way of saying "Good God Almighty" without taking the Lord's name in vain. Its a "Bible Belt" thing.....

August 27, 2011, 04:34 PM	#1
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,759	Another Kimber (spoiler for the anti-kimber-ites) A good friend of mine bought this earlier this year, and has only put 130 rounds down range with it. He is a bit strapped for cash and has been bugging me to buy it for the same price the local shops offered (ridiculously low, but given the current economy...). I paid him $50 more than he was asking, just to avoid any buyer's guilt , and still paid less than $900 for it. It needs a bit of custom work from the Old White Guy's (my) shop. I'm gonna clean up the sear and hammer plus I've got a Brown single side thumb safety and some black micarta grips for it. Kimber Team Match 9mm __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

August 27, 2011, 10:16 PM	#4
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,759	I like some of them pretty well, and this one runs great, even with my 10-round Metal Form mags... Here's an updated picture with different grips, I haven't changed out the safety yet, may wait to see how many rounds it takes for this one to break! It did get a standard guide rod and plug though. __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

August 28, 2011, 06:07 AM	#13
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,455	As both sides of the fence have some facts of the cases correct, it's also been the yay AND nay sayers dismissing arguments of ones' opposing view. As much as I'd LOVE to extoll on these vices/virtues, this isn't the thread to do it. I highly recommend others to do the same by focusing the topic at hand. BTW, congratulations on your aquirement. I do have to ask why you're wanting to mess with the trigger. One thing I do give Kimber is many of their models have pretty good feel of their triggers. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

August 28, 2011, 07:10 AM	#14
postmaster Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2011 Location: land between lakes Posts: 140	very nice It seems a person can't show a photo of their gun without negative comments, by someone partial to "their" brand of choice. In my experience most all high end pistol are worth their salt. I own Glock and Sig, but I'm going to add a Kimber next time around, just because they look so dang good.

August 28, 2011, 08:24 AM	#15
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,759	Shane, Initially, I thought the trigger pull was a bit heavy for a range gun, but after shooting it yesterday, I think I'll leave it be for a bit. Thanks for the comments folks. __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

August 27, 2011, 05:09 PM	#2
gunluver Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2011 Location: York, Pa Posts: 381	Nice pickup! I had one and traded it off just 6 months ago. I really liked the way it shot.....just didn't like the way it looked. I prefer to have no front slide serrations. But it does definitely looks better with custom grips of some sort. If yours is a good of a shooter as mine was, you'll be happy. Oh, and if you're curious....I traded even up for a Browning hi-power with a beautiful blued finish and an EAA witness compact.

August 27, 2011, 09:26 PM	#3
Don Glock Junior member Join Date: September 16, 2010 Posts: 1,141	Didn't spoil anything for me. Kimbers do work once in a while.

August 27, 2011, 10:44 PM	#6
Don Glock Junior member Join Date: September 16, 2010 Posts: 1,141	^^you've convinced me. i'm now going to run out and buy a kimber, and ignore all the complaints.

August 27, 2011, 11:02 PM	#7
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	I don't know if the gun will run or not but I'm sure glad you changed those grips.

August 27, 2011, 11:20 PM	#8
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	That's a nice looking gun, congrats. Looks like you already have the right mags, do you plan on carrying that beast.

August 28, 2011, 03:52 AM	#9
Carry_24/7 Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2011 Posts: 801	DonGlock; Most people complaining don't own one, they are "parroting" what they read on the internet, which is way too easy to do. Its approached childishness.... I've never had any problem being an owner of both Kimbers and Colts, nor has anyone else I know or shoot with. I have asked several complainers several times, "what was the problem with your Kimber?", no response so far.... My next 1911 will be a 3", possibly a Colt Defender or Kimber Ultra CDP II 3". I feel comfortable buying either. And by the way, I agree with changing the grips on the OPs pistol!

August 28, 2011, 05:10 AM	#11
K-Swift Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Posts: 26	Good call on the plug setup though.

August 28, 2011, 05:44 AM	#12
1911Colt Member Join Date: August 7, 2011 Posts: 19	Nice looking Kimber ..... and as you, I got tired of listening to the "negative" advise of others ...... and bought a Kimber this year. Nothing some quality magazine would'nt cure. I've always sided with those who have a "positive" outlook ......

August 28, 2011, 11:24 AM	#16
45Gunner Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 1,902	I think you will find that the more you shoot it, the better the trigger feels. My Pro Carry has somewhere in the neighborhood of 80,000 rounds being shot. The trigger is smooth and the break is crisp. I think you will find your gun will do the same as you wear it in. My recommendation would be just to keep shooting it, clean it after use, and change the recoil springs at least every 3000 rounds. __________________ 45Gunner May the Schwartz Be With You. NRA Instructor NRA Life Member

August 28, 2011, 11:30 AM	#17
Carry_24/7 Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2011 Posts: 801	Good googly moogly 45 Gunner....80,000 rounds through 1 pistol? Do you have a range at your house??? I wish I could do that.

August 28, 2011, 04:36 PM	#19
Dennis1209 Member Join Date: July 8, 2011 Location: NW Tennessee Posts: 93	Nice Kimber, and the original grips sure are colorful.

August 28, 2011, 11:17 PM	#20
Yung.gunr Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2010 Location: Phoenix area Posts: 1,442	That is a very nice gun. I think it looks much better with the new grips, good call. It shoots good right? Eh then forget all the naysayers about brand this or brand that. I myself would love to get one, but alas.. they are out of my price range for one gun.

August 29, 2011, 09:34 AM	#21
Carry_24/7 Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2011 Posts: 801	45Gunner; Its a way of saying "Good God Almighty" without taking the Lord's name in vain. Its a "Bible Belt" thing.....