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Dr. Muttly

[Mr. Mojo]

Just got a new Colt 1911 Series 70 reissue last week. ....better than the original in every way.

Next on the list is a deep concealment piece -- most likely the 6 oz. Kel-Tec P-3AT .380 ACP.

[satchmodog9]

I love my Kimber. If you want it, get it. You won't be disapointed.

[groanup]

I am not a .45 owner but I am going to butt into your thread anyway. I carry a Colt .38. The 45's are just too big for me. I carry the 38 and I am a dead shot. Maybe I'm right, maybe I'm wrong, but in the big scheme of things, I am going to carry for years and never have to use. Why would I carry around an anvil?

[SuperSonic]

"You'll shoot your eye out!"

[vrwc0915]

Have you tried a SIG p220?
Don't know if you really want a SA or not but SIG's just fit me like an extension of my body.

[Americanwolfsbrother]

Both myself and Americanwolf own Custom Stainless II's. We find them to be extremely accurate with a very smooth trigger and a mild recoil (for a .45). AW will put all 7 shots in a 2" circle at 50 feet. They are fairly light though we don't normally carry them partially due to the 7 shot mags and partially because we both have other "favorite" carry pieces.

They are an attention getters at the range and we each consider them one of our "bragging" guns.AWB

[Fido969]

I shot a Kimber at the range a few weeks ago, a fellow let me let loose with a magazine. His particular gun had a magazine feeding problem, I noticed as I watch him that afternoon, but I think it just needed a cleaning and ramp polishing.

The thing was a very sweer shooter, thank you.

I have a Springfield Armory 1911A1 milspec model, which I got based on a recommendation here, but I can't hit a bloody thing with it. I sent it back once, and am missing by a foot instead of by two feet now. It's frustrating as hell.

Spend the money on a good shooter - take a couple of pops, and if that thing is a solid, good gun, you'll hit your paper plate target consistently at 10 or 15 yards, and you'll know you have a keeper. Don't scrimp on your .45.

[FreedomForce]

A Kimber Eclipse is probably what I would get if I were spending that amount of $ on a 1911. Nice looking firearm. I've read that Kimber has had problems working the bugs out of their external extractor, but I think they have cleared that up.

Thinking about getting a 1911, myself. Kinda waiting around to see if Taurus's 1911 is any good. Looks like a lot of gun for the money if it turns out to be accurate and reliable. Lacks the Eclipse's beauty though.

[cowboyway]

I've never seen anyone with a Kimber at the range

What?

Anyway, a friend of mine came by the house yesterday with a new Kimber in 45 ACP. Good shooter right out of the box. I don't own a Kimber, but I like them.

I've got a Colt Gold Cup Trophy and a Glock 21. Yesterday I ordered a HK Tactical. Comes with a threaded barrel for suppression accessory. Should be here in time for Christmas.

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Who's bringing the chips?

[Squantos]

LOL.....

Yep I "had" a Kimber pro carry stainless and loved it....put a few thousand rounds through it and never a burp. In a moment of sympathy and care for my brother I gave it to him as he was still active duty, had a family and couldn't afford a class piece (a gun) like the kimber.

Kimber was / is the only 1911A1 that I have seen with all ya want or need in a 1911A1 that didn't need "tweeking" by a hammer monkey as it came NIB from the gitgo.....

I have the G21/G30 in 45ACP, G37 (45GAP) and the SIG220 in 45ACP and assorted 1911A1's.....all said an done I'll carry any of those for my personal self defense needs....

Given the task of selecting one......the 1911A1.

[RogueIsland]

Still got my heart set on an Ed Brown...

Executive Elite

Not the flashiest 1911 in the world, boy do I sure want one.

[P8riot]

Before you jump at the Kimber, which is a quality handgun, have a look if you can, at the Dan Wesson series of 1911 style handguns. Their prices are comparable, if not a little less than Kimber, but dollar for dollar you get a finely tuned pistol with all of the good stuff from Ed Brown, Wilson, and Chip McCormick already installed. My Dan Wesson Pointman Major, which only cost me $650 new a couple years ago, was more accruate and reliable out of the box than my Kimber Stainless Target II was after three trips back to Kimber.

The company was recently bought by CZ.

Here is a link to their website.

[javachip]

I've had a Kimber Custom II for a little over a year now - doesn't really qualify as long term, but have been pretty happy with it. It had a loose rear sight out of the box that needed to be taken care of and a couple fail-to-feeds in the first 200 rounds or so. Probably 1500 rounds or so since break in with no problems.

Recommend reading through the forums at www.1911forum.com, you'll find lots of opinions on just about every 1911 manufacturer out there.

[kcar]

I saw a Remington 700 today at Dicks with checkered wood stock in .270 for $700 and felt a sudden surge of lust. Never owned a rifle before. Would this be a good starter?

[ExSoldier]

When I was the Executive Officer of the Division Pistol Team back in the 1980's we used Colt Gold Cups. But of course the Kimber wasn't around yet. Still, that Gold Cup was a real tackdriver! You going to compete, or is this pure pleasure?

[absolootezer0]

iirc, kimber eclipse is what lapd swat carries. good gun.
but for spending that much on a 1911, you should also consider an STI or a sig gsr.

[papertyger]

I spent a thousand dollars on a Kimber two years ago... I'm still carrying my G30 everywhere I go if that tells you anything.

[EyeGuy]

I'd appreciate hearing some of the usual expert FR gun commentary regarding Kimber's Ultra Carry II models.

Thanks.