They look beautiful, but I heard the Kimbers weren’t so great. Any FR thoughts?
My only issue with Kimber is that the factory sights are not as good as I’d expect from a pricey 1911, but that’s easily resolved with the addition of Trijicon 3-dot sights. I have also heard that the finish does not wear well with time, and also that the company’s customer service is inconsistent. That said, the pistol’s primary features are wonderful - match-grade trigger at 4.5 lbs pull, silky action, ergonomic grip, consistent feed on multiple ammo types, and astonishing accuracy once you’ve broken it in properly.
Yeah, i am in the gun biz and build custom 1911’s. Kimbers are mass produced in Yonkers, NY, mostly by people who are just doing piece work for the check.
They are generally reliable, but are not really custom pieces. Even the ones that are from their “Custom Shop” are mass produced. It is the same for all of the big named shops. Once they get a name and “famous” they build way too many guns to really build custom stuff, unless it’s for the cover of a magazine. Just the way it is.
Without going in-depth, I’ll just say that if you want to spend $1,500 on a true custom 1911 you should find a small one or two man shop and have them show you some work. See and feel the difference.
You heard wrong, I have a Kimber 1911 in 9mm and I've never had a problem with it. Accurate right out of the box and even better after break-in.
I carry an ultraraptor II.. Love the gun, shoots very well to be so small, recoil is not a problem. Only problem I have had is some wear on the side of the frame from the holster I carry it in.