Are you happy with your Kimber?

Paulinski said:
I have one but I can't answer this question. I have a Eclipse Target II .45 caliber beautiful fit and finish, tight but I can't bring myself to fire it. :runaway:
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Although its a great gun and top of the food chain in the 1911 world. A collectors piece it is not. MAybe in 50 years...lol.

Start shooting it.
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mopar guy said:
I should say that in all the ones I've used I haven't actually tried the factory Kimber mags. I use SS Wilson Combat with .35" bumper pads in all of my 1911's. The Kimber mags do feel kind of cheap compared to the Wilsom Combat ones, but so does every other factory 1911 mag when the same comparison is made. I've read online that the weakest part of the package is the mags, but I can't confirm or deny that from personal experience.
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Stock Kimber mags are gritty, cheap feeling, not well finished and hold 7 rounds (in .45) The premium 8 rnd. Kimber mags available directly from Kimber by phone order are reasonably priced and the equal of Wilson and other fine mags. They also come with choice of no bumper, small or large bumper all include in each package along with an extra base plate and screws for quick changes. PS, I keep that brand new stock Kimber mag in the original box and papers, lock etc for future possible resale.
 
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ottawaguy said:
Keep in mind 1911's are not considered broken in or expected to run properly until you get 500 rounds of factory down range.
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That's an interesting point. I've never had a hiccup from day one with my Kimber and I wonder if that idea has come from people who shoot budget brands of 1911. What exactly would happen during a breaking in period to cause the gun to shoot consistantly without FTF etc? Is this a myth or does it have substance?
Mike
 
I've had two (Desert Warrior and Grand Raptor) both have been some of the nicest 1911's I've shot. You can't go wrong with Kimber.
 
BC Mike said:
That's an interesting point. I've never had a hiccup from day one with my Kimber and I wonder if that idea has come from people who shoot budget brands of 1911. What exactly would happen during a breaking in period to cause the gun to shoot consistantly without FTF etc? Is this a myth or does it have substance?
Mike
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Good question.
When I was getting into 1911's I spent a great deal of time on 1911forum.chom
Seems to be the common consensus that it could take up to 500 rounds for all the parts to become one mechanical device. After my shooting buddy had the phone call with the factory, and reading it on the forum I just assumed it was all part of the 1911 lifestyle.

Maybe a die hard 1991 guy could enlighten us.
 
I think it's a simple as the fit and finish. My Dan Wesson 1911 is no longer having issues with ejecting and extracting rounds. It was ultra tight when I bought it. I figure I have about 700 rounds through it now. My Kimbers never had that problem even though they are tight, just not ultra tight. I think everything starts to wear in after about 500 rounds or so. All my other 1911's have been a much looser fit and have not had any feeding problems when new. I find it's that old tradeoff - tightness equals tight groups and looser fits equal very reliable pistols but not as accurate. They all need some working in and some TLC to be both. But hey, that's the fun part.
 
Danny which DW do you have? Overall do yoi like it better than Kimber? I'b trying to desde between the two -Razer 10mm and Custom Stainless...
 
I have the Point man 7 and it's the nicest of the lot I think. Not sure about the custom stainless but the Razorback's 10mm round is supposed to be devastating. My 45 is good enough. I do prefer the look of the Novak sights on the Razorback. My PM7 has Bomars. You can't go wrong with Dan Wesson 1911's. I think it's 1911's most underrated or best kept secret. They need serious break in time though. Very very tight fit. To answer your question, I like the Kimber's just about as much. The Dan Wesson is of higher quality according to my gunsmith who's a 1911 expert but my Desert Warrior shot some impressive groups this past weekend at the range. Just buy both. Get the DW first as they are harder to find. Try Reliable Gun in Vancouver if you can't find one although I think they only have the Razorback now. Ask for Sean and tell him I referred you and he'll give you a good deal.
Danny
 
I absolutely love my Kimber, best pistol I have ever shot.
It is nice and tight, shoots true and looks great.

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