Kimber Firearms - end of distribution

Korth Group Ltd

Korth Group Ltd

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Good day CGN,

We'd like to make an announcement regarding the end of our distribution of Kimber firearms in Canada. A variety of factors lead to this rather difficult decision, as we highly regard Kimber and their products. We are wrapping up as many loose ends as possible over the next few weeks.

Should you have product or warranty questions, reach out to Kimber: https://www.kimberamerica.com/contact

Thank you to everyone that supported Kimber product during our time distributing the brand.

Regards,
KGL
 
That's too bad to hear. Do you have a supply of parts (stocks, bottom metal, floor plates etc) that you would be able to sell?



Korth Group Ltd said:
Good day CGN,

We'd like to make an announcement regarding the end of our distribution of Kimber firearms in Canada. A variety of factors lead to this rather difficult decision, as we highly regard Kimber and their products. We are wrapping up as many loose ends as possible over the next few weeks.

Should you have product or warranty questions, reach out to Kimber: https://www.kimberamerica.com/contact

Thank you to everyone that supported Kimber product during our time distributing the brand.

Regards,
KGL
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I spoke with Kimber a few days ago. They said that they should have a new Canadian distributor by the end of the month. I guess we shall see.
 
chuck nelson said:
I spoke with Kimber a few days ago. They said that they should have a new Canadian distributor by the end of the month. I guess we shall see.
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Looking forward to it.....perhaps that will get the ball rollin on the Kimber Rapide Black Ice.
 
Mik123 said:
That's too bad to hear. Do you have a supply of parts (stocks, bottom metal, floor plates etc) that you would be able to sell?
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We have minimal parts on hand that will be made available to our dealers over the coming weeks. A few stocks, but none of the other parts you listed.

KGL
 
I spoke with them and their new distributer is Worldwide Sports Network and the number is 412-278-4200. It appears they are a international distributer and Wanstall's appears to sell Wilson Combat's from them. Not sure of any other details.
 
Mittens said:
I spoke with them and their new distributer is Worldwide Sports Network and the number is 412-278-4200. It appears they are a international distributer and Wanstall's appears to sell Wilson Combat's from them. Not sure of any other details.
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Not to step on any feet or derail anything, but it won't be through us.
 
Mittens said:
No worries, I jumped to conclusions a bit. The distributor will be Worldwide Sports Network, I guess retailers remain to be seen.
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They handle the US side of things.

We need to know who is going to be handling the Shipments on our side.
 
And that right there tells me that even though I have always had good luck with them, I will never own another. If Korth no longer reps for them that tells me enough right there. Interested in seeing who swoops in.
 
Walleyewhiz said:
And that right there tells me that even though I have always had good luck with them, I will never own another. If Korth no longer reps for them that tells me enough right there. Interested in seeing who swoops in.
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That doesn't mean anything. These things are usually about money. Kimber wanted to pay less, Korth said no, and there you go, done. Or you could turn it around -- Korth wanted more, Kimber said no, and there you go. One of these two is prob correct.
 
Buggle said:
That doesn't mean anything. These things are usually about money. Kimber wanted to pay less, Korth said no, and there you go, done. Or you could turn it around -- Korth wanted more, Kimber said no, and there you go. One of these two is prob correct.
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Both scenarios are incorrect. Kimber is focusing production on their sub-compact and compact firearms, and less on full-size 1911's and rifles; creating substantial back orders for the Canadian market. However, the leading factor in our decision to walk away from Kimber was the total lack of after sale support - waiting over a year for a few warranty matters to be addressed is unacceptable. As the source of a product line in Canada, we need to be able to properly support consumers/dealers with any issues they have.

Hope this info helps,
KGL
 
Korth Group Ltd said:
Both scenarios are incorrect. Kimber is focusing production on their sub-compact and compact firearms, and less on full-size 1911's and rifles; creating substantial back orders for the Canadian market. However, the leading factor in our decision to walk away from Kimber was the total lack of after sale support - waiting over a year for a few warranty matters to be addressed is unacceptable. As the source of a product line in Canada, we need to be able to properly support consumers/dealers with any issues they have.

Hope this info helps,
KGL
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I know where I'll be spending my money and thats with Korth and their product line.
Goes to show that they stand not only behind their products, but their customers as well.
Thank you for the explanation K I.
Rob
 
Non settlement of warranty issues has cost companies like them a lot of money than they think it does overall. At this point, they probably don't think they need the business, and some hero in the warranty dept saved them money by being a legend in his own mind, things will change.
 
Korth Group Ltd said:
Both scenarios are incorrect. Kimber is focusing production on their sub-compact and compact firearms, and less on full-size 1911's and rifles; creating substantial back orders for the Canadian market. However, the leading factor in our decision to walk away from Kimber was the total lack of after sale support - waiting over a year for a few warranty matters to be addressed is unacceptable. As the source of a product line in Canada, we need to be able to properly support consumers/dealers with any issues they have.

Hope this info helps,
KGL
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And that right there is exactly the scenario I had in mind. ^^^
 
Korth Group Ltd said:
Both scenarios are incorrect. Kimber is focusing production on their sub-compact and compact firearms, and less on full-size 1911's and rifles; creating substantial back orders for the Canadian market. However, the leading factor in our decision to walk away from Kimber was the total lack of after sale support - waiting over a year for a few warranty matters to be addressed is unacceptable. As the source of a product line in Canada, we need to be able to properly support consumers/dealers with any issues they have.

Hope this info helps,
KGL
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GREAT reply to settle the REASON you NO longer handle Kimber ! I have owned 4 Kimbers - all rifles and HUNTER models and still currently have a Hunter 84L 30-06 - ALL have being problem Free and Good Shooters - so i have being LUCKY so Far ! Thxs RJ
 
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