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by HotLeadSolutions
Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Kimber question
Replies: 36
Views: 7552

Re: Kimber question

TxKimberMan wrote:
HotLeadSolutions wrote: And STI is HANDS DOWN twice the pistol that Kimber is.
In your opinion. :tiphat: Others' mileage may vary.

I own two Kimbers, which have performed flawlessly. I would go with the .45 over the .40 for the reasons previously posted...ammo price, availability and recoil. But I would recommend you try shooting both and deciding what's right for you. :fire
Is .45 ammo cheaper in your neck of the woods? Here is is about 3.00 per box more than .40
I am looking for some cheaper (less expensive) .45 ammo.
by HotLeadSolutions
Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Kimber question
Replies: 36
Views: 7552

Re: Kimber question

ddstuder wrote:
The Annoyed Man wrote:
HotLeadSolutions wrote:Althought these are not pictures of my weapon, there are hundreds of photos just like these of other Kimber pistols out there.
There are also hundreds of pictures on the 'net of Glock kabooms. Don't mean a thing.

To the OP, we own two Kimbers in our family, and they are flawless and accurate performers. Of the two, you'll probably be happier with the CDP. There's nothing wrong with RIA pistols. They make a perfectly decent gun, and I've been favorably impressed with their tactical model at that price point. But I've handled a number of them, and they just aren't in the same league as Kimber pistols. Kimber is also by far the largest seller of 1911 pistols in the nation. The number of defective pistols as a percentage of their total production is probably no more than any other reputable manufacturer, but in sheer numbers, that is going to be more pistols than that same percentage of a smaller manufacturer's production. Just keep things in perspective.

BTW, good luck finding aftermarket sights that will fit the RIA dovetails. That's OK if you're happy with the stock sights, but it's a huge hassle if you're not.

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I own 3 Kimbers. Built in 1996, 2006, and 2009. These get shot a minimum of 100 rounds per month (each)! The only issues I had were magazine related, and that was quickly remedied by upgrading the mags with the Tripp kits. Every manufacturer will have lemons, that is just the way it is. I know people who will not buy a Colt 1911 after just one bad unit. Truth is, machinery will break from time to time (if it didn't I would not have a job!)

You will not be sorry to own a Kimber! (now if I want a tackle box gun, RIA would be fine and just as reliable)
I love how both of you jumped on the RIA like THAT was the suggestion I made. I said at 400.00 it was machined better, had better accuracy and was more reliable. The suggestion I made was STI. And STI is HANDS DOWN twice the pistol that Kimber is.

And I don't think that Kimber's problems manifest because of the sheer number of weapons they produce. I think the problem is in quality control. Sig produces as many if not more weapons than Kimber does annually, and you do not hear of such things with Sig.

If you don't have the time, or man power to check EVERYTHING that leaves your shop, either produce fewer weapons or hire more people.

BUT thank you for adding to the discussion, I do value your opinion and will fight to the death to protect your right to have and speak your own opinion.
by HotLeadSolutions
Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Kimber question
Replies: 36
Views: 7552

Re: Kimber question

Please don't take this the wrong way, but after my experience with Kimber, I feel like it I owe it to one of my CHL brethern to post these:
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Althought these are not pictures of my weapon, there are hundreds of photos just like these of other Kimber pistols out there.

My story starts with a year long quest for a Kimber Pro Carry Eclipse, and ended with a pistol that I owned for a year, only successfully shot 25 or so rounds out of (before the frame cracked) and ended selling back to the factory after repair because of a multitude of problems. (Safety, firing pin, extractor)

My 400.00 RIA has better machining, accuracy and dependability than my 1000.00+ Kimber did!

If you want a quality 1911 that shoots rings around Kimber (when the Kimber will shoot) try an STI http://www.stiguns.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :thumbs2:

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