New Here With Questions

[helopilot09]

Hello all, I'm new to the forum and would love to take advantage of all the great knowledge out there. I'm in the "manufacturing pending" stage of my CHL. I was wondering what other's opinions were about two guns in the Kimber line-up. I'm looking at purchasing a stainless pro raptor 2, or a pro crimson carry for my edc. I live in the DFW area and have found both guns at B&S Guns in Garland. Was wondering if anyone knows anything about this place or any other good places to purchase a Kimber. Thanks in advance for any help/opinons.

[G26ster]

Hello all, I'm new to the forum and would love to take advantage of all the great knowledge out there. I'm in the "manufacturing pending" stage of my CHL. I was wondering what other's opinions were about two guns in the Kimber line-up. I'm looking at purchasing a stainless pro raptor 2, or a pro crimson carry for my edc. I live in the DFW area and have found both guns at B&S Guns in Garland. Was wondering if anyone knows anything about this place or any other good places to purchase a Kimber. Thanks in advance for any help/opinons.

I've gotten the best prices and the best selection at the major DFW area gun shows. I do not see cheaper prices than I paid anywhere on the net. Just MHO. Oh, and welcome to the forum!

[5thGenTexan]

Welcome and congtats on the impending arrival of your plastic. Love the looks of both of your choices, just not a 1911 kind of guy should be someone along in a few minutes that will help you out.

[The Annoyed Man]

I found my Kimber in a local shop in Euless (Euless Guns & Ammo) - a Stainless Ultra Carry II. My son has a Pro Raptor, the blue one, not the stainless one, purchased from Sporting Arms in Lewisville. Both are superb guns. We also own full-sized 1911s from Springfield and Taurus. The Springfield is a truly great pistol, but the fit and finish on the Kimbers is a little better. I would like to acquire a Pro-sized Kimber of my own. I think that 4" 1911s are probably the ideal compromise between concealability and size. Don't get me wrong, I really like the 3" gun; but I think that the slightly longer sight radius of the 4" pistol (plus an 8+1 round capacity) is an advantage.

[helopilot09]

My problem with the 3'' Kimber's is that they don't fit well enough in my hand. I have been a Springfield XD owner/fan, but really want to get into the 1911's. My buddy let me shoot his Kimber and I loved it.

[The Annoyed Man]

My problem with the 3'' Kimber's is that they don't fit well enough in my hand. I have been a Springfield XD owner/fan, but really want to get into the 1911's. My buddy let me shoot his Kimber and I loved it.

I agree. They don't fit a larger hand that well. I got around it by using a Hogue wrap-around grip set with the finger grooves. That works pretty well.

[mr surveyor]

Being in the boonies of NE Tx, I can't say anything about the gun shop, but I will comment on the choice of the Kimber. I have a fairly "old" (1997) Kimber Compact Stainless (4") that is excellent. I've handled and shot a lot of different Kimber models in both all steel and alloy models, and find nothing comparable to the steel... particularly mine . In the proper hands I'm sure the lighter weight alloy models are fine, but there's nothing like good solid steel in my opinion. I love my old Kimber!

surv

[Pawpaw]

I have a Kimber Ultra CDP II as my EDC. Obviously, I think they're great pistols.

I personally will never set foot in B&S again, but that's just my opinion.

You might want to check out Ammo Depot. They're farther east on I-30 and they have a great crew. There is a map here: http://www.texas-on-line.com/ammodepot.htm

I haven't been there for a while. If you want some company, I'm up for another visit.

[G.A. Heath]

The Kimber Pro models have 4 inch barrels and a full sized frame. I have shot the Raptor II, and is was not as comfortable as a gun with checkering to me however a friend who was with me found the gun to be more comfortable than either of my Kimbers. I personally carry the Pro Covert II and when I don't carry it for some reason my TLE II often fills in for it.

[Excaliber]

I found my Kimber in a local shop in Euless (Euless Guns & Ammo) - a Stainless Ultra Carry II. My son has a Pro Raptor, the blue one, not the stainless one, purchased from Sporting Arms in Lewisville. Both are superb guns. We also own full-sized 1911s from Springfield and Taurus. The Springfield is a truly great pistol, but the fit and finish on the Kimbers is a little better. I would like to acquire a Pro-sized Kimber of my own. I think that 4" 1911s are probably the ideal compromise between concealability and size. Don't get me wrong, I really like the 3" gun; but I think that the slightly longer sight radius of the 4" pistol (plus an 8+1 round capacity) is an advantage.

I have both the Ultra Carry and the Pro models also, and I agree with TAM's comments. The 4" Pro model is my favorite carry gun, although the 3" doesn't give up much and has a significant advantage when dressing lightly for the heat.

[USA1]

Hello helopilot09,
Just wanted to welcome you to the forum and also to the Kimber Klub.

You can't go wrong with either of the two choices you listed.

[rm9792]

I have mulitple Kimbers and never any issues. Main carry is a Pro CDP, bobbed with thin grips. never fte or ftf. the 3" leaves my pinky hanging but is still easy to shoot.

[dessl]

I have both and prefer the ultra, since it fits well to my small girlie hands. I like my ultra so much that im debating on trading off the 4" pro tac. You definitely can't go wrong with either gun.

[RAM4171]

FYI B$S always charges full retail. Just around the corner from there is S.A.W @ Collins and 80 in Sunnyvale. They have some of the best prices on Kimbers in the area. I know for a fact that they drop the price on a lot of guns about $20 for the shows. There's a show @ Big Town next weekend and AJC Sports(who aren't always there) also have exellent prices. Good luck on your search.