I got it..Its so beautiful i cant stop looking at it... I stopped at a friends house on the way home, he is an aviation machinist and said it for sure has has a forged steel frame, not a casting. Slide and lockup are tight. Fit and finish is very nice. I Couldn't talk them down on the price, but they thru in a box of ammo. Now i just gotta watch a yootoob vid to see how to take one apart that has a full guide rod, never done that before... Im a happy, happy, girl.... lol.

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Had a fun time with my new Kimber. My Dad wanted to see it so ended up going over to my parents for dinner, and shooting it there. It ran flawlessly, not even one problem. I ran 100rnds of Winchester 230 ball, and 14rnds Hydrashok hollow points thru her, including a couple of mag dumps. No problems. I used the mag that came with it, my 8rnd Ruger mag, and Dads Colt mag. All worked fine. I was hitting milk jugs at 30 yards no problem. Sights are right on..

 

I’ve owned several kimber’s have put over 30,000 rounds through one of them with no problem. They are not $5,000 guns but they shoot.

 

I owned many Kimbers and never had an issue with a one.

The hate is either from ignorance or just following the crowd not from personal experience with a part failure IMO.

 

My issue is not with their guns, every company can produce a lemon (and has)...mine is with the way I was treated by Kimber CS with my out-of-the-box-jam-o-matic Micro-9 . For reference, take your average experience with WC or NHC customer support...then imagine the EXACT OPPOSITE. Three trips back with no resolution, ended up selling it for a loss. It was my first Kimber and, after the way I was treated, it was my last. Is my experience the exception rather than the rule? Perhaps. But there are just too many other choices in 1911's to be treated...well, frankly...like sh*t..

I don't go out of my way to bash Kimber, however I will give my honest opinion when solicited.


To the OP, very nice gun....I hope its a flawlessly-functioning tack driver.

 

I’ve had a kimber tle/rl that I’ve been having for 14+ years… never had a issue with it… many others have come and gone but she has stayed…. She has a nice patina of finish wear that gives it a real world battle worn look lol… she’s a lifer for me.. with 230gr +p HST, she is my back up hog hunting gun most of the time…

 

Twenty (?) years old, north of 30k. Annual spring replacement and cleaning every 500 or so rounds. Haven't shot it in years. No issues to date. No so much with the others I've owned.

 

That is sooo pretty... Thank you for sharing.. Im not sure if this forum is responsible for our addiction.. ? No.. like any other addiction at some point we have to take personal responsibility. But it sure does throw gas on the fire...lol. Im not as bad as some on here, i don't have a safe full of Nighthawks, or custom builds. But if i had the $$.... i could see that happening..

 

Congratulations. My trio of Kimbers

 

Before Kimber entered the game Colt and Springfield built milspec guns ignoring that the market wanted a host of features, some practical, some aesthetic. Buyers had to send their new guns off for accuracy and reliability packages. This went on for years without either stepping up their game. Enter Kimber with their Custom model. Great pistol. All of a sudden the bigs had to step up. I’ve owned two. A pro carry HD that was a solid performer and a Custom Royal that was outstanding! I sold it to try the HD. Many times I tried to get that Royal back. I’d buy another Kimber if it appealed to me.

 

Here is my one and only Kimber Target 6" 45acp. I changed the grips on this one and installed a mag well. It was the only new 6" I could find under $1000.00.

 

Kimber builds a fine 1911 period. We have half a dozen in the house and they all run great.

 

Lisa, that has plenty of bump for the safety!

 

Yes it does..even tho it dosnt have a bump, it sticks out as far as my Rapide and SR1911. It feels really good in my hand. Kimber says it has a 4 to 5 lb trigger. Im thinking more like the 4. It has the lightest trigger out of all 3. And very crisp.

 

Congrats, she looks sweet in 2 tone! If you don’t like that guide god, you can always swap it out for the plug.

 

I think i like it.. I have it apart, not alot different. Just the spring and rod needs to come out the front during dissassembly.

 

I'm glad you're happy.

 

Lisa,

The Kimber ads from gun rags was how I got into 1911s in the first place. Bought my first one, a TRP that has since been massaged John Harrison, and it's been a spiral from there. The Custom Royal still calls to me every now and again.

Glad to hear the gun performed well.

 

Lisa,

The Kimber ads from gun rags was how I got into 1911s in the first place. Bought my first one, a TRP that has since been massaged John Harrison, and it's been a spiral from there. The Custom Royal still calls to me every now and again.

Glad to hear the gun performed well.

So Kimber convinced you to buy a Springerfield? I'd fire my marketing guy for that. 😉

 

This whole thread had me on their website again jonesing, as addicts do

 

One of the best 1911 builders on this forum shoots a Kimber. Granted , he probably did some work on it but it is a Kimber.

 

I admit I do love this one. It is more accurate than I am, has never had a failure of any kind that I didn't cause with my reloads, and is agruably a great looking 1911. Not sure if there's any reason to think that the upper-level guns in their price range might be built a little better than the entry-level ones.

 

Beautiful

 

Second and third 1911s were Kimbers Pro Carry 45 then 9mm still run just fine.
Then a TRP, then well you get the idea. Enjoy your new 1911!

 

I love it when a plan comes together. Even if it's not my plan. Enjoy!

 

Great range report. I have had a Kimber Warrior for almost 20 years and have never had a single issue with it. Im confident it will serve you well

 

I am just glad there are a few people on this board that have had luck with Kimbers.
Mine have worked very well for me.

I still own every Kimber I have bought.

when I get out of Ca in a few months, I may buy a higher end 1911.

 

Just as no one gets them all right, neither does anyone get them all wrong. Good luck with the move and don't leave anything that would cause you to return.

 

I'd suggest you just avoid Kimber.

 

Im trying to Uncle Bob. I know theres lots of Kimber hate on this forum, and i dont want to get kicked out...again..lol. But look how pretty this is.... My gun shop dosnt have any garrisons, and the only Ronin they have is the aluminum frame one.. I fondled the Custom I I they have and fell in lust... The Rapide i have is a very nice gun..and has ran 100% from day one. Am i going down the Kimber rabbit hole.... It has a 1 piece guide rod..so i will have to learn how to take it apart..but i don't mind learning new stuff about guns. I have been thinking about that gun all night. The gun shop opens at 9am, so you have 3hrs to talk me out of it..... It's just sitting in a dark gun case all alone and lonely.. probably wondering if im coming back to get it.. and give it a loving home..

 

I've had 3 Kimbers all 9mm, everyone ran like a top. The Pro Carry II was my favorite out of the three, I would buy another one for the right price.

 

This is a Custom II Target 10mm paid a little over 8 years back my opinion is for what it's worth, Kimber is the best for the money 1911 in the market. I would take that two tone Custom for the money over other offerings. Is that in the 8 hundred range? Looks like a great looking gun for that money. Of course you could spend what, double, and get something from DW. HOPE YOU GET IT! You're going to love it.