Forged. From everything I've ever been told, forged.

 

Page 2 of this Kimber catalogue (from 1995 Shot Show) states as such, but that was obviously a long time ago.

EDIT: Apparently I'm wrong about Kimber (according to Joe Chambers). Read post #33 in the following thread from M1911 Forum.

Barrel Chamber Misunderstandings - Page 4

It seems to me that there is a bit of a misunderstanding about what the chamber on a 1911 style pistol should be like. Over the past several years I have personally examined dozens of pistols with barrels that have been professionally installed by competent pistolsmiths. Without exception, all...

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I'd suggest you just avoid Kimber.

 

On this, we agree.

 

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.

 

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 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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

My two Kimbers, a 10mm Custom II GFO and .22 cal. Rimfire Target, both required some smithing to be right. Nonetheless: I regret neither purchase.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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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Beautiful

 

I’ve had seven Kimbers over the years.
The only one I had an issue with was an UCC. It was a feeding issue, once I switched to 165gr, it fed wonderfully.

 

If momma ain’t happy, nobody’s happy.

Congrats!

 

Not a Momma.... But happy....

 

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.

 

Well done, very well done. Hope your experience is the same that I've had, one great offering after another from Kimber and that's with a dozen or so over the years, enjoy!

 

Nice job Ms L , enjoy and use it well , a lot to like there. Very very nice. !!!

 

Nice!! I like the use of the polish bottles. Awaiting range report. Doubt you have any issue with the grip safety. As was said before they have a prominent safety all the way up rather than the bump. Enjoy!

 

I have it cleaned, oiled and back together.. so going out back to run some ammo thru it as soon as this drizzle stops..

 

Nice purchase. I love my 5" blued raptor. It is my most accurate 1911 when I shoot 230gr Lead. My wife has a CDP Pro, accurate and never a hiccup with it.

 

Very nice gun. You need to watch those naked bees,hehhehe

 

Hey...thats really good soap. Leaves your hands buttery smooth.. lol. They sell it at Bath and Body works if you want to try it out...

 

Congrats girl. Good looking gun!!