What pretty bad for me is I walk into any of the local gun shops and they all know my name. They will usually show me what they have in new. If I'm at my normal shop I have had the staff have people ask me questions about guns if the oner isn't there. I have never owned a Kimber, but have shot a few, damn fine handguns. I have a Wilson Combat CQB Tactical LE 1991A1. Love it, at the time it was one of the only .45's you could find w/ a light rail. Carried it when I was in the Marines, it's still my concealed carry pistol.
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Yea I know what you mean, people call me and ask me questions.I get that too at the gun shops,the customers see you enough they know. I can not tell you how many guns I have fixed, and put back together. Some guy had a old Mauser broomhandle, that he took apart.I never held one much less put one together. He brought it in the store in pieces, and the owner could not put it back together.I figured it out in about 5 miutes it was working.I just like guns.
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11:933 ET, 1.674 60`,111.877 MPH 5600 feet above sea level 6900 D/A
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Mods: JLT CAI, Bamachips 91 race tune, single Mustang V8 muffler, Mustang V8 swaybars
Looks: smoke front turn signals, sequential taillights, 14" shorty antenna, MRT rear window louvers and a little chrome for the interior 2000 C5 Corvette convertible, Torch Red with Black Interior. Full of options, Corsa exhaust 1990 Ford Bronco 351ci engine- it runs.
I have a KIMBER on my wishlist, but in the meantime I settle for my XD9SC. I am waiting on Springfield to come out with the XD 45 in a Sub Compact form which I have heard rumr of.
I dont know about a sub compact, but I think SA recently released a compact version of the XD45 that holds fewer rounds.
The XD started out by a Croation gun maker, and Springfield saw a good thing and made a deal. These are very good guns,with a nice grip safety.They use to only cost 275.oo then Springfield put there name on them and bam, 475.00 overnight.
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Airraid CAI/BAMA tune,moto blue pullies,3:73`s,LPW girdle;Powerhouse DS,CHE safety loop,CHE LCA`S & Adjustable UCA,Kooks LT`S & O/R X Pipe,prothane MM`s,Steeda CMDP`S,Eibach springs,Tokico D specs,Polished TB(by Me),Steeda radiator support,MT DR`S,Zex kit 100 shot. Taylor Relocation batter kit and cut off switch
11:933 ET, 1.674 60`,111.877 MPH 5600 feet above sea level 6900 D/A
I stopped last night after work and put another 75 rounds thru my Kimber and it was absolutely flawless. My shot placement was dead on. My grouping was 3" at 15 yds using reloads. I am gonna have to go buy factory loads and see what she really does. I also figured out that If I use a penny instead of the tool provided in the case, that I can easily remove and re-install the recoil spring plug and barrel lock. Saw that trick on a video on you tube last night and tried it. It's amazing. This morning, I sent in my survey card and $39.95 to Kimber and they are going to send me a set of Rosewood grips. Also ordered a nice ball cap while I was at it.
I must sya, buying this Kimber was one of the smartest things I've done in a long time.
Jim293....thanks for the reference to 1911 forum. I joined yesterday and it is exactly what I was looking for. My sceen name there is the same as it is here, rj8806. Look me up when you're on there. What is your screen name there?
Go with PI heads and quit watching The Fast and the Furious. (thanks 2 IhaveadopeGT)
Remember, it is almost impossible for anyone, myself included, to diagnose a problem over the internet without seeing the car. My advice is simply that, advice based on years of experience. I don't want you or anyone taking my word as gospel. I am trying to give some direction as to what I think may be happening.
Here is a pic of my new sidekick. Thought you might like it. Also have pic of the target I destroyed last night as well. This was at 10 yards out. I took them today at work with it sitting on my drivers seat, sorry, I left the carrying case at home as it now resides on my hip in a Don Hume OWB holster.
Go with PI heads and quit watching The Fast and the Furious. (thanks 2 IhaveadopeGT)
Remember, it is almost impossible for anyone, myself included, to diagnose a problem over the internet without seeing the car. My advice is simply that, advice based on years of experience. I don't want you or anyone taking my word as gospel. I am trying to give some direction as to what I think may be happening.
About a year ago, I was doing research on the Aegis II (for carry), comparing it to the Springfield EMP. I don't recall that I found any negatives on the Kimber, either as a brand or individual pieces, other than the initial cost difference... The Kimber shot very well right out of the box, where the EMP required 500+ rounds for break-in...
Hope you enjoy your new friend! Looks like you've had lots of fun so far!
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I use a Glock 26 .40 sub compact for my concealed carry gun. I like the barrel length and way it fits my hand. I find it to be very accurate, when I am not having an off day. I have looked at the Kimbers a lot in the past. I have to be careful in the gun store to make sure I don't bring any more home. My wife said, no more guns or cars....for now.
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Way nice gun. Like that magwell as well. I would like to get a Wilson custom 1911 but the prices Like 4K for what I was looking at. I think I will stick with the kimber.
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I am gonna have to go buy factory loads and see what she really does. I also figured out that If I use a penny instead of the tool provided in the case, that I can easily remove and re-install the recoil spring plug and barrel lock. Saw that trick on a video on you tube last night and tried it. It's amazing. This morning, I sent in my survey card and $39.95 to Kimber and they are going to send me a set of Rosewood grips. Also ordered a nice ball cap while I was at it.
(thanks 2 IhaveadopeGT)
