Drank the Koolaid and got a Kimber

[Hdfb03]

Guitar picks work in that capacity, too...

Very true.

Side note, are those the new grips you got? the Airforce ones I believe?

 

[JetGirl]

Side note, are those the new grips you got? the Airforce ones I believe?

Had a few different ones between then and now. But, yes.
Got an email from the guy doing my current custom pair... they are in tung oil now and will be finished/shipped soon.

 

[Hdfb03]

Had a few different ones between then and now.
Got an email from the guy doing my current custom pair... they are in tung oil now and will be finished/shipped soon.

You have some really nice guns and grips I must say! I get to pick up my Ultra Carry tonight from AllenM with my new two tone combo Im to giddy to be at work!

 

[jmiller676]

Guitar picks work in that capacity, too...

You need to get some Dunlop guitar picks.

It's my day to pick on you.

 

[Classic]

I have 3 1911s and they all have slight "idiot marks" on them. Cleaned at the range and reassembled a little to hastily. They don't bother me a bit.

One of them is a Stainless Raptor that I use for a SD carry peice so the grips have the odd nick as well. Still the best shooting handgun I own and I would trust my life to it.

One thing I have routinely replaced on my Kimbers is the Mainspring Housing which has been made of low grade plastic in the past. I just don't like the plastic parts in that location and there are lots of options available in metal from Kimber, Brownell's, Midway, etc.

Have fun breaking it in and don't forget to replace the mainspring after the 800-1000 rounds. It does make a difference.

 

[JetGirl]

You need to get some Dunlop guitar picks.

It's my day to pick on you.

Very punny.
Every time I go into the music shop up in Shipshewana, I buy a handful of them. They keep disappearing. I guess that wouldn't happen if I stopped giving them away.

I have 3 1911s and they all have slight "idiot marks" on them. Cleaned at the range and reassembled a little to hastily. They don't bother me a bit.

To each their own.
I paid a lot for what I have and I view them as investments. Personally, I want to care for them to the best of my ability. I realize sometimes stuff happens, but I'm endeavoring to keep them as nice as I can. Not everyone is inclined to make that effort...and that's fine. It's their property.

 

[SERparacord]

Very punny.
Every time I go into the music shop up in Shipshewana, I buy a handful of them. They keep disappearing. I guess that wouldn't happen if I stopped giving them away.


To each their own.
I paid a lot for what I have and I view them as investments. Personally, I want to care for them to the best of my ability. I realize sometimes stuff happens, but I'm endeavoring to keep them as nice as I can. Not everyone is inclined to make that effort...and that's fine. It's their property.

No monkey marks either?

 

[JetGirl]

No monkey marks either?

Not that I'd admit to.

 

[jbrooks19]

Oh, and after you rep me, you should change your profile pic to a more suitable one. Like your new Kimber.

I can't leave rep or change profile pic from my phone, but when I get home I will!

 

[Hdfb03]

Very punny.
Every time I go into the music shop up in Shipshewana, I buy a handful of them. They keep disappearing. I guess that wouldn't happen if I stopped giving them away.

Whoa, you are from near Shipshewana? I was born and raised in Middlebury! I didnt think that anyone knew about those small towns up there haha.

 

[JetGirl]

Whoa, you are from near Shipshewana? I was born and raised in Middlebury! I didnt think that anyone knew about those small towns up there haha.

I used to live near, but now it's a little bit of a hike... I still try to get up there often, though! Sometimes I just get jonesin' for a JoJo's Pretzel.
Not a better one on the planet.

 

[Bushido Devil Dog]

Got a Kimber Pro Carry today.. I can't wait to get to shoot it!
This is my first 1911 and I think starting out with a high end one was a great idea.

Welcome to the Dark Side...we have cookies that you can either enjoy with a nice glass of milk, or use as bait on the range to lure gnats in so you can shoot single hairs off of their nuts, taking advantage of your Kimber's inherent accuracy!

Nice choice!

Me, too! (The stainless one)...
Mr.Jet said that was the day I turned evil because it was on 6/6/06. LOL
Evil 1911s

Indeed. Surely dark forces were at work, guiding Saint J.M. Browning's hand in designing *The* Combat Handgun, perfected.

I wonder who was helping him...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Qfbrc1jdo

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"Woe to you Oh Earth and Sea, for the Devil sends The Beast with Wrath, because He knows the time is short... Let him who hath understanding reckon the number of my posts: for it is the number of a man who should be doing something more productive right now...
...And its number is Six hundred and Sixty Six."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsmcDLDw9iw

 

[Hdfb03]

I used to live near, but now it's a little bit of a hike... I still try to get up there often, though! Sometimes I just get jonesin' for a JoJo's Pretzel.
Not a better one on the planet.

Man now I'm craving one of their pretzels and some Wana Cup fish!

 

[DIRTROAD]

Nice looking 1911 love them all

 

[dbiernesser]

Congrats! I want one so bad. Saving every dime I can. I cant wait!

 

[10mm Snack Pack]

What a beautiful 1911! Congrats and great taste. My first 1911 was a colt delta elite 10mm. Had the 1911 bug every since. Kimbers are great guns. I have a kimber stainless target II in a 10mm. All kimbers I've ever shot, shoot great. Have fun with it. It will last a life time.

 

[88E30M50]

Just to clarify, i'm a 1911 virgin, what is the "Idiot mark" i hear so much about? Have pics? and how to prevent it from happening? Any info would be rewarded with REP!! LOL

It's the mark left under the slide stop if you are ham handed in reassembly that idiots complain about. I think that's why they call it an idiot mark

BTW, congrats on the gun!