Hello all, well after posting a couple threads and reading numerous posts and replies I thought that I had figured out which pistol was going to be my FIRST 1911.
I had decided on a Kimber Compact CDP II. I like combo of the 4" barrel and the shorter grip, LOVED the look, and it was plenty light enough to CC. I found a nice deal on a used one (90-95%) but I figured I would check some shops for new ones too so I can actually feel it or maybe shoot it if they had a rental and a range. I am now back to trying to decide. I can't tell you the number of times salespeople and owners of gun shops said, "never again", "shady CS", "poor CS and QC", or used the words "Unreliable", "Overrated and overpriced" to describe Kimber, or more accurately "newer" Kimber. I guess the older stuff was pretty good.
So I spent the weekend reading every post that I could on every forum I could find and it does seem that there is some agreement that Kimber has very poor customer service, especially compared to Springfield and Colt. There is some debate as to the quality and reliability, but a lot of shop owners/staff are the biggest critics which not only surprised me, it concerned me.
Being new to INGO, I also searched this forum first so I didn't have to ask a question that has been posted before. But, I didn't see any threads pertaining just to Kimber customer service / quality control. I am a fan of Honda because, in my experience, they are ultra reliable. I never had an issue with any Honda or Acura that I have owned. Even when I was young and dumb and drove my Prelude 100k+ miles without ever changing the oil Never an issue.
I have also had that experience with my H&K's and Sig's. Never an issue, never an FTF, never anything. They just go bang...every time I pull the trigger no matter what kind of ammo I am using.
Should I expect less from a gun that costs twice as much as any H&K or Sig that I currently own? Would I be better off with a Springfield or even a Colt because they will back their product better? I have heard that Springfield CS is second to none.
I always wanted a 1911 and I am now in a position to get one, I just don't want to throw money at a product simply because I like the way it looks especially considering that I MAY have to depend on it one day to save my life.
Any input would be appreciated.
I had decided on a Kimber Compact CDP II. I like combo of the 4" barrel and the shorter grip, LOVED the look, and it was plenty light enough to CC. I found a nice deal on a used one (90-95%) but I figured I would check some shops for new ones too so I can actually feel it or maybe shoot it if they had a rental and a range. I am now back to trying to decide. I can't tell you the number of times salespeople and owners of gun shops said, "never again", "shady CS", "poor CS and QC", or used the words "Unreliable", "Overrated and overpriced" to describe Kimber, or more accurately "newer" Kimber. I guess the older stuff was pretty good.
So I spent the weekend reading every post that I could on every forum I could find and it does seem that there is some agreement that Kimber has very poor customer service, especially compared to Springfield and Colt. There is some debate as to the quality and reliability, but a lot of shop owners/staff are the biggest critics which not only surprised me, it concerned me.
Being new to INGO, I also searched this forum first so I didn't have to ask a question that has been posted before. But, I didn't see any threads pertaining just to Kimber customer service / quality control. I am a fan of Honda because, in my experience, they are ultra reliable. I never had an issue with any Honda or Acura that I have owned. Even when I was young and dumb and drove my Prelude 100k+ miles without ever changing the oil Never an issue.
I have also had that experience with my H&K's and Sig's. Never an issue, never an FTF, never anything. They just go bang...every time I pull the trigger no matter what kind of ammo I am using.
Should I expect less from a gun that costs twice as much as any H&K or Sig that I currently own? Would I be better off with a Springfield or even a Colt because they will back their product better? I have heard that Springfield CS is second to none.
I always wanted a 1911 and I am now in a position to get one, I just don't want to throw money at a product simply because I like the way it looks especially considering that I MAY have to depend on it one day to save my life.
Any input would be appreciated.