My new Kimber Tactical Custom II

[IN_Varmntr]

Thanks to the folks at 21st Century Firearms in Bluffton.

Between my dad and I, we shot about 124rds through it without so much as a hiccup. We were shooting our reloads which are 230gr lead round nose bullets on top of 4.5gr of Bullseye powder. I picked up a KimTac 8rd mag from 21st Century while I was there and it ran flawless. Next time I'm there I'm buying the rest of those mags, they are awesome. I'm in love with this gun...

First things first, a really awesome picture I took of my dad shooting it. I caught the recoil of the gun, the ejected casing AND the bullet in mid-flight just down range a little! I didn't believe it until I looked closer and realized what it was.

New right out of the box...

Myself shooting...

After the first 50rds...

Nice and dirty...

Ready for a little cleaning...

 

[wtfd661]

Awesome gun, and fantastic pics (loved the first one). I have the little brother of yours, the Tactical Ultra II. Great guns.

By the way did you post on 1911Forum - Powered by vBulletin, thought I saw this and commented over there also.

 

[Tommy2Tone]

Is it just me or can you actually see the bullet in the first pic?

 

[k12lts]

Congrats on the new Kimber, you made a good choice.

The pictures are great.

 

[IN_Varmntr]

Awesome gun, and fantastic pics (loved the first one). I have the little brother of yours, the Tactical Ultra II. Great guns.

By the way did you post on 1911Forum - Powered by vBulletin, thought I saw this and commented over there also.

Yep I'm on 1911forum as well!

Tommy2Tone, yes, that is the bullet. I love that picture.

 

[5.56'aholic]

First things first, a really awesome picture I took of my dad shooting it. I caught the recoil of the gun, the ejected casing AND the bullet in mid-flight just down range a little! I didn't believe it until I looked closer and realized what it was.

definitely awesome! it stands out like a sore thumb when you see it.

 

[bbbas55]

very nice pictures and a nice gun.. they are on my list for a one of these days purchases...

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

That is a damn fine picture...

 

[lovemywoods]

Is it just me or can you actually see the bullet in the first pic?

I see the little spot you are looking at. Can't tell if it's a flaw in the picture or the bullet.

I did find it interesting to note that the pistol has already cycled and is back in battery (or nearly so) while the muzzle is still reacting to the recoil and the casing is up in the air. Just a reminder of how fast everything takes place. Neat!

 

[redneckmedic]

Nice kimber....as always, they "LOOK GOOD", Good call on the pic, but at almost 900fps I would think it would have struck the target by the time the brass was that far from the slide, but who knows, just a guess.

 

[cox7215]

good choice I have the same gun!!!!

 

[rocketv]

That first picture is one of my new all time favorites.

 

[Liberty1911]

Old thread I found on a search but I had to say: Awesome pic!

 

[downlinx]

awesome, gun, but im kinda partial.

 

[ederue]

Congrats on your Kimber, I wouldn't trade my Custom II for anything. Awesome firearm that you will be pleased with for years to come.

 

[Liberty1911]

I got one myself a couple of weeks ago.