THE CZickness L....Celebrating 50 threads with CZs, gunsmoke and serious discussion....

[DadSmith]

Good morning INGO.

 

[Firehawk]

Good Morning everyone. Coffee is needed

 

[Firehawk]

I like that more than a should. Lol

My one experience with Kimber was during their low point….

I wonder if my experience with Kimber was during their high point. My Kimber Eclipse Custom II was one of the nicest 1911s I’ve shot to this day. Beautiful full stainless 1911, accurate, super smooth and it ran 100%. Of all the guns I’ve traded/sold over the years, that one I regret the most even despite doubling my money on it.

 

[ditcherman]

Dang. I can’t even go to the grocery that cheap. Who needs food anyway?

I vote for the PCR-p. :-)

I have a meeting in a Meier parking lot this morning, and I’ll probably do just this, skip the food and vote for a PCR, assuming it’s LNIB like he says, and I’m sure it will be.

 

[mcapo]

I wonder if my experience with Kimber was during their high point. My Kimber Eclipse Custom II was one of the nicest 1911s I’ve shot to this day. Beautiful full stainless 1911, accurate, super smooth and it ran 100%. Of all the guns I’ve traded/sold over the years, that one I regret the most even despite doubling my money on it.

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An Eclipse is a gorgeous 1911. I would buy a new production Kimber because (1) I believe QC is up to par and (2) I am a bit more knowledgeable about a 1911s inner workings than before.

 

[mcapo]

I have a meeting in a Meier parking lot this morning, and I’ll probably do just this, skip the food and vote for a PCR, assuming it’s LNIB like he says, and I’m sure it will be.

PCR!!!

 

[ditcherman]

I wonder if my experience with Kimber was during their high point. My Kimber Eclipse Custom II was one of the nicest 1911s I’ve shot to this day. Beautiful full stainless 1911, accurate, super smooth and it ran 100%. Of all the guns I’ve traded/sold over the years, that one I regret the most even despite doubling my money on it.

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I had one once, a carry model with the rounded heel, but I can’t even remember if it was a 9 or 45. Made quite the impression, obviously. Can’t remember what I didn’t like about it, just remember thinking this was supposed to be a Kimber. I’m sure if you get a nice one they’re good.
The former owner of our LGS usually had 1 cabinet full of them, so I thought I’d try them out.

BTW, best of luck to rk on his trade deal at our LGS this morning.

 

[Born2vette]

Good morning!

I have a meeting in a Meier parking lot this morning, and I’ll probably do just this, skip the food and vote for a PCR, assuming it’s LNIB like he says, and I’m sure it will be.

Love me my PCR!

 

[mcapo]

Good morning!



Love me my PCR!

I would like a sweaty ol' surplus PCR for less than the cost of a dinner out for 88....

 

[WebSnyper]

Dang. I can’t even go to the grocery that cheap. Who needs food anyway?

Enthusiasts need food, I hear.

 

[Trigger Time]

The prices on both of the guns I listed above reflect the changing market I think. The P10S is the non-OR model. The P10M is, if nothing else, a cheap pocket pistol or maybe a good tackle box gun. At that price, they would make good stocking stuffers at Christmas.

I like big guns stuffed in socks

 

[WebSnyper]

I like big guns stuffed in socks

I like big guns and I cannot lie.

 

[patience0830]

Wildlife report.
Blue heron just flew over.
Two squirrels run out from under Barb's. No deaths yet.
Two turkey hens just came by the window and pecked under the bird feeder.
Usual woodpeckers and feeder birds.
One hummingbird spotted.

Coming home last night had an owl fly out of the wood line next to the barn at brother's so close that I coulda whacked him on the but with a short stick.

Red buds are blooming. Hosta's are up.
Wind blew all the blossoms off the crab apple trees but the four apple trees behind the house are loaded with blooms.

Sprung has sprung.
This mornings work

 

[MindfulMan]

Wildlife report.
Blue heron just flew over.
Two squirrels run out from under Barb's. No deaths yet.
Two turkey hens just came by the window and pecked under the bird feeder.
Usual woodpeckers and feeder birds.
One hummingbird spotted.

Coming home last night had an owl fly out of the wood line next to the barn at brother's so close that I coulda whacked him on the but with a short stick.

Red buds are blooming. Hosta's are up.
Wind blew all the blossoms off the crab apple trees but the four apple trees behind the house are loaded with blooms.

Sprung has sprung.

I like big guns, and wildlife ..... and I approve of this post !

 

[mcapo]

Wildlife report.
Blue heron just flew over.
Two squirrels run out from under Barb's. No deaths yet.
Two turkey hens just came by the window and pecked under the bird feeder.
Usual woodpeckers and feeder birds.
One hummingbird spotted.

Coming home last night had an owl fly out of the wood line next to the barn at brother's so close that I coulda whacked him on the but with a short stick.

Red buds are blooming. Hosta's are up.
Wind blew all the blossoms off the crab apple trees but the four apple trees behind the house are loaded with blooms.

Sprung has sprung.

I saw a squirrel in the front yard.

 

[DadSmith]

I wonder if my experience with Kimber was during their high point. My Kimber Eclipse Custom II was one of the nicest 1911s I’ve shot to this day. Beautiful full stainless 1911, accurate, super smooth and it ran 100%. Of all the guns I’ve traded/sold over the years, that one I regret the most even despite doubling my money on it.

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Kimber makes some very pretty firearms no doubt.
ChurchMouse did not like Kimbers. For one thing the parts they used, and I believe there was a few other reasons that I can't remember at this time.
What shocked me was he actually liked the modern Rock Island 1911's over Kimber.

 

[Firehawk]

Kimber makes some very pretty firearms no doubt.
ChurchMouse did not like Kimbers. For one thing the parts they used, and I believe there was a few other reasons that I can't remember at this time.
What shocked me was he actually liked the modern Rock Island 1911's over Kimber.

Hmm… That’s interesting and noted. I won’t argue with the Mouse. If that was his take then enough said.

 

[wtburnette]

My understanding of Kimber was, they used to be well worth the money. Then for a long time they stagnated and had tons of quality issues, while still charging a premium. You could buy one and and have a great gun, or buy one and have a problem child. It was a real crap shoot. That was how it was when I was looking at 1911's around 2015/2016. How they are now I have no idea.

 

[mcapo]

Hmm… That’s interesting and noted. I won’t argue with the Mouse. If that was his take then enough said.

Plastic mainspring housings and MIM parts did not make a happy Churchmouse!

 

[ChrisK]

I wonder if my experience with Kimber was during their high point. My Kimber Eclipse Custom II was one of the nicest 1911s I’ve shot to this day. Beautiful full stainless 1911, accurate, super smooth and it ran 100%. Of all the guns I’ve traded/sold over the years, that one I regret the most even despite doubling my money on it.

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I had the same gun years ago. No more Kimbers for me. For 1911/2011, any Mouse approved guns, Staccato's, AllenM's. And yes, CM liked RIA's and Ruger offerings. I do own a C&S 1911 also.