The CZickness VII

[Birds Away]

Things I've heard at a friend's house:

"I'd rather have a sister in a whorehouse than a Kimber in my safe."

 

[wtburnette]

I've never thought about getting one dehorned. Thanks for planting that seed. Just what I needed.

My job here is done...

 

[wtburnette]

The way I understand it is that older Kimbers were pretty good, newer ones.... not so much.

 

[maansmit]

Things I've heard at a friend's house:

"I'd rather have a sister in a whorehouse than a Kimber in my safe."

Well that is just not nice.

 

[churchmouse]

The way I understand it is that older Kimbers were pretty good, newer ones.... not so much.

Yes and with luck you can still find a decent one. With some luck.

 

[wtburnette]

Yes and with luck you can still find a decent one. With some luck.

I'm just not into taking a risk on a gun that is that expensive. Maybe if there was a model unlike any other on the market that I had to have, but I don't see that happening.

 

[maansmit]

Yes and with luck you can still find a decent one. With some luck.

I own two and have had pretty good luck so far. The full size did require a trip back to the factory but has been perfect since then. Should I have purchased something different, perhaps? Didn't know any better at the time but am reasonably happy. Obviously each person's experience may be different. I recall you mentioning personal issues with Kimber so I can understand your thoughts and opinions. Plus, you apparently know your way around a 1911 (word on the street).

 

[churchmouse]

I'm just not into taking a risk on a gun that is that expensive. Maybe if there was a model unlike any other on the market that I had to have, but I don't see that happening.

The metallurgy has changed from the original offerings.
Kimber still makes a handsome gun. Just the internals/fit and finish are questionable at the price point.

 

[churchmouse]

I own two and have had pretty good luck so far. The full size did require a trip back to the factory but has been perfect since then. Should I have purchased something different, perhaps? Didn't know any better at the time but am reasonably happy. Obviously each person's experience may be different. I recall you mentioning personal issues with Kimber so I can understand your thoughts and opinions. Plus, you apparently know your way around a 1911 (word on the street).

Having owned and fondled the originals I tend to see what Kimber has done in the name of Profit. Having owned 3 of the new ones I stand firm in my opinion.
No knock on current owners.

 

[Birds Away]

Well that is just not nice.

That's what I said.

 

[churchmouse]

I own two and have had pretty good luck so far. The full size did require a trip back to the factory but has been perfect since then. Should I have purchased something different, perhaps? Didn't know any better at the time but am reasonably happy. Obviously each person's experience may be different. I recall you mentioning personal issues with Kimber so I can understand your thoughts and opinions. Plus, you apparently know your way around a 1911 (word on the street).

And if memory serves yours was pretty well fit up.....

 

[RustyHornet]

This is a hobby for me. I do not care what I spend to get something where I want it. Had I taken T-DOGG up on his offer of buying Scarface, I would have had $500 in it and not batted an eye...

 

[maansmit]

The metallurgy has changed from the original offerings.
Kimber still makes a handsome gun. Just the internals/fit and finish are questionable at the price point.

I agree. Paying extra for the marketing department. Better options exist at the price point. It is for sure a mass produced firearm with the issues that can be inherent in such a thing.

My super carry ultra HD is pretty sexy though.

 

[maansmit]

And if memory serves yours was pretty well fit up.....

Fact. Barrel fit is excellent. Trigger is quite nice, especially considering you were working the factory Kimber parts.

 

[churchmouse]

I agree. Paying extra for the marketing department. Better options exist at the price point. It is for sure a mass produced firearm with the issues that can be inherent in such a thing.

My super carry ultra HD is pretty sexy though.

Then enjoy.....

 

[Birds Away]

Yeah, a hobby.

 

[maansmit]

Then enjoy.....

Oh I will. But can't wait to add a Dan Wesson to the family. I really like the Discretion model. Fondled one at Indiana Gun Club the other day and it was a very nice piece.

 

[wtburnette]

Oh I will. But can't wait to add a Dan Wesson to the family. I really like the Discretion model. Fondled one at Indiana Gun Club the other day and it was a very nice piece.

Dan Wesson makes a very nice 1911. I can't wait to get another

 

[maansmit]

Dan Wesson makes a very nice 1911. I can't wait to get another

It will take a minute or two to save up the $2k for it. A few other items on the list will probably be purchased first but I will own one.

 

[Birds Away]

I'm way too poor to ever afford a Dan Wesson. But, I like looking at them.