6132expert Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I am looking at buying a Kimber and I have found one I like. It is a Custom CDP II. Which Kimber (s) do you like and why? There are many so give some reasons about the one you would choose over the Custom CDP II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerboel guy Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Personally I would purchase a Dan Wesson over a Kimber if it was my money. Better quality parts used, no goofy safeties, better attention to detail on fitting. I think you'll be a whole lot happier in the long run going that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hi Expert While looking at Kimbers we fondled an STI..... we now have an elektra in 9mm and an escort in 9mm....you owe it to yourself to check out the STI's....they are fine handguns....not trying to rain on your Kimber parade at all.....if you like em...get one :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Just an FYI... One of the main Kimber 1911 designers, responsible for the TLE series, now works for Sig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 I own and shoot copulas amounts of ammo thru two Kimbers, comparing brands is like comparing hair color on a woman you will never win!!! and there is nothing wrong with Kimbers safety I am over 10 thousand rounds thru my custom Tactical 2 and over 6 thousand thru my pro carry they are awesome pistols.... get one and enjoy and their customer service is great.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Check out the hair color on these two ladies :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripledeuce Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 As a custom gunsmith I got my start in 1911's almost 50 years ago. Nothing "over the counter" seemed just right to me. I bought a Kimber ultra carry II, about 5 years ago. The only thing I'v done to it was change the front sight! Since then, I bought a solo for my wife. I'v done NOTHING to it but shoot it. NO FTF of any kind. Todays 1911's are light years ahead of what even custom guns were in the 70's and 80's. Find one you like, and go for it! Respectfully Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Omg. I'm in love with that Electra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Darn it... you're bunch of enablers! <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Omg. I'm in love with that Electra. Thanks Robo Both of em are Char's The escort is her carry .. the elektra is her house baby all the elektras come with funky pearl grips....first thing after getting the elektra in black was "Honey is there another kind of grip you can get for my baby?" <lmao> Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONTANA308 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Love my kimber Tactical custom II. HD. I have carried it just about every day for the last 4 years has never failed me. I am naked with out it. Plus it's the only way I can say I'm packing a solid 5 inches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Well unfortunately I can't get one because my state sucks! But it'd be this beauty! http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/custom-ii/warrior-soc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 It is a bueaty for sure,but the sticker shock :blink: Why isn't it allowed ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Lots of handguns here are "banned" for not meeting requirements to make the people in charge sleep better at night. Those requirements are similar in many states and some manufacturers (and I don't blame them) won't retool there lines to meet those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Well unfortunately I can't get one because my state sucks! But it'd be this beauty!http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/custom-ii/warrior-soc That is a beauty what do they have against it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Why isn't it allowed ??? That is a beauty what do they have against it?? Very similar to my communist State, albeit even more so, MA has an "Approved Handguns" roster... http://fsguns.com/fsg_information.html Here we call it the "Saturday Night Special Law". It was started in the 80's to get get cheap/unsafe guns out of the state.... Of course it was taken WAY out of control and now it is a real bitch trying to get a new handgun through the process. Cali may have outdone MA this year by requiring "Micro Stamping" as of Jan 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Interesting, when my XD40 came with the "not legal in California" I figured it was because of its 12 round mag, but when my xds came with the same sticker I was confused a bit but makes sense now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 In CA and MA, Handguns have to have to be approved for safety AND not qualify in the AWB definition.... So that "Not Legal in California" sticker is on a LOT of gun boxes.... Hell, it's on ALL of my gun boxes. PS. Its not that the gun is "illegal" to own/possess in California. It's just a restricted item in regards to availability and features. The verbiage on the sticker is misleading and has caused some confusion in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 We have a Kimber Custom Shop Ultra Raptor II in stock at the shop. It's a very nice looking/handling subcompact. I'd be owning it now if I hadn't just bought a Boberg 45. I do own a Kimber Rimfire Target 1911-22 and it's a wonderful pistol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6132expert Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Well guys aftef carful consideration I am not getting the kimber. I have look at the STI's and I'm just not liking that line. I looked at the New Custom Thompson and a Dan Wesson and Wilson Combat is just not going to happen. So in the end my Sig Scorpion will be joined by a Sig Tactical TB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6132expert Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Sorry for the Double post...my phone is slower than my hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I really like that sig scorpion, how do you like owning one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6132expert Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I love it! It feels great in the hands and shoot great also. The weight is prefect for a shooter. I went out today and held a scorpion 380..it was nice also. The shop I am dealing with was closed but I will be talking to them tomorrow morning. If they can't get what I want then the shop I was at today can and they are aslo the ones who had the Scorpion 1911 I have on the shelf. I can get the TacOps TB 1911 for 938.00 so we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shepp Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 20131229_201313.jpg Yea! That things sexy I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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