Kimber On It's Way - The Firearms Forum

Zhurh · 05-24-2012, 12:20 PM

Ordered a Pro Crimson Carry II from Bud's Guns after my gun shop here in Ak couldn't get one. First gun I have ever bought by mail, though I have had my gun shop buy a few guns for me from private individuals.

Should be at gun shop in a couple weeks. I had a 1911 25 years back, but it was hot and didn't need the problems, got rid of it, and it was a good shooter too. So my first 1911, plan on buying another nx month; maybe a citadel.

Anybody have same gun I'm getting? Any problems? What ammo do you all use?

Shooter45 · 05-24-2012, 08:40 PM

I owned one and liked to carry it. Smaller and lighter than my Commander.

It functioned perfectly with any ammo I fed it. I tried to make it jam. I held it upside down and shot it. Even let my thumb lightly rub the slide, No jams.

For some reason I just didn't like it. Keep in mind that I have carried this old Colt Combat Commander for years and wanted to retire it. It's far from being worn out.

One day at the range I decided why I didn't like it. I just didn't like shooting it. It functioned as it should and was accurate. Recoil wasn't bad.

I just didn't like shooting it so I sold it and it hasn't been missed.

Go figure ??

In my mind the Commander is the perfect 1911 for concealed carry..

Brass Tacks · 05-24-2012, 09:33 PM

I have it's 1st cousin, a Compact Stainless. Had trouble at first with failure to return to battery and slide staying open with rounds in the mag. A Wolff XP recoil spring and a little file work on the slide stop and all was well. that's been 1500 or so rounds ago with no stoppages.

enjoy the Kimber

Zhurh · 05-25-2012, 12:59 AM

Thanks for the advice. We have a bunch of revolvers but only a couple semi pistols, (22's). So this 1911 is the start of a new faze in my gun buying. Hope I like it.

cutter · 05-25-2012, 12:23 PM

I got a Pro Carry and it is my favorite. Never had a problem with it. All I can say is it is a nice pistol and does what it is supposed to do. I think you will like it.

keokeboy · 05-25-2012, 10:02 PM

got one 2 years ago and it's great. will install hi-viz sights to compensate for old age

Claudius Valarium · 05-25-2012, 10:15 PM

I have the Pro Carry II (no Crimsom). Bought it used about two years ago and have no regrets whatsoever, the commander size is just right for me.

Ammo - eats anything I feed it.

05-24-2012, 12:20 PM	#1
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,834	Kimber On It's Way Ordered a Pro Crimson Carry II from Bud's Guns after my gun shop here in Ak couldn't get one. First gun I have ever bought by mail, though I have had my gun shop buy a few guns for me from private individuals. Should be at gun shop in a couple weeks. I had a 1911 25 years back, but it was hot and didn't need the problems, got rid of it, and it was a good shooter too. So my first 1911, plan on buying another nx month; maybe a citadel. Anybody have same gun I'm getting? Any problems? What ammo do you all use? -->

05-24-2012, 08:40 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: Kimber On It's Way I owned one and liked to carry it. Smaller and lighter than my Commander. It functioned perfectly with any ammo I fed it. I tried to make it jam. I held it upside down and shot it. Even let my thumb lightly rub the slide, No jams. For some reason I just didn't like it. Keep in mind that I have carried this old Colt Combat Commander for years and wanted to retire it. It's far from being worn out. One day at the range I decided why I didn't like it. I just didn't like shooting it. It functioned as it should and was accurate. Recoil wasn't bad. I just didn't like shooting it so I sold it and it hasn't been missed. Go figure ?? In my mind the Commander is the perfect 1911 for concealed carry..

05-24-2012, 09:33 PM	#3
Brass Tacks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 557	Re: Kimber On It's Way I have it's 1st cousin, a Compact Stainless. Had trouble at first with failure to return to battery and slide staying open with rounds in the mag. A Wolff XP recoil spring and a little file work on the slide stop and all was well. that's been 1500 or so rounds ago with no stoppages. enjoy the Kimber __________________ The Second Amendment, America's Original Homeland Security I don't know how I got over the hill without ever getting to the top.

05-25-2012, 12:59 AM	#4
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,834	Re: Kimber On It's Way Thanks for the advice. We have a bunch of revolvers but only a couple semi pistols, (22's). So this 1911 is the start of a new faze in my gun buying. Hope I like it.

05-25-2012, 12:23 PM	#5
cutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 633	Re: Kimber On It's Way I got a Pro Carry and it is my favorite. Never had a problem with it. All I can say is it is a nice pistol and does what it is supposed to do. I think you will like it.

05-25-2012, 10:02 PM	#6
keokeboy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: conway ar Posts: 139	Re: Kimber On It's Way got one 2 years ago and it's great. will install hi-viz sights to compensate for old age

05-25-2012, 10:15 PM	#7
Claudius Valarium V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Central Texas, AKA the Middle of Flyover Country Posts: 459	Re: Kimber On It's Way I have the Pro Carry II (no Crimsom). Bought it used about two years ago and have no regrets whatsoever, the commander size is just right for me. Ammo - eats anything I feed it. __________________ CV "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined." Patrick Henry, 1788