Finally shot my new Kimber Ultra Raptor II - The Firearms Forum

KING64 · 06-25-2007, 11:41 PM

Took it to an indoor range (I prefer shooting outside but it was raining like hell) and came away very pleased. Sure, it's not like taking my 6" bbl wheel gun to shoot bullseye but they're two different animals. It gave me a very satisfactory group in a silhouette target at practical defensive range. Handles and feels good in my hand and the recoil is very manageable. Plenty of other good quality concealed carry guns at a more modest price but I have always wanted to own and shoot a Kimber.

Rommelvon · 06-26-2007, 01:01 AM

It cleanses the soul doesn't it?...glad you 2 have become such friends

pickenup · 06-26-2007, 05:30 PM

Sounds like you like it.
That is what it is all about.

JohnnyGotHisGun · 07-29-2007, 12:53 AM

Glad you're happy with your new Kimber, 1955pirate. I bought a Custom TLE/RL II, my first 1911, and I'm a bit disappointed. Love the look and feel, but it shoots about 8 inches to the left at 25 yards and jammed twice in the first 65 rounds. Not what I expected from Kimber.

KING64 · 07-30-2007, 10:25 PM

Hey, JohnnyGotHisGun, let us know what you determine is the cause (and fix) for your problem. Since my original post about my Ultra Raptor II I have continued to have fine performance (subject to my own failings

) with the piece.

durk · 12-10-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyGotHisGun

Glad you're happy with your new Kimber, 1955pirate. I bought a Custom TLE/RL II, my first 1911, and I'm a bit disappointed. Love the look and feel, but it shoots about 8 inches to the left at 25 yards and jammed twice in the first 65 rounds. Not what I expected from Kimber.

I know this is an old thread but... I think the break-in period for that gun is around 400 or 500 rounds shot through it.

06-25-2007, 11:41 PM	#1
KING64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 517	Finally shot my new Kimber Ultra Raptor II Took it to an indoor range (I prefer shooting outside but it was raining like hell) and came away very pleased. Sure, it's not like taking my 6" bbl wheel gun to shoot bullseye but they're two different animals. It gave me a very satisfactory group in a silhouette target at practical defensive range. Handles and feels good in my hand and the recoil is very manageable. Plenty of other good quality concealed carry guns at a more modest price but I have always wanted to own and shoot a Kimber. -->

06-26-2007, 01:01 AM	#2
Rommelvon Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 1,452	Re: Finally shot my new Kimber Ultra Raptor II It cleanses the soul doesn't it?...glad you 2 have become such friends __________________ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. --Thomas Jefferson American By Birth, Southern By The Grace Of God Deo vindice "Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” Robert E Lee

06-26-2007, 05:30 PM	#3
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: Finally shot my new Kimber Ultra Raptor II Sounds like you like it. That is what it is all about. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

07-29-2007, 12:53 AM	#4
JohnnyGotHisGun Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Finally shot my new Kimber Ultra Raptor II Glad you're happy with your new Kimber, 1955pirate. I bought a Custom TLE/RL II, my first 1911, and I'm a bit disappointed. Love the look and feel, but it shoots about 8 inches to the left at 25 yards and jammed twice in the first 65 rounds. Not what I expected from Kimber.

07-30-2007, 10:25 PM	#5
KING64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 517	Re: Finally shot my new Kimber Ultra Raptor II Hey, JohnnyGotHisGun, let us know what you determine is the cause (and fix) for your problem. Since my original post about my Ultra Raptor II I have continued to have fine performance (subject to my own failings ) with the piece.