Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP - The Firearms Forum

sbakst · 09-25-2006, 11:42 AM

I am fairly new to shooting however I am very passionate about my weapon of choice. I have recently purchased a Kimber Ultra CDP II (love it!) and I now would like somthing a little bit larger and better for range use. I was told about the Springfield TRP and offered a price of roughly $1250 which I heard was very well priced. However I am a bit partial to Kimber's. How would you rate the Kimber Target Match (limited) against the Springfield TRP. Are either of these gun worth their cost?

-Sean

Tony Mig · 09-25-2006, 07:54 PM

De jevu......

Didn't I see this post at the 1911 forum......

Since I answered you there Sean, I won't do it here........

southernshooter · 09-25-2006, 09:46 PM

If you wan't high end Springfield the top of the line would be the LEATHAM series but the TRP is a great gun

sbakst · 09-25-2006, 11:51 PM

Tony,
I just saw that you are from S.Jersey. I live in De. Where did you buy your Target Match and for how much. Let me know soon I am starting to get NUGS Syndrome!! And I didn't even buy it yet. -Sean

Tony Mig · 09-26-2006, 08:31 PM

Butch's Gun World, Vineland, NJ is where I purchased mine.

Lawmen's Supply in Hammonton also had one last year. The pistol's limited run is over, and Kimber no longer lists it as a current offering, so if you locate one, buy it now before someone else gets it. I doubt they can be ordered, as I'm sure all 1,000 pistols are out of distribution, and the one's that haven't sold, are sitting in gun shops waiting to be sold......

sbakst · 09-27-2006, 04:16 PM

Well every one I have great news, I have trusted in your advise and my love of Kimbers and purchased a Target Match. I just got off the phone with the gun shop and it is being shipped out today. I believe it is 545/1000. Tony I am relating to that the New Unfired Gun Syndrome (NUGS). I asked them to send me the tracking number so I can pick it up the second it arrives! Thanks to everyone for all of your help, I really appricate it.

Safe Shooting,

Sean

*Tony we should get our Kimbers together for some range time!

Shooter45 · 09-27-2006, 06:37 PM

You made a good choice. Feed it well and often .

Don't forget the range report.

southernshooter · 09-27-2006, 09:41 PM

Yea let us know how it works out

sbakst · 10-03-2006, 11:01 AM

Well I picked up the gun yesterday and went off to the range. I put 100 rds through the barrel and simply put it was awesome. All shots were tightly grouped and the recoil was hardly there. I am very glad that I posted on this forum all of you gave me great info to consider. It turned out to be the perfect day to go to the range; I met someone in a IDPA / bulls eye league and I will probably start shooting there later this month. Should be a lot of fun. Anyway thanks again and I will keep everyone posted.

Great Shooting and Keep it Safe,

Sean

btw: I just realized that I accidently posted on the wrong thread the other day; sorry for the confusion!

Vermonter · 10-03-2006, 02:42 PM

Congratulations on your choice. I haven't heard a complaint yet about Kimber. I have the full size Custom TLE/RL II in 45 caliber and it's a terrific pistol in every way.

scarter · 11-29-2011, 07:04 PM

Sbakst, i have been offered a very nice Kimber Target Match Limited Edition for $2000. That's a lot of dough but it is a very nice gun. I was doing some surfing to get some perspective and saw your email from 2006 when you bought one. I would be most grateful if you would share your thoughts and wisdom with me on this offer. Scarter, Asheville, NC

Double D · 11-29-2011, 07:10 PM

Welcome to the forum. The original poster hasnt posted in years but maybe someone else that owns a kimber can chime in. I can tell you that 2000 sounds high.

H-D · 11-29-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarter

Sbakst, i have been offered a very nice Kimber Target Match Limited Edition for $2000. That's a lot of dough but it is a very nice gun. I was doing some surfing to get some perspective and saw your email from 2006 when you bought one. I would be most grateful if you would share your thoughts and wisdom with me on this offer. Scarter, Asheville, NC

He hasn't posted since '06 but check this thread

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=25938

Welcome to the forum!

Shooter45 · 11-29-2011, 08:48 PM

While I like the Kimber, the price sounds high.

I would seriously look into a Les Baer Premier II for less money. Not only will it out shoot the Kimber, it will hold it's value much better. I own them both.

hogger129 · 11-30-2011, 04:20 PM

I vote for the TRP.

Victor68 · 12-07-2011, 06:44 PM

$2,000 is way too high for a Kimber Target Match. They are great guns, don't get me wrong. I had one and sold it and I am in the process of buying it back, but I sold it for $1,000 and I am buying it back for the same amount. I think that would be a fair price, but I believe the book value is around $960 or so.

The Kimber Target Match functions flawlessly, accurate and reliable. The bluing looks great, but is probably the only down side to the pistol. The finish isn't the most durable and can rust if not taken care of. You don't have to do anything special, but it doesn't tolerate any neglect.

09-25-2006, 11:42 AM	#1
sbakst Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5	Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP I am fairly new to shooting however I am very passionate about my weapon of choice. I have recently purchased a Kimber Ultra CDP II (love it!) and I now would like somthing a little bit larger and better for range use. I was told about the Springfield TRP and offered a price of roughly $1250 which I heard was very well priced. However I am a bit partial to Kimber's. How would you rate the Kimber Target Match (limited) against the Springfield TRP. Are either of these gun worth their cost? -Sean __________________ Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero ~~ Seize the day, trust no tomorrows. -->

09-25-2006, 07:54 PM	#2
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP De jevu...... Didn't I see this post at the 1911 forum...... Since I answered you there Sean, I won't do it here........ __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v-

09-25-2006, 09:46 PM	#3
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP If you wan't high end Springfield the top of the line would be the LEATHAM series but the TRP is a great gun __________________ Only you can see this

09-25-2006, 11:51 PM	#4
sbakst Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP Tony, I just saw that you are from S.Jersey. I live in De. Where did you buy your Target Match and for how much. Let me know soon I am starting to get NUGS Syndrome!! And I didn't even buy it yet. -Sean __________________ Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero ~~ Seize the day, trust no tomorrows.

09-26-2006, 08:31 PM	#5
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP Butch's Gun World, Vineland, NJ is where I purchased mine. Lawmen's Supply in Hammonton also had one last year. The pistol's limited run is over, and Kimber no longer lists it as a current offering, so if you locate one, buy it now before someone else gets it. I doubt they can be ordered, as I'm sure all 1,000 pistols are out of distribution, and the one's that haven't sold, are sitting in gun shops waiting to be sold...... __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v-

09-27-2006, 04:16 PM	#6
sbakst Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP Well every one I have great news, I have trusted in your advise and my love of Kimbers and purchased a Target Match. I just got off the phone with the gun shop and it is being shipped out today. I believe it is 545/1000. Tony I am relating to that the New Unfired Gun Syndrome (NUGS). I asked them to send me the tracking number so I can pick it up the second it arrives! Thanks to everyone for all of your help, I really appricate it. Safe Shooting, Sean *Tony we should get our Kimbers together for some range time! __________________ Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero ~~ Seize the day, trust no tomorrows.

09-27-2006, 06:37 PM	#7
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP You made a good choice. Feed it well and often . Don't forget the range report.

09-27-2006, 09:41 PM	#8
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP Yea let us know how it works out __________________ Only you can see this

10-03-2006, 11:01 AM	#9
sbakst Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP Well I picked up the gun yesterday and went off to the range. I put 100 rds through the barrel and simply put it was awesome. All shots were tightly grouped and the recoil was hardly there. I am very glad that I posted on this forum all of you gave me great info to consider. It turned out to be the perfect day to go to the range; I met someone in a IDPA / bulls eye league and I will probably start shooting there later this month. Should be a lot of fun. Anyway thanks again and I will keep everyone posted. Great Shooting and Keep it Safe, Sean btw: I just realized that I accidently posted on the wrong thread the other day; sorry for the confusion! __________________ Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero ~~ Seize the day, trust no tomorrows.

10-03-2006, 02:42 PM	#10
Vermonter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 57	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP Congratulations on your choice. I haven't heard a complaint yet about Kimber. I have the full size Custom TLE/RL II in 45 caliber and it's a terrific pistol in every way.

11-29-2011, 07:04 PM	#11
scarter Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP Sbakst, i have been offered a very nice Kimber Target Match Limited Edition for $2000. That's a lot of dough but it is a very nice gun. I was doing some surfing to get some perspective and saw your email from 2006 when you bought one. I would be most grateful if you would share your thoughts and wisdom with me on this offer. Scarter, Asheville, NC

11-29-2011, 07:10 PM	#12
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,060	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP Welcome to the forum. The original poster hasnt posted in years but maybe someone else that owns a kimber can chime in. I can tell you that 2000 sounds high. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

11-29-2011, 08:48 PM	#14
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP While I like the Kimber, the price sounds high. I would seriously look into a Les Baer Premier II for less money. Not only will it out shoot the Kimber, it will hold it's value much better. I own them both.

11-30-2011, 04:20 PM	#15
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP I vote for the TRP. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can."

12-07-2011, 06:44 PM	#16
Victor68 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1	Re: Kimber Target Match vs. Springfield TRP $2,000 is way too high for a Kimber Target Match. They are great guns, don't get me wrong. I had one and sold it and I am in the process of buying it back, but I sold it for $1,000 and I am buying it back for the same amount. I think that would be a fair price, but I believe the book value is around $960 or so. The Kimber Target Match functions flawlessly, accurate and reliable. The bluing looks great, but is probably the only down side to the pistol. The finish isn't the most durable and can rust if not taken care of. You don't have to do anything special, but it doesn't tolerate any neglect.