Need Kimber 1911 review - The Firearms Forum

billfer · 04-15-2012, 12:56 PM

Ok. So Our house got robbed and they took just 2 of my pistols (Glock 21 & a 19) they left all my rifles and shotguns and other pistols alone.

So with my insurance check I am thinking of getting a Kimber PRO CPD II. Just woundering what you think of this pistol and is it worth the 1200 I am going to have to spend to get it? Or should I just replace my Glocks with new Glocks?

norahc · 04-15-2012, 01:39 PM

For the price of one Kimber you can get two Glocks. So do you want only one handgun or two?

Other than costs, I've got nothing bad to say about Kimber. My boss carries one as his EDC and it is a sweet pistol.

dons2346 · 04-15-2012, 02:41 PM

I have a Stainless Pro CarryII and have put about 700 rounds of hardball through it using the factory magazine. No hiccups yet. I did field strip it and give it the SBGO treatment before firing. The only thing I don't like is that the slide release is a little stiff using just your thumb.

Double D · 04-15-2012, 03:38 PM

I would always choose the 1911 but thats just me. Depends on who you ask. I would trade a bucket of glocks for a good 1911.

norahc · 04-15-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I would always choose the 1911 but thats just me. Depends on who you ask. I would trade a bucket of glocks for a good 1911.

Got a bucket of Glocks because I've got a 1911...

Double D · 04-16-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by norahc

Got a bucket of Glocks because I've got a 1911...

And there lies the dilemma. I will never spend good money on a glock, therefore I will never have a bucket full to trade.

billfer · 04-16-2012, 09:41 AM

Well I see nothing negative written so I guess it should be a safe buy. Thank you for your input.

Waldog · 04-16-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I would always choose the 1911 but thats just me. Depends on who you ask. I would trade a bucket of glocks for a good 1911.

I'm with DD. I would take a good 1911 over a dozen Glocks and day.

ka64 · 04-16-2012, 05:05 PM

COLT............

jaydub · 04-16-2012, 05:34 PM

I'd rather carry a picture of a colt than carry a glock

hogger129 · 04-16-2012, 06:07 PM

Kimber makes a nice gun - at least from my perspective. Have friends who own Kimbers. I have heard their customer service is a horror story though, which is one of the reasons I chose Springfield rather than Kimber. I would probably even go so far as to suggest considering Smith & Wesson before Kimber.

For $1200 you can get a really nice Springfield too.

I would have no second thoughts about buying a Colt either.

hogger129 · 04-16-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydub

I'd rather carry a picture of a colt than carry a glock

Glocks work. They're simplistic, homogenous and inexpensive. That said, I still prefer a 1911.

gdmoody · 04-16-2012, 10:11 PM

If I am not too late to put my 2 cents worth in, here goes. In my opinion, the Kimber is an over priced piece of &*^&. I had one and it shot OK but the Taurus PT1911 could out shoot it any day of the week. I had only had mine for about a week when I noticed that the barrel was getting rusty and I had not even fired it yet.

If you like those plastic guns, go ahead an buy both of them, or you can buy any other 1911 and have change left over for some ammo. I recommend the Taurus or Citadel 1911s.

76Highboy · 04-16-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I would always choose the 1911 but thats just me. Depends on who you ask. I would trade a bucket of glocks for a good 1911.

Yep.

Cuba · 04-20-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gdmoody

If I am not too late to put my 2 cents worth in, here goes. In my opinion, the Kimber is an over priced piece of &*^&. I had one and it shot OK but the Taurus PT1911 could out shoot it any day of the week. I had only had mine for about a week when I noticed that the barrel was getting rusty and I had not even fired it yet.

If you like those plastic guns, go ahead an buy both of them, or you can buy any other 1911 and have change left over for some ammo. I recommend the Taurus or Citadel 1911s.

If you get a kimber make sure it has a true stainless barrel because they do tend to rust.

I've had my PT 1911 since 2008 and it did not need a breakin period or had any FTF or FTE through a total round count of about 18K round, comes with forge steel frame ,slide, stainless barrel,and for half the cost of the kimbers.

Zhurh · 05-10-2012, 08:42 PM

I have 8 revolvers, 44s, 480, 460's just haven't had a 1911 since 1970's. So, I was talking to my guy at the gun shop I buy from and told him I'd like to get a Pro Crimson Carry II; can you get me one? He said it would take 6 months but if I wanted a Pro Carry II and ordered my own crimson trace grips; he could have me the gun in a couple weeks. This guy has always treated me right, good prices too. Is he being straight up? So I'm getting my first 1911 after all these years. What Kimber do you all suggest?

RunningOnMT · 05-10-2012, 09:25 PM

I have never owned a Kimber but wouldn't mind owning one. Not for $1200.00though. For that money I'd be looking at S&W, Colt, or Taurus and have some money left over for ammo.

Deacon_Man · 05-10-2012, 11:19 PM

Stainless Smith & Wesson is the only way to go.

al45lc · 05-14-2012, 08:59 AM

I have a Kimber Classic, 6000 + rounds and so far, so good.
The choice, (IMHO) should be made on what your MOST comfortable with and good at. If you know someone with a 1911, try those, unless you already have experience, in which case, what do I know.
I like my Kimber a lot, and would bet my life on it (and I do).

04-15-2012, 12:56 PM	#1
billfer V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portland OR Posts: 61	Need Kimber 1911 review Ok. So Our house got robbed and they took just 2 of my pistols (Glock 21 & a 19) they left all my rifles and shotguns and other pistols alone. So with my insurance check I am thinking of getting a Kimber PRO CPD II. Just woundering what you think of this pistol and is it worth the 1200 I am going to have to spend to get it? Or should I just replace my Glocks with new Glocks? -->

04-15-2012, 02:41 PM	#3
dons2346 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Move between WA and points south Contributor Posts: 1,431	Re: Need Kimber 1911 review I have a Stainless Pro CarryII and have put about 700 rounds of hardball through it using the factory magazine. No hiccups yet. I did field strip it and give it the SBGO treatment before firing. The only thing I don't like is that the slide release is a little stiff using just your thumb. __________________ "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, 1785

04-15-2012, 03:38 PM	#4
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,248	Re: Need Kimber 1911 review I would always choose the 1911 but thats just me. Depends on who you ask. I would trade a bucket of glocks for a good 1911. __________________ 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.

04-16-2012, 09:41 AM	#7
billfer V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portland OR Posts: 61	Re: Need Kimber 1911 review Well I see nothing negative written so I guess it should be a safe buy. Thank you for your input.

04-16-2012, 05:05 PM	#9
ka64 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Contributor Posts: 1,416	Re: Need Kimber 1911 review COLT............

04-16-2012, 05:34 PM	#10
jaydub Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 43	Re: Need Kimber 1911 review I'd rather carry a picture of a colt than carry a glock

04-16-2012, 06:07 PM	#11
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,078	Re: Need Kimber 1911 review Kimber makes a nice gun - at least from my perspective. Have friends who own Kimbers. I have heard their customer service is a horror story though, which is one of the reasons I chose Springfield rather than Kimber. I would probably even go so far as to suggest considering Smith & Wesson before Kimber. For $1200 you can get a really nice Springfield too. I would have no second thoughts about buying a Colt either. __________________ 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." Last edited by hogger129; 04-16-2012 at 06:10 PM..

04-16-2012, 10:11 PM	#13
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,403	Re: Need Kimber 1911 review If I am not too late to put my 2 cents worth in, here goes. In my opinion, the Kimber is an over priced piece of &*^&. I had one and it shot OK but the Taurus PT1911 could out shoot it any day of the week. I had only had mine for about a week when I noticed that the barrel was getting rusty and I had not even fired it yet. If you like those plastic guns, go ahead an buy both of them, or you can buy any other 1911 and have change left over for some ammo. I recommend the Taurus or Citadel 1911s. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

05-10-2012, 08:42 PM	#16
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,834	Re: Need Kimber 1911 review I have 8 revolvers, 44s, 480, 460's just haven't had a 1911 since 1970's. So, I was talking to my guy at the gun shop I buy from and told him I'd like to get a Pro Crimson Carry II; can you get me one? He said it would take 6 months but if I wanted a Pro Carry II and ordered my own crimson trace grips; he could have me the gun in a couple weeks. This guy has always treated me right, good prices too. Is he being straight up? So I'm getting my first 1911 after all these years. What Kimber do you all suggest?

05-10-2012, 09:25 PM	#17
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Need Kimber 1911 review I have never owned a Kimber but wouldn't mind owning one. Not for $1200.00though. For that money I'd be looking at S&W, Colt, or Taurus and have some money left over for ammo. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

05-10-2012, 11:19 PM	#18
Deacon_Man V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Weatherford Texas Posts: 453	Re: Need Kimber 1911 review Stainless Smith & Wesson is the only way to go.

05-14-2012, 08:59 AM	#19
al45lc Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: colorful colorado Posts: 1,022	Re: Need Kimber 1911 review I have a Kimber Classic, 6000 + rounds and so far, so good. The choice, (IMHO) should be made on what your MOST comfortable with and good at. If you know someone with a 1911, try those, unless you already have experience, in which case, what do I know. I like my Kimber a lot, and would bet my life on it (and I do). __________________ You are what you do, when it counts.