Got another Kimber...... - The Firearms Forum

Tony Mig · 10-23-2006, 09:11 PM

I picked up another Kimber 1911 this weekend, got the Custom II. Now my Limited Edition Target Match has a brother to keep it company.....

Now I'll use the Target Match exclusively for Bullseye matches, and use the Custom II for steel plate, and bowlin pin shoots, plus general range plinking and home security.

Took it out for it's shake down cruise this past Sunday, and I couldn't be more pleased with how it performed. I shot close to 400 rounds of various ammo through it, and it never failed to feed, fire or eject once.

I started off with my 230 Gr. ball reloads, using Rainier Bullets, 6.0 Grs. of SR-7625, Speer brass & Federal primers. Shot it's first 16 rounds from 50 Ft. across a shooting table with the sights held at a 6 o'clock hold.......

I also fed it some 230 Gr. JHP's, and a few rounds of 200 Gr. +P Federal expanding full metal jacket....(my home defense round of choice)..... and it handled them all without a hitch.

The rubber grips aren't the most attractive, but they sure do feel good in my hands, and al though it was a cool dry day with sweat not being a factor, I really didn't see front strap checkering to be a need. I might take advantage of the special offer that comes with every Kimber 1911 pistol, and order a set of checkered rosewood grips for $39.95......

Shooter45 · 10-23-2006, 09:16 PM

Congrats on you're new purchase Tony.

It's hard to beat a Kimber.

southernshooter · 10-23-2006, 09:19 PM

Tony, Good lookin gun and a good lookin group

Tony Mig · 10-25-2006, 04:10 PM

Thanks for the kind words.....

Funny thing is, the Target Match was my early Christmas present from last year, and the Custom II is my early Christmas present for this year.....

Maybe if I'm a real good boy Santa will bring me a Raptor II for next year....

45Smashemflat · 10-25-2006, 04:14 PM

Funny, I do the late Christmas gift, once I figure out what income tax is gonna do....

Pistolenschutze · 10-25-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 45Smashemflat

Funny, I do the late Christmas gift, once I figure out what income tax is gonna do....

Just file the new IRS form RE (Really Easy), 45; it only contains two lines:

Line 1: How much did you make?
Line 2: Send it in.

southernshooter · 10-25-2006, 09:41 PM

Bruce FLinch · 10-25-2006, 09:43 PM

SWEET!

Tony Mig · 10-27-2006, 06:27 PM

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Just file the new IRS form RE (Really Easy), 45; it only contains two lines:

Line 1: How much did you make?
Line 2: Send it in.

That's why I get my Christmas present early, before the IRS gets it all.....

Shooter45 · 10-27-2006, 06:36 PM

The IRS or the gunshop ???

I pick the gunshop.

southernshooter · 10-27-2006, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shooter45

The IRS or the gunshop ???

I pick the gunshop.

You and me both Shooter45

10-23-2006, 09:11 PM	#1
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Got another Kimber...... I picked up another Kimber 1911 this weekend, got the Custom II. Now my Limited Edition Target Match has a brother to keep it company..... Now I'll use the Target Match exclusively for Bullseye matches, and use the Custom II for steel plate, and bowlin pin shoots, plus general range plinking and home security. Took it out for it's shake down cruise this past Sunday, and I couldn't be more pleased with how it performed. I shot close to 400 rounds of various ammo through it, and it never failed to feed, fire or eject once. I started off with my 230 Gr. ball reloads, using Rainier Bullets, 6.0 Grs. of SR-7625, Speer brass & Federal primers. Shot it's first 16 rounds from 50 Ft. across a shooting table with the sights held at a 6 o'clock hold....... I also fed it some 230 Gr. JHP's, and a few rounds of 200 Gr. +P Federal expanding full metal jacket....(my home defense round of choice)..... and it handled them all without a hitch. The rubber grips aren't the most attractive, but they sure do feel good in my hands, and al though it was a cool dry day with sweat not being a factor, I really didn't see front strap checkering to be a need. I might take advantage of the special offer that comes with every Kimber 1911 pistol, and order a set of checkered rosewood grips for $39.95...... __________________ "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- --> Last edited by Tony Mig; 10-23-2006 at 09:13 PM..

10-23-2006, 09:16 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: Got another Kimber...... Congrats on you're new purchase Tony. It's hard to beat a Kimber.

10-23-2006, 09:19 PM	#3
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Got another Kimber...... Tony, Good lookin gun and a good lookin group __________________ Only you can see this

10-25-2006, 04:10 PM	#4
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Re: Got another Kimber...... Thanks for the kind words..... Funny thing is, the Target Match was my early Christmas present from last year, and the Custom II is my early Christmas present for this year..... Maybe if I'm a real good boy Santa will bring me a Raptor II for next year.... __________________ "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-

10-25-2006, 04:14 PM	#5
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: Got another Kimber...... Funny, I do the late Christmas gift, once I figure out what income tax is gonna do....

10-25-2006, 09:41 PM	#7
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Got another Kimber...... __________________ Only you can see this

10-25-2006, 09:43 PM	#8
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: Got another Kimber...... SWEET! __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

10-27-2006, 06:36 PM	#10
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: Got another Kimber...... The IRS or the gunshop ??? I pick the gunshop.