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what are your thoughts on this weapon?
Kimber Custom II Stainless .45 ACP
Features: Full 5-inch barrel and steel frame.
Match grade frame, slide, barrel, bushing and chamber.
Custom features standard; extended thumb safety, high ride beavertail grip safety, beveled magazine well and slightly extended magazine release and slide release.
Match grade barrel is machined from a single piece of solid steel for accuracy and long life.
Specifications: Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 5.25
Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 38
Length (inches): 8.7
Magazine capacity: 7
Recoil spring (pounds): 16.0
Full length guide rod
Frame: Material: Stainless steel
Finish: Satin silver
Width (inches): 1.28
Slide: Material: Stainless steel
Finish: Satin silver
Front serrations
Barrel: Length (inches): 5
Steel, match grade
Stainless steel match grade bushing
Twist rate (left hand): 16
Sights: Meprolight Tritium 3-dot night sight, fixed
Radius (inches): 6.8
Grips: Black synthetic
Double diamond
Trigger: Aluminum Match Grade
Factory setting (approx. pounds): 4.0 - 5.0
Suggested
Retail Price: $964.00 Stainless II .45 ACP
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spikes40
10-15-2009, 10:18 AM
my thoughts are nice weapon!
anthony20031
10-15-2009, 11:05 AM
Purty
It has "Kim" in the name, very feminine if you ask me. :raspberry:
anthony20031
10-15-2009, 01:29 PM
cough :lino: cough
ok.. so I just finalized the deal... comes with:
4 KimPro TacMags (8 rds.)
2 Wilson Combat Mags (8 rds.)
1 Factory Kimber mag (7 rds.)
Galco Concealable Holster
Galco Concealable Magazine Pouch
50 rounds of 230 gr. 45 ACP target ammo
50 rounds of GOLD DOT DUTY AMMUNITION 45 AUTO 230 GR GDHP
Carrying Case.
and a small idiot scratch :itsok:
should have it next week
This will be my LAST HANDGUN PURCHASE :bolt:
Chris
10-15-2009, 02:32 PM
congrats
This will be my LAST HANDGUN PURCHASE this month:bolt:
Hey :lino:, I fixed it for ya.
I fixed it for ya.
:rolleyes:
cost less than your 10mm
I paid $720 all in shipped, transfer, and background check
Satan_3pc
10-15-2009, 05:26 PM
Get a real 1911. Like a Springfield.
Get a real 1911. Like a Springfield.
do you have a Springfield 1911 ? why is it better?
Bib3773
10-15-2009, 08:33 PM
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/2153/mustnotfap.jpg
Satan_3pc
10-15-2009, 08:42 PM
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/cof3pc/springfield-armory-loaded-1911-p-2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/cof3pc/springfield-armory-loaded-1911-p-1.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/cof3pc/springfield-armory-loaded-1911-pist.jpg
Nuff said.
spikes40
10-15-2009, 08:44 PM
i stick with colt myself
anthony20031
10-15-2009, 08:47 PM
I like Kimbers a lot. LA Swat has custom made Kimbers actually
do you have a Springfield 1911 ? why is it better?
A friend of mine's brother had a Springfield 1911 explode in his hand. If I were to buy a 1911 it would be a Colt or Kimber.
Satan_3pc
10-15-2009, 09:55 PM
Yeah and in most cases you have a good gun like a glock, XD, 1911, or AR15 explode it's usually some jackass with a dud that tries firing again when there's a bullet stuck half way down the barrel.
JaxChris
10-16-2009, 03:49 AM
Springfield 1911 TRP Operator is pure sex... just can't bring myself to spend 1200$ on a super sexy one. If I'm going to spend that much on a weapon it would have to be one I'd actually use and not let sit in a safe.
Since I can't open carry in Florida, it would never get any carry time. =(
Get a real 1911. Like a Springfield.
do you have a Springfield 1911 ? why is it better?
Nuff said.
so you do not have one? and base your statement on a set of internet pictures... :hehe:
Yeah and in most cases you have a good gun like a glock, XD, 1911, or AR15 explode it's usually some jackass with a dud that tries firing again when there's a bullet stuck half way down the barrel.
Very true!
spikes40
10-16-2009, 10:43 AM
damn squibs
Kimbers are ok. I'd say they offered a better than Colt product when Colt was starting to have some bad QC and providing what was normally custom upgrades for much less than a custom tuned 1911. Today, I think Kimbers are decent but certainly overrated by many people. I really am not a big fan of their proprietary firing pin block/safety but other than that, they are generally well made. Dollar for dollar, I think you get more gun from a Springfield Operator than a comparably priced Kimber.
Satan_3pc
10-16-2009, 10:54 AM
:ss1: C3PO has spoken! Sorry Lino. :(
I am going to walk from this deal.. the guy emailed me to tell me he took it to the range and when he got it home he noticed rust on the slide... im out :bolt:
he just noticed... :rich:
:lino:
This will be my LAST HANDGUN PURCHASE :bolt:
so now that my deal fell through.. ( I'm bumb'd out, but also pleased that the original seller came clean and told me it had rust BEFORE I sent him the payment, even offered to lower the price to $600.00, but I dont want to deal with the rust no mater how minor it may be)
I can begin the search for a new 1911..
let me know if you hear of a "Great Deal"
JaxChris
10-19-2009, 09:53 PM
Springfield 1911A1, and then put the money into it over time to make it into a TRP?
anthony20031
10-19-2009, 10:15 PM
My buddy has a TRP...beautiful gun
I would love to have Springfield Operator, that is somewhere on the list to have for sure. That will be down the road though.
Congrats on the Kimber, Lino. I know a lot of people love them, I just haven't found them to my taste yet.
Congrats on the Kimber, Lino.
I did NOT end up getting it..
My buddy has a TRP...beautiful gun
I am looking at those now as well, found a guy with one for $1175 delivered.. to bad its not SS
Chris
10-20-2009, 07:09 PM
hmmmmm, get and springfield lightwieght operator with the rail......Daddy likey
I'm digging the Stainless Raptor II :drool:
JaxChris
10-22-2009, 11:53 PM
Safe queen?
anthony20031
10-23-2009, 09:31 AM
that is a sweet gun
Safe queen?
I would probably NOT carry this full size firearm... but no need for it to be a safe queen either...
I found a SS TRP for $1125 shipped to my FFL.. gonna see if I can get a better deal at the Gun Show this weekend..
got this one in the works...
spikes40
10-29-2009, 07:37 AM
niiice
IraG2362
10-29-2009, 08:55 AM
I want one..
not sure which.. Kimber vs SA TRP
chrismia
10-29-2009, 12:35 PM
kimber = sexy
here is a Grand Raptor... $1100.00 shipped
Slowbra01
10-29-2009, 01:28 PM
i thought the raptors looked good until i saw one in person at guntech one day... see it in person before making your decision based on pictures online. Based on the options stated in this thread, i would go with the Operator.
That picture would do me in. No go on that ugly ass thing.
i thought the raptors looked good until i saw one in person at guntech one day... see it in person before making your decision based on pictures online.
:+1: gonna go look at them at the Gun Show this weekend
That picture would do me in. No go on that ugly ass thing.
how do you really feel? :raspberry:
gonna go look at them at the Gun Show this weekend
so its gonna be a Springfield TRP... the Kimber Raptor in person was not what I expected..
they had the TRP for $1500 otd at the show..way to high.
there was a loaded operator lnib for a good deal.. but when I made it back to the table, it was gone.. people were buying anything at any price..:suicide1:
Satan_3pc
10-31-2009, 10:43 PM
SA....
:thankya: :thankya: :thankya: :thankya: :thankya:
Slowbra01
11-01-2009, 02:05 AM
man i'm glad you didn't jump on the raptor. like I said, its a different beast in person...an ugly one though it looks awesome in pics. the operator is def badass!
danm you guys and all this TRP talk.. I have a baby on the way :)
chrismia
11-02-2009, 03:18 PM
danm you guys and all this TRP talk.. I have a baby on the way :)
what? as in, holy shit my wife is pregnant?
:suicide1:
danm you guys and all this TRP talk.. I have a baby on the way :)
what? as in, holy shit my wife is pregnant?
:suicide1:
:itsok:
no fool a Stainless TRP.... :)
chrismia
11-02-2009, 03:32 PM
:itsok:
no fool a Stainless TRP.... :)
lol
:rich:
SA....
:thankya: :thankya: :thankya: :thankya: :thankya:
:poke:
I put every single stainless Kimber and Springfield in my hands at the show.. made an offer on a TRP ($1200.00) and the guy told me to leave and come back when I had more sense... so I called up the original guy with the SS TRP and we got a deal done today...
in the end, I liked the look and feel of the TRP.. the SS finish was more like what I was looking for.. I did not want a rail , although the operator I saw at the show was pretty hot... all the goodies on the TRP means no more spending to upgrade it.. so, now I play the waiting game..... :lino2:
Satan_3pc
11-02-2009, 08:07 PM
. so, now I play the waiting game..... :lino2: Like that episode of Family guy where Peter is part of the wonder twins and he turns into a tampon and hops in the girls purse?
Like that episode of Family guy where Peter is part of the wonder twins and he turns into a tampon and hops in the girls purse?
lol...
JaxChris
11-03-2009, 08:21 AM
Lino don't like, you got a Taurus 1911 clone of the TRP. =)
Lino don't like, you got a Taurus 1911 clone of the TRP. =)
I did see them at the show.. in the future ill get one just to mess with..
came across this Kimber for sale. it has some nice grips "Esmerelda O'Sheehan's in smooth Amboyna burl" but $1375 seems very high...
still a nice looking gun
anthony20031
11-04-2009, 02:22 PM
I need a 1911
I need a 1911
NEED... :hehe:
anthony20031
11-04-2009, 03:13 PM
:bolt: yup lol though the wife may not agree
spikes40
11-04-2009, 03:16 PM
everyone needs at least 1 1911
:bolt: yup lol though the wife may not agree
your wife needs stuff for the new house.. she WILL kick your ass
you went from no guns a few months ago to this... :rich:
anthony20031
11-04-2009, 05:14 PM
yup lol...Now got a Nagant, AR and SR9 and still looking lol....
She has been pretty good with everything even with the new house and hearing me talk about wanting to get some more things. When I told her the other day I wanted to pick up a .22 and how cheap the ammo was she just smiled and just said ok sounds like fun. :prettyplease::2ars:
Although in all honesty I will probably, ie hopefully, get the .22 before the end of this year or as a christmas present. After that things will probably go on hold for a while as the wife has demanded that for her 30th birthday in February I have two options. 1) buy her a bike or 2) take her to an exotic location. :suicide2: Gotta figure out how I'm gonna fund one of those, plus furnishing/working on the house and putting money away for a rainy day lol