kimber special edition ultra carry II

[jhawknokc]

Been drooling over this gun on buds. So tempted to pull the trigger (pun intended). Never owned a Kimber, or a 1911, but it keeps callling to me...

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411541110

 

[Honey Badger]

Scatch that itch brother!!!!

 

[Profreedomokie]

Give in to the Force Luke ! I have an Ultra Carry and like it better than my light sabre.

 

[jhawknokc]

My wife would kill me with it, then sell it to somebody on here for probably $500.

 

[jhawknokc]

In all seriousness, if they had it without the crimson trace for around 800, I'd buy it yesterday. Really don't want the ct on a ccw, I hate using it when practicing (have it on my m&p40 nightstand gun for the wife). But still, not a bad deal.

 

[bulletbiter]

I have two 3-inch Kimbers and both have had issues. Mainly failure to extract. The first one had to be completely replaced after the third trip back to the factory. I put 500 rounds through the second to break it in but still have the same issue.

That said, I really do like the Kimbers. The replacement shoots very well. I will be sending the 2nd one back for repair. I believe there were just some issues when Kimber cut down the barrel to 3 inches.

 

[grwd]

I have two 3-inch Kimbers and both have had issues. Mainly failure to extract. The first one had to be completely replaced after the third trip back to the factory. I put 500 rounds through the second to break it in but still have the same issue.

That said, I really do like the Kimbers. The replacement shoots very well. I will be sending the 2nd one back for repair. I believe there were just some issues when Kimber cut down the barrel to 3 inches.

So why do you like Kimbers then?

 

[jhawknokc]

So why do you like Kimbers then?

I would have to agree. To me, the Kimber seems like one of the ultimate .45 ccw's. If it had issues where I could not trust it, I would part ways with it and get something else. I haven't heard of a lot of issues with them however.

 

[bulletbiter]

Even with the issues I had with the 3 inch barrels, I still believe the Kimbers to be high quality guns, especially after getting the first one replaced. It's the most accurate gun I've shot, no matter the barrel size. I have confidence in getting the second repaired/replaced and having it be an excellent gun as well. From the research I did online, I noticed that Kimber was having issues with the conversion of the 1911 down to 3 inches. I bought the second gun with the hopes that it was an issue that was corrected with the new line. I may not necessarily buy another 3 incher, but definitely will buy a 4 or 5. Their customer service is excellent as well. And trust me, I would not carry a gun I have not thoroughly vetted.

 

[grwd]

Experience is a great teacher, but only if you listen to it.