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**Jeff_in_Atl** · 04-27-2008, 09:09 AM

There is a gun show yesterday and today in Atlanta. I know better than to even go.

**MN6WS6** · 04-27-2008, 05:31 PM

That is one beautiful weapon. I stare at all the Kimbers whenever I go to the gun shows around here. Of course, I can only stare because most of them are $800 or more!

My last purchase was an M&P 40 Compact. I visited that gun for at least 3 months before I bought it. It was tough coughing up the $500, but the first time I shot it, I realized it was worth every penny and then some.

**wolfdogs** · 04-27-2008, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by MN6WS6

That is one beautiful weapon. I stare at all the Kimbers whenever I go to the gun shows around here. Of course, I can only stare because most of them are $800 or more!

My last purchase was an M&P 40 Compact. I visited that gun for at least 3 months before I bought it. It was tough coughing up the $500, but the first time I shot it, I realized it was worth every penny and then some.

bargain and shop...

both my Kimbers msrp was well over 1100.00. I got them both for less than a grand after tax... stay on the dealers and you can land one. cream of the 1911's man.

**thomas** · 04-28-2008, 08:06 AM

a thing of beauty....................

**sneitzel** · 04-28-2008, 08:26 AM

I would not call myself an expert marksman by any means.
In fact if I get to the range a couple of times a year that's alot.

However, a buddy of mine picked up a Kimber .45 a few years ago and was nice enough to let me run through a couple of clips.

First time I picked it up it felt perfect in my hand and I put 4 of 5 in the red.

I have coveted one ever since....

**FroSSty** · 04-28-2008, 08:59 AM

Nice gun man! I don't blame you one bit. Did you get a chance to shoot it yet??? My wife wants a chrome and black 1911...

Btw, how does that xd handle? It is on my list...

**markd79ta** · 04-28-2008, 10:32 AM

That�s kinda funny; we had ours in Colorado. I haven�t been to it in a few years�and, I couldn�t resist a 10/22 with a target barrel and a custom made stock with the grain stained in red and grey. I need to teach my wife how to shoot�I figured we would do it in style

She looked at me like I was insane with my current rifle collection. I would like to get her a Browning Hi-Power. Until then, she will learn on my little Bersa 380.

I also bought a few goodies for the AK and the AR. I would like to get a flat top 16� upper with a red dot sight for the AR, but those are around $600 so I needed to wait after buying the other gun.

It blows me away how much prices have gone up.

In 1992, I bought my brand new 1991-A1 for $250 and went the custom route. It has a 4 lbs trigger with adjustable over-travel, combat hammer, and stubby beaver-tail with a full length guide rod and it was beautifully ported and polished. �I have $400 in this gun and about 30,000 rounds and many new recoil springs. My Colt Commander Enhanced that I use for concealed carry ran me about $525�she is pretty beat up from all the holster work. The rest of my hand guns are up as well, but not nearly as much as the 1911s.

The Kimbers my friend uses for competition and carry are incredible guns, but I almost passed out when he told me the cost. They are awesome because they require little if any work out of the box. �this is not true with the 1911s in the past. My Colts both required work when I bought them.

**FroSSty** · 04-28-2008, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by markd79ta

I also bought a few goodies for the AK and the AR.

Only one of each!?! How do you do it???

**markd79ta** · 04-28-2008, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by FroSSty

Only one of each!?! How do you do it???

I do want two complete AR-15s; one set up for tactical and one for target.

**Steel2686** · 04-28-2008, 12:47 PM

Nice firearm. Ken. Kimbers are sweet. Only fired one once and I knew instantly why they cost what they do.

**wolfdogs** · 04-28-2008, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by FroSSty

Nice gun man! I don't blame you one bit. Did you get a chance to shoot it yet??? My wife wants a chrome and black 1911...

Btw, how does that xd handle? It is on my list...

the xd is the finest polymer I have ever shot. i know alot of enthusiasts that love them too. almost no recoil... its heavy in the .45 though... with as many rounds at it holds.... but my wife can even shoot it.

have not shot this new one yet. planning on it this weekend.

weighs 7 oz. lest than a stainless or steel, hencforth the "tactical' designation, this is what Kimber says about it:

(i like the black slide on the dark gray frame too...kinda stealth at night...)

Tactical II Family

The best pistol to have on your side.

Tactical pistols are loaded with Kimber Custom Shop features that make them ideal for carry or defense as well as law enforcement use. Designed for comfortable carry over long periods of time, lightweight aluminum frames dramatically reduce overall weight without compromising performance or dependability. A full-size Tactical weighs seven ounces less than a comparable pistol with a steel or stainless steel frame.

A virtual necessity for a carry or duty pistol, low profile fixed three dot (green) night sights are mounted in dovetails machined into the slide for durability. Tritium inserts make sure that if you can see your target, you can see your sights. Sight edges are also rounded and blended to keep them from snagging on clothing or holsters. To ensure a positive grip regardless of conditions, frontstraps as well as the bottom of the trigger guards have flawless 30 lines-per-inch checkering

Another Custom Shop feature is the match grade Premium Aluminum Trigger� set to break between four and five pounds. An extended ambidextrous thumb safety, along with slightly extended magazine release button and slide release lever ensure fast and positive operation. Every Tactical features a matte black extended and beveled magazine well for fast and positive reloading. Magazines have an extended bumper pad for the same reason.

**Wild Willy** · 04-29-2008, 07:34 AM

The 1911 series was one of John Browning best designs- I have a colt civilian model with some custom work, and it is my baby. Nice shooting gun, though not as accurate as some of my others, it is certainly 'adequate' to hit a man-sized target at combat range. Just not a tack-driver. Parkerized, with walnut grips and custom checkering, I am very fond of the .45 as a defensive round. If it was good enough for uncle sam for 70-some years, it must work. Not an overly punishing round to shoot, either.

Nice piece, I am just a little tiny bit jealous. Love the Kimbers, just never saw one at a price I was willing to pay- yet. Let us know how it groups for you, and what type of ammo you are using- some guns are pretty finicky about what you shoot through them-

**wolfdogs** · 04-29-2008, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by Wild Willy

The 1911 series was one of John Browning best designs- I have a colt civilian model with some custom work, and it is my baby. Nice shooting gun, though not as accurate as some of my others, it is certainly 'adequate' to hit a man-sized target at combat range. Just not a tack-driver. Parkerized, with walnut grips and custom checkering, I am very fond of the .45 as a defensive round. If it was good enough for uncle sam for 70-some years, it must work. Not an overly punishing round to shoot, either.

Nice piece, I am just a little tiny bit jealous. Love the Kimbers, just never saw one at a price I was willing to pay- yet. Let us know how it groups for you, and what type of ammo you are using- some guns are pretty finicky about what you shoot through them-

yes, i'll let you know . Eagle most likely for break in.

the one i wont use is Wolf...LOL... too much black powder residue.

**bru333** · 04-29-2008, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by wolfdogs

the one i wont use is Wolf...LOL... too much black powder residue.

also the reason I won't use Balzer ammo. The one time I tried it in a revolver my hands were so dirty it looked like I had been digging in coal.

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