Just registered to get my Concealed Handgun License

[hammondc]

Nice guns folks. I will be looking for another carry gun after the first of the year. I want to go to Drurys here in SA and try out a BUNCH. I am initially thinking about a Kimber.

[loki]

Originally Posted by hammondc

Nice guns folks. I will be looking for another carry gun after the first of the year. I want to go to Drurys here in SA and try out a BUNCH. I am initially thinking about a Kimber.

keep thinking. kimber QC sucks

[357]

Originally Posted by loki

keep thinking. kimber QC sucks

I disgree. When I bought mine in '02, Kimber was the only manufacturer that published the tolerances they machined to. Think about that, it takes guts, cause there are hundreds of places who could check/disprove your quality if they know what specs you're machining to.

[loki]

Originally Posted by 357

I disgree. When I bought mine in '02, Kimber was the only manufacturer that published the tolerances they machined to. Think about that, it takes guts, cause there are hundreds of places who could check/disprove your quality if they know what specs you're machining to.

they used to have good QC but not anymore

Not sure about now, but I've had a Kimber for about 10 years that is superb.

Cheers,
G

[hammondc]

Originally Posted by loki

keep thinking. kimber QC sucks

Really? I always thought of them as a top notch gun. I know it is no Ed Brown or Nighthawk Custom, but I always thought different. Have you had a particularly bad experience?

[357]

Originally Posted by hammondc

Nice guns folks. I will be looking for another carry gun after the first of the year. I want to go to Drurys here in SA and try out a BUNCH. I am initially thinking about a Kimber.

Got my Custom Stainless II in 2002 and LOVE it. I shot every type of semi-auto they had at the local range who rented handguns. Fell in love with the 1911 style, and more specifically the Kimber.

[hammondc]

Originally Posted by 357

Got my Custom Stainless II in 2002 and LOVE it. I shot every type of semi-auto they had at the local range who rented handguns. Fell in love with the 1911 style, and more specifically the Kimber.

That is one model I looked at. I love the 1911 style, but they seem like they could be bulky to carry. I am not a big guy at about 5'8" and 170lb. I handled one of THESE and Loved it. I really like the bobtail.

[357]

Originally Posted by hammondc

That is one model I looked at. I love the 1911 style, but they seem like they could be bulky to carry. I am not a big guy at about 5'8" and 170lb. I handled one of THESE and Loved it. I really like the bobtail.

This is the key...

Width (inches): 1.28

1911s are slim and easy to carry with an IWB (Inside the Waist Band) holster. You don't have to be huge to carry them, especially the shorter barrel models (3.5-4.25 inch barrels).

If I was going to buy another one it would be the CDP Pro (4.25 inch barrel).
http://www.kimberamerica.com/product...dp/pro_cdp_II/



I love the "melted" look they have. No sharp edges, all corners smoothed/rounded. Makes for no snags when drawing. Plus it has an aluminum alloy frame with a satin (low-gloss) stainless steel slide, Tritium 3-dot night sight, an ambi-safety, and weighs only 28oz. They can be had for much less than the MSRP of $1318.