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Section 8: Handguns Subject: 6” Kimber 45 Msg# 1105606
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I have an early production (pre II series) Kimber Classic Target. It is another smooth front strap Kimber. But, unlike some of their newer guns, this one is a beauty! Not so much in appearances, but in fit, form and function. It is extremely plain in appearance, all black, and a very flat black at that. But it has a 4 lb trigger, excellent fully adjustable target sights and it shoots very well! My brother in law has an early Classic Carry II, one of the first in the second series. It has been nearly flawless for him. The only issue was not a fault of the gun really. The recoil spring wore out after approximately 5000 rounds. Kimber has a pretty aggressive spring replacement schedule. Something like every 2000 rd. Or maybe a bit sooner. Can’t really disagree too much, if it will be used for defensive purposes. Which I guess most of them are bought for that intended use. As for me, 1911s fall strictly into the range/plinking and more commonly, competitive shooting arenas. So other than “tuning” the two other 6” slide 1911s that I have, for target loads, I have never replaced a recoil spring on any pistol I have. And that is for many (Many!) tens of thousands of rounds. Granted, those rounds have been spread over many different firearms. But I know that some of my pistols have more than 6000 rd thru them. And some, well over that. I have recently considered buying a couple of spare springs for my most often carried, and/or other defensive pistols that see considerable range time. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Yep, I think Mark has had some unkind things to say about Kimber as well. They weren't cheap in their early days. Sounds like the price has come down along, maybe, with their quality control? 
Stu |
