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Section 8: Handguns
Subject: 6” Kimber 45 Msg# 1105629

From:

Stu Wayne

Joined 4/4/2000

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Craig AA (Read)

Joined 4/23/2010

Kimber made a big impression on folks in their early years. I remember winning two 50/50 raffles in a row at PPC matches back then. After the second one, a guy I didn't know came up to me, pushed a nice Kimber catalog in my hand and said to call him, he was their local dealer. I admit I was sore tempted and with enough fresh money in my pocket to easily buy one - but I didn't. A mistake?

Today I wouldn't be so tempted.

Stu

For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where:
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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