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itschris · 12-22-2006, 06:28 AM

I'm going to give the CDPII a serious look. I don't see anything out there so far that has struck my fancy as much as that gun. It runs about $1200. It's light, looks great, and is loaded with quality features and components.

High_Cap · 12-25-2006, 10:01 AM

The reason the external extractors on Kimbers did not work was that, the tension on the case was from a small spring. Kinda like a Glock extractor but way lighter spring. The easy fix was to take a spring out of something else and stuff it it there. Also from my experience the machining was terrible during the external extrator period as I like to call it.

Now they are making decent guns, but still to expensive.

Too many plastic and MIM parts that are not quality.

vashooter · 12-26-2006, 09:15 AM

I read an interesting article on extractors in guns and ammo mag in the complete book of the model 1911 and it had some notes on wear and tear and found some interesting myths debunked about tension etc. Floyd

jetsiphon · 12-26-2006, 10:15 AM

The only reason I'd not go with a Kimber over a Loaded Springer is warranty. I like the life time warranty of the Springer.

**jmiahhenry** · 12-26-2006, 12:23 PM

Who the heck is Springer...Is that short for SA

jetsiphon · 12-26-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jmiahhenry

Who the heck is Springer...Is that short for SA

Yeah.

Rock_Steady · 12-27-2006, 05:34 AM

A Kimber Custom II, my only (and first) 1911. Mine has an external extractor. True, I don't have a high round count through it (dern .45 is expensive) but I've never had a problem with it. Most accurate thing I have ever shot. It's my CCW during the cold months, has never had a problem with ammo that wasn't directly related to the ammo (my first reloads - cases not resized right). That was more an operator headspace and timing issue. I don't know what else to say - no problems with it at all - I had been thinking about running some IDPA with it but I'm pretty slow. I bought it when I knew nothing about the 1911 other than it was a good looking weapon - didn't hear about any probs with the external extractor prior to it.

Deadmarsh · 12-27-2006, 10:00 AM

Kimber has some work to do to get their reputation back after their extractor changes/problems/fixes...

I still think they make a quality handgun, but I'll stick with Colt and SA for now...

As far as mags go, well, stick with the Browning design...

Dead

12-25-2006, 10:01 AM	#12
High_Cap XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 15	The reason the external extractors on Kimbers did not work was that, the tension on the case was from a small spring. Kinda like a Glock extractor but way lighter spring. The easy fix was to take a spring out of something else and stuff it it there. Also from my experience the machining was terrible during the external extrator period as I like to call it. Now they are making decent guns, but still to expensive. Too many plastic and MIM parts that are not quality. __________________ 30 rounds is always better than 5.

12-26-2006, 09:15 AM	#13
vashooter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newport News. Virginia Posts: 236	I read an interesting article on extractors in guns and ammo mag in the complete book of the model 1911 and it had some notes on wear and tear and found some interesting myths debunked about tension etc. Floyd __________________ \"there is nothing contrved by man by which so much happiness is produced by a good tavern or\"inn\"

12-26-2006, 10:15 AM	#14
jetsiphon XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,192	The only reason I'd not go with a Kimber over a Loaded Springer is warranty. I like the life time warranty of the Springer. __________________ XD9 Service Black - XD45 Service Dark Earth 1945 Sistema 1911 - Para Ordnance LTC Steyr M9A1 - Glock 17

12-26-2006, 12:23 PM	#15
jmiahhenry XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central Cali Posts: 333	Who the heck is Springer...Is that short for SA __________________ Jeremiah SA-XD 40 two tone, service Shoot to kill not to harm!

12-27-2006, 05:34 AM	#17
Rock_Steady XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 9	I've got........ A Kimber Custom II, my only (and first) 1911. Mine has an external extractor. True, I don't have a high round count through it (dern .45 is expensive) but I've never had a problem with it. Most accurate thing I have ever shot. It's my CCW during the cold months, has never had a problem with ammo that wasn't directly related to the ammo (my first reloads - cases not resized right). That was more an operator headspace and timing issue. I don't know what else to say - no problems with it at all - I had been thinking about running some IDPA with it but I'm pretty slow. I bought it when I knew nothing about the 1911 other than it was a good looking weapon - didn't hear about any probs with the external extractor prior to it.

12-22-2006, 06:28 AM	#11
itschris XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 54	I'm going to give the CDPII a serious look. I don't see anything out there so far that has struck my fancy as much as that gun. It runs about $1200. It's light, looks great, and is loaded with quality features and components.

12-27-2006, 10:00 AM	#18
Deadmarsh XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: USA Posts: 47	Kimber has some work to do to get their reputation back after their extractor changes/problems/fixes... I still think they make a quality handgun, but I'll stick with Colt and SA for now... As far as mags go, well, stick with the Browning design... Dead __________________ 1911 Magazine Solution (7 for carry - 8 for fun).Use seven (7) round magazines/flat follower with dimple, 11 lb magazines springs - PERIOD! Don't blame the 1911 platform if you have FtF, FtE, or anything else magazine related. THIS IS BROWNING'S DESIGN - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! ***** Avatar = KaBoom! G21 with factory ammo that decided to commit suicide in my hand... Solution = no Glocks, more 1911's & XD45 Tactical *

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