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radio · 01-12-2007, 04:02 PM

Hello, Just wanted to get some opinions on 2 different kimber 45's I am considering buying. I have the chance to purchase a used pre series 2. Stainless gold match for $975.00 which appears to be in very good shape. The other is a limited edition series 2-kimber-target match for $1050.00 and this gun is new and only 1000 were made. The reason I am asking for any opinions is that I have heard that the series 2 kimbers have had some quality control issues.
Anyone owns either of these kimbers that have experience with either I would greatly appreciate your input.
Thanks in advance.

Evoman · 01-12-2007, 04:56 PM

I have a Tactical Pro 9mm and find it to be a very good gun.
I have read some people have has issues with ftf & ftl, but this has happend to me only with cheap ammo.
There's a M1911 forum you might find helpful.
Good luck.

darkvibe · 01-12-2007, 05:03 PM

I have a kimber eclipse target II and have never had a problem. Series 2 has been good to me.

Trace · 01-12-2007, 05:40 PM

I've had 9 Kimbers in the past, and they've been the Series I. Never had any problems with them.

radio · 01-13-2007, 09:27 AM

Thanks guys,
I dicided on the target match, limited edition. I picked it up this afternoon. I tried to post a picture but could not.

radio · 01-13-2007, 09:40 AM

http://forums.1911forum.com/attachme...1&d=1168710069

I think this will work, took it with my camera phone.

radio · 01-16-2007, 08:27 AM

Here is my first target shot from my new kimber target match. There is 2 clips fired into that targer @ 15 yards at the shooting range using WW hard ball

. "This gun shoots great" it's not even settled in yet and shoots very good, I am very happy.......

ManiacRat461 · 01-16-2007, 04:11 PM

I've got a series 2 and I have not had any problems.

Mine has run fine from day 1.

01-12-2007, 04:02 PM	#1
radio XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Central Virginia Posts: 33	Need help deciding on kimber Hello, Just wanted to get some opinions on 2 different kimber 45's I am considering buying. I have the chance to purchase a used pre series 2. Stainless gold match for $975.00 which appears to be in very good shape. The other is a limited edition series 2-kimber-target match for $1050.00 and this gun is new and only 1000 were made. The reason I am asking for any opinions is that I have heard that the series 2 kimbers have had some quality control issues. Anyone owns either of these kimbers that have experience with either I would greatly appreciate your input. Thanks in advance. __________________ ___________________________________________ The time has come the walrus said to talk of many things......

01-12-2007, 04:56 PM	#2
Evoman XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 7	Kimber I have a Tactical Pro 9mm and find it to be a very good gun. I have read some people have has issues with ftf & ftl, but this has happend to me only with cheap ammo. There's a M1911 forum you might find helpful. Good luck. __________________ Member: NRA, CCCA. Kimber Tactical Pro 9mm SA XD 45 ACP Compact Remington 870 Express Thomas Jefferson - “No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.”

01-12-2007, 05:03 PM	#3
darkvibe XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 788	I have a kimber eclipse target II and have never had a problem. Series 2 has been good to me. __________________ Springfield XD-40 Subcompact \| Kimber Eclipse Target II \| Ruger Mark II \| Kel-Tec P-3AT \| Browning Hi-Power Practical 9mm

01-12-2007, 05:40 PM	#4
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	I've had 9 Kimbers in the past, and they've been the Series I. Never had any problems with them. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

01-13-2007, 09:27 AM	#5
radio XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Central Virginia Posts: 33	Kimber Thanks guys, I dicided on the target match, limited edition. I picked it up this afternoon. I tried to post a picture but could not. __________________ ___________________________________________ The time has come the walrus said to talk of many things......

01-13-2007, 09:40 AM	#6
radio XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Central Virginia Posts: 33	kimber http://forums.1911forum.com/attachme...1&d=1168710069 I think this will work, took it with my camera phone. __________________ ___________________________________________ The time has come the walrus said to talk of many things......

01-16-2007, 08:27 AM	#7
radio XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Central Virginia Posts: 33	Here is my first target shot from my new kimber target match. There is 2 clips fired into that targer @ 15 yards at the shooting range using WW hard ball. "This gun shoots great" it's not even settled in yet and shoots very good, I am very happy....... __________________ ___________________________________________ The time has come the walrus said to talk of many things......

01-16-2007, 04:11 PM	#8
ManiacRat461 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 3	I've got a series 2 and I have not had any problems. Mine has run fine from day 1.

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