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jeff221 · 08-06-2006, 08:06 AM

I'm itching for a new gun. Anyone have or had expericence with the Kimber 1911 TLE/RL II series (Stainless or Custom)? This is what I'm leaning toward. I'm looking for suggestions on other arms I should be looking at that are similar. Want to spend about $800 for this one...

I'm also considering size. I currently have a XD40 so I was considering getting my Kimber in 40SW so I could share ammo, but also thought about 45... Not sure what I wanted to do so I thought I would tap into the WEALTH of intelligent people here at the forums...

cnova · 08-06-2006, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff221

I'm itching for a new gun. Anyone have or had expericence with the Kimber 1911 TLE/RL II series (Stainless or Custom)? This is what I'm leaning toward. I'm looking for suggestions on other arms I should be looking at that are similar. Want to spend about $800 for this one...

I'm also considering size. I currently have a XD40 so I was considering getting my Kimber in 40SW so I could share ammo, but also thought about 45... Not sure what I wanted to do so I thought I would tap into the WEALTH of intelligent people here at the forums...

I dont have a Kimber TLE/RL II but i do have a Kimber Ultra carry and love it i never had a FTF or FTE and i shot this better than my XD9mmsc. I dont think you cant go wrong with any kimber you get. I do think you should go with a 45.

faawrenchbndr · 08-06-2006, 09:25 AM

Make sure you do not get a external extractor on the Kimber!

Do some looking here....tons of Kimber info

www.1911forum.com

Nerves · 08-06-2006, 10:28 AM

That's actually a great gun you thinking about. You'll find many folks are extremly happy with them...I own a Tactical Pro II from Kimber, but the TLE/RL II series with a crimson trace grip, was my intended purchase. After Handling both and with my purpose of all day carry with "shorts, t-shirt, etc. I opted for the lighter wieght of the TAC Pro II (alloyed frame).

MaidMarian · 08-06-2006, 05:03 PM

jeff221,

I have a Kimber Ultra Carry II with an external extractor and have not had one problem with my weapon since day one new out of the box.

Wait I'll take that back, I did have a problem with my slide lock and called Kimber Cust. Service and they sent me a knew one within a week. No problem.

jeff221 · 08-07-2006, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faawrenchbndr

Make sure you do not get a external extractor on the Kimber!

Do some looking here....tons of Kimber info

www.1911forum.com

Not that I don't believe you, but you have any further information on the external extractor problems?

**Old School** · 08-07-2006, 08:54 AM

Having shot about 40 matches this season, I can tell you that most of the 1911s I have seen that had issues are Kimbers and most of them had the external extractor. I don't know why, it is what it is.

For this reason, personally, I will never own a Kimber. I have had good luck with my SA 1911 and don't feel a need to stray from what I know works.

Not sure if this helps...

OS

Brickboy240 · 08-07-2006, 09:43 AM

I have shot two Kimbers, both were Custom IIs...one stainless and the other was parkerized.

I was VERY impressed with the shooting quality of both pistols. I had no prior expereince with Kimber 1911s and tore the 10-ring out of a few targets with both models. No failures either and the owners neither one, said they had any troubles with their Kimbers. Both had internal extractors, though.

When you can pick up a maker's pistol...two seperate and unrelated sessions, and eat the 10-ring out of the target, you HAVE to take notice. I like the Kimber Custom II series so much that I am "upgrading" my SA GI model to a parked Custom II this October.

I have fooled around with Colts enough to know you're buying a name that will need a boatload of work to fly right. The Springer Loadeds I have no real-world shooting experience with and Sig's new GSR looks pretty but is more expensive and the feedback from indeprndent owners (not the gunrags, they love everything) has been spotty. Not to mention that the SA loaded and GSR are more expensive than the base Custom II.

If the Kimber appeals to you, go for it. I have shot 1911s for 16 years and never took one in the hand, cold and shot as well as I did with the Custom II series Kimbers.

I would, however stay away from the external extractor Kimbers as the majority of reports show they're spotty on reliability. Why an external extractor works on Hi-Powers, Glocks and other autos but nobody can make it fly on a 1911 is a total mystery. Avoid it and stick with what works. Brother Browning put an internal extractor on the 1911 and external extractors on other autos he designed for a reason.

- Brickboy240

bigun · 08-07-2006, 04:16 PM

I have a Custom Target 2 that has been flawless, I love this pistol so much that I wore most of the finish off of it so I sent it to Tripp research had it hard chromed and now its pretty again.

xd45acp4life · 08-07-2006, 05:13 PM

I LOVE my Kimber. I have had 0 problems but O also have the IE http://img24.imagevenue.com/img.php?...125a_548lo.jpg

08-06-2006, 08:06 AM	#1
jeff221 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,364	Looking for an addition: Kimber 1911? I'm itching for a new gun. Anyone have or had expericence with the Kimber 1911 TLE/RL II series (Stainless or Custom)? This is what I'm leaning toward. I'm looking for suggestions on other arms I should be looking at that are similar. Want to spend about $800 for this one... I'm also considering size. I currently have a XD40 so I was considering getting my Kimber in 40SW so I could share ammo, but also thought about 45... Not sure what I wanted to do so I thought I would tap into the WEALTH of intelligent people here at the forums... __________________ Springfield XD40 Sub-Compact Bi-Tone (.40S&W) Springfield XD9 Tactical Black (9mm) Springfield G.I. Milspec Stainless 1911-A1 (.45 ACP) Kimber Raptor II 1911 (.45 ACP) Kel-Tec P-3AT (.380 ACP) Charter Arms "Off Duty" Revolver (.38 Spl) Ruger 22/45 Mark III (.22 LR) Smith&Wesson M&P15A 16in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) BushMaster Carbon-15 (.22 LR) BushMaster XM15 E2S 20in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) Stoeger P350 Tactical Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge) Winchester Black Model98 Canon (10 Gauge)

08-06-2006, 10:28 AM	#4
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	That's actually a great gun you thinking about. You'll find many folks are extremly happy with them...I own a Tactical Pro II from Kimber, but the TLE/RL II series with a crimson trace grip, was my intended purchase. After Handling both and with my purpose of all day carry with "shorts, t-shirt, etc. I opted for the lighter wieght of the TAC Pro II (alloyed frame). __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

08-07-2006, 08:54 AM	#7
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,568	Having shot about 40 matches this season, I can tell you that most of the 1911s I have seen that had issues are Kimbers and most of them had the external extractor. I don't know why, it is what it is. For this reason, personally, I will never own a Kimber. I have had good luck with my SA 1911 and don't feel a need to stray from what I know works. Not sure if this helps... OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

08-07-2006, 09:43 AM	#8
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 8,919	I have shot two Kimbers, both were Custom IIs...one stainless and the other was parkerized. I was VERY impressed with the shooting quality of both pistols. I had no prior expereince with Kimber 1911s and tore the 10-ring out of a few targets with both models. No failures either and the owners neither one, said they had any troubles with their Kimbers. Both had internal extractors, though. When you can pick up a maker's pistol...two seperate and unrelated sessions, and eat the 10-ring out of the target, you HAVE to take notice. I like the Kimber Custom II series so much that I am "upgrading" my SA GI model to a parked Custom II this October. I have fooled around with Colts enough to know you're buying a name that will need a boatload of work to fly right. The Springer Loadeds I have no real-world shooting experience with and Sig's new GSR looks pretty but is more expensive and the feedback from indeprndent owners (not the gunrags, they love everything) has been spotty. Not to mention that the SA loaded and GSR are more expensive than the base Custom II. If the Kimber appeals to you, go for it. I have shot 1911s for 16 years and never took one in the hand, cold and shot as well as I did with the Custom II series Kimbers. I would, however stay away from the external extractor Kimbers as the majority of reports show they're spotty on reliability. Why an external extractor works on Hi-Powers, Glocks and other autos but nobody can make it fly on a 1911 is a total mystery. Avoid it and stick with what works. Brother Browning put an internal extractor on the 1911 and external extractors on other autos he designed for a reason. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

08-07-2006, 04:16 PM	#9
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,527	I have a Custom Target 2 that has been flawless, I love this pistol so much that I wore most of the finish off of it so I sent it to Tripp research had it hard chromed and now its pretty again. __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator.

08-06-2006, 09:25 AM	#3
faawrenchbndr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 555	Make sure you do not get a external extractor on the Kimber! Do some looking here....tons of Kimber info www.1911forum.com

08-06-2006, 05:03 PM	#5
MaidMarian XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panhandle, FL Posts: 43	jeff221, I have a Kimber Ultra Carry II with an external extractor and have not had one problem with my weapon since day one new out of the box. Wait I'll take that back, I did have a problem with my slide lock and called Kimber Cust. Service and they sent me a knew one within a week. No problem.

08-07-2006, 05:13 PM	#10
xd45acp4life XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: vegas Posts: 357	I LOVE my Kimber. I have had 0 problems but O also have the IE http://img24.imagevenue.com/img.php?...125a_548lo.jpg __________________ winchester defender 12g., taurus 38, SA XD45ACP service w/ dawson adj. & Springer Precision 3# trigger, xd 9mm sc bi-tone, S/A 1911 loaded, xd9 tactical (wifes) Kel-tec SU-16, Kimber G/R, 06 TRP RRA AR-15!

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