Kimber-A-Holics [Archive]

jrs93accord

10-16-2010, 19:17

Love my Kimbers so much that I have become a Kimber-A-Holic,,,,:wavey:

Me too.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2010/010.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2010/006-7.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2010/004.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2010/002-7.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2010/003-10.jpg

jrs93accord

10-16-2010, 19:21

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2010/001-12.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2010/003-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea_08/jamesrea09/DSC00752.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea_08/jamesrea09/DSC00688.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea_08/DSC00589.jpg

That is it (for now).

Tactical black

10-16-2010, 19:38

Wow James I knew you had a bunch I didn't know you had that many very nice. :wow:

PhoneCop

10-16-2010, 19:39

Just two:

Kimber Supermatch II
Kimber Custom II

Ya could say I have them covered from top to bottom.

bac1023

10-16-2010, 20:05

Just two:

Kimber Supermatch II
Kimber Custom II

Ya could say I have them covered from top to bottom.

Yep.

The entry level model and the flagship model. :)

jtull7

10-16-2010, 20:53

My name is John and I am a Kimber-holic...

My EDC is a Pro Carry.

My second-finest pistol is a Royal Carry. Custom Shop. Only 300 made. Beyond beautiful.

telecster

10-16-2010, 21:27

GT10 is a must..Mine is ordered....

woodrowNC

10-16-2010, 21:53

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea2010/003-10.jpg

flat mag base and that gun is BEAUTUFUL!!

ColCol

10-17-2010, 13:15

Quack

10-17-2010, 13:57

none is won :tongueout:

jrs93accord

10-17-2010, 14:32

jrs93accord (http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/member.php?u=47828)-The fourth pic down you posted-which model is that? Reminds me of a Colt Combat Commander. I like it! But, I saw this statement on Bud's and wasn't too turned on by it...

"Kimber aluminum frames have been tested to over 20,000 rounds without evidence of meaningful wear."

20K rounds? It would take me a long time to go through that many but something about that statement bothered me.

It is a customized Custom II that was inspired by the MEUSOC 1911. The grips are one of ten sets made by VZ Grips. The previous owner had the mods done. I have thought about having a Dawson rail installed, but not totally sold on the idea just yet.

BlayGlock

10-17-2010, 16:10

Ive had am Eclipse, TLE, and Warrior in the past. I now have a Series I Custom Compact. He can count me among those who like Kimber if they are under the price of what I can get a Baer for.

ColCol

10-17-2010, 17:12

I'm totally blown away at the cost of 1911's these days. The last one I bought was about $450...a SA model if I recall. My first, a Colt Mk IV Series 70 was $159.95. Yep, I know, that was decades ago, along about 1973. Most I've looked at today are in the average range of $1100-1800 now be it Colt or Kimber. I just can't go there.

Rinspeed

10-17-2010, 18:01

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Rinspeed/Kimber-7.jpg

patw

10-17-2010, 20:12

Very impressive collection. I would love to have a couple of those. How are the compact versions, as far as recoil goes?

Copernicus

10-17-2010, 20:17

Hey JRS is that a Tactical Ultra up there? If so how do you like it? I'm getting ready to trade into one. It will be my 1st Kimber

bac1023

10-17-2010, 20:20

When it comes to Kimber, you can't beat the Super Match. :supergrin:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n5/bac1023/002-8.jpg

jrs93accord

10-17-2010, 20:29

Hey JRS is that a Tactical Ultra up there? If so how do you like it? I'm getting ready to trade into one. It will be my 1st Kimber

It is an Ultra Tactical. I do not mind the officer-sized 1911s. There is a little more recoil to them, but not a concernable amount. The Ultra Tactical is a nice pistol to have.

ShakyDave

10-18-2010, 14:28

Hey, c'mon guys - you can only shoot two at a time.

Quack

10-18-2010, 14:50

Hey, c'mon guys - you can only shoot two at a time.

only 2? i have opposable big toe's so i can shoot 4 at a time if i needed to :rofl:

Buckhannon

10-18-2010, 16:57

From all the replies, it looks as if The Kimber-A-Holics are here too.....Come on Kimber lovers ...lets hear it.....:wavey:

Tactical black

10-18-2010, 17:05

only 2? i have opposable big toe's so i can shoot 4 at a time if i needed to :rofl:

Pictures or it didn't happen :rofl:

Rinspeed

10-18-2010, 17:24

This is not mine but one of these days when I get around to it I'm going to have an early custom classic built very similar.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Rinspeed/kimber8.jpg

ColCol

10-18-2010, 17:26

When it comes to Kimber, you can't beat the Super Match. :supergrin:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n5/bac1023/002-8.jpg

This is a work of art. I think I'm in love.:supergrin:

tinman517

10-18-2010, 18:39

bac1023

10-18-2010, 20:29

This is a work of art. I think I'm in love.:supergrin:

Thanks.

Its been a great 1911. :)

cole

10-18-2010, 22:03

I'm a Series I fan:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4xrAuaGHkLI/TLJ7AunTSrI/AAAAAAAAD50/Jj_Ugiox5ss/s640/Kimber%20Compact%20I025%20%28Large%29.jpg

Buckhannon

10-23-2010, 04:50

Come on... all you Kimber lovers... lets hear about your love for the Kimber pistol and rifles......:wavey:

SDGlock23

10-23-2010, 07:06

I have had several Kimbers. I only have two right now, and here those two are. A Super Carry Custom (Series I), and a Stainless II. I have 3 Dan Wesson 1911's too, those are really my favorites, but hey, the Kimbers aren't too shabby!

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/5812/mykscc2102210.jpg
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/9981/myksii2102210.jpg

SDGlock23

10-23-2010, 07:07

And here the one's I've had, but no longer have

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/470/mykimberultraraptor2771.jpg
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/2474/kimberraptor32010b.jpg
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2742/procdpii071509.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6576/customii052409b.jpg
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4467/kimber10mm021609.jpg

Buckhannon

10-23-2010, 10:24

You have, and have had, some beautiful Kimbers :wavey:

Buckhannon

10-26-2010, 17:10

Any new Kimber owners out there?....:dunno:

jrs93accord

10-26-2010, 19:15

Picked up this one this evening.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/jamesrea_08/jamesrea09/jamesrea10/001-7.jpg

bac1023

10-26-2010, 20:04

Looks nice James :)

kirgi08

10-27-2010, 00:50

I have 5 Kimbers :

CDP Ultra
CDP Pro
CDP FS,all unfired/series I

S/I Pro Carry,my edc in 1911acp.

Pro Carry/Raptor,range only.I love the older model Kimbers.'08.

Buckhannon

11-06-2010, 12:43

Some beautiful pictures of the Kimbers.... Keep them comming..:wavey:

kobel1up

11-06-2010, 16:28

Here is my first Kimber. It is a pro carry II.http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa343/kobelup/19114.jpg

Buckhannon

11-18-2010, 05:15

The Kimber-A-Holics have some beautiful guns..... Keep them coming..:wavey:

Jerry

11-18-2010, 06:43

Yah, yah I know... the pictures suck. But the pistols don’t.

Open gun. For plates and combat matches.
207819

Stock gun. Plates, combat and pins.
207820

Carry gun. Pin-heads and other criminal types.
207823

heitzoflearning

11-18-2010, 09:18

38 Super Fan

11-18-2010, 09:31

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/7643/coltsandkimberandfamilyc.jpg

The gun that started my 1911 addiction. :supergrin:

heitzoflearning

11-18-2010, 22:14

http://glocktalk.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=944&pictureid=3813

Buckhannon

11-26-2010, 16:35

Nice pictures..... keep them comming......

bac1023

11-26-2010, 22:30

My plain jane Custom II.

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu81/ollituc/000_2542.jpg

Jake44460

11-27-2010, 00:07

http://glocktalk.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=208272&stc=1&d=1290841574
Ultra CDP II

Love it!!

Buckhannon

02-05-2011, 08:25

Do any of you Kimber-A-Holics have the new Solo?.......Lets see some pics .....Any new members out there?:wavey:

La26

02-05-2011, 19:37

jrs93accord, I notice several of your Kimbers have the external extractor. Have you had any problems with them? Do you do anything as far as maintenance to keep the EE pistols running smoothly?

Wade-19

02-05-2011, 19:52

This is the only one I have now
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz153/Wade-19/8a17f687.jpg

Here's a couple I used to own
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz153/Wade-19/27d16f9d.jpg

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz153/Wade-19/75068e7c.jpg

jrs93accord

02-05-2011, 19:58

jrs93accord, I notice several of your Kimbers have the external extractor. Have you had any problems with them? Do you do anything as far as maintenance to keep the EE pistols running smoothly?

I just shoot them and clean them. No problems so far.

Cobra64

02-05-2011, 22:08

none is won :tongueout:

But Baer is there. :wavey:

kimberguy

02-05-2011, 22:34

Love mine too. Just have one right now, Ultra Raptor 2 SS for EDC but I see several more in my future.

Z28ricer

02-06-2011, 01:52

Way back when it was nice and new

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/Z28ricer/EPSN2347.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/Z28ricer/EPSN2348.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/Z28ricer/EPSN2349.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/Z28ricer/EPSN2350.jpg

Buckhannon

02-06-2011, 12:54

Some pics of very nice Kimbers...... Keep them coming.....

janice6

02-06-2011, 13:05

I only have one, in stainless. I have had it for years and I bought it used originally.

Contrary to testaments in GT, I have NEVER had a single issue of any kind. I have shot WWB and Wolf without a single problem. I usually shoot 300 to 400 rounds for each trip to the range.
'
It is reliable and accurate. I wouldn't hesitate to trust my life to it.

I will not debate it's qualities.

TKR Reptiles

02-06-2011, 13:51

Here is my CDP...

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn5/boafanatic17/a4b1997d.jpg

Z28ricer

02-07-2011, 00:04

Here is my CDP...

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn5/boafanatic17/a4b1997d.jpg

Very nice, actually what i'm considering for my next purchase, that or searching out a lightweight colt officer...

GOOFA

02-10-2011, 07:08

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4391644996_b78aa3c010_d.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5351410021_5bac6ef041_d.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1286/4704837240_3ff7084ce6_d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/3003276941_4047d2797a_d.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1229/1255362422_bcf58a5f9c_d.jpg

PlasticGuy

02-10-2011, 07:42

I'm a series 1 fan. I've got a Stainless Custom I and a black Custom I. Very basic, but both exceptional shooters.

I've taken and taught a lot of classes with the Stainless Custom, and it has only had one malfunction in 7 years.

Hokie1911

02-10-2011, 08:29

I've said it before and I'll say it again.....GOOFA takes some damn fine pics.

Berto

02-10-2011, 08:42

Just one for me, a CustomII with the 'infernal external'.
It's been stone reliable, weak hand, strong hand..whatever, it works and has for about 2200 rounds so far.

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/65/playoffsshooting003.jpg

Buckhannon

02-15-2011, 12:11

:wavey:Some beautiful Kimber on this Kimber-A-Holics thread........ I love mine and I know everyone here loves theirs....... Keep the pics coming Kimber-A-Holics...... Rifles also..:wavey:

Buckhannon

03-04-2011, 05:50

Any Kimber-A-Holics with pics out there?

a45sArtwork

03-04-2011, 08:53

Team match II

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w303/dsm99gsx30psi/kimber1.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w303/dsm99gsx30psi/kimber3.jpg

SIS Pro

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w303/dsm99gsx30psi/gunpic6.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w303/dsm99gsx30psi/gunpic2.jpg

BryGuy

03-05-2011, 19:24

My custom II that I bought back in November.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h207/adasoldier/Kimber%20Custom%20II/2010-09-15_16-10-47_142-1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h207/adasoldier/Kimber%20Custom%20II/2010-09-15_16-18-32_67.jpg

Buckhannon

03-15-2011, 07:22

Good job Kimber-A-Holics......Keep them coming :wavey:

glock2740

03-15-2011, 08:10

Here's a few of mine.

Hardchromed Custom Target II

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac341/OU1911/KimberCustomTargetIIs005.jpg

PCII and bobtailed CDP Pro

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac341/OU1911/6z.jpg

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac341/OU1911/2z.jpg

PCII

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac341/OU1911/PCII4.jpg

Custom Target II 9mm on it's way to Mr. Rogers' neighborhood, as we speak for some golfball treatment and a Kart NM barrel in 38 Super

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac341/OU1911/TargetIIKimbers006.jpg

And the stainless Raptor triplets

http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac341/OU1911/CLBV4-9andweekend019.jpg

tx787

03-15-2011, 12:33

It is my first 1911 but I'd happily buy another Kimber (and will).

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab6/trevdawg48/DSCN0005.jpg

Buckhannon

03-19-2011, 10:40

You have the fever.....tx787...:wavey:

shays4me

03-20-2011, 18:05

This is my first Kimber. Two weeks old and with some 700 rounds shot, I can tell that there will be another Kimber in my future.

Since I took the picture, I have added a Dawson Precision red fiber optic front sight to help my aging eyes.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/andy2434/IMG_0796.jpg

I like the grips. She does a very nice job! Here's my Kimber, slightly customized. I own quite a few pistols, but the Kimber is the one I don't leave home without.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/shays4me/shared/100_1832.jpg

Toby196

03-20-2011, 23:46

Here's my one and only Kimber. It is a Custome TLE II. The only changes I've made is I replaced the factory grips with VZ's and replaced the plastic MSH with a Kimber metal magwell/MSH.

So far it's been less than 100% reliable, but I'm just now nearing the end of the Kimber recommended "break-in", so hopefully things will work themselves out. Reliability has steadily increased the last few times I've shot it, so I'm cautiously optimistic about it.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/Stephen196/DSC00580.jpg

Grinchster

03-21-2011, 00:55

Stainless Ultra Carry 2

Skadoosh

03-21-2011, 09:54

I meant to ask some of you crazy Kimber guys, i hear nothing but bad things about them. Between the break in period, and breaking parts?
what makes a kimber better quality than any other 1911?
they seem like the "Caddy" of 1911's and people buy them because of it.

shays4me

03-21-2011, 15:25

I meant to ask some of you crazy Kimber guys, i hear nothing but bad things about them. Between the break in period, and breaking parts?

Don't believe everything you read on internet gun forums. nuf said.

Grinchster

03-21-2011, 20:06

Don't believe everything you read on internet gun forums. nuf said.

Never had a ftf or fte. with my Kimber. It goes bang everytime I squeeze.

Buckhannon

04-10-2011, 12:45

Kimber is a trusted name that will go bang when called upon......
Keep the comments comming Kimber-A-Holics.....:wavey:

Buckhannon

04-29-2011, 10:32

Any new Kimber owners out there?....:wavey:

glock_19guy1983

04-29-2011, 10:51

only kimber transaction i have ever regretted was selling my Stainless II in .38 super:crying:. All of mine have been great

Buckhannon

05-07-2011, 11:22

Hang in there and another Kimber will yours ,for the buying........:wavey:

Buckhannon

05-21-2011, 12:24

Any new Kimber owners out there? Lets hear about them......:wavey:

BobCZ

05-21-2011, 13:07

Got a TLE and want to pick up a Kimber for EDC haven't decided which one will replace he Glock

Buckhannon

08-29-2011, 08:25

Kimber lovers show your prize guns .........:wavey:

B.Reid

08-29-2011, 09:32

I have two of the older models.

pilsbury

08-29-2011, 12:07

Just bought a new Crimson Carry II. I've had a couple of Ultras, but this is my first mid size. I'm loving it. I have other 1911s, but Kimber is my favorite by far.

RCP

08-29-2011, 13:19

Absolutely love my Pro Carry 1! Haven't ever had any issues FTF, FTE, etc. and have put lots of rounds of expensive ammo, cheap steel case ammo, and reloads. It's also one of the most accurate handguns I've ever had the pleasure of owning and shooting.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/4heins/4462421d.jpg

snichols28

08-30-2011, 11:36

I'm a Kimber rookie. Now I just need time to shoot this dang thing!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Kimber%201911%20TLE%20RL%20Stainless/9a921447.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/snichols28/Kimber%201911%20TLE%20RL%20Stainless/149e413a.jpg

Buckhannon

09-05-2011, 06:00

A cell phone pic of my new Kimber Pro Raptor.......I love this gun :wavey:

kirgi08

09-05-2011, 07:15

Got one,my only gen II Kimber.'08.

SDGlock23

09-05-2011, 16:44

I'm certainly not new to Kimber 1911's, this is the only one I currently have:

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6237/raptor82411a.jpg

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/452/raptor82511.jpg