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SilverState

11-08-2005, 02:36

I sent it in to the Kimber Custom Shop and am very pleased with the work. What do you guys think?

http://sincitypitbulls.freeservers.com/Kimber10mm.JPG

Please, no Mr. Peanut comments; I like the grips and that's all that matters!;f

paul45

11-08-2005, 18:07

Really nice!...a friend of mine bought a LNIB 10mm like yours and it is very nice....I have 2 Deltas but am kinda jealous of yours and his!

ShootCraps

11-08-2005, 19:51

It looks great. I think checkering the front strap is an excellent way to keep a stout 1911 in your hand. My Dan Wesson Pointman isn't checkered, so I bought some skateboard tape and put it on. Wow what a difference!

I wish there was a smith in Virginia who can do the work. It costs almost a hundred bucks in shipping to send a gun off. :steamed:

SilverState

11-08-2005, 22:25

Thanks guys. It really does feel better in the hand. I thought about the skateboard tape, but I suspect the cleaning products I use would force me to keep re-applying tape, so I went with something more permanent.

Next, the slide goes to Dawson Precision for a fiber-optic front sight.

I paid around $30 insured air shipping each way (for the whole pistol).

Paul,

You could always trade one of the Deltas (might even get some cash out of the deal).

10-Hutt

11-09-2005, 06:33

Very, Very Nice. Plus, you get bonus points for getting those grips off the street and into a good home! :)

I just picked up my first Kimber (Grand Raptor II) but it's .45ACP. I love the gun and the caliber but 10mm is still my favorite.

Enjoy the new Kimber!

ShootCraps

11-09-2005, 18:08

Trade a Delta?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!? ;P ;P ;P

paul45

11-09-2005, 18:33

I cant be tradin now....looked too hard for the 2 I got at the price I got them at....but, that Kimber stainless 10 is sure high on my fantasy list!

SilverState

11-09-2005, 22:31

I hear ya. It took me a while to find this NIB or LNIB one:

http://sincitypitbulls.freeservers.com/Delta.JPG

And, I too would have a hard time parting with it.

As for the grips, this is what I came up with until Kimber makes a 10mm Warrior. ;a

nickE10mm

11-10-2005, 13:55

i don't see the pictures....

P220ST

11-10-2005, 15:05

Guns looks great SilverState. Did you talk with anyone at Kimber, or just send the gun in? I'm courious about the Kimber Custom Shop myself. I have an Eclipse 10mm I was thinking about sending in and getting "dehorned". Not sure what their refinish process is. I'd rather have my Eclipse sent back all stainless without anything "blackened-out". I'd prolly have to talk with someone at Kimber about this beforehand, and was just wondering how receptive they are. Also, what was the turnaround time for the Kimber Custom Shop?

Thanks.

G-Bone

11-11-2005, 17:22

AWESOME GUNS !!! ;W

SilverState

11-11-2005, 20:37

Thanks again.

I called the Kimber Custom Shop at (914) 964-0771 Ext: 228 and they told me to ship it in the original plastic box with a letter indicating the work to be done. The turn around time was less than a month.

Here's the Kimber Custom Shop price list:

http://www.kimberamerica.com/customshopmodacc.php

I have heard that Springield Armory does similar work but for less money than the Kimber Custom Shop. I cannot vouch for their work, but I though I would mention it.

nickE10mm

11-13-2005, 18:39

ahhhh there's the pic..... NICE Silver. Man, I wish I hadn't sold my Kimber STII.... Someday, I'll either buy it back from my step-brother (kept it in the family) or buy myself a DW.... I can dream, can't i? I'm having so much fun with my G20L I have no reason to buy ANY other 10 right now. :cool: