New Kimber

[habu3]

Well I just picked up a new Kimber Custom II today. First 1911 I have had in a very long time. Since being issued one a million years ago in the military actually. Oh well, it was about time. I had been renting one at the range each time I go for a while now and finally said to heck with it and added one to my collection. I was only able to shoot 50 rounds today but it shoots very nicely. Pretty darn accurate too!

So now I guess I can quit lurking and be more of a participant in this forum since I finally own a 1911. LOL

[.45 Combat]

Great gun, I really enjoy mine, I've got a .38 Super and it's fun to shoot.

Enjoy.

[Mitrod3]

enjoy that gun. have two Customs II's in the collection now and both are just real fine guns.

be safe, shoot well.

[Rinspeed]

Originally posted by habu3
Well I just picked up a new Kimber Custom II today. First 1911 I have had in a very long time.



Does it have the external or internal extractor? Rumor has it that Kimber is in the process of going back to all internal extractors. I think they should just approach S&W and buy their design.

[Short Cut]

Congratulations habu and welcome to the model 1911 club. ;?

I'm a Kimber fan too. They build a really nice 1911 for a good price. I agree with you too that they also build a pretty darn accurate pistol.

[Rinspeed]

habu,

I forgot to say congrats also. I do miss my Kimber but I replaced it with a Baer so that's not so bad. It's mandatory that post pics if no one told you :)

[habu3]

Thanks to all for the welcome to the 1911 forum. I guess I need to dig out my digital camera and take a photo or two. This one has an internal extractor so from what I have been reading that is a good thing. For the last 2 - 3 months I had been regularly renting a kimber with the external extractor and had no problems with it.

I picked up a couple of Wilson Combat magazines tonight. I just had to go to the range and shoot it again. Yep, it is easy to get addicted to the feel of a 1911 again. I definitely like the way it shoots although the trigger is a bit firm. I also think I may switch out the stock sights for something a bit more visible in low light. Any recommendations on the sights will be welcome. I could do a search, but it is more fun to read the responses here. LOL

Thanks again!

Habu3

[Short Cut]

Well here's some links gleaned from the sticky thread at the top of the forum if you want to poke around a bit:

SIGHTS

http://www.crimsontrace.com/
http://www.dawsonprecision.com/
http://www.heinie.com/
http://www.meprolight.com/
http://www.mmcsight.com/
http://www.novaksights.com/
http://www.precisionsights.com/about.html
http://www.trijicon-inc.com/home.cfm
http://www.yost-bonitz.com/products/


I'm happy with the Meprolight night sights that Kimber uses especially for carry. The front blade is a bit wider some others and that makes it easy to pick up quickly. I also like that the tritium vial is a bit bigger around than the night sights on my Baers.

[spober]

next to the 45 acp the 38 super is the way to go in 1911 chamberings.man its sweet.

[habu3]

I've heard the 38 super is a nice round but I'm not sure I need to add another caliber to what I have. I have a Marlin Model 60 and a Walther G22 in 22LR, a 308 Magnum (for hunting out west), and handguns in 9mm, .40 and 45ACP.

[helidonna]

I just bought a Kimber my self, a TLE II and love it. About 200 rounds thru it now. Very accurate hits where I point it. I am also glad to have the internal extractor.

[habu3]

I went to the range again yesterday. I really like the way this Kimber shoots. My Glock 23 and Walther 9mm both shoot great and are accurate but this is even more accurate. As long as I do my part it is pretty good at making one ragged hole with 5 rounds. Granted I am only shooting at about 8 meters but I will take it.