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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2006 12:12:17 PM EDT
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Just wanted to add some updated pictures:
  
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2006 8:30:32 PM EDT
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Burkey, Awsome piece! Can someone tell me what the big deal with series II kimbers is? WTF is everyones problem with the firing pin block? Does it really f@#$ things up or is it a solution for a problem that actually could occur? Thanx in advance. -Bub-
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2006 12:48:24 PM EDT
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Thanks! As you know 1911 owners tend to be pretty crazy. They like the old fashioned things, thats the reason they keep supporting them so fanatically. The 1911 is old fashioned, outdated, and pretty poor compared to other more modern auto pistols out there, but it is a piece of our history. And when you go changing what is a part of our history, people get mad, really mad. As far as I can honestly tell, it does mess up anything, but it really isn't needed either. It does complicate assembly, but so does a full length guide rod. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2006 8:23:29 PM EDT
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2006 12:48:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: HKocher]
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From the first batch of Warriors.
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Posted: 5/14/2006 1:08:12 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/14/2006 8:05:09 PM EDT
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Anyone know who the stock grips on the Warrior are made by? They look like a nice design, are they better than say, Pachmyers?
I need to get something thinner and not as slippery as the pimp-ass Ivory grips that came on my Les Baer. |
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Posted: 5/14/2006 9:45:30 PM EDT
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"Better" is a subjective term. As to the stock grips, unsure who makes them..... the majority of the Warriors in this thread are wearing Gunner Grips. They're a good alternative. If you want stock Warrior grips, maybe one of the owners here who've replaced them would sell (keeping mine for originality). Try the EE and see if you can find a pair of take offs.... (try them first, there may be a reason many of us have replaced them
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Posted: 5/15/2006 6:31:13 PM EDT
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I received an email today from Kimber.
They declined to disclose the supplier, and declined to sell grips as parts due to production demands. DaddyDett |
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Posted: 5/17/2006 9:15:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: new-arguy]
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Current production DW on top, first production DW on bottom. One is mine, the other isnt anyones... yet!
 
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/25/2006 4:43:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bub_The_Zombie]
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To Whom It May Concern,
I believe that there are more than enough photos and information on the Kimber Warrior/Desert Warrior in this thread to warrant tacking it. PLEASE TACK THIS THREAD. Thanx in advance. -Bub-
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Posted: 6/1/2006 11:27:31 PM EDT
[#12]
Well here is my new Desert Warrior
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/3/2006 9:55:33 PM EDT
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Is there a difference between KimPro and KimProII? Does KimProII suck as well?
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Posted: 6/4/2006 8:15:15 PM EDT
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I've read a few complaints about a Kimpro finish (unsure of II or not, or of the difference).
My Desert Warrior has a seemingly really tough and nice finish. The "peeling out of the box" stuff I've read about seems like poor metal prep prior to finishing. I'd be surprised if Kimber gave any grief about repairing that under warranty. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2006 3:36:03 PM EDT
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How hard would it be to make a Warrior as accurate as a CQB (1"/25yards)? What kind of parts would be needed?
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Posted: 6/7/2006 4:04:25 PM EDT
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Bought this guy today.
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USA
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Posted: 6/10/2006 10:26:47 AM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/15/2006 10:54:23 PM EDT
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well finally got one, here it is
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Posted: 6/15/2006 11:14:51 PM EDT
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I really want one, but investing so much in an already pricey pistol is hard for me to do. 
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USA
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Posted: 6/17/2006 9:59:11 AM EDT
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Mine...
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IL, USA
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Posted: 6/17/2006 8:30:59 PM EDT
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Just got mine back...
Its not a Warrior. But its close enough.        
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/19/2006 5:35:47 PM EDT
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do warriors come in dark earth?
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Posted: 6/19/2006 5:56:41 PM EDT
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tag
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Posted: 6/20/2006 6:24:11 PM EDT
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What is the deal with some Warriors that have a solid trigger and some have the three hole trigger?
Nice pistols guys. I've been working on the wife for a few months so I can get one. |
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Posted: 6/20/2006 9:27:27 PM EDT
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Sure do. 
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OH, USA
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Posted: 6/20/2006 9:55:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Burkey]
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Thats the second time you have tried to pass up that POS as a Warrior  .Great looking TLE, I noticed that you now have an internal extractor. Your new extractor really makes the whole pistol look 100% better, even though the old one worked great. You know you'll eventually you are going to have to just break down and buy a Warrior right? No matter how hard you try it will never be a Warrior .
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WA, USA
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Posted: 6/21/2006 4:35:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Tropic_Lightning25ID]
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Thanks General_Tso now all I have to do is save some cash. Will someone please tack this thread? I will post photo after purchase.
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IL, USA
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Posted: 6/21/2006 6:33:48 PM EDT
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LOL- my extractor broke. So much for all that "yeah it works" crap I said. And yes, I know it will never be a Warrior, its a Warrior Eater  Aside from series 2...they're pretty much the same...except mine has a better finish and frontstrap checkering...and cost less From a looks standpoint, I gotta admit, I do like the Novak style sights more, and I wouldn't mind throwing on a MSH with a lanyard loop. Can't we all just get along????? 
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OH, USA
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Posted: 6/21/2006 11:37:07 PM EDT
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LOL, I had no idea that extractor broke, makes me question some of the MIM in my pistol. I honestly doubt yours costs less than a Warrior. I think you pistol looks alot better than a Warrior(except the sights), especially the trigger and checkering. Finish looks better, the finish on my Warrior is CRAP. If I may ask, what finish did you use on your TLE and who did it for you? I would like to have the same done to my Warrior if possible. Thanks!
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Posted: 6/21/2006 11:50:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GI_Brat]
[#31]
Tacked! Now, if a Mod comes behind me and untacks it, it's his forum. |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 6/23/2006 8:08:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Marksman14]
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After the de-MIMing process/trigger job...it definitely cost more than the warrior..I simply was referring to the base price- for someone who is going to do a complete de-miming, I think the TLE RL is a better gun to do it on, simply because the frame, slide, and barrel are identical. If you're replacing the rest of the parts...well, who cares? Might as well buy the cheaper one... You get different sights, but also get frontstrap checkering. I wouldn't mind an ambi safety, but frankly, I'd never use it. I paid 800 for my TLE RL, and most people are paying 900+ for their warriors, which aside from being true non-buttraped 1911 design..have less features. I can deal with the firing pin block, because a simple swap of a firing pin completely removes that from the equation. The parts aren't hurting anything being there as they are now. Functionally, I like my mepros, which is why they are still there. Love the sight picture, but I think the novaks look better. The finish on the slide...believe it or not...is Kimber's base oxide finish. It looks amazing, especially compared to my old slide, which I honestly think they botched. The frame always looked nice. The trigger and the hammer were ordered black from kings, and they just happened to match pretty well. So, the gun has the original finish, and its pretty damn tough too. |
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Posted: 7/18/2006 7:56:40 PM EDT
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Old Kimpro finish
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Posted: 7/20/2006 3:01:25 PM EDT
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Marskman14;
How did you go from an external extractor to the internal? I have a GC RL 2 and the EE is the one thing that concerns me the most about my gun. (They didn't have the Warriors on the market when I got my GC/RL). Thanks, |
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Posted: 7/20/2006 5:31:58 PM EDT
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Desert Warrior (tan gun) has the solid trigger... Warrior (black gun) has the three holes. |
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Posted: 7/20/2006 5:42:54 PM EDT
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 E-95 |
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Posted: 8/12/2006 1:52:31 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/24/2006 7:20:37 PM EDT
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Trying to put together some wallpaper for myself:
  
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Posted: 9/24/2006 7:28:54 PM EDT
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THR-Thumper,
Did you get the front strap checkered? Did Kimber do that for you? |
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Posted: 9/24/2006 7:49:05 PM EDT
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Nah, it's one of those Wilson aluminum frontstrap thingies.
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Posted: 9/24/2006 7:50:12 PM EDT
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How are those? I've heard of them, but never seen one. |
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Posted: 9/24/2006 8:21:35 PM EDT
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IM inbound to avoid jacking the thread.
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Posted: 9/24/2006 9:31:40 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/24/2006 10:05:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GunnyG]
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 freshly rehosted gun porn!!  |
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ID, USA
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Posted: 9/28/2006 2:41:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ScotchBoy]
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My humble contribution. I love this pistol.
 SB |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 11/14/2006 9:59:29 PM EDT
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My husband is banned, but still reads here. He asked me to post this for him, since he figured you guys would enjoy it.
"Parts list: Ed Brown Tactical safety Brown Hardcore firing pin and stop Wilson Bullet Proof stainless slide stop, hammer, and A-2 sear(3.24# trigger done on my shiny new Power Custom bench jig....018 hammer hooks with a >50% engagement even with a perfect 45 degree breakaway angle) Brown disconnector Wilson Ultralight trigger Wilson stainless bar-stock plunger tube Wilson stainless barrel bushing Brown magazine catch Coyote Brown DuraCoat done by Jason Elmore at Elmore's Gun Shop.   Before you haters start in - this was a used but unfired pistol I picked up for under 900 dollars, and I did all the work myself." |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 11/15/2006 2:24:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Pistol_Pete]
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I like it! I bought one of the first Warrior's I could get my hands on with the genuine Novak sights. I didn't have it 3 months before I refinished the frame in OD green and then again in Coyote tan. I like having something a little different from everyone else's.
Here's a few of pics on mine.   |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/17/2006 3:18:04 PM EDT
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The Warrior is similar to the ICQB that Kimber supplies to the MCSOCOM Det but it is not identical. For one thing the saftey on the MC model is illegal for civilian use, (no passive saftey) and I believe the rail systems are different. See the following article for some good info on how the ICQB came about: http://www.ar15.com/content/swat/200312-SOCOM.pdf. May be some other diff's between them as well but yea, the Warrior rocks!
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AR, USA
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Posted: 11/17/2006 3:44:55 PM EDT
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 Uh, I don't mean to be rude or anything, but where the hell did that come from and who cares? This thread is for the pics, man! 
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Posted: 11/17/2006 4:37:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GunnyG]
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+1 to what Pete said!! And FYI, the Desert Warrior I purchased commercially doesn't have a passive safety either. It is the same as my Colt 1911 from May 1918. Some lawyers may not like it, but it is legal. The ICQB pistol you've cited uses a Dawson Precision add-on rail, attached to the frame, where the Desert Warrior has the rail integral to the frame. FWIW , I like it being integral. Here's my kids....  top to bottom Colt Model of 1911 US Army (manf'd May 1918) Remington Rand M1911A1 US Army (1945) Colt Gold Cup National Match (1965) Colt Night Officer's (series 80) Colt Combat Elite (series 80 converted to series 70, so I can shoot a .22LR Ace Conversion on that frame) Kimber Desert Warrior |
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