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Posted: 8/24/2005 11:20:44 AM EDT
decided to finally come home with a fullsize 1911.
 Yeah I still love my Dan Wesson but....  After lots of soul searching I decided on a Kimber Custom TLE/RL II.  I picked up 300 rounds of Winchester White Box and 100 rounds of Remington UMC JHP's from Wally World, ordered a Bladetech Holster Setup, as well as a Surefire X200B. Guess I'll load up the mags and break this bitch in tomorrow!  Range report to follow... |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 11:34:57 AM EDT
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About time
 Sean |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 12:36:24 PM EDT
[#2]
Congrats!
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Posted: 8/24/2005 12:45:01 PM EDT
[#3]
Can't go wrong with the Kimber...
- AG |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 12:49:23 PM EDT
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I can't wait until I have the funds to make a post like this.
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Posted: 8/24/2005 12:51:30 PM EDT
[#5]
Great choice.!
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Posted: 8/24/2005 12:56:34 PM EDT
[#6]
Excellent choice - best of luck with her
 Keep us posted on how she shoots. |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 2:01:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/24/2005 3:36:01 PM EDT
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Excellent choice. |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 3:39:27 PM EDT
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They are so cute when they are young.
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Posted: 8/24/2005 4:57:52 PM EDT
[#10]
 Er...um, ok...
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Posted: 8/24/2005 5:01:12 PM EDT
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Very good decision, just don't blame the gun if it jams with the factory magazine. Some Kimber factory mags ara a POS, just pitch it and get some Wilsons if you have problems.
You've got one helluva pistol there, brother. |
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Posted: 8/24/2005 5:06:05 PM EDT
[#12]
Yeah, I'm going to check and see how my ChipMcCormick 8 round mags run tomorrow in it, but I still plan on getting those Wilson mags anyways. Funny, I originally went in to the gunshop looking for a Springfield GI-A1, or a base model Kimber. My wallet is hurtin' right now! 
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Posted: 8/24/2005 5:54:56 PM EDT
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FOOL! The dark side has obviously grabbed you by the balls! Repent now, or forever lose any right to do so!  OOPS! Not really. ..an excellent choice, brother...I think you will be very happy with this one. I have the Warrior, but I also have a non-railed TLE II that has been 100% so far, after over 2500 rounds of both ball and JHPs.You will soon feel the urge to switch from your S&W for a duty sidearm...it will hurt! 
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Posted: 8/24/2005 6:36:00 PM EDT
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You made a smart choice. That hurtin' will soon disappear, the pistol won't. Enjoy!
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Posted: 8/24/2005 6:48:56 PM EDT
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Welcome to the dark side
 ...and congrats.
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Posted: 8/24/2005 7:00:33 PM EDT
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You made the right decision. I have the TLE-RL in stainless. It is fantastic. Welcome to the beginning of an obsession...
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Posted: 8/24/2005 7:48:26 PM EDT
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I wish I could just walk into a gunshop and buy a kimber
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Posted: 8/24/2005 8:07:01 PM EDT
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Very nice. Have one just like it
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Posted: 8/25/2005 12:34:06 AM EDT
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They let people have guns in New York???
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Posted: 8/25/2005 7:16:44 AM EDT
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Quick Update -
- 200 rounds of Winchester White Box went downrange flawlessly. - The mags I have all seem to work fine but I only have (9) so I could use some more. - Didn't get around to trying the Remington 100 round JHP Value Packs from Wally World but will this weekend. - Need to get LOTS more ammo, and I hope my SureFire X200B and Blade Tech Holster get here quick! - This is the first gun I've ever owned where I didn't feel the urge to change anything! How is this possible?!?!? I'm not even suffering from "buyer's remorse"!
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Posted: 8/25/2005 10:52:51 AM EDT
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Great gun, great choice! Welcome to the Kimber club.
Glad to hear it ran flawless and that you're enjoying it. Be sure to post pics when the holster and light arrive.
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Posted: 8/26/2005 8:24:01 PM EDT
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Some say you cant be a good cop without owning a Kimber (but I dont). looks like you gave into the darkside Wave
Now go holster that bitch several thousand times and you'll have the battle worn look you and me so desire  Im doing the same to my PMA-B
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Posted: 8/26/2005 11:25:25 PM EDT
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Update -
I'd like to change out the full length guide rod for the traditional setup...I just need a recoil spring guide, use the same Kimber 16lb recoil spring, and recoil spring plug right? |
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Posted: 8/26/2005 11:38:44 PM EDT
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USGI guide rod and plug and use a Wilson 18lb spring |
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Posted: 8/27/2005 5:47:43 AM EDT
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Spring guide 969-419-180 18-1/2 lb. 100-000-884 Recoil Spring Plug, Govt. (B)
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Posted: 8/27/2005 6:15:04 AM EDT
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I totally agree with the Wolff 18.5 lb. recoil spring and like the fact it comes with a "free" extra power firing pin spring. As far as full length vs. G.I. for a guide rod I feel is is only a matter of personal preference. You'll hear G.I., "because that's the way JMB designed it". I personally don't have a preference and leave it with what it came with. I have more than a handful of "high end" 1911s with both types of guide rods and if you shot them you wouldn't be able to tell the difference from a handling or reliability standpoint.
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Posted: 8/27/2005 6:32:35 AM EDT
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Thanks guys...order placed...I just like the idea of "easier dissassembly" with one less tool to have handy.
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Posted: 8/27/2005 8:42:41 AM EDT
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Hi Wave,
Congrats again! A single piece full length guide rod does not require special tools and disassembly and reassembly is no more difficult than with a G.I. plug. |
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Posted: 8/27/2005 2:02:40 PM EDT
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Wolff springs come in 10-packs.
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Posted: 8/27/2005 2:52:39 PM EDT
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I put on a GI style rod and plug setup, and it works just fine.
But honestly, its no better or worse than the 1 peice that came with it. Throw on some gunner grips in CB or black, and you'll have one sexy firearm. Mine wears CB gunners and an M3x, and its a GREAT firearm. |
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Posted: 8/28/2005 1:03:49 PM EDT
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LOL! I did the exact same thing on Friday!! I went in, saw it, handled it a lot, and then said why not. My TLE/RL II (my first 1911, but second handgun) is on layaway at the moment but I'm planning on picking it up on Wednesday at the latest. Its good to hear that you haven't had any problems. Have fun. |
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