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Posted: 6/2/2001 10:14:30 PM EDT
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Never jumped on fad gadgets, glad I didnt. Glad you had the chance to road test it...better him than you! People hate the late Colts, I had good "luck" with them. I wouldnt trade two Kimbers for any one of my Colts.
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Posted: 6/2/2001 10:34:49 PM EDT
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I can't say anything about your trigger, but the one on my Kimber Custom Classic is great. And, of COURSE a short-barreled gun is going to have more recoil and muzzle flip. That USP is big and top-heavy, and has a polymer frame that absorbs some of the recoil.
If you're going to compare, compare with one of the full-size models. It will be a much more balanced comparison. But maybe 1911's aren't for you. I can tell you that the Kimbers are the best of the factory 1911s. -Troy |
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Posted: 6/2/2001 10:35:50 PM EDT
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Oh, and regarding the Colts...
Check the "Worst gun you ever bought" thread and count how many people listed Colt 1911s. [:)] -Troy |
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Posted: 6/2/2001 11:29:24 PM EDT
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My Kimber Pro Carry SLE is the best pistol I have. Great trigger, recoil is almost pleasurable (this one has the full steel frame), shot right to point of aim right out of the box, and never failed to go bang when I pulled the trigger.
Sorry the one you used was a dud, but I LOVE mine. |
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Posted: 6/3/2001 1:00:23 AM EDT
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I had a HK USP .40. What a POS. Jamomatic. After it came back from the factory, it jammed even worse! Lemmons happen.
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Posted: 6/3/2001 6:05:54 AM EDT
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I personally didn't like the Pro-Carry size Kimber I had (the Pro Elite). It seemed to have more muzzle flip than the Compact Aluminum I had. Were I you, I would go with a Classic Compact...much less muzzle flip and felt recoil.
As for the trigger, you can try the gun's trigger before you buy and make sure it's suitable. Haven't felt a creepy Kimber trigger yet, but your uncle should consider sending it in and lettting them fix that because they will. |
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Posted: 6/3/2001 7:41:27 AM EDT
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True Troy, but whether Kimber, Colt or Norinco, they can all be "smithed" into shape. Also true, they should be ready to go, out of the box. "If it aint broke, fix it till it is"
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Posted: 6/3/2001 8:23:16 AM EDT
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S.A., Colt, Detonics, Kimber, STI, HK, PARA etc....are some of the brands I have owned and in a myrid of configurations. I would guesstimate that I have owned over 150 .45s, new,used and abused. I have shot each and every
one. All functioned except for one which had a broken firing pin. Most used and abused guns needed a complete breakdown and cleaning. Some came with mags that were defective. Full size guns grouped better than compacts. My advice to anyone buying a gun is to shoot one before making a purchase if it is to be a keeper. |
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