Posted: 12/15/2008 11:27:33 AM EDT
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I am in the market for a new Kimber and I am trying to figure out what the difference was between the Pro Carry HD II and the Pro Carry II. Can someone enlighten me please. Also, pros/cons between the 2.
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Arguably stainless steel is more durable than alloy frame (how much? no idea. Kimber says no meaningful wear after 20,000 rounds) but do not use split followers like Kimber or CMC mags in these guns.
I haven't made decision on which one to buy either. I'm looking at the ones you are looking at right now. I do know it is about 7 oz lighter (35 for Pro Carry II HD and 28 for Pro Carry II) I'm not sure how much it will contribute to felt recoil. However if you are carrying it 24/7 and not mainly a range gun alloy frame definitely makes sense. |
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I guess between the two it really depends on what you need in a carry gun.
Pro Carry...basic model, no front strap checkering, no night sights and aluminum frame. Pro CDP...carry melt (rounded edges), frontstrap checkering, night sights, aluminum frame, but has AMBI. I have no need for ambi, so YMMV. Between the two I like the CDP, has nicer features that you will eventually want. For me I went with the Pro TLE, although mine is the RL (if you don't need the light rail, save yourself the headache of looking for a holster...go with the one without the rail)...front strap checkering, night sights, all steel and no ambi. 
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