[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Kimber Stainless II vs. Stainless TLE II

Posted: 10/15/2006 3:18:31 PM EDT

I have been looking at our local Cabalas at these two pistols. The Stainless II is $769.00 and the TLE II is $969.00. I like the front checkering and feel of the TLE II but am worried about the external ejector. Besides that I see no difference in the two or am I wrong? Your input would be appreciated...
Thanks Joe

Posted: 10/15/2006 4:28:50 PM EDT

[#1]

Same gun, different front strap. If the one you're looking at has the external extractor then I'd run away. I like checkering but I like Grip Tape even more and it's about $5 or so for enough to do 3 or 4 pistols. Doesn't look bad either...

Here's my stainless II...

Posted: 10/15/2006 6:30:59 PM EDT

[#2]

I'd take the one with the internal extractor over the other. Plus it's 2 bills cheaper! Front checkering can be simulated real easy with pachmayr grips or other stuff. I don't think it's that much of a problem anyway. Just my 2 pennies.

Posted: 10/15/2006 7:55:41 PM EDT

[#3]

The stainless TLE's only come with the EE. I would also go with the Stainless II for the IE. For less than $200 you can have the checkering done if you wanted to.

Posted: 10/16/2006 5:15:55 PM EDT

[#4]

Thank's for the suggestions, think I will forget about the TLE...
Joe

Posted: 10/17/2006 10:42:39 AM EDT

[#5]

I was under the impression that Kimber was phasing out the external extractor completely.... So if you just wait a little while, your shop will eventually get one of the new non-EE models in.

Posted: 10/17/2006 2:42:57 PM EDT

[#6]

TLE has night sights, 30 LPI front strap checkering

Posted: 10/17/2006 4:37:00 PM EDT

[#7]

I wonder if only the one they are using for display has the EE. I really like the feel of the checkering, maybe I will go back this weekend...
Joe

Posted: 10/17/2006 7:10:23 PM EDT

[#8]

I have a TLE with the internal extractor and blackened stainless finish. Has been 100 percent from the get go using 200 Gr SWC, either Precision or Bear Creek coated. I did not know they made one finished in this manner until I bought this one. I run it pretty wet (Tetra or the Like) as I use it only at the range. If I were to carry it I would not be afraid to use a light coat of Gun Butter or some other quality light oil.
I originally bought a new Stainless TLE with the external extractor about a year and a half ago. I heard so much bad info regarding the external extractor I sold it unfired. I will never know if I was wrong or not but am completely satisfied with the internal extractor TLE I have now. I also like the checkered front strap.

Posted: 10/17/2006 8:06:08 PM EDT

[#9]

The Stainless TLE and the Team Match are the only two guns that Kimber still uses the EE on. As far as I know they have no plans of changing that in the near future. You wont find a stainless one with an IE. If you go with the black TLE you get the IE.

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