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Posted: 6/12/2018 4:40:01 PM EDT
Hello, I'm looking to purchase and invest in my first 1911. I've been a long time Glock fan (still am), but always wanted a 1911. Just procrastinated because I wanted to spend $4-5K
 ... not anymore.
Lately, I've been wanting to have a reliable and accurate handgun with the option of an optic. So, I thought why not a 1911. I found a Kimber KHX Custom (OR) for sale that I'm interested in purchasing. Is this a good route or should I go with another brand w/optic gunsmithing later? Please provide factual/unbias replies as much as possible. Thanks in advance! |
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Posted: 6/12/2018 5:37:56 PM EDT
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So you don't want to spend 4 grand anymore.? That part has me confused.
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Posted: 6/12/2018 5:50:38 PM EDT
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Lol! Of course I'd love too
. Just not feasible anymore.
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Posted: 6/12/2018 5:53:36 PM EDT
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Never mind. Made the purchase on the Kimber... guess I'll live with it and correct any issue(s) if any.
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Posted: 6/12/2018 10:02:55 PM EDT
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Never mind. Made the purchase on the Kimber... guess I'll live with it and correct any issue(s) if any. Saying "Kimber", is like saying "4 door sedan". specs please |
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Posted: 6/12/2018 10:44:04 PM EDT
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I work for a former Kimber master dealer. Poor quality control and customer service.
I don't dislike mim parts across the board but Kimber mim parts straight up break in half at an alarming rate. Kimbers don't seem to work about 25% of the time. |
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Posted: 6/12/2018 10:45:35 PM EDT
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Should have gotten a Springfield TRP.
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Posted: 6/13/2018 2:19:57 AM EDT
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Politics not withstanding, the cheapest beginner 1911 I would entertain would be the Springfield Mil-Spec 1911-A1. Affordable at under $1K, Quality, and a good starter gun to build upon and customize. Above the $1K mark, your options improve greatly in Springfield (TRP, LBO, MCO, etc.), Colt, Dan Wesson, etc. You don't need to spend $3,000+ to find a decent 1911...
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Posted: 6/13/2018 8:04:11 AM EDT
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Posted this thread, little over an hour later bought the gun in question anyway. Interesting...
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Posted: 6/13/2018 8:37:24 AM EDT
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I would have went with a Springfield Loaded
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Posted: 6/13/2018 11:56:26 AM EDT
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First 1911, not last ??. I initially wanted a SA and still do. Definately will be my next. If the TRP RMR was available first in 45ACP, I'd be sold.
This one will be range only. Thanks for the replies. |
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Posted: 6/13/2018 12:05:52 PM EDT
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Politics not withstanding, the cheapest beginner 1911 I would entertain would be the Springfield Mil-Spec 1911-A1. Affordable at under $1K, Quality, and a good starter gun to build upon and customize. Above the $1K mark, your options improve greatly in Springfield (TRP, LBO, MCO, etc.), Colt, Dan Wesson, etc. You don't need to spend $3,000+ to find a decent 1911... |
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Posted: 6/13/2018 12:10:44 PM EDT
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I work for a former Kimber master dealer. Poor quality control and customer service. I don't dislike mim parts across the board but Kimber mim parts straight up break in half at an alarming rate. Kimbers don't seem to work about 25% of the time. Are these known faulty parts replaceable/upgradable? Anything I can visually look for/inspect before final purchase? Thanks! |
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Posted: 6/13/2018 12:13:26 PM EDT
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I hope I get a fluke without issues. Are these known faulty parts replaceable/upgradable? Anything I can visually look for/inspect before final purchase? Thanks! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I work for a former Kimber master dealer. Poor quality control and customer service. I don't dislike mim parts across the board but Kimber mim parts straight up break in half at an alarming rate. Kimbers don't seem to work about 25% of the time. Are these known faulty parts replaceable/upgradable? Anything I can visually look for/inspect before final purchase? Thanks! |
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Posted: 6/13/2018 1:06:36 PM EDT
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After going from Kimber, to SA, to customized SA, to DW, to Baer, never again. Cheaper or less costly 1911's can and do function just fine, but I have become a snob. DW is the very minimum I look at now, with Baer, full SACS Build and maybe eventually a Wilson after that. (simply because I'm to poor to own a wilson right now
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My Kimber Custom II only got about 600 rounds through it and it functioned fine. To be honest out of the 10 or 11 1911's I have owned only 1 Springfield gave me an issue and that was a Brazil made Loaded. All the other SA were fine, though some were rougher finished than others. |
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Posted: 6/14/2018 9:29:24 AM EDT
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I hope I get a fluke without issues. Are these known faulty parts replaceable/upgradable? Anything I can visually look for/inspect before final purchase? Thanks! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I work for a former Kimber master dealer. Poor quality control and customer service. I don't dislike mim parts across the board but Kimber mim parts straight up break in half at an alarming rate. Kimbers don't seem to work about 25% of the time. Are these known faulty parts replaceable/upgradable? Anything I can visually look for/inspect before final purchase? Thanks! I would replace the thumb safety right off the bat (the most broken part I've seen) and the extractor. |
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Posted: 6/14/2018 11:27:08 PM EDT
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The first 1911 that I purchased, not like the other ones that I "borrowed" from time to time from the Gov't, was this SA Loaded that has been perfect after change to FLGR and Wilson mags. The Kimber has been great also with about 700 rds so far.
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Posted: 6/28/2018 6:59:14 PM EDT
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Kimbers are a love them or hate them pistol
some love them, some hate them, I own a handful or more of 1911's but no Kimber, just cause a good deal has not come my way on one I felt I needed to have, my only real grip is the Kimber has eleventy billion variations, anyhoo, my first was a Springfield standard or mil model, whatever they called them in 1984, bought it in 9mm, and promptly sold the slide, barrel, and mag and replaced it with a GI45 top end. iffin I was in the mood/market for a new gun, I would buy a SA Range Officer, |
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