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Post by MitchHankSauer on Mar 14, 2004 22:25:19 GMT -5
Hey Fellas, Anyone with an opinion, insight, experience with a Kimber Tactical Pro II? What is your opinion of the aircraft grade aluminuim used for the alloy slide? I am possibly looking for 1911 No. 3 in my collection. Would you trade an HK USP9F  for this Kimber? I am considering it... yes... I love my HK, but I am trying to stock up on 1911s before year's end and can always come back to an HK later. What I am afraid of is in CA if the legistlation to pass that law which requires all semi-auto handguns to have a dec0cking feature to it may become effective in 2005, the 1911 may not be sold new in stores, and only grandfathered 1911s may exist in CA.   So, my reason to build on my 1911 collection for now.  |
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Post by ronbwolf on Mar 15, 2004 13:49:43 GMT -5
I don't have this model, but I bought a Kimber TLE RL a couple of months ago. An excellent gun, right out of the box. I have handled and fired many 1911's, and for a production gun, and even compared to many customs, this is an excellent gun. Of course, having taken an H&K armorers course, I would trade the USP in a heartbeat.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 15, 2004 17:59:01 GMT -5
Mitch; Each 1911 is different, each Kimber is different, as is each Colt, or Springfield, because of out the door variances. I could tell you that I shot a Kimber that is as close to a Wilson Combat that a production 1911 can get, but the one that you shoot might not be the same. The good news is; your chances of finding one that is fitted to strict variances are probably very good to excellent. Recently I took a Sig GSR, a few Kimbers and Springfields, checking each for frame to slide fit, and they all seemed better than I expected. The triggers felt crisp, with clean movement, and the barrel lock ups were solid. I do not think you will be disappointed; and what I hear from others, Kimber has a very good customer service record.I have never felt a sloppy Kimber, of the ones I've encountered.
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Post by Data on Mar 16, 2004 22:31:21 GMT -5
Well If para-ordinance can make 1911 style in high capacity and double action only, someone will probably come out with one that includes a decocker. Of course, it wont be a true 1911 either, but then if the accuracy, fit, finish, feel, and trigger are nice I guess I could live with that. Actually I wouldnt live in California if my life depended on it but thats another story. Can hand guns not be brought into California from out of state? Ive heard of out of state folks having to "turn in" their fire arms when moving to california....can we say confisication?  |
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Post by MitchHankSauer on Mar 17, 2004 0:37:44 GMT -5
Ok here's a new twist...
So I'm scanning for 1911s, but run across a Sig 229 described as follows....
"I'm selling my P229 (blackened stainless steel slide, Trijicon "Novak" sights, both .357 SIG and .40 cal barrels, two 10 round , original plastic and Hogue finger groove rubber grips. I've only put about 500 rounds of .40 and 150 rounds of .357 SIG through it. It looks almost new, with a few minor scratches and slight holster wear. I bought it new."
What do you think..... too good of a deal to pass up even though I'm on a 1911 hunt?
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 17, 2004 1:25:23 GMT -5
Mitch; What is the asking price on the 229 package ?
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Post by Docglock on Mar 17, 2004 8:30:35 GMT -5
I think the Pro II and the TLE II are excellent 1911's for the money. With all the features, and above average triggers, for the money they are a great choice. You won't find many more with the same qualities as the kimber for that price.
I am on the hunt for a TLE II as well.
Doc ;D
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for this Kimber? I am considering it... yes... I love my HK, but I am trying to stock up on 1911s before year's end and can always come back to an HK later.
So, my reason to build on my 1911 collection for now. 
