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Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« on: March 02, 2010, 07:26:13 PM »
Picked up a Kimber Stainless Steel Full Size .45 Auto last week.  A nice well balanced gun.  I can't wait to get out and shoot it this weekend.  Does anyone else shoot the Kimbers??
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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2010, 07:33:33 PM »
 :)I shoot a couple pro-carry II's. 4 inch. full size grip.
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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2010, 07:41:53 PM »
dont have one at the moment, but have owned several over the years, cdp, procarry2, even the plastic frame doublestack, all with perfect function, and better triggers than about anything i've ever shot. i have seen one short kimber that didn't function right, but all of my full length guns were great, kind of miss them.

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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2010, 07:48:44 PM »
do a search for the tacoma PD test on them. :chuckle:
these are great 45's
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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2010, 07:56:32 PM »
I have a Custom II and love the way it handles and shoots. Great gun congrats. Mark

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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2010, 08:34:54 PM »


Here is my Eclipse custom II

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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2010, 08:37:36 PM »
I shoot a custom 2 full size in .45acp and its been flawless.  very nice.  mine doesnt like the blazer brass ammo but will eat winchester white box, rem green box and federal american eagle like no body's business.  i followed kimbers break in prodecure of field strip clean and oil before the first session and field strip and clean and oil after every 100 rounds for 500 rounds.

my only advice is USE the tool they give you to get the sping stopper deal on and off.  i thought i was tough and tried using my fingers only to have it slip out of my fingers and get launched at about mach 12 right into the middle of my forehead.  i saw stars and had a perfect circular cut in my head for a week or so, damn that hurt!

congrats on a very nice piece, go enjoy it

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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2010, 08:39:03 PM »
My Kimber Stainless II is my primary Bullseye competition pistol.

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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2010, 07:52:26 AM »
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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2010, 08:08:27 AM »
That is one fine looking Kimber there elk311.  :drool:
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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2010, 10:21:14 AM »
elk311 - Nice gun!

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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2010, 10:56:08 AM »
Hard to beat a Kimber!
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2010, 11:02:28 AM »
We have several guys and gals that carry the Kimber, every one of them I have shot are accurate and reliable.  I carry the Glock 45 since that is what the bulk of our guys carry but would not have any qualms about carrying a Kimber.

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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2010, 12:47:14 PM »
I have a kimber custom 2 and realy like it.Reliable accurate and feels good in the hand.The one issue I have with this gun is rust.I've kept all my guns well oiled and have never had a rust issue,other than the kimber.I'm thinking about having it stripped down and having a better finish applied.

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Re: Kimber Full Size .45 Auto
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2010, 12:58:16 PM »
I have a kimber custom 2 and realy like it.Reliable accurate and feels good in the hand.The one issue I have with this gun is rust.I've kept all my guns well oiled and have never had a rust issue,other than the kimber.I'm thinking about having it stripped down and having a better finish applied.

I've heard of this problem with other Kimbers... never had any personal experience with one though...  I would rather have an XDM though... :chuckle: :chuckle:

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