Post by: Huntboy on January 13, 2013, 08:09:20 AM
Thanks.
Post by: h20hunter on January 13, 2013, 08:29:44 AM
Post by: 300rum on January 13, 2013, 09:03:34 AM
You will hear varying opinions on the aluminum frame 1911's. Some say they last about 3k rounds some more some less it just depends on the alloy and power factor of the ammo you shoot. Say you get 5k out of the frame, Kimber suggests 500 rounds just to get it broke in. So that's 10% of your pistol's lifetime round count just to break it in. If you are the kind of guy who shoots a couple of boxes of ammo every year then it will last a long, long time.
I have an aluminum frame Kimber, carry it all the time and just don't shoot it much for that reason. When I do shoot it I shoot down loaded ammo, not the hot self defense type stuff. I just don't want to wear out a pistol so quick, I guess. It is nice to carry a lighter pistol though.
The pistol is pretty snappy but not too bad. I think that it probably could benefit from a lighter recoil spring but since it is a defensive pistol, I haven't tried something else. My pistol is very accurate, just as accurate as my 5" guns, I don't feel that I am giving anything up as far as accuracy. If you want something real fun, buy a Kimber .22 conversion with it. With the aluminum frame/slide of the .22 conversion it is buckets of fun, accurate and great for kids or people learning to shoot a pistol.
One other suggestion I would make is to plan on just tossing the Kimber mags that comes with it and gets some Wilson 47D's. 47D's seat much better, give you one extra round, are much easier to clean and are much more reliable.
Post by: Bofire on January 13, 2013, 09:14:38 AM
Carl
Post by: huntandjeep on January 13, 2013, 10:49:28 AM
Post by: sirmissalot on January 13, 2013, 10:59:00 AM
Post by: Wacenturion on January 13, 2013, 12:12:44 PM
Post by: HookedOnQuack on January 13, 2013, 01:47:27 PM
:) I have two Pro carrys II's, 4 inch had them for years. great guns, accurate dependable.i also have a pro carryII and love it
Carl
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 13, 2013, 04:05:57 PM
I have a Custom Covert II...love it. :tup:
+1 , excellent handgun with surprisingly low recoil with 230gr bullets.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on January 13, 2013, 04:10:15 PM
Post by: Wacenturion on January 13, 2013, 04:25:19 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi98.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl241%2FSS30ANV%2Fkimbercustomcovert-1_zpsce36178f.jpg&hash=08178840ecbcbafff10d15815327cdcc463c2196)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi98.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl241%2FSS30ANV%2Fkimbersisrl-1_zpsc6095002.jpg&hash=4db7515e4952d2079a9714d354017d5e4716b819)
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 13, 2013, 04:27:18 PM
Post by: Wacenturion on January 13, 2013, 06:56:45 PM
That SIS II , is one SEXY piece.
Even sexier with the Viridian green laser/strobe light on the rail. :tup:
Post by: thinkingman on January 14, 2013, 10:08:22 AM
If it is a carry gun and not a pistol that you want to put thousands and thousands of rounds through in it's lifetime it will be just fine.:yeah:
You will hear varying opinions on the aluminum frame 1911's. Some say they last about 3k rounds some more some less it just depends on the alloy and power factor of the ammo you shoot. Say you get 5k out of the frame, Kimber suggests 500 rounds just to get it broke in. So that's 10% of your pistol's lifetime round count just to break it in. If you are the kind of guy who shoots a couple of boxes of ammo every year then it will last a long, long time.
I have an aluminum frame Kimber, carry it all the time and just don't shoot it much for that reason. When I do shoot it I shoot down loaded ammo, not the hot self defense type stuff. I just don't want to wear out a pistol so quick, I guess. It is nice to carry a lighter pistol though.
The pistol is pretty snappy but not too bad. I think that it probably could benefit from a lighter recoil spring but since it is a defensive pistol, I haven't tried something else. My pistol is very accurate, just as accurate as my 5" guns, I don't feel that I am giving anything up as far as accuracy. If you want something real fun, buy a Kimber .22 conversion with it. With the aluminum frame/slide of the .22 conversion it is buckets of fun, accurate and great for kids or people learning to shoot a pistol.
One other suggestion I would make is to plan on just tossing the Kimber mags that comes with it and gets some Wilson 47D's. 47D's seat much better, give you one extra round, are much easier to clean and are much more reliable.
I have a ProCarry HD, which is SS frame.
Great shooter.
I would buy another in a minute.
No real desire for an aluminum-frame 1911.
Post by: Huntboy on January 17, 2013, 08:13:40 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on January 17, 2013, 08:29:39 AM
Post by: sirmissalot on January 17, 2013, 10:01:37 AM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on January 17, 2013, 02:50:33 PM
Thanks for the reply's, but after some more looking around went with a Sig Carry Scorpion.
:chuckle: :chuckle: Nice choice!! Welcome to the scorpion madness :chuckle: :chuckle: The kimber is about $300-$500 more and does not shoot 300-500 better than the Sig Scorpion! :tup:
Post by: lostbackpacker on January 17, 2013, 02:53:17 PM
I wish there was a way to make disasembling a kimber simpler. At least with mine its a little awkward, compared to my buddies colt. He beats me in the upside down, blindfolded, Major Pain firearm cleaning test every time.
my kimber is really simple to take apart. kimber super custom carry
Post by: sirmissalot on January 17, 2013, 02:54:44 PM
Post by: lostbackpacker on January 17, 2013, 02:56:49 PM
Do you need a tool? Mine needs a small tool, unless theres a trick I don't know about
mine came with a tool, but i never use it. mine takes apart just like the custom classics. just gotta watch out for that spring flying out at ya.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on January 17, 2013, 03:03:57 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on January 17, 2013, 03:05:44 PM
Post by: 300rum on January 17, 2013, 03:34:42 PM
Do you need a tool? Mine needs a small tool, unless theres a trick I don't know about
Post by: sirmissalot on January 17, 2013, 03:45:13 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 17, 2013, 04:03:25 PM
Thanks for the reply's, but after some more looking around went with a Sig Carry Scorpion.
:tup: :tup: :tup: :rockin:
Post by: 300rum on January 17, 2013, 04:16:48 PM
Are you using a paperclip when you strip it?
Its a compact.
Post by: sirmissalot on January 17, 2013, 04:20:32 PM
Mine you have to use a paperclip or the tool they sent with the gun, slide the action back, insert, release and its easy from there. Like I said, hard to do upside down blind folded, major pain style.
Post by: lostbackpacker on January 17, 2013, 04:38:18 PM
His is a fullsize yes. His is sweet though, you just push down on the little plunger deal and rotate the barrel bushing or whatever.
Mine you have to use a paperclip or the tool they sent with the gun, slide the action back, insert, release and its easy from there. Like I said, hard to do upside down blind folded, major pain style.
I don't have the paper clip thing, its just push the plunger down and rotate the barrell bushing.
Post by: 300rum on January 17, 2013, 04:48:50 PM
His is a fullsize yes. His is sweet though, you just push down on the little plunger deal and rotate the barrel bushing or whatever.
Mine you have to use a paperclip or the tool they sent with the gun, slide the action back, insert, release and its easy from there. Like I said, hard to do upside down blind folded, major pain style.
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 17, 2013, 04:49:01 PM
His is a fullsize yes. His is sweet though, you just push down on the little plunger deal and rotate the barrel bushing or whatever.
Mine you have to use a paperclip or the tool they sent with the gun, slide the action back, insert, release and its easy from there. Like I said, hard to do upside down blind folded, major pain style.
I don't have the paper clip thing, its just push the plunger down and rotate the barrell bushing.
Same here???
Post by: sirmissalot on January 17, 2013, 04:56:56 PM
Here's a pic of what I mean, kind of.
Post by: 300rum on January 17, 2013, 05:00:35 PM