Oct 21, 2007 · The Ultimate 1911 (Full article on post #11 and another article on post #13) The Government Model industry was shaken to its core by the introduction last year of Kimber's 1911. Priced at a mere $625.....How Kimber, a name associated with high grade hunting rifles, came to be in the 1911 business requires a little history lesson.

May 9, 2012 · My favorite 1911 is a Colt original series 70 GCNM. My first Colt was a stainless steel series 80 government model. I've owned 5 Colt 1911's and all of them were very reliable weapons. The series 70 GCNM has been the most accurate pistol I've owned. I have never owned a Kimber 1911 but a couple of freinds do and they like them.

Sep 10, 2017 · Ultimately I decided on Springfield because no matter what forums I go to, Springfield gets high marks on their 1911 quality and service. Opinions are more divided with Kimber, there seems to be a lot of controversy surrounding Kimber quality and customer service. I couldn't say if it is deserved or not. But Springfield seemed the safer bet to me.

Feb 22, 2025 · Here is a quote from someone who was a gunsmith at Kimber and his advice seems sound. "At the end of the day, Kimber is a good brand, but like many companies- they are not free from QC issues. Stick to the mainstream lines. Pick up the gun at the store and examine the feed ramp, chamber, and wiggle the slide/check the barrel lockup."

Dec 1, 2003 · Discuss Kimber products and accessories. Dedicated to the late Mark Pascoo (Kruzr), a passionate Kimber enthusiast and longtime contributor to the forum. RIP Mark.

Apr 29, 2009 · 45 Auto - brainfart typing the serial number, no R, just a K. Thanks for the help. Despite my inability to type the serial number, I love the gun, reminds me of my old Colt parkerized 1911. Thanks again. P.S. Still curious about the super secret serial number decoder database - I know you didn't call Kimber on a Sunday!

Oct 14, 2011 · The first roughly 8,000 or so 1911's Kimber made still had the Clackamas, OR rollmark because while the purchase of Kimber by Jericho was done, the FFL had not yet transfered to New York from Oregon so Kimber was obligated to mark these first guns Clackamas, OR.

Nov 4, 2011 · After 45 years of shooting pistols, quite a few 1911's, I bought my first Kimber in July, an SS UC II. I already had two SA, A SIG, and an STI 1911's. The reason for the purchase was simple - I had a burglary in February and had ten pistols stolen. The only one recovered was an …

I own a Kimber Nightstar .45, KHX Custom .45, Aegis Elite Custom .45, Kimber Hero Custom .45, Super Carry Pro .45, Rapide Dawn 1911 10mm, and the new stainless steel KDS9C. All have run trouble free with decent round counts except the new KDS9C… a totally unreliable piece.

May 20, 2018 · Kimber makes good frames and slides, and the fit on mine is as good as any 1911 I've ever touched. I did fall victim to "Mimitis" though (spending too much time listening to "experts" on the internet, no doubt) and that led to replacing the stock ignition components and barrel/bushing with forged parts and a stainless steel match barrel/match ...