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by PUCKER
Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Sent off the Kimber
Replies: 72
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Re: Sent off the Kimber

Excaliber - thank you for the reminder! :tiphat: Where is the best local (DFW) shop to purchase the recoil spring at, in your opinion?
by PUCKER
Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:05 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Sent off the Kimber
Replies: 72
Views: 10424

Re: Sent off the Kimber

My only comment/experience with Kimber is with my Compact Aluminum model, I bought it used in '96 and it has worked FLAWLESSLY...other than needing a new plunger tube, that's it (as far as I know - it's possible that it could've had work done on it prior to me purchasing it, but it's doubtful). I have shot the gun quite a bit so I don't see the plunger tube as an issue - meaning, I think it would've happened with any other 1911 with the same number of rounds through it too. When Euless Guns and Ammo fixed the plunger tube I also had them do some updating/cosmetic work (reblued - to black - and added the Kimber night sights). My gun is admittedly a plain-jane style of Kimber and it's NOT a safe queen, nothing flashy at all, it's basic black but it's a SWEET and dependable shooter/carry gun. My S&W .38 BG gets carried more (simply due to comfort), but the Kimber gets carried a bunch too. :tiphat:

**Edited to add this: I bought my Glock 17 (new) about a year before my Kimber...and have NEVER done any work/mods/repair to it, everything is A-OK, other than just a little bit of holster wear...so, does that mean my Glock is a better gun? :biggrinjester: :evil2: I'll tell ya, I much prefer the way my Kimber shoots but I really like the round capacity of the Glock. I like both though. :tiphat: Maybe I should carry both! Yeah, that's it...nah, just teasing! :biggrinjester:

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