New Pistol from Kimber

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TEX
June 25, 2003, 06:28 PM
I heard a sort-of-rumor today that Kimber will be coming out with a totally new pistol to compete with the Glock and Springfield XD type sidearm, and that it will be more accurate and have a much better trigger. Poly type body, but not 1911 style. Is this bull, or has anyone else heard similar notions.

TEX
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George Hill
June 25, 2003, 06:36 PM
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Skunkabilly
June 25, 2003, 06:44 PM
http://www.kimberamerica.com/images/pistols/summerle/thumbs/BPTenII.jpg

Kimber BP II™ (Basic Pistol)

In response to demand for a more affordable Kimber, we have introduced these popularly priced pistols. These pistols are based on our Ten Series, each is shipped with one 10-round double stack magazine. 14-round magazines are available where legal. Just like all Kimbers, they offer extraordinary quality and performance. Features include; polymer frame, black slide and Kimber fixed sights.
MSRP $619
Sean Smith
June 25, 2003, 06:46 PM
Gee... nobody bought their Ten-II guns, so they just called 'em a new name and dropped the price. :D
arinvolvo
June 25, 2003, 06:59 PM
from what I understand, Kimber normally deals with BUL Israel for their poly frames.
TEX
June 25, 2003, 07:05 PM
No folks - a NON 1911 type. I have a Kimber poly, nice gun, but from what I was told it will be of the Glock, DX ilk.

TEX
Skunkabilly
June 25, 2003, 07:42 PM
Nope haven't heard that one...where'd you hear that from?
10-Ring
June 25, 2003, 08:32 PM
:scrutiny: hmmmm...interesting. But I wonder why? Don't they already have a good thing going? Why build a better Glock?
sanchezero
June 25, 2003, 08:44 PM
from what I understand, Kimber normally deals with BUL Israel for their poly frames.

They used Bul's frames for the 1st run and reportedly weren't satisfied with them so now they make 'em 'in house.'

It is kinda weird that they're possibly looking at the spacegun market.

:scrutiny:
Skunkabilly
June 25, 2003, 08:45 PM
A polymer 1911 THAT TOOK 1911 MAGS would be nice. All of the polymers on there are doublestacks :barf:
TEX
June 26, 2003, 07:29 AM
Skunkabilly,

I think you are right. I am surprised that STI, Infinity, etc. have not offered a single stack gun constructed like their double stack versions. They could probably use the same frame insert or one only slightly modified. The grip could be offered in standard form or bobtail, etc. Multiple colors and all. The cost of producing it should also be less than a milled or cast metal version. No more stripped grip screws!
mattk
June 26, 2003, 08:14 AM
Sti does offer a single stack grip for their 2011 frames. It will accept standard single stack mags. You just unscrew the standard double stack grip and screw on the single stack.

Unfortunately the Single Stack society does not allow this type of gun in competition.
makdaddy03
June 26, 2003, 08:31 AM
Your getting alot of strange looks fella.:scrutiny:
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