[9x19]

Admittedly I am, at times, what my father describes as: A Half Bubble Off Plumb, but to my way of thinking, today's original series Kimbers are akin to the 70 series Colts of the early 1980s. In other words:

They've stopped making them and if you ever want one at a reasonable price, you'd better buy them now.

So thinking, the toy account is somewhat more depleted after making arrangements to purchase this specimen.

http://pix.gunbroker.com/pixhost/2002-02-24/donkey_21_1014679342_Dscn0080.jpg

[10-Ring]

You know, as I've watched the threads re: Kimbers evolve, I've seen...get the Oregon guns, those were the best; get the 1st run Yonkers guns, those were the best; now it's get the Ser I guns, those are the best.
My feeling...as long as you're happy & the gun works well for ya, you got a deal & a good gun; regardless of where, when, or how it was made.
Congrats on the new Kimber, really! :) ;)

[Schuey2002]

...get the Oregon guns
How can you go wrong with anything made in Oregon ?!! ;)

[9x19]

10Ring,

I wouldn't give much credence to 1st year vs last year, but I do much prefer the original action set-up of the Classic series Kimbers (or non-80 series Colts) to any of the mucked-up later versions.

And based on demand and rising prices I'm not alone in this regard.

Saying that, I'm pleased to present the second Classic Kimber, a Pro Carry, to come my way this weekend. :what:

http://www.gunbroker.com/pixhost/2003-02-09/AZDBW_1045265753_KIMBER4.JPG

[Prodigalshooter]

Love that Pro Carry, I'll bet that will be fine shooter.

[firestar]

It's a gun. I really don't get you 1911 guys.:confused: You get all worked up about the slightest change.

There are hundreds of different 1911s out there that only have only minor differences to each other.

I think 1911s are like Glocks, you either get it or you don't. I have had both 1911s and a Glock and I don't get either of them.:confused: Of the two, I would buy the 1911 because it will tend to have a better trigger but I don't go gaga over either.

I go gaga over Kahrs, Firestars, Berettas, BHPs (even though I don't have one), Lugers, Walther PPs, S&W J-frames, and Ithaca shotguns but 1911s? 1911 are cool but I wonder how many people like them for the same reason some people like Glocks? I think some people just like to be in with a certain crowd and like to own a gun that non-gun people will reconize. It is a status symbol to say "I gots me a Glock" or "I got a 1911 .45". It puts you in with a group right away and people will talk to you that otherwise would just ignore you.

[M1911]

I like 1911s because I shoot them better than anything else.

[wingman]

The 1911 is a work of art, one of the
few guns ever made worth framing
just to compare it with a Glock is
blasphemy.:D

[10-Ring]

9X19 - NICE PRO CARRY! :D The one had the opportunity to shoot was a fine performer & seemed very well made. I've gone the other way in my collection. I sold my last 1911 the other night. I like the 1911, but I just couldn't find one that cost less than $1200 I liked :banghead:

[9x19]

Firestar,

It never occured to me that the mere possession of a firearm would earn me status among "a certain crowd"... but then, I suppose I've forgotten alot of what I learned in high school! http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/strain.gif

By the way:
I go gaga over Kahrs, Firestars, Berettas, BHPs (even though I don't have one), Lugers, Walther PPs, S&W J-frames, and Ithaca shotguns

Ithaca?! Da Crowd said you neeeeeeeed a Benelli! :neener:

[sm]

OOPS! ;)

Umm I have a Stainless Series I Custom Target. My Gunsmith has a Pro Carry as per your picture...I was at the range and shooting about 6 different 1911's Friday afternoon --including the two I just mentioned. The last time my gunsmith saw his, I was using his Pro Carry as a weak hand gun with mine ( they compliment each other). Just checked my answering machine -gunsmith " OK, I assume you still have my gun...when do I get it back?". Me " what Pro Carry?, last I saw you you were carrying that Mil-Spec. Gunsmith " I do know where you live--remember?" Me " Oh I wondered where that gun came from?" :)

Can't get buy with anything...for very long anyway...

Enjoy the new gun, great shooters, I still accuse my gunsmith of running his through the washer and dryer though...matches mine, just a tad shorter, and bit lighter...