IMTHDUKE:
I had the same experience with a new Walther PPS as you did with the Kimber Solo... After they gave me a new one to replace the crappy one I never shot it... I sold it..
I like Larry Seecamps philosophy about reliability..
Larry says each Seecamp is tested (by himself quite often) and when they ship they are reliable.. Not saying 100% of Seecamps sold are 100% reliable right out of the box, but we have 3 and that has been our experience.
I was considering a Kimber 45ACP one time when I read where Kimber says you need to run 200 rounds thru one before it could be deemed "reliable" for personal protection..
What BS..
I don't WANT a pistol that I have to run 200 rounds thru to determine reliability because all that proves is that it has been reliable for 200 rounds ~ no guarantee round 201 will be the same.
When I buy a pistol and it's reliable, and self defense accurate right out of the box, I'm good to go. When I buy a pistol that "burps" right out of the box I don't want it anymore.
Just me..
So, if I spent most of a thousand bucks on a first series Boberg and it wasn't reliable right out of the box I would not be satisfied with it, ever, and it would have to go.. So, to preclude that possibility (more or less) I'm willing to wait for a pile of them to hit the streets, prove reliable, THEN I'll break open my piggy bank.
Just personal opinion, no offense to anyone.
Jesse