MaterDei
Member
I keep hearing all these concerns about the reliability of the Kimber Series II pistols and how they are anathema because of their firing pin block.
Some say, "no problem". Others say, "I would never buy a series II Kimber". So, what's the truth? My primary HD/SD weapon is a Kimber Series II Stainless, should I be worried? Should I switch to another gun? Man, I would hate to do that, I like my Kimber a lot. However, if it truly is fundamentally flawed I need to get my head out of the sand and find an alternative (like the SIG 1911!).
So, would those of you who are Kimber II owners please take the poll? All others, if you know of why the firing pin block is a problem, or better yet, have heard of specific tragic incidents as a result of the block let me know.
Please, you Kimber/1911 haters (I know you're out there), try and avoid saying that you just don't like the blocks because they are one more thing that can break. If that is your logic how is it any different than that trigger thingy on the Glock or the even the grip safety on every 1911? They too could break, does that mean all unnecessaries, i.e. safeties, should be removed?
Frankly, I consider the firing pin block an additional noninvasive safety that is engineered such that it doesn't impact the trigger pull, and therefore a good thing.
Some say, "no problem". Others say, "I would never buy a series II Kimber". So, what's the truth? My primary HD/SD weapon is a Kimber Series II Stainless, should I be worried? Should I switch to another gun? Man, I would hate to do that, I like my Kimber a lot. However, if it truly is fundamentally flawed I need to get my head out of the sand and find an alternative (like the SIG 1911!).
So, would those of you who are Kimber II owners please take the poll? All others, if you know of why the firing pin block is a problem, or better yet, have heard of specific tragic incidents as a result of the block let me know.
Please, you Kimber/1911 haters (I know you're out there), try and avoid saying that you just don't like the blocks because they are one more thing that can break. If that is your logic how is it any different than that trigger thingy on the Glock or the even the grip safety on every 1911? They too could break, does that mean all unnecessaries, i.e. safeties, should be removed?
Frankly, I consider the firing pin block an additional noninvasive safety that is engineered such that it doesn't impact the trigger pull, and therefore a good thing.