lernerk392
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Hello everyone. I come in peace.
I am debating the purchase of a Kimber Micro 9, but after reading all the reliability issues, I am going back and forth in my decision making. I've read countless reports of different types of failures and multiple trips to Kimber for servicing. I don't really mind sending the gun in to Kimber if need be. I guess I am having trouble parsing out potentially skewed reports (for example, people far are more likely to report negative outcomes than positive ones).
The thing is, I've also heard of similar malfunctions in other micro/compact 9's, especially those that mirror the 1911 (Sig and SA in particular). I have had similar malfunctions with another non-1911 compact 9 (Ruger). Those thin single stack mags are the only ones that have given me "trouble" in the past. I've dealt with the top cartridge nosedive issue with Beretta before, and the action shutting upon the insertion of a loaded mag with several firearms including Glocks/S&Ws.
Point being, while I am completely aware of the prevalence of issues with this particular firearm, there are lots of complaints that I have seen that aren't really Kimber Micro 9 specific. There seems to be a pattern among micro 1911 style handguns where they tend to be ammo/magazine picky, expose grip/limp wristing issues, necessitate high upkeep, have tight tolerances, etc.
I think my biggest question for discussion is; could the issues be attributed to A) the company themselves and their poor QC, or B) the ills of the overall platform, as it combines two already "finicky" and high maintenance (please don't shoot me lol) types of firearms.
DISCLAIMER:***I understand that everyone has their opinion and everyone has a specific firearm that they adore. I am not slighting 1911's or micro 9's at all in this post, I actually want to buy a gun that combines them both because I like them so much. Just posing a question that was formulated through the research process on the Kimber Micro 9. I come in peace! ***
I am debating the purchase of a Kimber Micro 9, but after reading all the reliability issues, I am going back and forth in my decision making. I've read countless reports of different types of failures and multiple trips to Kimber for servicing. I don't really mind sending the gun in to Kimber if need be. I guess I am having trouble parsing out potentially skewed reports (for example, people far are more likely to report negative outcomes than positive ones).
The thing is, I've also heard of similar malfunctions in other micro/compact 9's, especially those that mirror the 1911 (Sig and SA in particular). I have had similar malfunctions with another non-1911 compact 9 (Ruger). Those thin single stack mags are the only ones that have given me "trouble" in the past. I've dealt with the top cartridge nosedive issue with Beretta before, and the action shutting upon the insertion of a loaded mag with several firearms including Glocks/S&Ws.
Point being, while I am completely aware of the prevalence of issues with this particular firearm, there are lots of complaints that I have seen that aren't really Kimber Micro 9 specific. There seems to be a pattern among micro 1911 style handguns where they tend to be ammo/magazine picky, expose grip/limp wristing issues, necessitate high upkeep, have tight tolerances, etc.
I think my biggest question for discussion is; could the issues be attributed to A) the company themselves and their poor QC, or B) the ills of the overall platform, as it combines two already "finicky" and high maintenance (please don't shoot me lol) types of firearms.
DISCLAIMER:***I understand that everyone has their opinion and everyone has a specific firearm that they adore. I am not slighting 1911's or micro 9's at all in this post, I actually want to buy a gun that combines them both because I like them so much. Just posing a question that was formulated through the research process on the Kimber Micro 9. I come in peace! ***