First real range time with my new Kimber!!!

[steelyblue]

I finally got to shoot my (new to me) Kimber Eclipse II last night. I have to say it is nice. It is the first Govt size 1911 I've owned and that extra inch makes a huge difference for me! I shot 200 rounds and every of them went very close to where I wanted them to. My buddy and I both rapid fired several clips at 25 yrds, and all the rapid fire groups went into an area the size of a human head! The gun had lighter recoil that his(my buddy) 40cal barretta Storm. The gun performed flawlessly. I usually just shoot 50 rounds out of it, but this time I wanted to really test it. I know, I know, many of you are laughing because you guys shoot a lot more at the range, but this was significant on my teacher's salary!!! I had a blast.

 

[AndyC]

200 rounds is a very respectable quantity - and it's really more about the quality of your practice, anyway

Glad you like it - I collected my new 1911 (RIA Tac) this evening and I'm looking forward to breaking it in this wekend, too.

 

[Autolycus]

I loved my Kimber before I sold it.

I have to ask though, what kind of Kimber takes clips? ;0)

 

[Pumpkinheaver]

I've had nothing but outstanding results with my Kimber as well.

 

[Ringer]

My 5" Kimber (Tactical) is my most accurate pistol. You just reminded me I need to take it to the range more often. Good for you for having a good session!

 

[Stevie-Ray]

My Kimber Ultra CDP is the most accurate OOTB handgun I've ever shot. Amazing for a 3 incher.

 

[steelyblue]

Mags, sorry AndyC. I called my magazines "clips". I thought the terms were interchangable.

 

[AndyC]

Wasn't me, that was Tecumseh, but never mind. A clip is different to a magazine and getting it wrong will earn you a "What a noob!" look at the range - here we tend to be a bit more forgiving (mostly)

 

[DAVIDSDIVAD]

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5523/stripperclipshp6.jpg


^ this is a clip, clips are usually external devices, I think... I'm probably wrong.

 

[robctwo]

Have you thought about reloading? I guess on average I reload .45 for 1/3 retail. I just went over 60,000 on my Hornady LnL. After a few thousand rounds the press and dies are paid for, then all the savings go into extra shooting or "free" guns. I understand shooting on a teacher's salary. My wife teaches and I use her money for my hobbies.

 

[Rinspeed]

I loved my Kimber before I sold it.

I loved my Kimber before I sold it as well. It was sold to help finance a Baer TRS so I don't miss it that much. I will get another Kimber someday but it will most likely be a series I.

 

[HisSoldier]

Kimber Team Match II, changed the grips to full checkered cocobolo, changed to a Wilson RH safety, and am very happy with it.