Just Discovered a Kimber nib for $500: Critical Mass

[J.Bourne]

Okay people. I appreciate all the feedback you've given me so far. I am on the cusp of buying (today or tomorrow at the latest) a nib Kimber Custom II for $500.00.

This is at a local gun store and seems to be a good deal. I have never seen a nib Kimber for this low a price. I'm afraid if I hesitate it will be gone.

Anything I should be forewarned about before plunking down 500 on this?

Thanks.

 

[John Forsyth]

It's a II, but that is still a good price.

 

[J.Bourne]

John, what exactly have been the problems with the series II? Thanks.

 

[BerettaNut92]

Don't buy it.

Uhhh...what store, and in which city and state?

(psst get it!)

 

[John Forsyth]

It's a personal thing. When Kimber came out with their II series, it incorporated a firing pin block that is deactivated by the grip safety. I do not care for it. It was the solution to a problem that did not exist except in the minds of lawyers and politicians.

The Kimber is a good gun, do not get me wrong, I just do not care for the SII safety. $500 for a NIB Custom Classic is a good deal. Just so you know, the pistol is stainless with a black oxide coating.

 

[J.Bourne]

Thanks John. I've been torn between a Sig P220 and 1911 as my next .45ACP purchase.

I hope the Kimber might equal the Sig for reliability given that they cost about the same amount new (fingers crossed).

 

[10-Ring]

Get it, get it now, what are you waiting for? At $500 nib, you should have money to put down on that 220 too!

 

[Preacherman]

John, you might want to check out CDNN (telephone 800-588-9500). They have used - but very-good-condition - SIG P220's for $375 (blued) and $399 (two-tone). I've just bought one from them. They're police trade-ins, but guaranteed to be in good condition, and CDNN will swap it out if you find something wrong with it. Highly recommended company.

 

[J.Bourne]

Alright, thanks guys.

Preacher - Thanks for that tip on CDNN. Do you know if the 220s are DAO?

 

[Preacherman]

I don't know - I guess you could ask the salesman.