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Feel the need for another full size 1911 in either 9MM or .45 ACP. Been eyeing a Kimber. Used, what should I look for as far as defects and wear. What should i expect to pay in S.C. Any help would be appreciated.
I believe Kimber's warrantee is one year. Look for rust on the barrel. Many Kimber's use carbon steel barrels "in the white". They look like stainless, but they are not. Also look for something that doesn't look stock. If if looks like it was modified, I'd pass on it.Been eyeing a Kimber. Used, what should I look for as far as defects and wear.
One of my newest (to me) 1911s is a Springfield Ronin in 10mm. It is a great 1911 if you happen to like the 2-tone look and its available in 9mm, 10mm and 45acp as a full-size and other sizes of 9mm as well.I would highly recommend Ruger SR1911 or Springfield Armory Ronin.
Hammer should not wobble, controls should be crisp and positive on and off.what should I look for as far as defects and wear.
all modern 1911’s are good! you can’t go wrongFeel the need for another full size 1911 in either 9MM or .45 ACP. Been eyeing a Kimber. Used, what should I look for as far as defects and wear. What should i expect to pay in S.C. Any help would be appreciated.
Can I ask why a Kimber? Is that what you are seeing at the LGS? Because a lot of folks on here and other forums seem to steer away from Kimber 1911s.Feel the need for another full size 1911 in either 9MM or .45 ACP. Been eyeing a Kimber. Used, what should I look for as far as defects and wear. What should i expect to pay in S.C. Any help would be appreciated.
Can I ask why a Kimber? Is that what you are seeing at the LGS? Because a lot of folks on here and other forums seem to steer away from Kimber 1911s.
I have several brands of 1911, but no Kimbers because I've been too chicken to try one given the warnings.
Both the AO and the Tisas were right at US$400 New-in-Box when I bought them.New is too rich for my blood.
I like the original wide hammer of the WW1 pistols.
The value in the Kimber line-up is at the TLE II ( https://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/1911?layer&cat=142 ) and the Two-Tone ( https://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/1911?layer&cat=56 ) (this use to be the Custom II slot) level. All Kimber's are assembled with the same care and in general, the same parts. If you are paying more for a Kimber than a TLE II or Two-Tone, you are almost always paying for "bling". The guns higher up the price point in the Kimber line-up are not better guns than the TLE II or Two-Tone.Kimber was just a thought, that's why i mentioned used, New is to rich for my blood.
Under 1,000 out the doorOP, do you have a price you're trying to stay under?
Under 1,000 out the door
Under 1,000 out the door
Kimber Stainless II from Impact Guns at $830 https://www.impactguns.com/Semi-Aut...5ACP-Full-Size-7-Rd-Mag-669278323282-3200328/Under 1,000 out the door