from 1858...I only have one 1911 pistol and it's a Kimber Tactical Entry II. I've barely put any rounds through it after discovering that it won't eat my 185gr SWC handloads (with the single factory mag that it ships with). That's not Kimber's fault ... I simply need to use a different bullet and/or magazine. I
gbw said:It IS Kimber's fault and is inexcusable (unless your handloads are bad - be sure). You paid very top dollar, $1300 in this case. This for, from the looks of it, a standard grade unpolished black pistol with a couple bells&whistles that doesn't work correctly. Properly built 1911s are not sensitive to ammunition - they run with nearly anything. If it does not feed 100% reliably after a short breakin, including normal lead SWCs, return it.
1858... VERY nice Kimber you have there !! I suspect the reason for the lack of mention prior to yours is that people just get tired of 1911 snobs who look down their noses at Kimbers and Colts and are almost as quick as the Glock types to chime in with how superior their preferences are... and, if you fail to join in on the second verse of their fight song... well... you're just not as worthy. The condescending adjectives get pretty old in a big ol' hurry. I love the looks of your Kimber, it's got a nice clean look. I'm certain it shoots just fine as it looks. I like that fine checkering on the underside of the trigger guard as well as the built in tactical light mount.73 posts before someone even mentions Kimber ... ... that can't be good!! I only have one 1911 pistol and it's a Kimber Tactical Entry II. I've barely put any rounds through it after discovering that it won't eat my 185gr SWC handloads (with the single factory mag that it ships with). That's not Kimber's fault ... I simply need to use a different bullet and/or magazine. I did order 5 Wilson Combat ETMs this morning so hopefully this 1911 will live up to its $1,300 price tag. It sure looks and handles nice but I can't say anything yet with regards to its reliability. I plan on shooting it a lot over the summer. I've never been into the 1911 platform and much prefer SIGs, but I bought this TEII since I figured that I should have at least one 1911, so why not get a good one. If I end up liking it I'm sure I'll buy more 1911s in the future.
To the OP ... I bought a Kimber .22 Conversion Kit for the TEII and that works very well indeed. It was about $250 on sale from Midway. So if I add that to the $1,300 for the TEII, it's close to a $1,500 set up.
Well... I've gotta confess, I've never owned a Mini-14... but, I do own a pair of SKSs and a pair of ARs... I try and not be a "doof" though. I'd probably own a Mini-14 if I came across the right one at the right price while I had the funds in my pocket though. A buddy of mine had one and it seemed to shoot just fine.As to the guy in post #53 I believe when in reference to Glock folks bashing 1911s. I feel EXACTLY the same way about AR-15 owners. Everytime there is a Mini-14 thread the AR doofs have to rain down and tell everyone how great their rifles are in the thread even if no one cares.
Yer preachin' to the choir Reverend.To Ratdog68.
Its my money and I will buy what I like. They can buy what they like.