Would a Kimber Tactical Entry II make a good first 1911?

[MCMXI]

Just thought I'd give an update on this thread ... I had a lot of other purchases get in the way since July and missed out on the Kimber. However, my local friendly gun shop owner sent me an email a couple of days ago to tell me that he had two Kimber Tactical Entry IIs come in ... needless to say, he now has one!

I had to summon up what little self-control I have left to stop myself from buying a Kimber Pro Raptor II for the wife. Heck, who am I kidding, it'll probably be in the safe in a couple of weeks! Wifey wants some kind of fancy ring for our 20th (just passed) but maybe I'll surprise her with something she can actually use.

http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/customshop/pro_raptor_II/

Many thanks to everyone for your help with this decision ... your advice and experience is much appreciated.

The last time I bought a semi-auto pistol was back in the late '90s ... a SIG P225. I guarantee it won't be 10 years before I buy another!

 

[MICHAEL T]

Look at a Dan Wesson My bobtail is a great pistol .

 

[gunnie]

1858,

..."gunnie, it is fairly expensive, but according to the gun shop owner, it'd cost a lot more to buy a basic model and add all of the included features."...

you're preaching to the choir, here. love kimbers. don't see a lot of room for improvement from the high-end mfgrs.

gunnie

 

[wamj2008]

What is the difference between Raptor models and Pro/Ultra models? What makes em so special?

 

[TML]

Bought a Tactical Entry II last month. First 150 rounds.... 4 fte's. Last 300... none..... gun functions flawlessly. So much fun to shoot. Going for a Kimber 1911 in 9mm next.
Tim

 

[MCMXI]

TML, welcome to THR and congratulations on your TEII. I haven't put that many rounds through mine yet. I did discover that it doesn't like my 185gr SWC reloads but that's ok ... I have plenty of 200gr and 250gr RN bullets and my SIG 220 has no problem digesting the 185gr loads. I had a couple of FTFs with some Blazer 230gr TMJ ammunition but it's early days. I just bought a Kimber .22LR conversion kit last week. I decided to go with the brushed aluminum version so that I can tell at a glance which caliber is ready to go.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=864181

Here's my TEII.