IF you don't shoot much or often you shouldn't have a problem with a newer Kimber.
I've had a lot of Kimbers and the newer ones I've had needed a parts department to keep them going. I shoot more than most people so that's got a lot to do with it.
I wish they made them like the version one. I'd still own some Kimbers. As it sits now I do own 2 of the original series but NONE of the Kimber II models. I sold them all at a loss after I put a bunch of money in them just keeping them running.
Before you ask...
Slide stops, mag releases, main spring housings, 2 firing pins, and lots of "Rust preventative" oils and lubes.
Thanks for the information. I don't usually get out shooting as often as I'd like but during the summer I aim to go out once a week or once every two weeks. Usually just take a couple guns and put 50-100 rounds through each one. Hate to spend around a grand on a gun that is gonna break and have problems..
What's a better alternative? I'm open for opinions.
Could just buy a Rock Island and upgrade from there.
Their new models have scratched the big rollmarks.
Spring kit, internal polishing...even with some upgraded internals your still well under what a Springfield costs "out of the box"....and it works better.
What's a better alternative? I'm open for opinions.
Could just buy a Rock Island and upgrade from there.
Their new models have scratched the big rollmarks.
Spring kit, internal polishing...even with some upgraded internals your still well under what a Springfield costs "out of the box"....and it works better.
I'm NOT going to say you will have problems but that's been my experience with the newer ones.
I've owned Kimbers since the early 80s. YMMV
Better check your infoAre you sure it was a Kimber, they didn't start manufacturing 1911's until the mid 90's
Had one...went back to my old Colts.
Kimbers look nice though