Any Kimbers At The 1500 Show?

[oldguyguns]

Are there usually any dealers at the show that have Kimber pistols with them and if so who? Many thanks--have a great show--

 

[Vendetta]

Ive always seen quite a few Kimbers at the shows Ive been to in the past. Seems to be the leading 1911 manufacturer at the show.

 

[Dean C.]

If you want Kimber go to the Indiana Gun Club they stock almost every model currently being made, which is a significantly better selection than you will see at the 1500. Plus while you are there they can get you to not buy a POS Kimber.

 

[307SD]

...... Plus while you are there they can get you to not buy a POS Kimber.

Does this mean that all Kimbers are POS, or just specific models? I'm confused and just curious.

 

[Dean C.]

Does this mean that all Kimbers are POS, or just specific models? I'm confused and just curious.

All of them , at this point I pretty much blame Kimber for the current "1911's are not reliable" crap. They use sub-par materials and rely on marketing and their image to sell guns. The one Kimber I did have a "Stainless" TLE rusted in my dehumidified safe why my carbon steel Python was just fine. For the price of a Kimber you could get a significantly better 1911 from Colt, or Springfield.

 

[oldguyguns]

Thanks for all the good advice !!!

 

[LP1]

Agree with the recommendation regarding IGC. Much better to go to the store, as you can take your time and avoid the crowds.

IIRC, IGC sets up at the 1500 and they take a lot of inventory, so don't visit the store on the show weekend unless you call them first.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

Agree with the recommendation regarding IGC. Much better to go to the store, as you can take your time and avoid the crowds.

IIRC, IGC sets up at the 1500 and they take a lot of inventory, so don't visit the store on the show weekend unless you call them first.

Last year I bought an EMP from IGC. Good price, great people.

 

[mshogren]

I also highly recommend IGC... Bought many guns there. Great service and price. Pretty much the only shop I go to anymore.

Also, I have had Kimber 1911s. They are OK, but you will see better ones for the same money at IGC...

Mark

 

[87iroc]

Saw bunches of kimbers. Price was probably high but I don't know

 

[mototc]

There are always a handful of vendors with Kimbers. The only Kimber model I've even been really into and you rarely see is the SIS. Not really sure how many were made, but think they only made this model for one year.
There was a really clean pre-owned there for sale on Friday. I'm sure someone will snatch it up.

 

[churchmouse]

The 1500 is full of Kimbers.

There are even better offerings out there.....

 

[churchmouse]

Saw bunches of kimbers. Price was probably high but I don't know

Every Kimber is priced High.

 

[djkbmwguy]

I saw a handful. Only one dealer that I saw had the Micro 9 and the Micro 380.

 

[churchmouse]

I saw a handful. Only one dealer that I saw had the Micro 9 and the Micro 380.

Up towards the front...???

He was an exceptionally nice guy.

 

[djkbmwguy]

Up towards the front...???

He was an exceptionally nice guy.

All of the dealers I spoke to were very nice. Those guns were in the second room and were toward the rear.

 

[churchmouse]

All of the dealers I spoke to were very nice. Those guns were in the second room and were toward the rear.

I must have missed them. I had good interactions with most every dealer we talked to. Knowing about half of them is a big help.....
I saw a springer stainless V-12 for south of $800. I have wanted one but was on the hunt for mags and ammo. Ammo and mags.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I must have missed them. I had good interactions with most every dealer we talked to. Knowing about half of them is a big help.....
I saw a springer stainless V-12 for south of $800. I have wanted one but was on the hunt for mags and ammo. Ammo and mags.

The wife was looking at the onyx when we first walked in. He said it was new but it looked a little scratched up.

 

[Brandon]

There are always a handful of vendors with Kimbers. The only Kimber model I've even been really into and you rarely see is the SIS. Not really sure how many were made, but think they only made this model for one year.
There was a really clean pre-owned there for sale on Friday. I'm sure someone will snatch it up.

The_space_bar_is_not_working,_I_now_have_the_SIS_mentioned_in_my_safe.

 

[LPMan59]

Lol Kimber LolETA: old thread but still lol