Kimber ( Clackamas )

[tommy-t]

Just stuck it on Armslist for $950

 

[308jake]

Was the Ruger 1911 you traded the one that rattled?

 

[Vigilant]

"Clack" Kimbers are the "stuff", but not ALL Clack Kimbers are the same! I've owned 12-15 Clack Kimbers, some, (mostly all were ok) but some, were fitted with MIM parts, and they were the ones that broke under hard use!

 

[Bigtanker]

Was the Ruger 1911 you traded the one that rattled?

They all do that

 

[tommy-t]

It is a very solid gun, not rattles, nice and tight, really nice condition also..

 

[308jake]

Just stuck it on Armslist for $950

There is another one in Lafayette for $1,100.

 

[Hoosier45]

There is another one in Lafayette for $1,100.

Nope. Same one. Price increase.

 

[308jake]

Glad it doesn't rattle, but I do wonder about the "water marks."

 

[Hoosier45]

I used to own it. Thin spot in the factory blueing.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...s/295477-kimber-classic-custom-clackamas.html

 

[308jake]

Have you thought about bringing her back home?

 

[Hoosier45]

Have you thought about bringing her back home?

Not at that price.

 

[Hoosier45]

I had three. Kept the best one and sold the other two. I have picked up another one since then. Both lower serial numbers than that one.

 

[308jake]

Not at that price.

But it doesn't rattle. That's worth a lot.

 

[308jake]

I had three. Kept the best one and sold the other two. I have picked up another one since then. Both lower serial numbers than that one.

So what did Kimber change since these were released?

 

[Hoosier45]

But it doesn't rattle. That's worth a lot.

Didn't rattle when I sold it for $750 either. Lol

 

[Hoosier45]

So what did Kimber change since these were released?

This was back before they put in the firing pin safety. When kimber was a smaller shop trying to get into the 1911 market standardizing some options that were previously only available by taking your gun to a smith. They concentrated on quality in the early guns. Now they sell more 1911s than anyone and the quality has suffered some.

 

[tommy-t]

I price dropped it to 800, IF can't get that ill just keep

 

[Sirshredalot]

Well...if you're chasing a quick buck than good luck.

I've got a first gen kimber that I wouldn't sell for twice that price....even if someone says they're not worth it.
Craftsmanship goes a long way, and the earlier guns had it. You'd have to pay a lot more to get a gun of equal quality. Sell it and chase that dollar if you want, but it would be a mistake imho.

God bless
- Shred
.02

 

[mike46060]

I always regret selling my CDP.

 

[cundiff5535]

Well...if you're chasing a quick buck than good luck.

I've got a first gen kimber that I wouldn't sell for twice that price....even if someone says they're not worth it.
Craftsmanship goes a long way, and the earlier guns had it. You'd have to pay a lot more to get a gun of equal quality. Sell it and chase that dollar if you want, but it would be a mistake imho.

God bless
- Shred
.02

I mean, lets be honest... they are fine pistols, but they are just lacking the features to justify anything more than $700 (and that would be for a minty one). I have seen several Wesson Valors at the $1200 mark lately and have seen a few at the 1K mark. A pistol that surely kicks the crap out of not only this Kimber, but every/any Kimber made to date.

I was looking for a Clack for a long time to use as a base gun to send to either Chuck Rodgers or Lou Biando. I stopped shortly after realizing that Clack owners thought they had something that they are just not.

Fine pistol... be proud to own it... but far from a Valor, which is just a few hundred dollars north of what you want for your Kimber.