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  • #1
    Intel0116
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2013
    • 1280

    my first 1911

    The wife went with me to turners today. She saw a 1911 she liked and convinced me to buy it.

    Kimber eclipse target 2.

    I cant find very many youtube reviews, Since its my first 1911 and i bought it on a whim i wanted to see what i got myself into. Any thoughts ?
    Last edited by Intel0116; 03-29-2015, 6:42 PM.
    "You cannot invade the mainland of the United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass."
    -Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander-in-Chief, Imperial Japanese Navy WW2
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    • #2
      Steve_In_29
      Banned
      • Nov 2009
      • 5682
      Congrats on a new pistol.

      As to your question Google "Kimber problems" and/or check a few of the recent threads on here.

      The fanbois will be along shortly to dispute I'm sure.

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        • #3
          Intel0116
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2013
          • 1280
          Well if get Any problems ill send it back to kimber.
          "You cannot invade the mainland of the United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass."
          -Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander-in-Chief, Imperial Japanese Navy WW2

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            • #4
              5ZS
              Senior Member
              • Mar 2014
              • 1047
              Eclipse, love that style of finish...post pics.

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                • #5
                  Pablo5959
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2013
                  • 1288
                  Congrats, it's a nice weapon.
                  Protect the frame when installing the slide lock until you get the hang of it.

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                    • #6
                      tamalpias
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 1983
                      I only have experience with a custom II and it runs flawlessly so far.

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                        • #7
                          Intel0116
                          Senior Member
                          • Aug 2013
                          • 1280
                          Originally posted by 5ZS
                          Eclipse, love that style of finish...post pics.

                          Will do when i get it in 10 days.
                          "You cannot invade the mainland of the United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass."
                          -Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander-in-Chief, Imperial Japanese Navy WW2

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                            • #8
                              Intel0116
                              Senior Member
                              • Aug 2013
                              • 1280
                              Originally posted by Pablo5959
                              Congrats, it's a nice weapon.
                              Protect the frame when installing the slide lock until you get the hang of it.

                              Yea someone suggested that i put tape when taking on or off
                              "You cannot invade the mainland of the United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass."
                              -Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander-in-Chief, Imperial Japanese Navy WW2

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                                • #9
                                  Redneck Geek
                                  Senior Member
                                  • Jul 2012
                                  • 1002
                                  Originally posted by Intel0116
                                  Yea someone suggested that i put tape when taking on or off
                                  Congrats on the purchase, and the spousal support.

                                  Yeah I use tape....now.
                                  sigpic

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                                    • #10
                                      SurferSeth
                                      Member
                                      • Sep 2014
                                      • 173
                                      Do not depress the grip safety when removing the slide. It's covered in the owners manual which I suggest reading thoroughly.
                                      Thanks, and as we say in Spanish,
                                      "Chinga tu pinche puta Madre, Pendejo!", which means "Hope you have a great day and it's a pleasure doing business with you". - Dr. von Weigert

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                                        • #11
                                          Oceanbob
                                          I need a LIFE!!
                                          • Jun 2010
                                          • 12720
                                          Congrats! You will love 1911s and this is the first of many. I'am up to 9 now. Bought some, sold some. Reload for .45ACP just because I shoot more.

                                          Yeah, and that includes 3 ex-wives......

                                          Enjoy.....
                                          May the Bridges I burn light the way.

                                          Life Is Not About Waiting For The Storm To Pass - Its About Learning To Dance In The Rain.

                                          Fewer people are killed with all rifles each year (323 in 2011) than with shotguns (356), hammers and clubs (496), and hands and feet (728).

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                                            • #12
                                              colossians323
                                              Crusader for the truth!
                                              CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                                              • Oct 2005
                                              • 21637
                                              Congrats............love the 1911, but only have one kimber. the only issue we had was the magazines. Switched them out and it is flawless
                                              LIVE FREE OR DIE!

                                              M. Sage's I have a dream speech;

                                              Originally posted by M. Sage
                                              I dream about the day that the average would-be rapist is afraid to approach a woman who's walking alone at night. I dream of the day when two punks talk each other out of sticking up a liquor store because it's too damn risky.

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                                                • #13
                                                  Intel0116
                                                  Senior Member
                                                  • Aug 2013
                                                  • 1280
                                                  Originally posted by colossians323
                                                  Congrats............love the 1911, but only have one kimber. the only issue we had was the magazines. Switched them out and it is flawless

                                                  I already ordered a few wilson combat mags.
                                                  "You cannot invade the mainland of the United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass."
                                                  -Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander-in-Chief, Imperial Japanese Navy WW2

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                                                    • #14
                                                      m850168
                                                      Senior Member
                                                      • Jan 2014
                                                      • 852
                                                      Originally posted by SurferSeth
                                                      Do not depress the grip safety when removing the slide. It's covered in the owners manual which I suggest reading thoroughly.
                                                      This, and if you have malfunctions check the extractor tension (mine was way tight from the factory).

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                                                        • #15
                                                          Cool Custard
                                                          Veteran Member
                                                          • Jul 2013
                                                          • 3292
                                                          Shoot it!
                                                          Stay Low, Go Fast, Take Chances

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