Pulled the Trigger on a Kimber

[LowThudd]

Just won an auction on Gun Brokers for a New Kimber Custom II for $699. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=491078592 Honestly, even with FFL/DROS fees, I couldn't do better for cost. Was looking at the Springer Mill Spec and a couple sigs, but I have always liked Kimber(though no handled one). Hopefully, it'll be one of the 'Good Ones'. Been wanting a Kimber since I was very young, and just never got around to it. Hopefully it will be what I believe it to be.

Have heard that the mags sometimes are problematic. Wilson, McCormick or other suggestions for additional mags?

[Rhyyke]

Get Wilson mags, check it over for rust as soon as you get it. Mine had rust spots on the barrel out of the box. Overall not a bad piece though.

[static808]

great price for a good gun. swapped the factory mag for kimpro tac mags and she runs like a top. enjoy!

[APOCALYPSE70]

I have a custom ii.. i love it more then my Springfield mil spec.. wont go wrong with Kimber

[Chokoloso]

Hell yeah you did good, my first kimber was right under $800 out the door

[DArBad]

Congrats, that's an excellent price on a good gun.

[Ant45]

Awesome gun congrats. Wilson is all I use for my 1911's, worth the money imho.

[trackcage]

Good score!

[45R]

You will find better prices on gunbroker than in the FS section of this forum

[Chokoloso]

You will find better prices on gunbroker than in the FS section of this forum

Haha even with all the fees! Sad but true!

[LowThudd]

Here is a great write up on factory mags vs quality aftermarket, especially in a 1911. Fairly informative: http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/201...911-magazines/

[Seaweed02]

Sweet looking pistol

That is a great looking gun. I have two Kimber 1911's, one in 45acp and one in 10mm, and they are both great guns. I own a Wilson, Nighthawk, Ed Brown, and Les Baer. I am not sorry I spent the money on these pistols because they are just special and you can tell when you pick one up and handle it. In fact I might buy another Nighthawk. But as far as shooting reliably and accurately the Kimbers are just as good.

[bsg]

congrats.

[Steve_In_29]

Well hopefully you get a good one.

Unlike the POS that is my Kimber Pro CDP II, I have to admit the KimPro Tac mags (made by CheckMate) are a good mag and can be had in the $19 range online.

[Bainter1212]

I have a Kimber Pro Carry II and it has been stellar through thousands of rounds. It is a serious carry gun which gets a lot of holster time along with a couple thousand rounds a year. I couldn't be happier with the gun.

The only drawback is their customer service. Kimber is not so great considering how much you spend.