Kimber Eclipse Custom II 1911

[08duramax]

so, now a question about gun laws. i just bought a new xd45 from a dealer. it gets out of jail on dec 4. if i buy this 1911 do i have to wait the 30 days? thanks

[RolinThundr]

so, now a question about gun laws. i just bought a new xd45 from a dealer. it gets out of jail on dec 4. if i buy this 1911 do i have to wait the 30 days? thanks

No 30-day wait IIRC. The 1911 is a PPT.

[Meka]

If you can get that 1911 for $700, do it!
I sold a Kimber Eclipse awhile back on this site for $900. And it was not in perfect shape cosmetically.
I oun more than a few 1911's. I prefer the Kimber's over even my higher end pistols. Some people claim they have issues with Kimbers built with the external extractors they used for a few years. I've never had a problem.

[Lead Lobber]

I have a friend who is thinking of selling his kimber eclipse. it have about 900 rounds through it and maintained well. the gun is about 2-3 years old. is there anything i should be weary of? are their any known issues i should be aware of? should i stay away from this model? the only other 1911 i have extensive time with is my Springfield TRP. how does this gun compare? i know a difference is the firing pin safety block. how big of an issue is this?

he is selling it to me for $700. is this a good price? thanks

Maybe, maybe not. I've heard many stories about Kimber builds, mostly good, but some have problems. That's enough for me, having no interest in target practice. Give me an old fashioned GI .45 with a sloppy action filled with mud, that still shoots. Every time.

post scritptum: Bud Fox is more than a man; he seems like two and a half men!

[08duramax]

Maybe, maybe not. I've heard many stories about Kimber builds, mostly good, but some have problems. That's enough for me, having no interest in target practice. Give me an old fashioned GI .45 with a sloppy action filled with mud, that still shoots. Every time.

post scritptum: Bud Fox is more than a man; he seems like two and a half men!

i have heard this about every gun. I'm going to do it if he actually sells it. we will see. it will be friday if it happens

[Lead Lobber]

i have heard this about every gun. I'm going to do it if he actually sells it. we will see. it will be friday if it happens

Ok, but a true test is done while hanging from a snare on a moonless night in a rain drenched jungle. First, disassemble, then reassemble the pistol, then fire ten clips (70 rounds) in less than 100 seconds, while blindfolded. Don't worry, with these limitations, only 7 out 10 rounds need to penetrate the x-ring! Oh, and the range master will keep you swinging gently to and fro by the rope attached to your ankle. Points will be deducted if you injure or kill the range master.

Good luck!

[LB-OC]

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