Best kimber for ccw

[Deadon]

I love my raptor 2 but I think it's too big in the summer to carry. So I'm looking for a mid size. I have big hands so I don't want it too small. Thoughts

[glockman19]

There is always the Ultra & Pro Kimber Raptor II's

[G60]

Buy good AIWB holster.
Carry your fullsize all year long.
Profit.

[rdmax]

I used to carry a Kimber Pro CDP with a 4" bull barrel and an alloy frame using a Milt Sparks IWB holster in Florida. The shorter barrel made sitting in a car more comfortable and the light weight frame did make a difference when carrying in hot, humid weather.

[someR1]

I love my raptor 2 but I think it's too big in the summer to carry. So I'm looking for a mid size. I have big hands so I don't want it too small. Thoughts

its really up to u lol i wouldnt want a big 1911 for ccw but thats just me

[Deadon]

I dont want a big 1911 for carry but I do want a small one. Ive found for my 1911 are the chit. Ive owned a bunch of guns and NONE shoot like my 1911's. Oh that trigger!

[Write Winger]

I've been looking at the Super Carry Pro HD. If the extra weight due to the steel frame is an issue, you could always go with the non-HD (otherwise known as the normal version).

[DULLYJAY]

It's all about the holster you use. I carry a Ultra Carry II 3'' & a 5" Les Bear in same holster. The 5'' is ruffer when sitting a long time.

[FIREBALL_BRIAN]

i purchased a pair of kimber 3" CDP II but in all reality one is enough and i love it. but i will part with the other if you are interested shoot me a pm. its brand new in the box still

[stormvet]

Deadon, the day we met when I picked up your G-35. I was wearing my Kimber CDP-PRO in a M. Rossen IWB holster. I have carried that gun for 11 years now, put many thousands of rounds though it and swear by it.

[skyscraper]

Only men can carry a full size 1911.


Just joshin with ya. But really a full size ain't bad even in summer. Good luck with the search, I'd rather carry a 5" barrel and deal with the size than a 3" barrel accuracy

[stormvet]

He's looking for the mid size Kimber, the PRO series full-size frame and 4" barrel, really is the best of both worlds. The only real problem with caring a 5" 1911 is if you set or drive a great deal other wise they are no problem at all. Dont be too quick to label the 3" 1911s as inaccurate. I own all three sizes in combat distances you give up very little in accuracy with the three inch.

[Heiko]

Some 1911 guys will dissuade you from a 3" 1911 citing reduced reliability with less than 4" versions. I love my Springfield Loaded Lightweight Champion (4") and carry it regularly in a Milt Sparks Summer Special II. The shorter length is more comfortable when seated and the alloy frame is 6 ounces lighter than the steel version. That's quite a difference when you're wearing it all day.

I had looked at the Kimber Pro Carry II and liked it but found a better deal on my Springfield. The Pro Carry II is the same idea at 4" and aluminum frame.

[wuhungsix]

Kimber's custom shop made the RCPII strictly for concealed carry. Designed to be snag free, it doesn't even have sights other that a groove down the length of the slide.

Is it "Best' Kimber for CCW? I don't know never carried it.

[FIREBALL_BRIAN]

The 3" doesn't have any problems with reliability. Another pistol to look at is the Springfield EMP. I know you said kimber but the little 9emp is great. The 40 is really heavy prob more than the kimber 45