patrick james
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A friend wants to sell his Kimber 1911 custom target II. Is Kimber 1911 quality good? He is asking $850.00 and it's LNIB.He shot it less than 100 rounds.Thank you
kimber 1911 -Any good?
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USAF385
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I'm not sure about the performance of the gun, but the cost is iffy. If he tried to trade it at dealer he'd get a lot less. I've seen them NEW for $800 (even less).
Sir, Kimbers seem to vary. A buddy had a Compact Carry that was very good. I had a Classic Stainless Target that was extremely fussy about magazines. For $850, a nice used Colt is a better idea IMHO.
Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.
Ron H.
Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.
Ron H.
Dan Cash
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I have not kept up with the price of this model but the quality of Kimber is first class. My wife and I have 6 or 7 of them. It has been several years since I looked at the custom target but it was spendy then.
RABULL
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That price sounds a little high to me. I have owned three (3) Kimber 1911's. Two of them, I had to send back to Kimber several times to try to get them fixed to work well (FTF/FTE). Kimber could fix neither one of them. I finally sold the one (Kimber Pro CDP II) as it continued to FTF/FTE. The other one, (Kimber Super Match II, their "custom gun") I had to send to Novak Custom .45 Shop to get it to work right. In December 2008, I bought a used Kimber Ultra CDP II .45 (after shooting it before buying it) and it has been an outstanding compact 1911 .45. For me, the bottom line is it depends on the individual Kimber handgun that you buy, some are great, some are not, so I would suggest shooting it before you buy it...My 2 cents only....
Revolver-time
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I have a Stainless Custom II that is completely reliable.
Big Rich
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I have a TLE II that is 100% reliable. I use it as a daily carry piece.
29Wheelgunner
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Same here. I have two Kimbers, a Royal and a TLE II. Both are exceptional 1911's.
Around here, Kimbers hold up in the resale market quite well.
Marshall 357
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I had a few Kimbers a Gold MatchII a Full Size Eclipse and a Custom Carry.Everyone of them had a feeding problems. The barrels started to get rust pits on the outside,and they all came with plastic mainspring housings.My Friend has a Kimber Classic it is great. I just must be lucky,and got the one built on Friday at ten to five.LOL. I have a Springfield now and love it. Good Luck.
The info here is very much on target with what I learned when I was looking at Kimbers. Some are great and their owners love them. Some are not, and their owners are unhappy or frustrated.
The other thing to watch for in a used Kimber, as I recall, was that Kimber briefly went to external extractors, and then went back to internal. The external extractors seemed to cause more problems. I think the external extractor models are called "Series II" or something like that, but do not recall exactly.
In my own case I wound up going with a used Wilson over the LNIB Kimber. Cost considerably more though.
The other thing to watch for in a used Kimber, as I recall, was that Kimber briefly went to external extractors, and then went back to internal. The external extractors seemed to cause more problems. I think the external extractor models are called "Series II" or something like that, but do not recall exactly.
In my own case I wound up going with a used Wilson over the LNIB Kimber. Cost considerably more though.
gunsmith11
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My son has 3 kimbers, he loves one and hates the other two, me I think i will just stay with the gold cup I have had for 30 plus years
m657
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I got the "Custom Target" model long before there was a "II" version.
It has never had any issues and it continues to outshoot any other 1911 I have used.
It has never had any issues and it continues to outshoot any other 1911 I have used.
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As this is a used gun why not shoot it and determine its reliability yourself? Then if it fails to function either run or get the price down to reflect that fact. The price is fine for Kimber quality and accuracy; if it is also reliable.
I've had three Kimber 1911's, and still own one, a Stainless Target II. My remaining Kimber shares similar traits to the two I dumped. It is an over priced, over hyped, rusting, single shot POS.
Do yourself a favor and buy a Colt. What you save in shipping charges to Yonkers NY will pay for a years worth of ammo. My 0.02 Regards 18DAI.
Do yourself a favor and buy a Colt. What you save in shipping charges to Yonkers NY will pay for a years worth of ammo. My 0.02 Regards 18DAI.
ingmansinc
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I have the SS TLE II and find it extremely accurate. I would ask him to come down $75.00 on his price.
mroyal98
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I have a Team Match II 45 and it is a wonderful gun in every aspect. The only thing I didn't like was the colour of the grips, but that was easily remedied.
oldRoger
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I have a Kimber SS Target II in 10mm, except for the Kimber magazines, it has been very reliable. The magazines do not always want to feed the last round. I have Cobramags which feed fine so it's not the gun.
My shooting group likes it better than my 1006, it is a nice shooting gun.
My shooting group likes it better than my 1006, it is a nice shooting gun.
Jerry in SC
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We have two Kimbers in the household, neither have had a single malfunction. I would recommend a detail strip and cleaning/lubing before shooting. They are tight and are usually very accurate. They are behind in production and command pretty decent prices here.
fat tom
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Well,I have a Custom Deluxe Royal,a first year production gun,and a Pro CDP. The workmanship on both is outstanding and they are both 100% reliable.
f.t.
f.t.
Grayfox
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I believe Kimber makes a good 1911.
I also believe they're over rated and over priced. I have shot them, but don't own one.
I also believe they're over rated and over priced. I have shot them, but don't own one.
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