Kimber revolver

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Anybody got one yet? Anybody even seen one yet?

 

[1blindref]

Not in person, only in pictures and gun rag articles.
Looks interesting, but I'm not really a Kimber fan so I'll pass.

 

[radar1972]

Same here, only seen them on internet. But I sure like what I see. Beautiful lines and 6 shots. Would love to try one out.

 

[colt_saa]

I was very fond of the one I shot. However, since it was a pre-production sample, I am waiting for a production gun to arrive before I totally make up my mind.

I do like the recessed cylinder

 

[USMCHEROS]

The guys at Moss Pawn & Gun has. The main spoke person Eric was at Shot Show 2016 he was describing them and etc.

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[Donn]

I expect the Kimber name alone will place this piece above my pay grade. I'll have to muddle thru with my J frames.

 

[SilentKnight]

The Kimber 45s I have fired have ejected their rounds back to hit me in the head. Accuracy was fine, function was fine, but I like the rounds ejected away from me. The revolver has nice lines. I like the looks but will be very interested in seeing the price. S&W is hard to beat when it comes to revolvers. If the Kimber has a two stage trigger I would be interested in firing one. I doubt it will perform any better or be any more accurate than my Smiths. Good move by Kimber. As you can see by this forum, there are lots of revolver enthusiasts.

 

[Protected One]

I have only seen pictures and videos. It's a beautiful gun and I LOVE the recessed cylinder (the way revolvers use to be made), but I too suspect the price will deter me.

 

[Cleveland48]

I think it is a very good looking revolver. I'm not a huge fan of kimber, but I do think they designed a great looking gun. But I'm sure it will be out of my price range.


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[Rocket3]

I like Kimber 1911's. I have 3 of them. My carry choice.

Haven't seen one yet but I like the looks. Kimber has been known for releasing their new stuff a little early. Hopefully not this one.

 

[tlmetesh]

I've handled samples both at SHOT Show and ones that came in for T&E. Personally, they do nothing for me and with an $899 MSRP, I find it lacking in many ways. Not at all what I would spend $899 on!

 

[bronco45]

MSRP is right up there with some others like the Ruger MC and the Smith 340. I have a 640Pro and a 442 I like Centennial type carry guns, steel in 357.

Waiting to see street price and if the DS speedloader fits!

 

[Flattop5]

I've handled samples both at SHOT Show and ones that came in for T&E. Personally, they do nothing for me and with an $899 MSRP, I find it lacking in many ways. Not at all what I would spend $899 on!

You can buy 2 Ruger SP101s for that price. In fact, the Kimber looks largely like a Ruger.



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[colt_saa]

You can buy 2 Ruger SP101s for that price. In fact, the Kimber looks largely like a Ruger.



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Actually, the Ruger SP101 has an MSRP of $719 while the Kimber has an MSRP of $899

 

[Zipdog]

I wonder how many MIM parts will be in them and or investment cast. Wonder if anyone will even care. After all look at the name.

 

[da gimp]

I've been seeing various new J frames for way less money than that... I'll stay with my S&W's & old Colt Agent... I suspect that the Kimber will be seen in showcases for several hundred less than the suggested retail price though.

At one point when they'd first came out...Kimber's 1911's were built so tight for accuracy, that they seized up/bound up when they got hot & dirty after firing even a few mags very quickly thru them... fitting a slightly looser barrel bushing & a skoosh shorter barrel link & using some good wheel bearing grease on the rails helped to cure this.. I sure hope Kimber remembered those teething pains when they designed this revolver...

 

[Backlighting]

The Kimber is too pricey for me, considering what you're getting. I'll stick with my M638 which cost me less than 1/2 the price of the Kimber.

 

[H Richard]

With the MSRP $899 wouldn't that put the street price closer to $650 - $700?

 

[Protected One]

With the MSRP $899 wouldn't that put the street price closer to $650 - $700?

That's about right. Even still, that's a bit pricey for me. If I wanted a .357 I would just get a SP101 for about $550...saving myself ~$100.

 

[19ontheslide]

I've heard through the grapevine that these Kimber revolvers are being made by Manurhin and simply imported by Kimber. If that's the case, it could explain the slight sticker shock, but might also be indicative of a very high quality gun. Time will tell, I suppose.