So, what is wrong with a Kimber?

[Jdl2]

Originally Posted by douglas_knott

I used to have a Kimber custom eclipse 2. Shot great and accurate. I sold it. I had it for 2-3 years and made $350 when I got rid of it. Beautiful pistol never had any issues with it either. I always buy and sell guns. It's a money making hobby of mine.

Pls tell me that secret, too.
Jim

[skosh69]

I've got one, love it. Despite what's been said about them on just about every website known to exist, they've outsold every other manufacturer ten fold. Must be doing something right!

Yeah, they've got MIM, so does every other production gun! Bottom line, all steel can fail whether forged, cast or mim.

Regarding customer service, I had an issue with the finish on mine and they took care of it. Even did some work to the frame ( swapped some SS parts for black ones ) without charging me for it, I had only inquired what it would cost to do it, they went and did it for me pro bono!

So, people are going to talk smack about owning a "mimber", but at least it's made in the USA!

By the way, what's the price on it?

[JBT]

Originally Posted by skosh69

by the way, what's the price on it?

$600.00

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by JBT

$600.00

Buy it, that's a great price!

[TLE2]

I know some people diss them because they have MIM (Molded in Metal) parts, but I have no issues with mine.


(OK, there is one thing wrong with it: it has an idiot scratch. But don't blame the gun, blame the idiot: me.)

[Pawpaw]

Originally Posted by TLE2

I know some people diss them because they have MIM (Molded in Metal) parts, but I have no issues with mine.

Don't you mean Metal Injection Molding?

[sdmc530]

we all know what he meant....forgive him...

[DaFadda]

Here's my take:
Purists do not like MIM parts. Ever.

there are dozens up dozens of anecdotal experiences of MIM parts failing. But I haven't seen any.

Most, if not all the major manufacturers have gone to MIM parts for non stress / low stress parts. Some have even gone to MIM for some higher stress parts.

It's metal injection molded. It's been around a long time. It works. Until it doesn't. If there is a bad batch made, its going to affect the guns that use that batch of parts. Doesn't happen with bar stock. Strength? Got to say that from what I've read, mim is as strong as machined parts. But I WILL catch flak for this opinion.

Kimber? I'd go SIG 1911 before I went Kimber. But that's just me. KImber DOES sell a whole bunch of guns... so someone likes them. I do like my DW CCO a whole lot tho. And the Sigs are beautifulugly in their own way. You love em or you hate em... Personally... I love them.

Just my 2 cents.

[BlackKnight]

I've come to the conclusion that discussing calibers and manufacturers is akin to the old Ford vs GM vs Mopar or Harley vs others. People are just going to stick to their favorites.
I'm a big Kimber fan. I own two, but also a fan of Glock.
To that end, my first duty was a Sig (229) and loved it. On the contrary I hear Sig quality control has tanked these past few years. While I do know if this is true or not I do not like their latest model of pistols they have been putting out. Although, I have no experience with their 1911 line.

[Boats]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

I've come to the conclusion that discussing calibers and manufacturers is akin to the old Ford vs GM vs Mopar or Harley vs others. People are just going to stick to their favorites.

I agree.

And I think someone else said it in this thread. Buy what you're comfortable with and don't let anyone tell you different.

Lacking real, verifiable evidence for one against another, it comes down to personal preference.

But don't come crying when your MIM part breaks!

Sorry, just a joke. Couldn't resist