Kimber or Springfield - Page 6

CLASS3NH · December 19th, 2005, 11:03 PM

Been reading the 5 pages of posting here. I just wanted to insert a comment of oobservation from a Retail standpoint.

Currently, at the store, I have a used Springer Micro (looks just like a Kimber Ultra CDP) Ok, here's the kicker. I WAS going to buy this gun, about 6 months ago, cuz it was selling for 695.00
Now, I've seen this gun (the exact same serial number) sell, and return 4 TIMES. (I've checked the number on the gun) I't been sold and returned 4 times, which is telling me something is amiss with this weapon.

We've had Kimber Pro Carry guns fly out of the store, along with Champions, Rock Islands, Colts, and even Chas Daley 1911s. The poor little Micro can't find a home though. I'm not wanting it, due to the history of this NICE lookin little gun.

Just wanted to pass this info on to the Forumites, as I know all of us can digest what I'm saying.

OD · December 19th, 2005, 11:07 PM

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No gun currently made really has any soul. Everything is MIM parts stamped out of the cheapest possible materials

Not true of the Colt's, or Norinco's.

Kid1911 · December 28th, 2005, 01:32 AM

Well, I've have decided to go with Springfield Champion. I want to thank everyone for their input and responses. The purchase is going to have to wait about a month since some of the money saved got spent over the holiday.

Brian45 · December 28th, 2005, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid1911

Well, I've have decided to go with Springfield Champion. I want to thank everyone for their input and responses. The purchase is going to have to wait about a month since some of the money saved got spent over the holiday.

Good choice. Let us know when you get it. Then we will need a range report.

Zach S · December 28th, 2005, 09:25 AM

I own three kimbers. They're great guns, accruate and relible, even when two thousand rounds dirty.

Every one of them were built before the seires II safety was added, as well as the external extractor that works sometimes, and of course before the small parts started breaking.

If its a series I, I'll take it without thinking twice. If its a series II, I'm more likely to pick up a springer. Personally, I think you made a good choice.

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At the Same time a Kimber bought for say $800.OO can be sent to your local smith that you trust or can be recommended to you, have a reliability tune and trigger job to your choice of # pull for about $100.00 and change the mag's to Cobra or Wilson 2@ $60.00.

Triggerjob? On a Kimber? Two of mine break at around 3.5lbs. One is less than three (but its got a little more wear on it).

Springfieldin · December 28th, 2005, 10:00 AM

Good choice. I love my springfield and wouldnt trade it for anything except maybe a Wilson Combat Classic Super Combat.

Bud White · December 28th, 2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid1911

The purchase is going to have to wait about a month since some of the money saved got spent over the holiday.

Funny how that happens i understand myself luckly payday is friday and that mean i can buy more guns

December 19th, 2005, 11:03 PM	#51
CLASS3NH VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 2,565	Been reading the 5 pages of posting here. I just wanted to insert a comment of oobservation from a Retail standpoint. Currently, at the store, I have a used Springer Micro (looks just like a Kimber Ultra CDP) Ok, here's the kicker. I WAS going to buy this gun, about 6 months ago, cuz it was selling for 695.00 Now, I've seen this gun (the exact same serial number) sell, and return 4 TIMES. (I've checked the number on the gun) I't been sold and returned 4 times, which is telling me something is amiss with this weapon. We've had Kimber Pro Carry guns fly out of the store, along with Champions, Rock Islands, Colts, and even Chas Daley 1911s. The poor little Micro can't find a home though. I'm not wanting it, due to the history of this NICE lookin little gun. Just wanted to pass this info on to the Forumites, as I know all of us can digest what I'm saying. __________________ Why Waltz when you can Rock-N-Roll

December 28th, 2005, 10:00 AM	#56
Springfieldin Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valdosta, Ga Posts: 51	Good choice. I love my springfield and wouldnt trade it for anything except maybe a Wilson Combat Classic Super Combat. __________________ CCW is not only a right its a responsability. Joe

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December 28th, 2005, 01:32 AM	#53
Kid1911 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central, PA Posts: 139	Well, I've have decided to go with Springfield Champion. I want to thank everyone for their input and responses. The purchase is going to have to wait about a month since some of the money saved got spent over the holiday.