Kimber info please. . .

Mardet65 · July 2nd, 2009, 03:29 PM

I'm considering the purchase of a 4", Kimber .45, Crimson Trace, Pro Carry II. The gun comes with 1 mag, and laser grips but doesn't have night sights. It is two tone, Silver frame and blued slide. Out the door the price would be $1,000.00 for a new gun in the box. Does this sound about right? Does anyone know if the laser sights are interchangable with standard 1911 grips on this gun? Also are standard .45 mags interchangable. Obviously I don't know much about the Kimber .45. Thanks

retsupt99 · July 2nd, 2009, 03:43 PM

Great purchase

...and yes

, yes

.

Mardet65 · July 2nd, 2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsupt99

Great purchase

...and yes

, yes

.

Thanks for the quick reply . . . one other question; cna the laser sight be turned off if you choose not to use it for any period of time?

Buckley · July 2nd, 2009, 03:57 PM

I can turn mine off easily, but I generally leave the feed on since it doesn't drain the battery until activated. Great gun.

Enjoy.

Recka81 · July 2nd, 2009, 04:03 PM

Yes you can turn it off, as others have said. It is a great gun, you shouldn't be disappointed. I have the Pro CDP II and love it. I eventually plan on getting the crimson trace grips that kimber offers for it.

LeCalsey · July 2nd, 2009, 04:03 PM

Great gun...good price. Jump on it

highoctane · July 2nd, 2009, 07:39 PM

Sounds good to me.

tangoseal · July 2nd, 2009, 10:03 PM

I have a Kimb. Tactical Pro II 4" with night sites but no laser. I would like a laser so I will get one when I am done building my new le6920.

But in all respects you do not need night sights if you are packing a beam. Not like your gonna tell the crook wait a sec while I line up my pretty green radioactive night sites up with this red dot on your chest before I shoot you.

duerrs · July 2nd, 2009, 10:22 PM

I have the Ultra (3") Crimson Carry and absolutely love it! If I had one complaint, it would be the blank sites. I am considering replacing with some sort of 3 dot site. At night, as mentioned, its a non factor with the beam. However, you can not see it in the bright sun light, and also, I enjoy practicing with both the laser and the iron sites. The blank sites aren't bad, but would prefer some dots....especially in a low light situation such as an indoor range.

BTW, $1000 out the door is a good price today. I bought mine almost a year ago when they first came out on gunbroker.com and paid $850. Just seen one in Cabela's last week and they wanted $1050 + tax!!

Good Luck!

Freakdaddy · July 2nd, 2009, 10:44 PM

I would pick up some of the Kimber Kimpro Tac-Mags for it as they are really nice, well built and reliable magazines. Make sure they say they're for a full-sized or Government model. As far as sights go, I'd at least like a Meprolight front sight as I hate all black sights on any gun. That really is a good price on the gun. The grips alone would probably run you over $300.

Let us know how she runs and don't forget pics as resistance is futile. Embrace the 1911 disease as there ain't no 12 Step Program to cure it!

July 2nd, 2009, 03:29 PM	#1
Mardet65 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio vicinity Posts: 296	Kimber info please. . . I'm considering the purchase of a 4", Kimber .45, Crimson Trace, Pro Carry II. The gun comes with 1 mag, and laser grips but doesn't have night sights. It is two tone, Silver frame and blued slide. Out the door the price would be $1,000.00 for a new gun in the box. Does this sound about right? Does anyone know if the laser sights are interchangable with standard 1911 grips on this gun? Also are standard .45 mags interchangable. Obviously I don't know much about the Kimber .45. Thanks __________________ Simpson's dialog: Bart: Can I hold your club? Officer Lou: It's not a club it's a baton! Bart: What do you use it for? Officer Lou: We club people with it.

July 2nd, 2009, 03:43 PM	#2
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,406	Great purchase...and yes, yes, yes. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

July 2nd, 2009, 04:03 PM	#6
LeCalsey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St Augustine, Florida Posts: 686	Great gun...good price. Jump on it __________________ "I am glad you asked that question. Uh.....Aaaa....Err....uh....um.....err............ .where is my teleprompter?" Barack Hussein Obama (Teleprompter In Chief)

July 2nd, 2009, 10:03 PM	#8
tangoseal Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WoodStock, Georgia Posts: 336	I have a Kimb. Tactical Pro II 4" with night sites but no laser. I would like a laser so I will get one when I am done building my new le6920. But in all respects you do not need night sights if you are packing a beam. Not like your gonna tell the crook wait a sec while I line up my pretty green radioactive night sites up with this red dot on your chest before I shoot you. __________________ "I believe that the right of the citizen to keep and bear arms must not be infringed if liberty in America is to survive." - Ronald Reagan

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July 2nd, 2009, 03:57 PM	#4
Buckley Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 27	I can turn mine off easily, but I generally leave the feed on since it doesn't drain the battery until activated. Great gun. Enjoy.

July 2nd, 2009, 04:03 PM	#5
Recka81 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 16	Yes you can turn it off, as others have said. It is a great gun, you shouldn't be disappointed. I have the Pro CDP II and love it. I eventually plan on getting the crimson trace grips that kimber offers for it.

July 2nd, 2009, 07:39 PM	#7
highoctane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tn Posts: 614	Sounds good to me.

July 2nd, 2009, 10:22 PM	#9
duerrs New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4	I have the Ultra (3") Crimson Carry and absolutely love it! If I had one complaint, it would be the blank sites. I am considering replacing with some sort of 3 dot site. At night, as mentioned, its a non factor with the beam. However, you can not see it in the bright sun light, and also, I enjoy practicing with both the laser and the iron sites. The blank sites aren't bad, but would prefer some dots....especially in a low light situation such as an indoor range. BTW, $1000 out the door is a good price today. I bought mine almost a year ago when they first came out on gunbroker.com and paid $850. Just seen one in Cabela's last week and they wanted $1050 + tax!! Good Luck!

July 2nd, 2009, 10:44 PM	#10
Freakdaddy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 148	I would pick up some of the Kimber Kimpro Tac-Mags for it as they are really nice, well built and reliable magazines. Make sure they say they're for a full-sized or Government model. As far as sights go, I'd at least like a Meprolight front sight as I hate all black sights on any gun. That really is a good price on the gun. The grips alone would probably run you over $300. Let us know how she runs and don't forget pics as resistance is futile. Embrace the 1911 disease as there ain't no 12 Step Program to cure it!