Way back in the day, that was a big deal as you usually bought a “standard” 1911 and had work done on it. "One Good Pistol: The Kimber MCSOCOM ICQB", Military.com. Recoil Spring: 20 lbs 1. Kimber, when I bought my Pro Carry II, had a longer than usual recommended break in period. CC is even better. I hope I never have to use the Pro Carry II for its intended application, but if I do, I will be well-fixed for the situation. Lol, an Officer *is* one of the smaller Kimbers. I own some of their products and have no Galco specific complaints. I don’t know why new technology you fear. “As far as I can tell, this is the last Kimber 1911, .45 ACP in the Universe.” My friend and the owner of Shooters Den, Tom McElwayne, might have been exaggerating just a bit, but in the current gun-buying craze he was pretty close to the truth.Let’s just say, I was extremely pleased when I opened the case for my first look at the new Kimber 1911 Stainless Pro Carry II in .45 ACP. PSA Custom Stainless 1911 With Scrolled Rosewood and Faux Ivory, TruGlo TFO Sights, Light Pull Trigger, 12lb Recoil Spring, 3 Magazines, Soft Range Case, and Water tight Storage Case . No break-in necessary. Out of Stock. Looks a LOT like my commander sized Ruger SR1911, except for cheapened up on a few areas (grips, sights, backstrap), all for more money. Maybe when fall rolls around again I’ll try a should rig and see how they do. If I remember correctly the only malfunction it’s ever had was a failure to feed from a wonky round that didn’t want to ride the magazine follower like the rest. Ask anybody who really builds 1911’s for a living (like Chambers Custom). Adding these features during production reduces the price of these pistols by over $600, making them an incredible value. When we headed to the range, we took three types of ammunition supplied by Neal Emery of Hornady: ‘Custom’ 200 grain XTP; ‘American Gunner’ 185 grain XTP; ‘Critical Defense’ 185 grain FTX. (actually the agony set in long before the end of the day!) Models include Kimber: Pro $686.00 and Ultra Carry $699.99 and Compact, Classic, Eclipse, CDP, TLE, Tactical, Stainless, Custom, Ultra Ten II, Target, and Royal. You have entered an incorrect email address! The TLE is identical, except for the markings, to a special model that was designed for use by the LAPD SWAT team. Kimber needs to move to a free state. I know it’s not required, strictly speaking, but it’s a lot easier to disassemble than reassemble without that tool. $2,286.19. Finish: Satin Silver Kimber Kimpro 1911 8rd Mags $ 25.99 (1) Fobus Roto Paddle Holster w/360 Degree Rotation $ 24.57. However, this stainless model with the black grips just plain looks cool. As I’ve already stated, the ‘stainless’ appearance is very attractive. 36 Bids Bid History. Again you probably need to work on adjustment. They were one of the first to offer custom features on a factory pistol. Kimber CUSTOM SHOP PRO. I haven’t done that yet but I like the option. I’ve got a Dan Wesson Heritage, and I’ve had 3 or 4 failures to eject in the first 500 rounds. Kimber only offers 10mm on select models, and .45 ACP or 9mm chambering for models of their 1911 pistol. The Custom utilizes a single full-length guide rod, necessitating the serrations on the front of the slide for press checks. Custom TLE II (LG), with laser grip sights. Terradyne Logistics A+(266) Seller's Other Items. The commander-size Pro Carry II has a bushingless barrel. The satin silver finish has been done very well on the Pro Carry II. A lot of guns have a break in period, and it is often loner for ;less expensive guns. .45 ACP 9×19mm : Action: semi-automatic, single action: Feed system: 7-, 8- or 10-round magazine : The Kimber Custom is an M1911 style semi-automatic pistol. haris0208 A+(2919) Seller's Other Items. Comes with case and one Kimber 8 round mag. Got one of these with Rosewood grips when lockdowns started. Custom TLE II, the standard variation and the same as the LAPD SWAT model. No imprints. Compare Compare Now (5) Smith & Wesson Engraved 1911 45 Auto (ACP) 5in Stainless Pistol - 8+1 Rounds. Then it ran just fine. I couldn’t trust a defensive pistol that jammed more than once. I get 100% relief of the weight whenever I sit down as then the pistol is resting on top of my left leg…It’s in there non stop everyday from 8am-2am…. I did buy my first Glock back in February, shot it once and was not impressed so I traded it to my brother in law for some carpentry work. Kimber Custom II Two-Tone 9mm. GSG M1911 HGA .22Lr 5" BL Wdgp 10Rd OD Green . It is designed, manufactured, and distributed by Kimber Manufacturing, Inc. in Yonkers, New York. $799.99. But a pocket holster or waistline holster you get 100% relief from the weight from the second you sit down…. Never understood the need for a pistol that resembles a cheese grater. I have the same Galco shoulder holster as the author although mine is for a Glock 21. Not so. Only real problem I have with the Pro is the stupid bushingless design. Might be a good gun, but I will never buy a gun made in New York City (Yonkers), NY. Buy Now Price Was. Utterly unnecessary for cleaning, and yes, it is a real ordeal to put it back on. Buyer pays transfer fees. $549.99. The Custom is made in a variety of styles with different features and finishes. I’ve shot close to 2000 rounds on mine. One of my relatives has an “officer” in .45 ACP, and I’ve always thought it’s not only a beaut, but shoots great. Custom TLE/RL II, with an accessory mounting rail. I should qualify my glowing appraisal of my Stainless Pro-Carry: All the MIM parts have been replaced, along with the plastic mainspring housing & grips. The Pro Carry II comes with a single seven-round magazine. Please let me know if you have any questions. Overview. Starting Bid. At least in my case, I can’t speak for others. Though my experience with Kimbers is limited, I have shot a few and never experienced a problem. Stainless Target II, with adjustable target sights and a stainless steel frame and slide. The only Kimbers that had problems were when Kimber tried to cheap out and go to an External Extractor. The only problem encountered during any of our range work was with the same ammunition type (‘Custom’), and at the same time in the sequence (last round in the magazine). The Kimber Custom TLE II could be the complete battle pistol. Field strips with no tools. Forever. MSRP: $1016. he Pro Carry II comes with a single seven-round magazine. I think it’s not so much that they’re not good pistols, but that they’re not as good as their price- and the price is based more on marketing than innovation, engineering or manufacturing skill. The frame and match grade trigger (4.5 lb. The frame and slide are made of steel. I have owned Rock Islands, Citadels, Rugers, Springfield Armorys, Colts, Remingtons, Kimbers, and Dan Wesson 1911’s in .45, 9mm and 38 Super. "Holton, Christopher. Officer size 1911’s were notorious for being unreliable for many years but that has changed. As an aside, the twist rate of 16″ is standard for most handguns, though discussions over the best twist rate for different bullet weights (for best accuracy) are common (for example, see here). Their .45’s seem to work ok (after the obligatory 500 rounds of factory ball for ‘break in’). Show Results Show Results. Free FedEx Option* (3) Fobus Standard Evolution Paddle Holster For 1911 Style Autos $ 23.89. Share. The Custom II Two-Tone Semi-Auto Pistol features a brush-polished steel slide finished in matte black, and a brush-polished stainless steel frame. Frances is shown firing the ‘American Gunner’ loads. The Kimber Custom CDP II is a full size 1911 featuring a lightweight alloy frame, stainless steel slide, ambi thumb safety, full length guide rod, checkered front strap, 5" match grade barrel and bushing, night sights and beautiful rosewood grips. I also wanted the pistol to be chambered to .45 ACP. Caliber: .45 ACP “So I needed a pistol with a 4″ barrel that would fit this system.”. The purpose for buying this pistol, other than some enjoyable range time, is as a personal defense firearm. Item: 899121716: Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986: Shipping: … The little piece of bent metal one uses to keep the spring compressed to remove the slide is easily lost. Let’s just say, I was extremely pleased when I opened the case for my first look at the new Kimber 1911 Stainless Pro Carry II in .45 ACP. If I'm going with 9mm, it will be a glock 19. Open Expanded View+ Click Image to Zoom Description; Specs; Identical to the standard drop-in Ed Brown barrel, but longer length and threaded for use with suppressors. The 4″ carbon steel barrel has a left-hand twist rate of 16″. Shop by price. Overall Length: 7.7″ TEHO, of course, but I like Kimbers. Maybe I’ll add a 1911 and a fancy Rosen holster to my things I haven’t bought yet list. Also, it sounds like you bought a rig, then needed a gun to go with it. My curiosity is piqued. The Micro 9 is not a true 1911. #1749764 - 04/02/21 01:19 PM FS: Kimber Custom II .45 ACP PRICE LOWERED: Jeff87 Gun fool Registered: 11/27/14 Posts: 719 Loc: Virginia City or County: Arlington Selling a used Custom II. There are good brands that compete with them, but Kimber themselves is a bit of a sham. I chose Galco because their design was supposed to be comfortable compared to others. Stainless TLE II, with a stainless steel finish. OUT OF STOCK (7) Kimber Custom TLE II 10mm 5\" OUT OF STOCK (2) Kimber Custom TLE/RL II … World War II Colt M1911. The times I have sat in an arm chair and it rested on the arm it was a problem as the arm was pushing the gun up as my ass went down. Galco, and Rosen, and .45s. This Kimber Government Model 1911 is the gun that the LAPD SWAT team have on their hip when they go into action. The ICQB pistol is fitted with a screw-on Dawson Precision light rail, Novak LoMount tritium night sights, and brown Simonich Gunner grips. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. If I'm going to carry a 1911, it will be in .45 acp and still have 8-9 rounds. $337.39. The Custom II has an internal firing pin safety. Free FedEx Option* (4) KIMBER .45 ACP ULTRA CDP (LG) OUT OF STOCK (1) KIMBER .45 ACP DESERT WARRIOR (TFS) OUT OF STOCK (1) KIMBER .45 ACP ECLIPSE CUSTOM. No Reserve. The M1911, also known as the Colt 1911, or the Colt Government, is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. Compare Compare Now (7) Kimber 1911 Stainless II Pistol. Tactical Custom II, with gray aluminum frame, black steel slide, night sights, ambidextrous thumb safety, and extended magazine well. Johnston, Gary Paul. Stainless II, with a frame and slide made of stainless steel, and therefore silver in color instead of matte black. That’s not a problem any more. On this particular pistol, the stainless steel, paired with the black, heavily-checkered grips results in a very good look. The Micro 9 I had was magazine picky. [4] The MARSOC pistol, known as the Kimber ICQB (Interim Close Quarter Battle) pistol, does not have an internal firing pin block as seen on the rest of the current Kimber Custom models, hence a "II" does not follow the Warrior or Desert Warrior's names. Unfortunately, the most-famous .357 Sig alternative (that being .38 Super) appears to be out of their production lineup. $200-$300 (2) $300-$ ... Auto Ordnance 1911 45 Auto (ACP) 5in Matte Black Pistol - 7+1 Rounds. The original Custom model has been superseded by the Custom II. Verified Member FFL Charter Gold Member. If you’re sure you’re starting with a 45 ACP 1911 then really this is the gun you want as your official sidearm on the daily. I backpack, so a few pounds of property adjusted weight is nothing. I have seen photos of other stainless Kimber 1911s, equipped with wooden grips, and I’m not as impressed as I am with the appearance of the Pro Carry II. Eclipse Custom II, with bi-tone stainless and black finish and night sights. More importantly, it handles well, will fit the shoulder rig I intend to use for concealed carry, and is as accurate as any 1911 I have fired. I did have issues with 2 of the 3 officer models I have owned. My Pro Carry II sits in my OWB holster now, when colder weather allows better concealment. Kimber is finally making high quality, reliable firearms again, after a few off years. Right now they’re probably going for 1k, normally they go for 700-800. A shooting buddy and his spouse have the Micro 9 Kimbers…his went back three times and hers went back twice…they consider them range toys only…definitely NOT carry firearms…they’ve lost any ‘trust’ they may have had in this particular model pistol. I go all day with a Kahr K9 with a spare 16 rounds under my right arm. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. Also, because of my Dad’s and father-in-law’s time in the armed services (see TTAG review), I have an affection for the model 1911. The Kimber 1911 Stainless Pro Carry II in .45 ACP is an impressive firearm. The following video shows Frances and me shooting each of these. Too much tension usually causes failures to feed, not failures to eject/extract. Kimber 1911 Stainless Pro Carry II in .45 ACP. The Kimber Custom TLE II is a model of Kimber Custom. One thing to note is that though the back strap is checkered . pull) are made of aluminum, with a stainless steel slide. Kimber Hero Custom II Pistol .45 ACP 5" Two-Tone Finish, 7 Rd ... Kimber 1911 Custom TLE II 45 7rd 5. From. Kimber has no custom shop. The TLE has been manufactured in the following variations: The Kimber Warrior and Desert Warrior are models that are based on a special version of the Custom that was built for the United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command. Why did the author remove the recoil spring from the recoil rod? maybe I should stop in at SHOOTERS DEN and ask if he could find me one in stainless! Offhand, I shot the ‘Custom’ ammunition. Kimber extractors are MIM parts which are not overly good and always need to be tuned. Mag. Out of Stock. Custom CDP II, with black aluminum frame, stainless steel slide, night sights, ambidextrous thumb safety, and "carry melt" rounded edges. Item has Ended. SPECS: Stainless steel body and follower. Accuracy * * * * * By the end of the day- I was in agony! (When I replaced my recoil spring, I had a smith do it.) Both of us found the Pro Carry II to be small in our largish hands, but with a grip thickness of 1 and 1/16th inches…. Out of stock. To each their own, and I wouldn’t turn down any of it if it were being given to me. But now it’s not only the 1911’s that have the fun… We’ll cover what we think are the top seven .45 ACPs on the market. Gun Review: Kimber Stainless Pro Carry II 1911 Pistol in .45 ACP. Notify When In Stock. Custom Covert II, with desert camouflage aluminum frame, black steel slide, laser light grips, standard length guide rod, night sights, lanyard loop, and "carry melt" rounded edges. Other models of Kimber Custom include the following: Kimber has also produced several higher-end full-sized model 1911 pistols that are closely based on the Custom, but are not considered part of the Custom line due to their additional features and higher price. Still, nice looking gun and probably a great carry piece. I am concerned if the failures don’t improve with round count and cleaning and weeding out ammo it doesn’t like. More to the point, I have been asked by some friends to begin conceal-carrying at various gatherings. "Kimber's Warriors". Well for me anyway. Kimber 1911 for sale pistols Page to order and Kimber handguns. No Reserve. Would I buy another? I was thinking too little tension. I have a Kimber 1911 from about ~15~ years ago and it’s the most reliable semi auto pistol I own. If I was in ‘Nam I would also have worn a shoulder rig… All of these parts have a satin silver finish. A 4″ 1911 is quite a bit more lively in the hand than a 5″ model. 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