Hate Kimbers???

[Boehlertaught]

I didn't want to hijack the 'why all the hate' but I wanted to know why Kimber has a bad rep. I've only heard a bit of bad about the Solo. But are Kimbers generally not good? If so its sad as they may have the largest catalog of 1911 pistol offerings.

 

[Glocktogo]

They have QC issues that are inconsistent and completely random. Some of their guns work perfectly fine and some don't, even within the same model.

 

[dieseltech09]

I dont have any issues with my CDP II. It does have Cylinder and Slide hammer set installed in it though and in all fairness I had it installed before I ever fired it.

 

[technetium-99m]

I just can get over the "Custom Shop," claim.

 

[R. Johnson]

I didn't want to hijack the 'why all the hate' but I wanted to know why Kimber has a bad rep. I've only heard a bit of bad about the Solo. But are Kimbers generally not good? If so its sad as they may have the largest catalog of 1911 pistol offerings.

My Solo works just fine, they just take a lot of breaking in.

 

[JD8]

They tried the external extractor and had to redesign it three times..... then went back to internal because they couldn't make it work. S&W and Sig now have no problems with the EE.

The Solo was a disaster.

There's no need for the Series II safety.

There little difference, if any between a $700 Kimber or a $1500 Kimber in terms of parts or fitting. As someone said the "Custom Shop" is a marketing gimmick.

All that being said, Kimber can make good guns.... they just choose the Sig Sauer method of marketing where they sell you the same gun with different lipstick.

 

[RickN]

For a lot less money you can get a Taurus in the same caliber.

Seriously you are paying a premium for a name. There are many other brands just as good for a lot less money.

 

[twoguns?]

For a lot less money you can get a Taurus in the same caliber.

Seriously you are paying a premium for a name. There are many other brands just as good for a lot less money.

Well at least a Remington....jeesh ya tauri bashers ...Never stop....LOL

 

[CHenry]

My Ruger sr1911 is just as nice IMO and a lot less $$

 

[Hoov]

The Taurus 1911 is actually pretty good. You don't have to throw away the mags out of the box....