Considering First Kimber ?

slidelock1 · Aug 2, 2001

My neighborhood shop (B'ham AL) has a traded in custom classic (the base model) and the owner said I could have it out the door for $450.00. It looks pretty good with no sign of wear other than the finish. The blue is worn from being in a holster, but not to bad except for around the thumb safety. Looks like it was worn in a strong side hip holster from the wear. Its has the factory box and 2 original mags. The shop owner said the guy bought it new about 3 years ago. What do you think good deal or not? I own a Para right now but have been looking for a good deal on a sigle stack for the past few months and this is the first thing I have found. Oh yea the shop had just got in a new Custom Eclipse - very very nice. I think it was priced at around 950.00

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John Forsyth · Aug 2, 2001

Not a bad deal on a used, I assume, a Custom Classic. I have always like the lets say entry models from Kimber over the higher priced custom shop models. I have both a Classic Stainless and a Stainless Target. Both are great pistols.

With the Eclipse, half of what you are buying is appearance, not fuction. I prefer function and would pass on the Eclipse.

Do not know about that shop, but the ones here, I get to shoot them to see if I want to keep them. Shoot it. If you like it, buy it. Offer them $450 includeing sales tax and a box of shells. You never know.

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John
"And by the way, Mr. Speaker, The Second Amendment is not for killing ducks .... It is for hunting politicians like (in) Grozney and in 1776, when they take your independence away". Robert K. Dornen, U.S. Congressman. 1995

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gyp_c2 · Aug 3, 2001

Grab it...you'll kick yourself later if you don't...Like John says...Try to get 'em to "sweeten" the deal a little bit...Just remember...you may be startin' a new relationship with a "family" member :wink:

Steve333 · Aug 3, 2001

That's a good price, mine was just over $600.00 brand new. Like previously mentioned, see if you can get them to include a Wilson 47D mag or eat the sales tax, all they can do is say "no." I have the same Kimber and it is excellent.

Dane Burns · Aug 3, 2001

That price sucks...what is the shop's number? I want to call and tell them to stop taking advantage of list membership!

:grin:

I suspect Dick has already sent you a private email. right?

Chad Ward · Aug 3, 2001

Buy it! That's a great price. I paid $625 not too long ago for a lighly used Classic Royal with night sights(only to discover that the Kimber night sights suck a dead rat and will have to be replaced anyway).

Chad

slidelock1 · Aug 3, 2001

No I have not heard from Dick, but I did get them to sweeten the deal just a little and picked up the Kimber at Lunch. (In AL no waiting period once you clear NICS) Can't wait to try it out.
By the way who makes Ed Brown Mags? Brown or someone else? Thanks guys for the advice.

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John Forsyth · Aug 3, 2001

Good for you!

gyp_c2 · Aug 3, 2001

...Right on...Pics please and congratulations... :wink:

Steve333 · Aug 4, 2001

Outstanding! You will not be disappointed.

DblTap · Aug 4, 2001

Glad to hear you got it. Are you going to shoot the single stack match at Heritage on Sept 8? If so, we need to get a single stack practice session together soon.

Eric

slidelock1 · Aug 5, 2001

Yes, that is probably the best reason for going ahead and buying this one... and I knew the longer I waited the more likely I was to buy a new one and those stainless Gold Match models really had my eye. So this way I have one and I am broke but not in debt. By the way I only had time to run a few mags through it with factory hardball, but it ran great with no failures (big relief on a used gun).

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John Forsyth · Aug 6, 2001

On 2001-08-04 10:34, DblTap wrote:
Glad to hear you got it. Are you going to shoot the single stack match at Heritage on Sept 8? If so, we need to get a single stack practice session together soon.

Eric

Tell me more about the match.

slidelock1 · Aug 6, 2001

Concerning the single stack classic at Heritage please see the web site http://www.hrpclub.org I am not a member, but it is a member owned range that normally puts on very good matches, well organized and fair.

Andy · Aug 11, 2001

Gee, now all you have to do is send it off to Dane for the Wave and some sights - oh , and a refinish job...

slidelock1 · Aug 12, 2001

I will probably do the sights myself and let a local smith stiple the front strap, and add a Brown magwell/funnel. Then send it to Checkmate Custom Plating (www.checkmatecustom.com)for a Hard Chrome job. But right now and until I get my money together its a shooter. thanks

Inspector Harry Callahan · Sep 1, 2001

Great buy! Don't worry about the finish, it is easily cared for. Take a look at the Heinie Slant Pros, they're supposed to just drop in for a Kimber. Enjoy your new piece.

Callahan

GunslingerP16 · Sep 4, 2001

Hey John F.,
How has your stainless target model performed? I purchased one of those yesterday (it's a birthday present for my Dad's 61st birthday) and while I've been impressed with the performance of the other Kimber models I've tried, no one I know has had the chance to do any serious shooting with this particular model yet. I have already changed those hideous rubber grips and put on a set of Chip McCormick rosewood double-diamond grips (really changes the looks of the gun IMO). I almost bought him a blued Colt Gold Cup, but He already has a couple of nice series 70 GC's and both of us really like Kimber rifles so we know the quality is there. I'm giving him the gun and a few Wilson 8rd mags later this month. I'm just trying to convince myself that I made the right choice.
Any input will be greatly appreciated!!!!

Monty Grubbs · Sep 4, 2001

Hey I've had a Kimber stainless target for about twenty months now. I like the heck out of it. KNock on wood, no malfunctions of any kind so far. I recommend, if you want to, getting a set of tritium adjustable sights slapped on it. You'll still be able to use the adjustable sights just fine, but can go and do a little more in low light. Get a good set though. AO Sight Systems is pretty good.

But take my advice. Don't let it get knocked off of a counter top. It can be hard on your sights if it lands right on them. Trust me!!

John Forsyth · Sep 4, 2001

On 2001-09-04 01:58, GunslingerP16 wrote:
Hey John F.,
How has your stainless target model performed?

It has performed very well. I got it right after the model was introduced. I shot it for a year in IDPA and sent it off to have some work done on it. What was a good gun, is now a great gun. I think you will be pleased.

I have heard some negative comments on the rear sight, such as it just broke, but so far my is holding up just fine.

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