damienrr
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Anybody no a gun dealer in Maine that might have a Kimber TLE/RL II in stock? Trying to convince my wife that I need one.
Anybody no a gun dealer in Maine that might have a Kimber TLE/RL II in stock? Trying to convince my wife that I need one.
have a FFL order you one? I mean if your sure that this is what you want? I personally don't like Kimber and this was reinforced today by a Custom II jamming constantly on a person in a live action pistol competition... needless to say my HK ran flawlessly for 3? 4? people? ya... ;-) haha. k in all reality it was the ammo he was usin... but I still just don't like Kimber! personal opinion, this in no way reflects the opinion/viewpoint of the Maine Open Carry Association.Anybody no a gun dealer in Maine that might have a Kimber TLE/RL II in stock? Trying to convince my wife that I need one.
have a FFL order you one? I mean if your sure that this is what you want? I personally don't like Kimber and this was reinforced today by a Custom II jamming constantly on a person in a live action pistol competition... needless to say my HK ran flawlessly for 3? 4? people? ya... ;-) haha. k in all reality it was the ammo he was usin... but I still just don't like Kimber! personal opinion, this in no way reflects the opinion/viewpoint of the Maine Open Carry Association.
Kimber was not my first choice to be honest. I was interested in both the Springfield loaded and Colt XSE rail. Springfeild would make sence considering I am fond of the xdm series of pistols. I obviously have not purchased yet so maybe some feedback from the forum would be good. Kimber sure is pretty though.
Since you asked.```````````
Kimber is a factory production line facility that stamps all of their handguns "Custom." Their primary marketing tool is the appearance of the guns - they are pretty
I have personally owned two of them - neither of which Kimber ever fixed right. Wilson said they would not work on a Kimber when I inquired about approx. cost to repair on my own. Sold them both.
I own a Les Baer TR Special and Smith & Wesson Performance Shop 1911 and they have never burped, gagged or stuttered. The Baer was more expensive than either Kimber but the Smith was cheaper and they shoot heads up, dead even.
Kimbers - love 'em or hate 'em. ymmv
I really do not see how grapeshot carries one all day. They are incredibly heavy and large. (spoken from experience).
Just thinking out loud, but any reason why you want a 1911? I know that they are awesome, although I really do not see how grapeshot carries one all day. They are incredibly heavy and large. I love my HK USPc for everyday carry, it's light and easy. For competition obviously a 1911 would be the premier firearm, well depending upon the competition but typically. But in my personal opinion I would go with (depending upon your bank account) wilson combat, sig sauer *the target 1911* or like grape said a smith custom shop. besides that you've still got STI which is $$... when you talk 1911 your options are absolutely limitless! And do NOT take one persons opinion, go to gun shops, handle handle handle and try the trigger pull many many times and on different days before you choose a firearm. Never impulse buy! (spoken from experience).
Always wanted one. Certainly would not use as everyday carry. Although my XDMs are pushing that weight. Only they have lots more firepower. It would be more home defense / target / show piece. Budget is around $1000, so Wilson Combat, Les Baer ext. is out of the question, for now. My everyday carry is, don't laugh, Taurus millennium .380. Dont mind the abuse on that piece and im fairly confident it will get the job done. I never buy on some one elses opinion, although i do take them in consideration. Thats why i posted the thread, I would like to check them out before i make my decision. There are so many good handguns available today its crazy. Like the saying goes, opinions are like a$$holes, everybody has one. Need to hit the lottery!!!!!
If I were you... I would pick up the Sig Sauer target 1911... but thats just me. I love that gun, it's not absolutely perfect out of the box but it's damn close. As close as your going to come with that price tag. **of course if u read reviews it's not typically liked by the reviewer.**
Didnt know Sig made 1911s !!! Definitely on the list.
A few picture for your viewing pleasure:
http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=262735
Have you looked at STI? They make really good guns! --> http://www.stiguns.com/
I really hate the walther... just sayin, i personally think it's complete junk. The XD is much more of a firearm in a polymer framed handgun in the same ballpark price range really. And the STI's come in all different prices, I personally like the 1100.00 dollar trojan.I checked out STI website, NICE pistols but would like to start out with more traditional 1911. Their over my budget. If i had that type of cash to spend I would want to buy a Nighthawk, Wilson Combat. Looked to me more of a competition style pistol. They reminded me of the pistols Angelina Jolie uses in Wanted. I wont be ready to buy for a while so still have plenty of time to shop. That is most of the fun anyway. I plan on buying a AK-74 for birthday next month, lot less money and need another battle rifle for my cabinet. Not sure if I will buy a 74 or a 47. Also plan on buying wife a pistol for her b-day. She likes Walther ppk. I tried to convince her to get Ruger LCP with crimson trace, so i can use as cc. but its her gun so what ever she wants. Walther is most likely better shooter anyway.