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What's wrong with the Kimber II's?
JackBwr
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As I've said before I really want a Kimber supermatch II. I've heard a lot of people complaining about Kimber's "2" series but no explainations. What's wrong with them?
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Manufacturers and suppliers need to stick together with owners and tell people in these states: "Fine ... see ya!" ... the more we give, the more they take ... and the more they want!
I realize some of you guys will scratch your noggin and say "huh?" ... but that's IMHO
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... If you don't, you'll find any excuse.
? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
I'm essentially the same with Ruger. First, way back in '89 they came out with the 77 Mark II...the end of the Ruger 77 legacy for me.
Now they're sticking loaded chamber indicators and B astardizing first one model then another. I will not partake...I'll just let 'em pass by[:D][:D]
As for Kimber II's, I've never owned a pre-series II...so I only compare the Kimber II's to the other handguns I own/ed and I am very pleased in that regard. The same way someone who has never owed a Ruger 77R might be completely happy with a Ruger 77 Mark II[;)] My new Kimber Series II External Extractor Stainless Target is by far the most satisfying handgun I've owned and I've owned a lot!
probably the most dependable,accurate out of the box 1911.
Bad spellers of the world
"UNTIE!"
" It Ain't Over till its Over"
Now there are those that think it is a "true" 1911 , but it is not ,nor is the para ordanance LDA crap
I would love to own a kimber cdp series one
Gonepostal: You seem to be pretty knowledgeable on the safety. How exactly does it malfunction? Is there something like a rod that has to fit in a hole and it doesn't..a clip or something that doesn't release? Can it be prevented with thorough maintenance? Could it be removed? I'd love the accuracy potential here but it's very disappointing to here about this safety. But then again, there's a lot of people that hate Glocks and say they're unreliable and I love my 22. And they have 3 internal safeties.
Most people don't want a true 1911...they want adjustable sights, beavertails, extended safeties or one thing or another...
those modifications are still within guidelines ,a serious frame ,and mechanical modifications are what i was referring to ,ie: series 80 ,swartz safety ,and double action only
the swartz safety is a lot like the series 80 firing pin block ,but it is activated by the grip safety in an attempt to not alter the trigger pull ,the malfunctions occur when the timing of the slide ,grip safety ,and trigger pull is not synchronized ,the safety pushes up a rod through the frame ,which then pushes up through the slide ,and allows the firing pin to be pushed foreword by the hammer ,personally I think the malfunction can occur due to not having a proper grip on the grip safety ,this is a very common trait found in left handed shooters
the swartz safety can also fail to disengage due to the fact your hand is still on the grip safety ,unlike the series 80 which is relieved when the trigger is released
as far as being California legal ,Wilson combat and a few other have made around this test by adding a titanium firing ping and heavy firing pin spring
this does not necessarily occur in all kimbers ,but in my opinion there is a chance ,only because the safety does exist ,if the safety is not there ,this malfunction cannot occur