Anyone here into firearms?

MacCool · 05-29-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

1. My buddy has six kimbers. He refuses to buy a kimber made after a certain year, according to him the quality started heading downhill a few years ago. Something to think about.

The rumor is that Kimber stopped getting their castings from S&W and started using MIM for their small parts right at about the point where common wisdom suggests that their quality took a slide. Same has been said of SIG's quality decline (markedly increased use of MIM). Interesting to note that the ex-CEO of Kimber is now CEO of SIG (Ron Cohen).

Rooster89 · 05-29-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

The rumor is that Kimber stopped getting their castings from S&W and started using MIM for their small parts right at about the point where common wisdom suggests that their quality took a slide. Same has been said of SIG's quality decline (markedly increased use of MIM). Interesting to note that the ex-CEO of Kimber is now CEO of SIG (Ron Cohen).

would you happen to know the production years the decline in quality happened for both brands? cuz you're awesome maccool!

tvfreakazoid · 05-30-2012, 04:39 AM

I don't know what year my self. But a while back, maybe a year or so ago, a vendor on a forum stated he states that kimbers are not up to par.

I think they are pricey.

BlackZeda · 05-30-2012, 11:28 AM

Thanks for the feedback fellas. I have gone around to a few gun stores and have heard some of the same comments about Kimber, so I think I might aim a littler higher in my 1911 purchase. Originally my budget was around $1500, but I think I might plan on doubling that or more. A couple of makes that have caught my eye are Wilson Combat and Uselton, so with that being said it may be a couple of months till I can actually make the purchase.

Thanks again for the info and I will definitely post the pictures when I get it.

Rooster89 · 05-30-2012, 04:03 PM

quick question. looks alone.
A

or
B

Just asking which looks better to you. The black is 50 bucks cheaper.

BlackZeda · 05-31-2012, 01:57 AM

[QUOTE=Rooster89;1745123]quick question. looks alone...QUOTE]

B for black...but both look great. Going for the .308 carbine eh?

Rooster89 · 05-31-2012, 02:04 AM

[QUOTE=BlackZeda;1746061]

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

quick question. looks alone...QUOTE]

B for black...but both look great. Going for the .308 carbine eh?

yeppers. need to start building up my collection while i still can.

Plus I already have a marlin 99c, why would i need a 556 carbine? :P

Rooster89 · 06-05-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

B for black...but both look great. Going for the .308 carbine eh?

Went with the flat dark earth on gun broker. Auction ended today with me as highest bidder.

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05-30-2012, 11:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	Thanks for the feedback fellas. I have gone around to a few gun stores and have heard some of the same comments about Kimber, so I think I might aim a littler higher in my 1911 purchase. Originally my budget was around $1500, but I think I might plan on doubling that or more. A couple of makes that have caught my eye are Wilson Combat and Uselton, so with that being said it may be a couple of months till I can actually make the purchase. Thanks again for the info and I will definitely post the pictures when I get it.

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BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	[QUOTE=Rooster89;1745123]quick question. looks alone...QUOTE] B for black...but both look great. Going for the .308 carbine eh?