Kimber 1911

[Ernie]

Thought I had scratched my itch for a while and it would be safe to visit my local gun shop. They had just gotten a used Kimber custom ll 1911 in 45 acp and I picked it up without thinking. Mistake, I have read the reviews but have not handled one and this one was priced reasonably so it came home with me to join my other 1911s. I usually try to apply the 24 hour rule but I figured it wouldn't last because while I was fondling it another customer came in and said " heard you had a Kimber for sale". MINE. Supposed to be cold and wet tomorrow so it will have to wait a week to play with.

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[Mistered]

Very nice!
Looks like someone has added a Commander hammer, Videki trigger, beavertail grip safety and a flared magwell.
Cold and wet? Hose it down with Rem-Oil and get out and blaze away!

[dddrees]

Very nice, Congrats!!

When looking for a 1911 initially I considered a Kimber but decided to go another route. Something about the way they look that just makes me always stop and look.

[Mistered]

I thought at first you might have stumbled on a 'Clack' Kimber - an early one made in Clackamas, Oregon but I see the 'NY ' on the frame after enlarging the pic.
The 'Clackees' or 'Clacks' have a little more resale value and are somewhat collectible.

[BigAl52]

I own one Kimber and like it. Yours looks good with the added accessories

[BrokenolMarine]

I have a Tactical Ultra II from the Kimber Custom Shop and like it very much, however, it's very ammo sensitive regarding bullet shape. This is a pain, since it doesn't care for most hollow points, and Miss T bought it for me as an off duty gun. I stuck with the Glock 23 and carried the Kimber in the truck as a backup.

[Ernie]

Thanks for all the information. Did not realize it had modifications, now I like it even more.

[wingnut]

If it still has the plastic backstrap (the part below the grip safety), its easily replace with metal with maybe a little filing. Looks great!

[Mistered]

If it still has the plastic backstrap (the part below the grip safety), its easily replace with metal with maybe a little filing. Looks great!

Wing is referring the the mainspring housing.
It will either be plastic or metal and can be replaced with an 'arched' style that fills your lower palm a little better. Personally I prefer the arched style.
Look closely and you can see the 'arch' in the mainspring housing on mine.

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[North Country Gal]

Congrats. I've owned several Kimber 1911s and have actually had very good reliability and accuracy with them. The beauty of a 1911, of course, is that you can swap parts to suit your tastes. Let us know how it shoots.