Suppressors Kimber Custom Warrior 1911
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Re: Kimber Custom Warrior 1911
I have been eyeing on for quite awhile!!! I have handled a few of them, including the Desert Warrior. They feel great, but I have not had the chance to shoot one yet.
I have been eyeing on for quite awhile!!! I have handled a few of them, including the Desert Warrior. They feel great, but I have not had the chance to shoot one yet.
Re: Kimber Custom Warrior 1911
If it says Custom on it, its not. If its a series II avoid like the plague ....
If it says Custom on it, its not. If its a series II avoid like the plague ....
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Outsydlooknin75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If it says Custom on it, its not. If its a series II avoid like the plague .... </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Outsydlooknin75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If it says Custom on it, its not. If its a series II avoid like the plague .... </div></div>
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Re: Kimber Custom Warrior 1911
I've heard a lot about their II series having a lot of flaws. Search the forum and you'll see what I'm talking about. And he's right about the not so custom "Custom".
I've heard a lot about their II series having a lot of flaws. Search the forum and you'll see what I'm talking about. And he's right about the not so custom "Custom".
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That’s what I love about this site people help people out. If it says series II I will walk away from it.
That’s what I love about this site people help people out. If it says series II I will walk away from it.
Re: Kimber Custom Warrior 1911
I have one, a little heavy but I like it. Not a problem with mine. It is my nightstand gun with a surefire 200.
I have one, a little heavy but I like it. Not a problem with mine. It is my nightstand gun with a surefire 200.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Warriors are not series II guns and have never had the drop safety.</div></div>
You sure about that?
http://www.sofmag.com/news/permalink1/2006/9/5/2159207335611.html
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In the wake of the success of Kimber’s USMC ICQB pistol, the company introduced a commercial variation with a number of features originally specified by the USMC for its pistol. These included Genuine Novak Lo- Mount Sights, a match grade barrel and bushing, a standard recoil spring guide rod, a traditional extractor, a lanyard loop, checkered mainspring housing and other custom-grade features standard on all Kimber 1911’s. While the front strap is not checkered on the commercial version, <span style="font-weight: bold">the pistol comes with Kimber’s firing pin safety system.</span></div></div>
To the OP: You can get a Springfield TRP for the same money. It's a better execution of the same configuration.
Anecdotal: Buddy of mine ordered a Desert Warrior since there wasn't one on the shelf. Showed up NIB with the plunger tube flopping around. When you engaged the thumb safety, the plunger would shoot under it, completely locking up the pistol.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Warriors are not series II guns and have never had the drop safety.</div></div>
You sure about that?
http://www.sofmag.com/news/permalink1/2006/9/5/2159207335611.html
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In the wake of the success of Kimber’s USMC ICQB pistol, the company introduced a commercial variation with a number of features originally specified by the USMC for its pistol. These included Genuine Novak Lo- Mount Sights, a match grade barrel and bushing, a standard recoil spring guide rod, a traditional extractor, a lanyard loop, checkered mainspring housing and other custom-grade features standard on all Kimber 1911’s. While the front strap is not checkered on the commercial version, <span style="font-weight: bold">the pistol comes with Kimber’s firing pin safety system.</span></div></div>
To the OP: You can get a Springfield TRP for the same money. It's a better execution of the same configuration.
Anecdotal: Buddy of mine ordered a Desert Warrior since there wasn't one on the shelf. Showed up NIB with the plunger tube flopping around. When you engaged the thumb safety, the plunger would shoot under it, completely locking up the pistol.
Re: Kimber Custom Warrior 1911
I'm pretty sure there are two different models made. There are the warriors and warrior II. The warrior II model came with the firing pin block. I have a warrior without and love it. I have shot some of the other custom II and I still like mine a lot more. It is simple just like the older models. Some front strapping would be nice but with the real paymacher grips it sticks to your hand.
I'm pretty sure there are two different models made. There are the warriors and warrior II. The warrior II model came with the firing pin block. I have a warrior without and love it. I have shot some of the other custom II and I still like mine a lot more. It is simple just like the older models. Some front strapping would be nice but with the real paymacher grips it sticks to your hand.
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Kimber Issues
The Warrior is mentioned about half way down the first page.
Kimber Issues
The Warrior is mentioned about half way down the first page.
Re: Kimber Custom Warrior 1911
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A J Muffly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm pretty sure there are two different models made. There are the warriors and warrior II. The warrior II model came with the firing pin block. I have a warrior without and love it. I have shot some of the other custom II and I still like mine a lot more. It is simple just like the older models. Some front strapping would be nice but with the real paymacher grips it sticks to your hand. </div></div>
I've never seen a "Warrior II."
As far as I know, all are series 70 guns.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A J Muffly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm pretty sure there are two different models made. There are the warriors and warrior II. The warrior II model came with the firing pin block. I have a warrior without and love it. I have shot some of the other custom II and I still like mine a lot more. It is simple just like the older models. Some front strapping would be nice but with the real paymacher grips it sticks to your hand. </div></div>
I've never seen a "Warrior II."
As far as I know, all are series 70 guns.
Re: Kimber Custom Warrior 1911
i have a custom II tle/rl. its identical to the warrior. except its not tan and doesnt have ambidex controls and a lanyard loop. i have over 10000 through mine and not a flaw. its just like anything else. if you go to forums, you can find just as much wrong with springfields as you can kimbers, my buddy bought a brand new trp and it wouldnt even cycle hsm 230 hardball. so every gun evevry made has its issues. i know of many more springfields sent back due to problems. if you want a problem free gun, buy a glock or an xd. i love 1911's to death and i would buy my kimber again i also own a springfield milspec and i would buy it again. both are very nice pistols.
i have a custom II tle/rl. its identical to the warrior. except its not tan and doesnt have ambidex controls and a lanyard loop. i have over 10000 through mine and not a flaw. its just like anything else. if you go to forums, you can find just as much wrong with springfields as you can kimbers, my buddy bought a brand new trp and it wouldnt even cycle hsm 230 hardball. so every gun evevry made has its issues. i know of many more springfields sent back due to problems. if you want a problem free gun, buy a glock or an xd. i love 1911's to death and i would buy my kimber again i also own a springfield milspec and i would buy it again. both are very nice pistols.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if you want a <span style="font-weight: bold">problem free</span> gun, buy a glock or an xd.</div></div>
No such thing.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if you want a <span style="font-weight: bold">problem free</span> gun, buy a glock or an xd.</div></div>
No such thing.
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I have a Warrior. So far I have had no problems. It feeds everything. I usually shoot a 200gr LSWC. That bullet has a relatively sharp nose profile but I haven't had any glitches.
I have had no problems with the finish.
The only thing I didn't like was something minor. The front strap is slick, so I installed some skateboard tape.
I use a variety of mags- ACT, SA, Mecgar, Wilson 47Ds, Colt, and Shooting Star. Some are only a few years old and some are old enough that I don't remember when I got them. All of them work in this pistol, and in my other pistols.
If someone has a problem with a particular weapon they post about it and everyone else piles on. If someone likes their weapon people so "That's nice" and move on. Kimber has had a few problems but they do make a LOT of pistols. Every manufacturer will have issues.
If you want a reliable out of the box 1911 you can either get lucky like I did or buy something like a Les Baer, Brown, Wilson Custom, or similar high-end pistol. Most 1911s will run reliably after 500 or so rounds through it, and usually a lot less. Modern pistols sometimes come with MIM parts. Those are a problem if they break, but if they are going to they usually do so early. If they don't break early they are good to go. The exception to that is a MIM extractor. The one in my SA Loaded finally needed tuning- after several thousand rounds. MIM doesn't tune so I replaced it with e Wilson BulletProof extractor. So FAR MY wARRIOR HAS NOT NEEDED THAT.
Jim
I have a Warrior. So far I have had no problems. It feeds everything. I usually shoot a 200gr LSWC. That bullet has a relatively sharp nose profile but I haven't had any glitches.
I have had no problems with the finish.
The only thing I didn't like was something minor. The front strap is slick, so I installed some skateboard tape.
I use a variety of mags- ACT, SA, Mecgar, Wilson 47Ds, Colt, and Shooting Star. Some are only a few years old and some are old enough that I don't remember when I got them. All of them work in this pistol, and in my other pistols.
If someone has a problem with a particular weapon they post about it and everyone else piles on. If someone likes their weapon people so "That's nice" and move on. Kimber has had a few problems but they do make a LOT of pistols. Every manufacturer will have issues.
If you want a reliable out of the box 1911 you can either get lucky like I did or buy something like a Les Baer, Brown, Wilson Custom, or similar high-end pistol. Most 1911s will run reliably after 500 or so rounds through it, and usually a lot less. Modern pistols sometimes come with MIM parts. Those are a problem if they break, but if they are going to they usually do so early. If they don't break early they are good to go. The exception to that is a MIM extractor. The one in my SA Loaded finally needed tuning- after several thousand rounds. MIM doesn't tune so I replaced it with e Wilson BulletProof extractor. So FAR MY wARRIOR HAS NOT NEEDED THAT.
Jim
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Most 1911s will run reliably after 500 or so rounds through it, and usually a lot less.</div></div>
Properly built handguns will operate reliably out of the box.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Most 1911s will run reliably after 500 or so rounds through it, and usually a lot less.</div></div>
Properly built handguns will operate reliably out of the box.
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Mine have been reliable from the start- out of the box. I think the problems some have with new 1911s are either ammo related or magizine related. Usually after 500 rounds you will have covered any potential hiccups.
One other possible culprit is that since people want their pistols to be very accurate the manufacturers are keeping the tolerances tight. This can cause problems until the break-in period is over.
BTW, 1911 are properly built.
Jim
Mine have been reliable from the start- out of the box. I think the problems some have with new 1911s are either ammo related or magizine related. Usually after 500 rounds you will have covered any potential hiccups.
One other possible culprit is that since people want their pistols to be very accurate the manufacturers are keeping the tolerances tight. This can cause problems until the break-in period is over.
BTW, 1911 are properly built.
Jim
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BTW, 1911 are properly built.</div></div>
???
I own and have fired many 1911s with closer tolerances than any Kimber.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BTW, 1911 are properly built.</div></div>
???
I own and have fired many 1911s with closer tolerances than any Kimber.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EddieNFL</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BTW, 1911 are properly built.</div></div>
???
I own and have fired many 1911s with closer tolerances than any Kimber. </div></div>
Then you must own some pretty nice ones, because my Series I's are as tight as a bank vault.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EddieNFL</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BTW, 1911 are properly built.</div></div>
???
I own and have fired many 1911s with closer tolerances than any Kimber. </div></div>
Then you must own some pretty nice ones, because my Series I's are as tight as a bank vault.
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I have a warrior I've shoot about 6,050 rounds through it and I've only had one ftf and 2 fte since I got her! I like it so much I named my dobbie Kimber lol
I have a warrior I've shoot about 6,050 rounds through it and I've only had one ftf and 2 fte since I got her! I like it so much I named my dobbie Kimber lol
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i think for about the same price you can get a Kimber Tactical HD with a rail. I own that and it is great with a flared mag well. Mine shoots great and feels very comfortable in my hands. give it a look. i bought that over the Warrior.
i think for about the same price you can get a Kimber Tactical HD with a rail. I own that and it is great with a flared mag well. Mine shoots great and feels very comfortable in my hands. give it a look. i bought that over the Warrior.
Re: Kimber Custom Warrior 1911
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nock</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I turned it down. </div></div>
If you want it, get it. The Warrior is one of Kimbers better offerings. I've had three of them and they were all excellent shooters..
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nock</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I turned it down. </div></div>
If you want it, get it. The Warrior is one of Kimbers better offerings. I've had three of them and they were all excellent shooters..
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