lunker 274 Posted July 13, 2011 Frank, I am going to give you a preemptive +1 just to offset the inevitable Kimber fanboy attack. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted July 14, 2011 Kimber's are great 1911s. Why the hate? Quality American made 1911 in many different configurations. What's not to like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LorenzoS 100 Posted July 14, 2011 Hilton Yam once included Kimbers on his list of recommended duty 1911's, but subsequently changed that guidance based on drastically reduced quality in newer models. http://10-8performance.blogspot.com/2010/07/kimber-warrior.html Hilton's expectations of a duty gun are far higher than those of a recreational shooter. He and his colleagues put a thousand rounds a week through pistols when most shooters declare a pistol "flawless" after a few hundred rounds. Nevertheless when he has an opinion about what works, or does not, in the 1911 world it is wise to listen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted July 15, 2011 First taurus now kimber, GEEEEZ, This forums tough... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted July 15, 2011 First taurus now kimber, GEEEEZ, This forums tough... Go to the 1911 Forums. You'll get your head handed to you for Kimber/Taurus advocacy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted July 15, 2011 Go to the 1911 Forums. You'll get your head handed to you for Kimber/Taurus advocacy. Which is why I don't go to those forums (and Glock or XD for that matter as well). On my third Taurus and can't be happier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverking 0 Posted July 15, 2011 I guess. I like subdued styling in classic models. It's just a preference. I would get over it pretty quickly if it was a performer. STI has big rollmarks. They do not bother me as much as the big wide grip serations milled into the front and rear of the slide. Too big, too wide for me and don't like 'em up front. But I can tolerate the rollmarks. As you noted it is a prefernce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted July 15, 2011 I agree. I would rather have checkering than the chain link pattern on the grips. Maybe that would add too much to the cost. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,259 Posted July 15, 2011 I agree. I would rather have checkering than the chain link pattern on the grips. Maybe that would add too much to the cost. It requires less machine time, which I think is the main issue. Less machine time means cheaper, but more importantly it means they can get through their order backlog quicker without expanding production capacity of their facility. So the lower margin guns get the chain link. It is actually pretty darn effective without being abusive to your skin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted July 15, 2011 I helped one of our members sight-in a Trojan 9mm last night. Got it to shoot the X out of the target. Nice feel to it right out-of-the-box. Grips & checkering were fine for my hands. I don't own a Nine and I'd put that gun on the list for sure. I would have one of you guys help with lightening-up the trigger though, but then I'm spoiled with how crisp my Springfield is after it came back from EGW years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted July 15, 2011 Go to the 1911 Forums. You'll get your head handed to you for Kimber/Taurus advocacy. That is because niether one contributes to their pocket.. they attack anyone who does not advertise on their forum, i have posted a few times on hear when i was repromanded on their forum for stupid ****.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted July 16, 2011 It goes the other way too there. There are two main 1911 forums. Fusion Firearms is a sponsor on one and not the other. If you post any (even constructive) criticism of Bob Serva's work or customer service, it gets taken down on the forum where he is a sponsor. It's a running joke on the other forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted July 16, 2011 We should all go over and start a thread just to bust balls.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted July 16, 2011 bust balls, found one that is not screened.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted July 16, 2011 bust balls, found one that is not screened.. thats weard, i guess we all need two.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sigman 41 Posted July 16, 2011 I like STI 1911's, but I can't see myself holding a gun with "Trojan" in big letters on the side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted July 16, 2011 I don't have those issues! At this point in my life I'll hold a Trojan every chance that I get and be proud of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites