[Jose.nievesjr]

Hello,

I'm a new member to this website as well as to the kimber gun family. I own numerous guns to include quite few 1911's from various brand names, but always wanted to own a Kimber model since they are a very well recognized manufacture. I purchased the Pro Raptor II but recently I have been reading on kimber reviews and have been quite in disbelief to see so many negative comments on kimber guns from manufacture defects to very weak parts and so on to the use of MIM parts. MIM parts does not bothers me as many weapons factories use them on assembly lines. My question here as a new kimber owner is: did I purchased an outstanding piece that I can enjoy as far as home defense,conceal carry, and target shooting? or a $1,200.00 paper weight based on different forums opinions. Your suggestions or comments will be appreciated. Thank you.



R/Jose

 

[Jose.nievesjr]

Pat, thanks for your opinion.

I bought the Raptor not only for its looks, cause sure it is damn good looking, but the sad thing about is that Kimber was always known to be a maker of great guns not lemons.... and to get a lemon from that kind of manufacture for the price you paid for is not acceptable. The quote "you get what you paid for" in this kind of name brand of guns is out of question as you expect to get a very reliable weapon that you can trust your life when needed for the kind of money they cost. I'll keep up the thread whenever I take it to the range for a test drive!!!! Thanks again.

 

[Jose.nievesjr]

Great!, I have a colt 1911 as well but is one of those safe queens 100 year anniversary one hard to get. Also I have a 1911 Desert eagle that is awesome and great to shoot, but once I take the raptor to the range I'll think about which one would be next...



Jose