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I have a few Kimbers and they seem to be hit or miss their quality control. However if you get a good one, hang on to it. Also this is the first time I've ever seen a Kimber with an external extractor. Happy Thanksgiving guys!
Thanks for the look at an interesting Kimber. I own 7 Kimber 1911s - one made in 1999, the others made since 2012. I’ve never shot one with an external extractor, but my Sig and Smith 1911s with external extractors all run just fine. All of my Kimbers are highly reliable, though I did have to break in several. I hope the BERETTA9mmUSA family has (had?) a peaceful and enjoyable Thanksgiving.
You too my friend. I really appreciate you watching this video on a very Special family day. Our Best to you and your family. Stay Safe. 🦃🍽🍁🥳👍🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.
I remember back in the early 2000's many cops in my department bought these pistols. Never heard a single complaint about them until around 2009. I was at a point shooting course, an NYPD ESU was using a 1911 Kimber. He kept having issues FTF , FTE and was ridiculed by the instructor for listening to people at the gun shop to not use a Glock buy a Kimber. I own a 2017 Kimber 1911 Target 9mm which is a fine pistol. I compared the Kimber to Ruger, S&W, Remington and Sig. The Kimber had the best fit and finish.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Happiness is a food coma & Jr. & Sr. running a 1911! I've always had great running Kimbers, but I love my Berettas, too. I think you guys made the right choice in keeping that beauty in the family. Looks like she's still in great hands.
Imo Kimbers make some of the best looking 1911's it is to bad their reputation has went to crap. I had one and it was great when I wasn't getting failure to feeds.
Very clean and stylish looking 1911....Sounds like the light weight and if I remember right the Kimber Pro is the commander sized - as you said perfect carry size. Thanks for sharing.
Hey there, hope you are having a good evening Sir. I think you are correct. I have 3 Dan Wesson Commanders now that are exact competition for these alloyed Framed Commanders. My Dan Wesson Vigil Commander and my unfired TCP, and ECP.... I bought them in 2018. Maybe someday I will do a VideoReview on them. I hope you are enjoying Retirement. I have set a Goal of September 30th 2022. :). 🥳🦃🍽👍🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA I don't know if you will see this but I just got one of my grail 1911's a dan Wesson classic bobtail! You guys are amazing and keep up the great work!
I really wish Kimber still had the same quality as pre 2006. For the same price in 2020, I would get a Dan Wesson/Springfield any day for a production 1911. Happy Thanksgiving!
Good to see the old Kimber Commander with alloy frame 45 featured in this video, although not a true 4.25” commander but that’s how Kimber & Springfield Armory do it, I’ve always liked Kimber’s for their overall beautiful finish & while true they have had some reliability issues on some models at certain times, i also learned that the crappy Kim-Pro magazine that used to come with them was a great part of the problem, i would basically disregard those & use Wilson or Mec-Gar mags & like magic problem solved, they have improved on their mags but i still just run Wilson or Mecs, the newer alloy framed models come with ramped barrels to protect the frame & feed hollow points very well, i think one of their best bang for the buck series they offer is the TLE ( Tactical Law Enforcement) family of pistols that are available in every configuration imaginable for about the $1200 range you get a very well crafted 1911 with all the bells you would want or need, i know for a fact, i own several in different calibers & sizes. I want to get the Rapide model that came out about a year ago & I’m also curious about the new EVO striker fired alloy framed model, hope it’s not a failure like the Solo was a few years ago, anyway thanks again for the video, i always look forward to the notification on my phone when you guys put something out, also nice to see another member of the family that’s into the 1911 platform of firearms & thank God Senior came back to his senses & didn’t give up on 1911’s, Saint JM Browning forgives him. ( lol)
I absolutely loved your comment. A total 10 in my book and filled with honesty from a real Kimber 1911 owner. I wish Kimber the best and I hope they get back to the elevated 1911 they were known to make. If anyone can do it, it’s an American company. My best to you, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽🥳👍🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.
@Beretta9mmUSA, you are absolutely right about the Kimber’s & the fact that they are a great American Company from Yonkers NY. That in itself is crazy & originally they were out of Seattle or maybe Oregon, anyway the fact is they know how to make quality production 1911’s but i think part of happened in the early days of U Tube when Glock ruled & nothing against Glock I own various Glocks & appreciate they were the standard for years, at the time the UT community just didn’t understand the old workhorse 1911 & to a certain extent didn’t give it the reverence it’s due, i think that’s changed & channels like yours have made a difference & changed the perception & the facts of why to this day the 1911 is still the main platform for competition & precision shooting, also don’t forget the CZ platform, that’s The other amazing contribution to the world, me im 1911 all the way, what can i say it’s my passion, thanks.
I look at it truly as more of an ignorant person, who just simply does not know better. It’s not their fault that they are uneducated. It takes guys like me to help them out, and try to show them the way. No I am not trying to offend anyone, it’s just the way I look at things. They do not know any better, and when they get a chance to shoot a high-quality 1911, or even a 2011.... their eyes are wide open in disbelief. I have Cop friends that are the same way. It’s a Glock or it’s not worth owning. I ask if they have fired a Dan Wesson, Les Baer, Wilson Combat or any current 1911...... “no not at all”. I tell them they are missing out Big Time! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍽 Beretta Sr.
Excellent video, guys! I had one of these back in 2005. Great shooter. It came with blacked out sights and after a few years I wanted to put night sights on it. I turned it over to a gunsmith for the work and somehow, he cracked the aluminum frame. He was/is an honorable guy, so he bought me a replacement...and gave me the option to go the HD path, so I did. Still have that pistol. I swapped out grips and other than that...and the night sights, it's stock.
Good to hear that there are some honorable guys out there. The steel frame should be great for life. Thanks for watching, and you have a great Thanksgiving. 🍁🍽🦃🥳👍🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA My son and I each have a Custom II, he also has a TLE Commander. In addition to the Custom II, I have an Eclipse 10mm and a Lightweight 5" (Cabela's special). There are other 1911's around the house, it's our favorite platform by far. All of these are 2015 and later.
@@buggin1951 Very Nice! Thank-you for the information..... I think that help Subscribers who are thinking about a Kimber or a 1911 in general. We also love the 1911 Platform. Have a good weekend Sir. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.
Nice carry size, a nice comparison would be my DW ECO. I have one in .45 and it's a pleasure to shoot, with the flat recoil spring recoil is very controlled.
This is unbelievable....165 thumbs up and not a singe down thumb. All the Thanksgiving "turkeys" must be in the drunk tanks or out looting. Thanks for the video!
Man, I wanted my Pro Carry II to be a great gun but I had a lemon for sure. Bought it brand new around 2007-2008 or so and had nothing but issues. I put nearly 500 rounds through the gun and had a jam every few mags at the least. I talked to the store I got it at and they also recommended new mags. I got a few Wilson’s and Chip McCormicks but they didn’t help. I called Kimber and they told me that I still needed to break it in and refused to send me a tag to pick it up and look it over. I finally ended up selling it to a friend who I made well aware of the issues I was having. I was so bummed with it as I loved the look and feel of the pistol. At the time a local PD (Tacoma PD) allowed some of their officers to carry that model but they dumped them pretty quick when they ran into issues with them too. I ended up picking up a 5” Springfield Loaded Parkerized 1911 that have been 100% flawless for 500+ rounds. I’m so glad that you guys got one of the good ones.
Thank-you so much for sharing your ownership story. Lots of folks give us crap for not recommending Kimber 1911’s and it is ownership experience like yours that prohibits us from recommending Kimber products. I wish they would get their shit together, and put out a great 1911 for the American public. And if you have an issue with a product they should pay for its return to the company to get it fixed. We called Les Baer out on this in a Public Video and I will call Kimber out on it in this instance to. Take good care of your customers it’s the only way to fly! Our Springfield Armory 1911s have been great so far, and they have fantastic customer service is my understanding thus far. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA Thanks so much for the reply. They do seem really hit or miss. I have a friend that has one of the earlier Kimber 5” standard 1911’s that has been 100% reliable however it has one of the worst finishes I have ever seen on a pistol. I nicknamed it “rust bucket” haha. No matter how clean he keeps it he always seems to have rusting issues on the slide. He lives in eastern Oregon too so he’s in a pretty dry climate. Just seems to be pretty hit or miss if you get a good one or not. I don’t think I would buy a new one right now as I hear the quality has not improved and their service is still on par with what I experienced. I appreciate you being honest and not recommending products that you don’t find to be up to snuff.
I hate to hear they wouldn’t take care of your issue. I bought a micro 9 and after about 80 rounds the front site fell off. They didn’t hesitate to fix my gun. That was a year ago. Just bought a pro carry hope I don’t regret it. Haven’t shot it yet. Maybe a lemon the reason the guy sold it.
@@JimbobZ17 I hope yours works great. I’ve heard of some of them working just fine, I just think I really had a lemon. Keep it well lubed and get some good mags and I hope you will be good to go.
Sweet Kimber for sure. I probably wouldn't buy one because they're mostly out of my price range, but if I did it would be the Rapide Ice. Gr8 vid as usual guys and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 🦃
Great video beretta Sr you shoot the 1911 they way I do I keep the trigger pressed until I get my sight picture back which I think is a great technique and works so well for me. perhaps would work well for others watching this video. Both you and young beretta are good shots
Thanks for the great comment! I do not think more then 2 out of 10 shoot the 1911 with our technique. Not very widely used…. Maybe 1 out of 10 1911 shooters. I dig it, I feel like I am in total control of my 1911 pistol. Anyway, thanks again for watching & any “Thumbs Up” 👍 on our videos is greatly appreciated. See you on the next one. :) B9USA Sr.
Yes, I think I sold it for $900..... I would have paid that for it immediately if it was on the table. It was still a great shooting 1911 and small and light enough for me to carry. 🥳👍🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
Thanks for sharing your Thanksgiving time with a step back in history with some of my family. The old Kimber Commander that still looks gorgeous. I thought it was a good one to share with all my Channel Family. God Bless you all. Beretta Sr.
I found this Kimber pro carry 2 stainless used and only 50 rounds through it at my friends gun shop for $600 cash out the door with 3 Magazines. 2 Wilson combat and the stock Kimber.(maybe I got the family deal? lol) it shoots perfectly. I actually carry this Gorgeous weapon in my Motorcycle jacket inside zippered pocket with one spare magazine. it fits flat and I forget it's in there at times it's so light. I was carrying the Glock 20 10MM. anyway it's a damn good shooter and very well made. some people have said I am crazy for having it as my Bike Gun. well I didn't buy it to throw in the safe,
Happy Thanksgiving guys, isn't it funny how long the 1911 has been around but is still loved with a passion! it's got some unique traits that are undeniable the single action cocked and locked that one and only trigger the thinness and that grip angle and throwing that heavy lead! there are pistols out there that do things better capacity, weight etc."PPQ M2" But there's only one 1911! Good talking to you be well stay safe!
We agree Sir..... most of the haters have never fired one. We both love them, and The Les Baer or a Dan Wesson have been my EDC for over a year now. Young Beretta is trying A Springfield Armory Ronin 1911 as a EDC as of 2 weeks ago. I am happy to see he is giving it a go. Stay Safe my friend. 🥳🦃🍽👍🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.
I got the Pro Carry HD 2 which is all steel but looks just like the one you guys are using. Very nice 1911 pistols just need a break in period because they are tighter fit than cheaper 1911 models by other makers.
I had one 1911 over the past 10 tears as I was more into Sigs and glocks. This year I developed a taste for 1911s again and I just discovered the SDS Tisas 1911s.. I am amazed by the quality and the price.. Give it a try.
I’ve been curious but very reluctant about diving into a Kimber 1911. Just haven’t heard very good things about them as of late. Perhaps the older ones? But which are considered the good ones? Thank you very much for the video and happy Thanksgiving!
Love your vidoes by the way! I too want to know which Kimbers are considered the good ones. I've only owned 1 Kimber for a brief period of time before selling it to put towards an Ed Brown Evo. Haven't looked back since then.
Kimbers are much better back around 2006 to 2010 in my opinion, but you guys are looking at one of the 2 that I purchased way back then. I am sure some of the New ones are just fine, but I think I would go with a Springfield Ronin or a Springfield RO Elite or Loaded with the reported Excellent Customer Service from Springfield Armory that I keep hearing about. Anyway, Have a great Thanksgiving my friend. 🥰🥳👍🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.
I dont typically hear people get jazzed about the 2002-2006 era of Kimber production. Pre 2001 was the series 1 era, which is widely considered the best. The troubles, in the minds of many, began with the intro of the series 2 and external extractors. Some worked, many did not. I have a 2008 custom 2 that runs like a top, and I believe recent production has been decent.
Very nice Kimber! I’ve heard hit and miss stories with them, some good, others nightmares. Glad this one is good! Side note, ended up picking up that Wilson Combat ACP! It’s my first custom 1911 so I don’t have much to compare it to, but it is SOOO nice and huge jump over my DW and Sig. I put 300rds through it thus far but will have to stop soon due to low ammo shortage 🤦🏻♂️. You guys should check one out! They start at ~$2500
You will love that Wilson Combat. I have 2 that will be coming to our Channel in the next 4 months and they are both just breathtaking IMO. I Love them both so..... I totally get the ACP. Congratulations my friend and always enjoy it. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.
BERETTA9mmUSA mine was 7-8 years ago but the kimber was used so i dont know exact date of the gun, i know they went back to traditional extractors now. I also had alot of problems with a desert warrior by kimber as well. I have had good luck with springfields, sig and dan Wesson for 1911s with a DW Vbob being my daily carry...
I will come up with some way to make my way with them all. 👮🏻♂️My 12 Glocks just don’t get much replay action on our Channel...... as of now anyway, that could change I guess. I still own 12 or more. 😎🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
Beautiful pistol, have two 1911’s, but stay away from new Kimber because of reputation. Recently picked up a cz 2075 RAMI, if you ever get a chance to review one it is a sweet pistol. It was my first cz, and probably will not be my last. It has a 3” barrel but shoots like a 5” barreled pistol, amazing.
I don’t own it in my 60 Handguns, and Kimber does not want to send anything out for Review. Sooooo this will be it on our Gun Channel. Have a great Thanksgiving! 🥳👍🦃🍽🍁🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.
Hey Guys this video just popped up as current and that's OK I enjoyed it tremendously, I like Kimber they just are beautiful but I wonder everytime I see one , will it be a good one and so I'm willing to work some break-in time and hope not to be disappointed, New management, New location I hope for the best.
I’d stay away from a Taurus 1911 and buy a Springfield Ronin or Mil-Spec. The Defend your Legacy Mil-Spec Springfield “GI Style” 1911 is around $550... at that price it’s honestly the best entry level 1911 on the market because it has a Forged steel frame. - YB
Both seem Excellent to me. Kimber is having some quality control issues with some pistols, but my son and I are having some quality control issues with our Les Baer 1911s and they have an average price of almost $3,000. We worked through our Les Baer issues. The Kimber is American Made, but the overall quality 1911 has to go to the Desert Eagle 1911. The DE 1911 would also be about $200 less then the Kimber 1911, I think. If you can find both in a large Gun Store and then directly compare them side by side that would be very beneficial too. Good Luck. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
I carry a Les Baer or Dan Wesson 1911 everyday in 45ACP. You are missing out. I have 12 Glocks and 10 Sigs and 3 HK pistols in my safe..... with about 40,000 rounds fired, I carry my 1911’s. 🍽🦃🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👮🏻♂️. Beretta Sr.
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Just picked up a used one just like this, great 1911 for carry.
I have a few Kimbers and they seem to be hit or miss their quality control. However if you get a good one, hang on to it. Also this is the first time I've ever seen a Kimber with an external extractor. Happy Thanksgiving guys!
Thanks for taking some time out of your evening Sir. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽🍁 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸 God Bless.
Beretta Sr.
Thanks for the look at an interesting Kimber. I own 7 Kimber 1911s - one made in 1999, the others made since 2012. I’ve never shot one with an external extractor, but my Sig and Smith 1911s with external extractors all run just fine. All of my Kimbers are highly reliable, though I did have to break in several. I hope the BERETTA9mmUSA family has (had?) a peaceful and enjoyable Thanksgiving.
You too my friend. I really appreciate you watching this video on a very Special family day. Our Best to you and your family. Stay Safe. 🦃🍽🍁🥳👍🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
I remember back in the early 2000's many cops in my department bought these pistols. Never heard a single complaint about them until around 2009. I was at a point shooting course, an NYPD ESU was using a 1911 Kimber. He kept having issues FTF , FTE and was ridiculed by the instructor for listening to people at the gun shop to not use a Glock buy a Kimber. I own a 2017 Kimber 1911 Target 9mm which is a fine pistol. I compared the Kimber to Ruger, S&W, Remington and Sig. The Kimber had the best fit and finish.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Happiness is a food coma & Jr. & Sr. running a 1911! I've always had great running Kimbers, but I love my Berettas, too. I think you guys made the right choice in keeping that beauty in the family. Looks like she's still in great hands.
Happy Thanksgiving my friend! God Bless and stay safe out there Sir.
Beretta Sr. 🦃🍽🥳👍🇺🇸
Imo Kimbers make some of the best looking 1911's it is to bad their reputation has went to crap. I had one and it was great when I wasn't getting failure to feeds.
Very clean and stylish looking 1911....Sounds like the light weight and if I remember right the Kimber Pro is the commander sized - as you said perfect carry size. Thanks for sharing.
Hey there, hope you are having a good evening Sir. I think you are correct. I have 3 Dan Wesson Commanders now that are exact competition for these alloyed Framed Commanders. My Dan Wesson Vigil Commander and my unfired TCP, and ECP.... I bought them in 2018. Maybe someday I will do a VideoReview on them. I hope you are enjoying Retirement. I have set a Goal of September 30th 2022. :). 🥳🦃🍽👍🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
I kid you not I have watched this vid 12 times today I just really want another 1911 and love seeing you guys shooting!
Thanks Rylan! You Rock!
🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA I don't know if you will see this but I just got one of my grail 1911's a dan Wesson classic bobtail! You guys are amazing and keep up the great work!
What a beauty. Glad to see reliability.
Thanks gents.
Good to see how beautiful it is, and yep.... it needs to run almost perfect or it is not a keeper. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 👍🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
I really wish Kimber still had the same quality as pre 2006. For the same price in 2020, I would get a Dan Wesson/Springfield any day for a production 1911.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I got one with the aluminum frame I absolutely love it. It’s my everyday carry
You see now That's a grown man pistol..
Happy Thanksgiving my fellow Patriots
Very True! A work of art too, just Gorgeous..... not just a plastic pistol. :)
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽🍁👍🇺🇸
Good to see the old Kimber Commander with alloy frame 45 featured in this video, although not a true 4.25” commander but that’s how Kimber & Springfield Armory do it, I’ve always liked Kimber’s for their overall beautiful finish & while true they have had some reliability issues on some models at certain times, i also learned that the crappy Kim-Pro magazine that used to come with them was a great part of the problem, i would basically disregard those & use Wilson or Mec-Gar mags & like magic problem solved, they have improved on their mags but i still just run Wilson or Mecs, the newer alloy framed models come with ramped barrels to protect the frame & feed hollow points very well, i think one of their best bang for the buck series they offer is the TLE ( Tactical Law Enforcement) family of pistols that are available in every configuration imaginable for about the $1200 range you get a very well crafted 1911 with all the bells you would want or need, i know for a fact, i own several in different calibers & sizes. I want to get the Rapide model that came out about a year ago & I’m also curious about the new EVO striker fired alloy framed model, hope it’s not a failure like the Solo was a few years ago, anyway thanks again for the video, i always look forward to the notification on my phone when you guys put something out, also nice to see another member of the family that’s into the 1911 platform of firearms & thank God Senior came back to his senses & didn’t give up on 1911’s, Saint JM Browning forgives him. ( lol)
I absolutely loved your comment. A total 10 in my book and filled with honesty from a real Kimber 1911 owner. I wish Kimber the best and I hope they get back to the elevated 1911 they were known to make. If anyone can do it, it’s an American company. My best to you, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽🥳👍🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
@Beretta9mmUSA, you are absolutely right about the Kimber’s & the fact that they are a great American Company from Yonkers NY. That in itself is crazy & originally they were out of Seattle or maybe Oregon, anyway the fact is they know how to make quality production 1911’s but i think part of happened in the early days of U Tube when Glock ruled & nothing against Glock I own various Glocks & appreciate they were the standard for years, at the time the UT community just didn’t understand the old workhorse 1911 & to a certain extent didn’t give it the reverence it’s due, i think that’s changed & channels like yours have made a difference & changed the perception & the facts of why to this day the 1911 is still the main platform for competition & precision shooting, also don’t forget the CZ platform, that’s The other amazing contribution to the world, me im 1911 all the way, what can i say it’s my passion, thanks.
I chuckle to myself when I hear the Tacti-cool and Polymer Boys knock 1911's Now that 2011's have come into play their not saying much!
I look at it truly as more of an ignorant person, who just simply does not know better. It’s not their fault that they are uneducated. It takes guys like me to help them out, and try to show them the way. No I am not trying to offend anyone, it’s just the way I look at things. They do not know any better, and when they get a chance to shoot a high-quality 1911, or even a 2011.... their eyes are wide open in disbelief. I have Cop friends that are the same way. It’s a Glock or it’s not worth owning. I ask if they have fired a Dan Wesson, Les Baer, Wilson Combat or any current 1911...... “no not at all”. I tell them they are missing out Big Time! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍽
Beretta Sr.
Great dessert after a terrific Thanksgiving meal. Thanks guys!
Thanks for sharing your Special Day with us my friend. Hope you had a terrific Thanksgiving. 🦃🥳🍽👍🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
Excellent video, guys! I had one of these back in 2005. Great shooter. It came with blacked out sights and after a few years I wanted to put night sights on it. I turned it over to a gunsmith for the work and somehow, he cracked the aluminum frame. He was/is an honorable guy, so he bought me a replacement...and gave me the option to go the HD path, so I did. Still have that pistol. I swapped out grips and other than that...and the night sights, it's stock.
Good to hear that there are some honorable guys out there. The steel frame should be great for life. Thanks for watching, and you have a great Thanksgiving. 🍁🍽🦃🥳👍🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
We have 5 Kimbers in our household and they all run great. Go figure. Of course, we are running Wilson mags, so maybe that's it.
If you don’t mind which ones do you have and what year were they produced if you know. Thank-you Sir.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA My son and I each have a Custom II, he also has a TLE Commander. In addition to the Custom II, I have an Eclipse 10mm and a Lightweight 5" (Cabela's special). There are other 1911's around the house, it's our favorite platform by far. All of these are 2015 and later.
@@buggin1951 Very Nice! Thank-you for the information..... I think that help Subscribers who are thinking about a Kimber or a 1911 in general. We also love the 1911 Platform. Have a good weekend Sir. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
Nice carry size, a nice comparison would be my DW ECO. I have one in .45 and it's a pleasure to shoot, with the flat recoil spring recoil is very controlled.
Dan Wesson doesn’t use mim. They are a step up from Kimber
This is unbelievable....165 thumbs up and not a singe down thumb. All the Thanksgiving "turkeys" must be in the drunk tanks or out looting. Thanks for the video!
LOL, My friend you are soooo funny! God Bless you and stay safe. Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍁🍽
BerettaSr.
Always enjoy your reviews - thanks for posting. GB
Thank-you..... Happy Thanksgiving!
Beretta Sr.
Man, I wanted my Pro Carry II to be a great gun but I had a lemon for sure. Bought it brand new around 2007-2008 or so and had nothing but issues. I put nearly 500 rounds through the gun and had a jam every few mags at the least. I talked to the store I got it at and they also recommended new mags. I got a few Wilson’s and Chip McCormicks but they didn’t help. I called Kimber and they told me that I still needed to break it in and refused to send me a tag to pick it up and look it over. I finally ended up selling it to a friend who I made well aware of the issues I was having. I was so bummed with it as I loved the look and feel of the pistol. At the time a local PD (Tacoma PD) allowed some of their officers to carry that model but they dumped them pretty quick when they ran into issues with them too. I ended up picking up a 5” Springfield Loaded Parkerized 1911 that have been 100% flawless for 500+ rounds. I’m so glad that you guys got one of the good ones.
Thank-you so much for sharing your ownership story. Lots of folks give us crap for not recommending Kimber 1911’s and it is ownership experience like yours that prohibits us from recommending Kimber products. I wish they would get their shit together, and put out a great 1911 for the American public. And if you have an issue with a product they should pay for its return to the company to get it fixed. We called Les Baer out on this in a Public Video and I will call Kimber out on it in this instance to. Take good care of your customers it’s the only way to fly! Our Springfield Armory 1911s have been great so far, and they have fantastic customer service is my understanding thus far. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA Thanks so much for the reply. They do seem really hit or miss. I have a friend that has one of the earlier Kimber 5” standard 1911’s that has been 100% reliable however it has one of the worst finishes I have ever seen on a pistol. I nicknamed it “rust bucket” haha. No matter how clean he keeps it he always seems to have rusting issues on the slide. He lives in eastern Oregon too so he’s in a pretty dry climate. Just seems to be pretty hit or miss if you get a good one or not. I don’t think I would buy a new one right now as I hear the quality has not improved and their service is still on par with what I experienced. I appreciate you being honest and not recommending products that you don’t find to be up to snuff.
I hate to hear they wouldn’t take care of your issue. I bought a micro 9 and after about 80 rounds the front site fell off. They didn’t hesitate to fix my gun. That was a year ago. Just bought a pro carry hope I don’t regret it. Haven’t shot it yet.
Maybe a lemon the reason the guy sold it.
@@JimbobZ17 I hope yours works great. I’ve heard of some of them working just fine, I just think I really had a lemon. Keep it well lubed and get some good mags and I hope you will be good to go.
Sweet Kimber for sure. I probably wouldn't buy one because they're mostly out of my price range, but if I did it would be the Rapide Ice. Gr8 vid as usual guys and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving my friend. 🦃🍽🍁🇺🇸. I appreciate you stopping by on this Special family day. God Bless you and your family. Beretta Sr.
Holy crap I wish I had one I love them seeing what that's like to pull the trigger that is an awesome gun
Great video beretta Sr you shoot the 1911 they way I do I keep the trigger pressed until I get my sight picture back which I think is a great technique and works so well for me. perhaps would work well for others watching this video. Both you and young beretta are good shots
Thanks for the great comment! I do not think more then 2 out of 10 shoot the 1911 with our technique. Not very widely used…. Maybe 1 out of 10 1911 shooters. I dig it, I feel like I am in total control of my 1911 pistol. Anyway, thanks again for watching & any “Thumbs Up” 👍 on our videos is greatly appreciated. See you on the next one. :) B9USA Sr.
Happy TG, with the whit grips it look so classy, beautiful carry 1911 😍
I agree. Thanks for watching my friend.
Beretta Sr. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Sharp piece as always on the channel 💯
Cool, kimber is a good condition to carry in Thailand
You guys have amazing food
What? Kimber is a good condition to carry in thailand?
Rylan Martin it sure is!
Gorgeous Kimber. Thanks for sharing.
Thank-you, and Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽🍁 🥳👍🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA You guys and family also have a great Thanksgiving.
My dad told me to never give up your dreams. Because when the. Chips are down their all we have left.
Do you wish you still had it? LOL very nice pistol. Classy gentlemen’s gun.
Yes, I think I sold it for $900..... I would have paid that for it immediately if it was on the table. It was still a great shooting 1911 and small and light enough for me to carry. 🥳👍🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
Awesome Thanks.
Thanks for watching! Have a great Thanksgiving! 🍁🎉🦃🍽🇺🇸🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
Happy Thanksgiving! Nice to have this video today!
Thanks for sharing your Thanksgiving time with a step back in history with some of my family. The old Kimber Commander that still looks gorgeous. I thought it was a good one to share with all my Channel Family. God Bless you all.
Beretta Sr.
I found this Kimber pro carry 2 stainless used and only 50 rounds through it at my friends gun shop for $600 cash out the door with 3 Magazines. 2 Wilson combat and the stock Kimber.(maybe I got the family deal? lol) it shoots perfectly. I actually carry this Gorgeous weapon in my Motorcycle jacket inside zippered pocket with one spare magazine. it fits flat and I forget it's in there at times it's so light. I was carrying the Glock 20 10MM. anyway it's a damn good shooter and very well made. some people have said I am crazy for having it as my Bike Gun. well I didn't buy it to throw in the safe,
Hey bro ain’t nothing wrong with that ! I love packing my 10MM everyday. Mad power in our hands
Happy Thanksgiving guys, isn't it funny how long the 1911 has been around but is still loved with a passion! it's got some unique traits that are undeniable the single action cocked and locked that one and only trigger the thinness and that grip angle and throwing that heavy lead! there are pistols out there that do things better capacity, weight etc."PPQ M2" But there's only one 1911! Good talking to you be well stay safe!
We agree Sir..... most of the haters have never fired one. We both love them, and The Les Baer or a Dan Wesson have been my EDC for over a year now. Young Beretta is trying A Springfield Armory Ronin 1911 as a EDC as of 2 weeks ago. I am happy to see he is giving it a go.
Stay Safe my friend. 🥳🦃🍽👍🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
Seems like you have a good Kimber, don't let her go.
I got the Pro Carry HD 2 which is all steel but looks just like the one you guys are using. Very nice 1911 pistols just need a break in period because they are tighter fit than cheaper 1911 models by other makers.
That's a nice piece of steel there sir! I have the Kimber Pro Carry II
I had one 1911 over the past 10 tears as I was more into Sigs and glocks. This year I developed a taste for 1911s again and I just discovered the SDS Tisas 1911s.. I am amazed by the quality and the price.. Give it a try.
I’ve been curious but very reluctant about diving into a Kimber 1911. Just haven’t heard very good things about them as of late. Perhaps the older ones? But which are considered the good ones? Thank you very much for the video and happy Thanksgiving!
Love your vidoes by the way! I too want to know which Kimbers are considered the good ones. I've only owned 1 Kimber for a brief period of time before selling it to put towards an Ed Brown Evo. Haven't looked back since then.
Kimbers are much better back around 2006 to 2010 in my opinion, but you guys are looking at one of the 2 that I purchased way back then. I am sure some of the New ones are just fine, but I think I would go with a Springfield Ronin or a Springfield RO Elite or Loaded with the reported Excellent Customer Service from Springfield Armory that I keep hearing about. Anyway, Have a great Thanksgiving my friend. 🥰🥳👍🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
@@Shiddypoop Thank you very much! I appreciate the comment.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA thank you very much. I appreciate it! I would love to hear your thoughts on what would be your choice for a Lightweight Commander.
I dont typically hear people get jazzed about the 2002-2006 era of Kimber production. Pre 2001 was the series 1 era, which is widely considered the best. The troubles, in the minds of many, began with the intro of the series 2 and external extractors. Some worked, many did not. I have a 2008 custom 2 that runs like a top, and I believe recent production has been decent.
Looks amazing.
Thank-you Sir!
I have always liked Kimber firearms, just never owned one. But the TLE 2 is pretty tempting! Hope you guys have a good holiday season.
Kimber is very high quality!
Beretta.45CalUSA
Love it Dan! Thank-you. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
Very nice Kimber! I’ve heard hit and miss stories with them, some good, others nightmares. Glad this one is good!
Side note, ended up picking up that Wilson Combat ACP! It’s my first custom 1911 so I don’t have much to compare it to, but it is SOOO nice and huge jump over my DW and Sig. I put 300rds through it thus far but will have to stop soon due to low ammo shortage 🤦🏻♂️. You guys should check one out! They start at ~$2500
You will love that Wilson Combat. I have 2 that will be coming to our Channel in the next 4 months and they are both just breathtaking IMO. I Love them both so..... I totally get the ACP. Congratulations my friend and always enjoy it. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Beretta Sr.
My favorite was a series 1 Pro Carry, alloy frame.
Beautiful Gun ... I don't know why i wasnt subscribed before.. Love the high quality videos
2nd amendment definitely worth protecting, nice video!
Dats a really nice handgun!
It is very nice! Happy Thanksgiving!
🥳🦃🍽👍🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA happy Thanks Giving Brother, thank you
Traded an aero 12.5" for a brand new unfired kimber carry pro 2 and a ruger 9mm 1911 both unfired
I had a kimber tacpro 2 and it was a jam omatic, it had the external extractor, tried changing all the springs and nothing worked...
BERETTA9mmUSA mine was 7-8 years ago but the kimber was used so i dont know exact date of the gun, i know they went back to traditional extractors now. I also had alot of problems with a desert warrior by kimber as well. I have had good luck with springfields, sig and dan Wesson for 1911s with a DW Vbob being my daily carry...
Would never own a Kimber but that is a really sweet looking gun.
Nice I had one just like that.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! HAVE YOU TRIED OPENING A MUSEUM? WITH ALL THE OLD SHOOTING IRONS YOU HAVE IT WOULD BE A NICE DONATION.
I will come up with some way to make my way with them all. 👮🏻♂️My 12 Glocks just don’t get much replay action on our Channel...... as of now anyway, that could change I guess. I still own 12 or more. 😎🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA hey berreta just make sure starting Jan 21st 2021 you go and lose all you're guns in a boating accident ok!!
Beautiful pistol, have two 1911’s, but stay away from new Kimber because of reputation. Recently picked up a cz 2075 RAMI, if you ever get a chance to review one it is a sweet pistol. It was my first cz, and probably will not be my last. It has a 3” barrel but shoots like a 5” barreled pistol, amazing.
45 super vs 10mm vs 357sig vs 460 rowland 😀💕😁♥️ please and thanks b9usa
I just got one today. Kimber 1911 45 ACP
I guess I'm confused about the "not recommended" in the title, whats the deal with that?????
where did you guys get the grips? I love the look of it 🤩
Test kimber eclipse custom 2 1911 45acp
I don’t own it in my 60 Handguns, and Kimber does not want to send anything out for Review. Sooooo this will be it on our Gun Channel. Have a great Thanksgiving! 🥳👍🦃🍽🍁🇺🇸
Beretta Sr.
I love you from Egypt & support you❤❤
Thank-you!
Love the grips on that
Hey, I replied to your comment about the malfunction you had with the Ronin. You should check it out. I gave the details of my exact malfunction.
I copy that Sir. Thank-you.
Beretta Sr.
Have you tried the DPM system on 1911’s?
What does the .45’s recoil feel like out of a Commander sized 1911?
Hey Guys this video just popped up as current and that's OK I enjoyed it tremendously, I like Kimber they just are beautiful but I wonder everytime I see one , will it be a good one and so I'm willing to work some break-in time and hope not to be disappointed, New management, New location I hope for the best.
You ever get brass to the face with this gun?
How much do they run for?
Have you had any experience with the taurus pt1911 I looking for a beginner 1911 any suggestions
I’d stay away from a Taurus 1911 and buy a Springfield Ronin or Mil-Spec. The Defend your Legacy
Mil-Spec Springfield “GI Style” 1911 is around $550... at that price it’s honestly the best entry level 1911 on the market because it has a Forged steel frame. - YB
I want
Oh my God it's a 4.3 hi capa but real.
How much the price
👍🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🎩🎩❤️ combien coûte cette merveille ?🙂👍👍
Considering this or the Desert Eagle 1911 for my first 1911.. any suggestions !?
Both seem Excellent to me. Kimber is having some quality control issues with some pistols, but my son and I are having some quality control issues with our Les Baer 1911s and they have an average price of almost $3,000. We worked through our Les Baer issues.
The Kimber is American Made, but the overall quality 1911 has to go to the Desert Eagle 1911. The DE 1911 would also be about $200 less then the Kimber 1911, I think. If you can find both in a large Gun Store and then directly compare them side by side that would be very beneficial too. Good Luck. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA THANKS! Really appreciate the feedback
Is it just me, or is it yoing beretta never has showed himself other then arms lol
He does not want to be the camera star.
How much this beautiful gun ?👍
$950 In The USA.
Have the same kimber and. Been sent back to kimber more times than I can count. Not a quality gun
I don't understand,you guys love the gun but the title saying (not recommended)🤔
that capacity sucks! 2011! best of both worlds
yeah that's the only downside with this gun
1911s I’d never trust my life with one.
Why,i have 1911,s 2011,s an glocks i trust all my pistols,currently carry Staccato p duo 2011, accurate an very dependable.
I carry a Les Baer or Dan Wesson 1911 everyday in 45ACP. You are missing out. I have 12 Glocks and 10 Sigs and 3 HK pistols in my safe..... with about 40,000 rounds fired, I carry my 1911’s. 🍽🦃🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👮🏻♂️. Beretta Sr.
I have remington r1 with night sights by my bed with two ten round 45 acp mags that I trust my family’s life too. 1911’s are fantastic pistols.
Wrong hand