What I’ve learned over the last 15 yrs when dealing with Kimber 1911’s is buy a used one (at least 5-7 yrs old). Bugs are work out (Kimber’s are notorious for cycling issues) and if it’s going to run good five years should be good enough to get that 500 rounds of ammo run threw it that Kimber recommends. My Ultra Carry II is a 2016 model that I picked up used. And it runs like a top! Good looking Raptor
Got two micro 9 Kimbers. Love them both along with my others. However, for cc I carry my Ruger ec9.s. Rugged dependable and....priced perfect. Being a student of the CC class, one of the main things that concerned me was the fact that in a verified self defense situation the weapon is confiscated and it takes a very long time to get it back . Not sure if I would want to wait around for the return of any of my higher priced pistols to be returned. But that's just me.
I have three Raptors,the micro 380 ,the pro in45 and the full size in 9 mm. I also have six other Kimbers. I will add the Ultra if I ever see one in the wild. Are you a WV mountaineer.
My new Ultra Raptor 11 looks great and shoots even better. Another great job by Kimber. 1911 just can't be beat. And at the range dead on target with no problems.
Great gun...just some constructive criticism...be mindful about how many times you say "umm" "ughh" in front of the camera. Otherwise great review and again, exceptional piece!
Lots and lots of table top reviews very few shooting that's what I want to see in particular the deference of accuracy between the 3 and 4 in raptor 2s
do you mod your 1911's? Like a steel ed brown mainspring housing vs Kimber's plastic housing. Crimson Trace grips that fit the ambi safety.? These are 2 modifications Im considering. I like the tritium sights very much but in a self defense situation being able to put a laser on center mass and squeeze trigger seems so much easier and more lethal in a stressful fast moving situation where you don't have to think much. Love my Kimber like your very very much. Great 1911
Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!
What I’ve learned over the last 15 yrs when dealing with Kimber 1911’s is buy a used one (at least 5-7 yrs old). Bugs are work out (Kimber’s are notorious for cycling issues) and if it’s going to run good five years should be good enough to get that 500 rounds of ammo run threw it that Kimber recommends.
My Ultra Carry II is a 2016 model that I picked up used. And it runs like a top!
Good looking Raptor
I can tell how much you love your Kimber raptor base on your tone and the way you commented. :)
Own a Kimber raptor is goal !
:)
I just got a pro and I'm disappointed in that the main spring housing is plastic and only 1 magazine wish they would stop penny pinching
I also purchased the ultra Raptor I think it's a fantastic gun shoots awesome.I think I'd like to pick up the ultra cdp too.
Got two micro 9 Kimbers. Love them both along with my others. However, for cc I carry my Ruger ec9.s. Rugged dependable and....priced perfect. Being a student of the CC class, one of the main things that concerned me was the fact that in a verified self defense situation the weapon is confiscated and it takes a very long time to get it back . Not sure if I would want to wait around for the return of any of my higher priced pistols to be returned. But that's just me.
Definitely need an Ed Brown chain link mainspring housing to take this great pistol to the next level.
Ed Brown is Rolls-Royce
Wilson combat. Nighthawk, Les Bear, Dan Wesson are Mercedes
Kimber is a solid honda accord 😉
I have three Raptors,the micro 380 ,the pro in45 and the full size in 9 mm. I also have six other Kimbers. I will add the Ultra if I ever see one in the wild. Are you a WV mountaineer.
Love the scaling
My new Ultra Raptor 11 looks great and shoots even better. Another great job by Kimber. 1911 just can't be beat. And at the range dead on target with no problems.
Great gun...just some constructive criticism...be mindful about how many times you say "umm" "ughh" in front of the camera. Otherwise great review and again, exceptional piece!
Should have come with a second Mag for the price
Who uses Kimber Mags? They stay in the box and the first thing I buy is a couple of 8 round Wilson Combat mags before I leave the store. LMAO.
Lots and lots of table top reviews very few shooting that's what I want to see in particular the deference of accuracy between the 3 and 4 in raptor 2s
do you mod your 1911's? Like a steel ed brown mainspring housing vs Kimber's plastic housing. Crimson Trace grips that fit the ambi safety.? These are 2 modifications Im considering. I like the tritium sights very much but in a self defense situation being able to put a laser on center mass and squeeze trigger seems so much easier and more lethal in a stressful fast moving situation where you don't have to think much. Love my Kimber like your very very much. Great 1911
from >Huntington< here
I like smiths an kimbers
Does it have the same plastic main spring cover under the grip safety? Don't listen to the imbeciles that are correcting your grammar, good review.
Lexus of guns mercs suck after 100k miles lol
absolutely agree with you dude. Mecedez Benz sucks after 100k because it is too much $$ for maintenance.
@@cuongba8326 my dad does have a 99 e430 bought Witj 185 has like 265 now Witj minor problems he’s lucky
I told him engine price trans will total
Car
Trade it for the stainless tle ii it dosent have that dumbass ambi safety! Leave that ambi shit for range guns not carry guns!
I was taught and trained to shoot with opposite hand, .just in case ..
@@nedpalmer7495 thats a good thing to learn
umm um um i think you said um to much !!!! for me to watch .
Yeah, couldn't watch, too many uuh's and uum's ! Very annoying to listen too...
Agreed!