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Topics => 2nd Amendment/Firearms => Topic started by: Glock32 on November 27, 2014, 05:00:46 PM

Title: My newest toy, part 4
Post by: Glock32 on November 27, 2014, 05:00:46 PM

I have finally remedied a glaring omission in my collection.  That glaring omission was the absence of a 1911 pistol.  A few days ago I acquired this new-to-me Kimber Custom TLE II.  An acquaintance knew someone who had a lightly used 1911 and needed money, so I was able to get this at a good price.  I have not yet fired it (range report forthcoming) but I am so far very impressed with it.  It's a glass break trigger.  There's no take up, no over travel, just a crisp click as the hammer falls.

I also think it's quite handsome with the multi tone exotic hardwood grips.


(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/halo707/Boomsticks/aad1959d-1f0c-44b6-94d8-091ec20e62f3_zps9ec4ee63.jpg)

Title: Re: My newest toy, part 4
Post by: Weisshaupt on November 27, 2014, 05:48:13 PM

Quote from: Glock32 on November 27, 2014, 05:00:46 PM

I have finally remedied a glaring omission in my collection.  That glaring omission was the absence of a 1911 pistol.  A few days ago I acquired this new-to-me Kimber Custom TLE II.  An acquaintance knew someone who had a lightly used 1911 and needed money, so I was able to get this at a good price.  I have not yet fired it (range report forthcoming) but I am so far very impressed with it.  It's a glass break trigger.  There's no take up, no over travel, just a crisp click as the hammer falls.

I also think it's quite handsome with the multi tone exotic hardwood grips.


(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/halo707/Boomsticks/aad1959d-1f0c-44b6-94d8-091ec20e62f3_zps9ec4ee63.jpg)

I have a Kimber Custom II, and I love it. It just feels right and I can actually fire it was something approaching accuracy even though I have shot it very little.

Title: Re: My newest toy, part 4
Post by: Libertas on November 28, 2014, 08:42:17 AM

Well now, isn't that a handsome looking piece!   ::thumbsup::

Look forward to the range report.  Sadly, my collection is lacking that iconic model.   :'(

But maybe this spring when things loosen up for me I can remedy that shortcoming.

In the meantime, more pics (breakdown parts) and reports!  How are you gonna dress that beauty?  Classic G.I. holster?  Fine leather shoulder rig?

Title: Re: My newest toy, part 4
Post by: AlanS on November 30, 2014, 05:47:13 PM

I have to figure out how to wipe drool off of the keyboard.

Title: Re: My newest toy, part 4
Post by: Libertas on December 01, 2014, 06:58:03 AM

Quote from: AlanS on November 30, 2014, 05:47:13 PM

I have to figure out how to wipe drool off of the keyboard.

Drool cup.   :D

Title: Re: My newest toy, part 4
Post by: Glock32 on December 01, 2014, 11:24:30 AM

Thanks.  Unfortunately I do not yet have a range report.  Somehow even with a 4 day weekend I didn't manage to get out to the range.  I did put together a new AR though, with one more to do later this week.

Title: Re: My newest toy, part 4
Post by: fordguy_85 on December 02, 2014, 05:13:58 PM

Love the Kimber 1911's!