Those are beautiful looking guns..I have talked to a lot of people/and have read that a quite a few of the "newer" Kimbers are having various problems and have needed to be sent back to the factory. I'm not an expert on 1911's but thought I would pass this a long and let you do some due dillengence before purchasing one. 1911's are a pleasure to shoot, and are a heavy gun so the barrel lift is minimun. 1911'S to me are a little to finiky for my carry weapon...gimme a GLOCK any day... you will always know it will go BANG every time! .02
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He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.

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