Gear: Kimber Custom II TLE/RL

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Kimber Custom II TLE/RL

Kimber

Category: Firearms, Tasers & Accessories
Subcategory: Handguns
Price: $1113.00 (list price)
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Description:

Caliber: .45 ACP Features: Full 5-inch barrel and steel frame. Match grade frame, slide, barrel, bushing and chamber. Custom features standard; extended thumb safety, high ride beavertail grip safety, beveled magazine well and slightly extended magazine release and slide release. Kimber Tactical Rail™ for accessory mounting available on some models. Match grade barrel is machined from a single piece of solid steel for accuracy and long life. Enlarged firing pin stop locks the extractor in position for absolute reliability. Beveled magazine well on all pistols ensures quick magazine loading. All Kimber pistols feature a polished breech face for flawless feeding and extraction. Specifications: Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 5.25 Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 39 Length (inches): 8.7 Magazine capacity: 7 Recoil spring (pounds): 16 Frame: Material: Steel Finish: Matte black oxide Width (inches): 1.28 Frontstrap checkering (30 LPI) Slide: Material: Steel Finish: Matte black oxide Front serrations Barrel: Steel match grade Length (inches): 5 Stainless steel match grade bushing Twist rate (left hand): 16 Sights: Meprolight Tritium 3-dot night, fixed Radius (inches): 6.8 Grips: Black synthetic Trigger: Aluminum match grade Factory setting (approx. pounds): 4-5

Member Reviews

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    TUPD023, Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:29:22 UTC.

    This is the finest firearm I have ever encountered...and right out of the box, too! I tend to look at the "big boys" and see what they have tested and settled on, and when I heard that LAPD SWAT, and the USMC-SOCOM unit "Det. 1", decided on a Kimber Custom II, that was enough for me, so I decided to check it out for myself, and boy was I pleased.

    It is a little on the expensive-side, (I paid about $900 for mine new) but worth every penny. It has the most natural point I have found thus far, and the crisp single action is near perfect. The parts are machined so tight, that there is absolutely no rattle whatsoever, which I find to be a common issue with a lot of other 1911's, and I love the balance that this firearm has.

    The only downside that I have been able to find is the factory magazine that comes with it. I have had some issues with the firearm jamming when I use this magazine--but that's been a quick fix. I started using "Wolf" and "Chip McCormick Power Mags", and haven't had a single malfunction since.

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    cwallace, Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:39:28 UTC.

    This is the finest firearm I have ever owned. It is a natural extention of my arm and extremely accurate. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

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    Vegas_Heat, Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:27:09 UTC.

    It is a Kimber.. Nothing else need be said!

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    Marine4life, Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:22:51 UTC.

    IMHO a Kimber can't be beat....... Simply one of the best.

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    aschrader, Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:23:30 UTC.

    Kimber makes a great 1911!!!! I love the way this gun shoots. I found that the Kimber have very little recoil, and last forever.

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    wgwilberger, Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:52:14 UTC.

    Love this firearm. One of the best ever made.

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    jcsaathoff, Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:34:54 UTC.

    I've owned one since 2004... I love it The external extractor is nice.. no fooling around with the tension on the internal ones and you can drop a round in the chamber and send the slide home and it wount break the extractor (like the internal ones). The loaded chamber indicator is a great feature.. just look at the notch cut out in the back off the barrel and if you see brass you know its ready to go.. no need to press check. When I bought this i was in California and the gunsmith/FFL holder I transfered it through told me that if i would have bought a colt and had half the stuff done to it that the kimber had on it stock i was looking at $1600... my only gripe is the finish. I left it in the box for one week and when i opened it I had some rust on the slide/frame and barrel. But I am convinced this is one of the finest 1911 ever made. Well worth the $900 dollar price tag!

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    IndyJones73, Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:00:34 UTC.

    After using an H&K USP for 13 years I switched to the Kimber TLE/RLII for both my street and SWAT sidearm. I love everything about the weapon save one point......it rusts at the drop of a hat. I have always believed that Rust = Neglect (I am religious about keeping a clean and oiled weapon) until I saw how rapidly rust forms on this weapon. My USP (with the H&K 'Hostile Environment Finish') NEVER rusted ANYWHERE duirng its service with me. Only a few months in service, after 1/2 a day working in a rain storm, I found rust on the slide, frame, barrel, and sights on my Kimber. Very distressing. Other than that flaw, I have found this to be one of the most accurate and reliable sidearms on the market.

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    erichcb, Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:39:49 UTC.

    I have two kimbers and I love them to death. Nothing feels better in your hand then a 1911, and even better if its a kimber 1911.

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    Posse44, Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:16:32 UTC.

    Out of the box, this firearm was accurate. Vary solid built and reliable. I added high texture grips and a magwell, which made this even better. The cost was worth it for me.

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    copboe, Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:42:24 UTC.

    Excellent weapon very dependable. I carry one as my primary duy weapon also have a Kimber Warrior that I carry for off duty (equally as dependable). Can't beat the old .45 ACP.

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