Giterboosted
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I'm going kimber I think, as soon as the IRS stops screwing me
Winkman822 said:Kimber doesn't stake ejectors either IIRC, I'd have to look at one of mine when I get home
Winkman822 said:I do, however, plan to use both of my current Kimbers as platforms to build off of over the next couple of years.
JTQ said:OK, I can't take it anymore, it is Swartz not Schwartz.
I'm planning to use the Eclipse II as my platform. I plan on dumping the Series II Swartz safety tidbits, getting a Wilson #33 barrel fitted along ith a new bushing, replacing the BGS with an Ed Brown, replacing the ignition parts with Wilson Bullet proof parts. and replacing the goofy plastic MSH with either an S&A one piece magwell/MSH.Well that's embarrassing .... but thanks for the correction. I'm going to edit all (two) of my posts accordingly.
Added in edit: Post above changed but earlier post is done for ... sorry about that.
Basically any Kimber that does not have an extended mag well or a lanyard loop will have the plastic MSH...Not cool for a gun in the price category of a Kimber.Not all Kimbers come with the plastic mainspring housing BTW. I noticed it was just the Custom and TLE series, might be more though. My Kimber Tactical and Warrior did not come stock with a plastic MSH but my TLE Pro did. I also had an older Custom II that did not have a plastic MSH.
Somewhat agreed but other makers also skimp, I never figured out why the Springfield Loaded models never included front strap checkering that is standard on all but the most basic models of Kimber. I would much rather shell out 30 bucks for a MSH than 150 bucks on a checkering job.Basically any Kimber that does not have an extended mag well or a lanyard loop will have the plastic MSH...Not cool for a gun in the price category of a Kimber.
I wouldn't call Springield's not checkering frontstraps skimping...Colt doesn't checker any frontstraps either...including on their $1,500.00 Special Combat Gov't model; Les Baer Concept I and II pistols aren't checkered on the front strap and they retail for $1,690. In that light I really don't think it's fair to call lack of checkering a skimp.Somewhat agreed but other makers also skimp, I never figured out why the Springfield Loaded models never included front strap checkering that is standard on all but the most basic models of Kimber. I would much rather shell out 30 bucks for a MSH than 150 bucks on a checkering job.
But I do agree it is very cheesy of Kimber and Colt to use plastic MSH.
Originally posted by Winkman822
wouldn't call Springield's not checkering frontstraps skimping...Colt doesn't checker any frontstraps either...including on their $1,500.00 Special Combat Gov't model; Les Baer Concept I and II pistols aren't checkered on the front strap and they retail for $1,690. In that light I really don't think it's fair to call lack of checkering a skimp.
That said, use of a plastic MSH on Colt and Kimber 1911s is a little irritating considering the price of the guns.
Giterboosted said:I went with a Kimber ultra crimson carry and love it, but again i ask what benefits will I see in removing said safety?