wwillson Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I was bidding on a Kimber Stainless Target II in 9mm a couple days ago and 'accidentally' bought one. I paid $750, which I think is a good deal, given that they are between $1050 and $1150 at retail. Should get it tomorrow and how to shoot it Sunday. I've never shot a 1911 chambered in 9mm - I think I'll like the reduced recoil and less expensive reloads. Will post a picture when I get it and give a range report. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryinIN Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Add a .38 Super barrel, magazine, and recoil spring and you'll have a two-caliber gun. Maybe three- some Supers will chamber 9x23. A friend bought a 9mm 1911-type a few years ago with the intention of saving money on ammo. At the time, I laughed at his justification for buying it. Times changed, and he's probably saved a bunch of money. He hasn't said anything to rub that in my face, so I hope he's forgotten. I should pass as along that although his is an SA, for best function he found he has to use the magazines Springfield Armory (or Rob Leatham, depending in where you hear or read it) designed for 9mm 1911-types. These have the added "feed ramp" of a piece of the magazine body bent over the top front. Metalform made them originally, maybe others now. If you have trouble, try those before doing anything besides giving it to me. I know Brownell's has them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 I picked it up from the FFL today. I've never seen so much oil on a gun, which I can imagine is to inhibit corrosion. I field stripped it and cleaned the oil off - sure hope the oil doesn't discolor the wood grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Shot about 100 rounds through it a couple days ago. Looks, feels, and shoots like a 1911 - I LIKE! The recoil is about 1/2 that of my 1911 in 45ACP - I like that too! Shot nice groups from a rest, basically it shoots as well as I do. It's going to be fun to shoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryinIN Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 All you can ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I've fired it several hundred times now and it's been perfect. Not a single issue with feeding and is accurate. I'm going to enjoy shooting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro14 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Kimber makes a fine pistol...glad you're enjoying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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