Kimbers at Cabela's

[Shoots4Fun]

I have noticed that during this Pandemic-election-rioting gun buying season of 2020, that the central Indiana Cabela's is mostly out guns. No surprise I know - the case is practically empty, rifle shelves empty and they've even moved all of the used items from the Gun Library and have sold them from the cases as well.

But I've noticed they have more new Kimbers (semi-auto and revolvers) than almost anything else in stock. I really like the Kimber K6s and think they make some fine semi-autos as well. I remember a lot of debate over the years on INGO over the price, quality, and customer satisfaction but there's still something to be said for Made In America.

So why haven't those sold out too? People are looking for cheaper alternatives? People don't like Kimber? Kimber makes so many guns that they can keep up with demands. What say you, INGO...

 

[Bigtanker]

I would bet to say that most of the new people that are buying guns don't want to spend the Kimber money right off the bat. Plus it only holds 8 rounds, is big and heavy and it ain't a G****.


The K6 is a great revolver If you can find it I'd buy it.

 

[Kozaturf]

I think for a lot of the current panic buyer/new gun owners it is the price tag that keeps them away from Kimber.

I overheard quite a few conversations in LGS's this past year that started with "what's the cheapest______ you have?"

Like BT said the K6 is great, I love mine.

 

[MrSmitty]

Do I remember Kimber (rhyme not intended) not having the greatest reliability? I seem to remember quality issues.. i could be wrong......That might explain it, if so...... and cost

 

[Brandon]

Seems like Kimber is the majority of Rural kings stock as well.

 

[treylagger]

My wife and I are new gun owners. She liked the Kimber micro .380 best. It was easy for her to rack and she liked the feel of it. We're waiting to pick it up it after a few accessories come in. We probably qualify as "panic buyers". Price didn't keep us away - we wanted to get guns we felt comfortable and confident with. For her that's the Kimber.

 

[MCgrease08]

My wife and I are new gun owners. She liked the Kimber micro .380 best. It was easy for her to rack and she liked the feel of it. We're waiting to pick it up it after a few accessories come in. We probably qualify as "panic buyers". Price didn't keep us away - we wanted to get guns we felt comfortable and confident with. For her that's the Kimber.

Good to hear she went with what she likes and not just what was available. Welcome to the fold and the forum.

Did you get something too? Do tell.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

The Micro 380 is a fine gun. I have enjoyed shooting them. I have a K6s and I think it is very underrated. I love it as a carry piece when I want to carry some concealed and small. I saw them at the NRA show in Louisville a few years ago and bought the first one I could find after.

I recently put a higher polish on mine...

My wife and I are new gun owners. She liked the Kimber micro .380 best. It was easy for her to rack and she liked the feel of it. We're waiting to pick it up it after a few accessories come in. We probably qualify as "panic buyers". Price didn't keep us away - we wanted to get guns we felt comfortable and confident with. For her that's the Kimber.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

My wife and I are new gun owners. She liked the Kimber micro .380 best. It was easy for her to rack and she liked the feel of it. We're waiting to pick it up it after a few accessories come in. We probably qualify as "panic buyers". Price didn't keep us away - we wanted to get guns we felt comfortable and confident with. For her that's the Kimber.

Yes, thanks for posting and congratulations on your recent purchase(s). And to

 

[VERT]

It is simply because of price. You can find nicer, higher prices guns. In fact the prices on those haven’t changed. Cheap guns are nowhere to be found.

 

[treylagger]

Good to hear she went with what she likes and not just what was available. Welcome to the fold and the forum.

Did you get something too? Do tell.

I did! I bought a couple of Steyr's. An L9 A2 and a C9 A2. We took lessons and those were the guns available to rent. I really liked them - the trapezoid sites worked well for me and I shot really well with them. The L is my nightstand gun and the C will be my carry. We just got notice that ISP approved our apps so our licenses should arrive next week.

 

[treylagger]

Good to hear she went with what she likes and not just what was available. Welcome to the fold and the forum.

Did you get something too? Do tell.

Thought I posted this (then edited) but must have somehow deleted.... I bought a couple of Steyr's. An L9 A2 and a C9 A2 - we took lessons and rented these guns. I thought I shot well with them and like the trapezoid sites. The L9 is my nightstand gun and the C9 will be my carry (we just received ISP approval on the 18th).

Sorry for the duplicate! Not sure what happened (well... I am drinking a little bourbon....).

 

[MrSmitty]

I liked the K6's when they came out, your's is dead sexy. Really like the polishing up! I've wanted one of every S&W revolver for years, and I like wheel guns, though I only own one currently...

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Unfortunately, Kimbers are like new cars in that the moment you drive it off the lot (or walk it out of your LGS) the re-sale value instantly plummets.

 

[Brandon]

Unfortunately, Kimbers are like new cars in that the moment you drive it off the lot (or walk it out of your LGS) the re-sale value instantly plummets.

Ive sold a few guns but wish I had kept all but 3 of them even though they were on the cheaper end. That said resale value wouldn't be a determining reason to buy or not buy.

 

[Ark]

I had been under the impression that Kimber was another company that got ruined by venture capital and pretty much made junk now. There's plenty of Remingtons on the shelves now but there's a reason people don't buy them.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Ive sold a few guns but wish I had kept all but 3 of them even though they were on the cheaper end.

That said resale value wouldn't be a determining reason to buy or not buy.

I agree

 

[Bobby]

I would say that the items most in demand are going to be the most affordable for sale. This means that the bottom 50% of ammo and firearms are going to outsell the top 50%. People are looking for a cheap, effective, reliable tool for self-defense. A Kimber 1911 is more of a collector, range day firearm than anything else.