best of both worlds.kimber=polymer

[rlidgard]

i was doing research on the kimber ten ii.1911 polymer frame double stack mag. and then found out they stopped making them. anyone ever shot one or owned one. very curious and if i can find one id be really interested to buy. just unsure. what do you think?

 

[762minigun]

I remember seeing them in the mid 90's. The frame was made by another company branded for Kimber. I don't remember who it was it's been a few years ago.

 

[rlidgard]

it was bul. from isreal.

 

[rlidgard]

just purchased one from a fellow ingo member. very nice guy and the kimber polymer is fantastic. but suprised its only two ounces lighter than my aluminum frame. after i put it on the scale.

 

[sloughfoot]

I have a Kimber polymer that I bought before the 10 round madness. My mags hold 13. The Kimber mags became unavailable so I modded 4 of my Para-Ordnance mags to work. It was not very hard.

It is my absolute favorite 1911 for daily carry. It weighs the same as any of my steel frame Colts and carries more rounds. It has a great trigger and is super accurate.

I don't mean to be teasing you, but I really do like it. A lot. It would take a lot to pry it out of my hands.

 

[rlidgard]

yeah just got mine and to the range tomorrow. do u know when they stopped making them. and why

 

[sloughfoot]

No I don't. I was not paying attention 15 years ago. I am grateful that I got mine though before they were discontinued.

I am pretty sure you will like yours. The square trigger guard makes it difficult to find a holster though. I use a Glock 21 leather holster. It works OK, but is not perfect. I just have never been able to bring myself to round the front of the trigger guard to make it fit a standard 1911 holster.

 

[rlidgard]

mine has a rounded trigger guard. looks identical to.
my other kimber. besides the polymer obviously. its a pro model. not sure if that makes a difference

 

[Disposable Heart]

Was uber interested in them a while back: They seemed to run the gamut of the folks here (love 'em to death) to jammomatics with any ammo/mags. I guess if you get a good one, they are good to go!

 

[mydoghasfleas]

 

[rlidgard]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=5746&pictureid=20196

 

[mydoghasfleas]

Thanks rlidgard! I have never seen one, and didnt even know they made one.

 

[Kick]

I consider myself a "1911 Guy" and have never seen one of these. Thanks for the post.

Although, now, I have to have one!!!

 

[Hoosier45]

Let us know how the range trip goes.

 

[rlidgard]

fired just as expected. just like a kimber. perfect. thanks hoosier 45

 

[WebSnyper]

So beyond modding a Para mag, is there a source for mags for these?

That would be my concern moving forward.

Looks like a nice gun.

Update: Looks like I answered my own question:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=23281/Product/KIMBER-TEN-II-FACTORY-PISTOL-MAGAZINE

A bit pricy for 10 round mags, but at least they are still around.

Not sure if these ever come in stock or not:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/23...-ii-45-acp-14-round-steel-anti-friction-black

 

[rlidgard]

kimber has them for sale. the one i recieved came with six mags. i believe gunbroker had some too

 

[IndyGunner]