08-07-2005, 17:31
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Kimber Warrior
Gentlemen,
I bought this Kimber Warrior a month or so ago. I have put about 500 rounds of PMC through it since then.
So far I really like it.
The weapon is more accurate then I am and has functioned flawlessly so far. I have no complaints as of yet.
The grips are very nice. Most of my 1911's have checkering on the front strap. Usually 20x20 lines per inch. I thought the gun would be slippery without any checkering but the Gunner Grips really help with this.
I may still have it checkered some day, but skateboard tape will do for now.
I may look into getting some Gunner Grips for a couple of my other 1911's.
The finish is nice but is not as durable as I would like. A few small chips have already appeared. No big deal.
For reference I own 4 other Kimbers, 2-each Les Baers, and 2-each Novak built Colts.
Thanks,
SERPENT5XX
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08-07-2005, 18:38
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Serpent:
Nice piece.
I usually find 20 lpi a bit too sharp for my tastes, I prefer 25 or 30 lpi if I get a choice.
Gunner Grips are very nice. I would have more if they were not so expensive.
The only bulletproof finish I have found is Robar's NP3, and it feels greasy, even when dry, and only comes in that light grey color. I still love it though.
Thanks for the pics and feedback!
TR
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08-07-2005, 21:05
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Reaper,
It is those soft hands you have! 
Honestly, a week on the range with 20x20 lines is pretty tough!
30x30 lines is more comfortable, but I am a fairly sweaty handed guy and need the extra grip, but you already knew that!
I do like the NP3. Never tried it as a overall gun finish but maybe I will.
Take care!
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08-07-2005, 21:35
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Originally Posted by SERPENT5XX
Reaper,
It is those soft hands you have!
Honestly, a week on the range with 20x20 lines is pretty tough!
30x30 lines is more comfortable, but I am a fairly sweaty handed guy and need the extra grip, but you already knew that!
I do like the NP3. Never tried it as a overall gun finish but maybe I will.
Take care!
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Probably true about the hands.
I have a total NP3 Para P-14 and a P-12, but if I was doing it again, I would probably go with an NP3 frame/internals and a Roguard slide, for appearances, gripability on the slide, and lower reflection on the top of the slide.
Make sure that you have all of your work done first, it is too expensive to pay for more than once.
TR
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08-07-2005, 21:41
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I generally don't like checkering. I prefer to get houge grips with the finger grooves if I am actually going to be using the gun on a regular basis.
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08-09-2005, 08:30
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Excellent choice. I have a Warrior also. I hesitated on this one due to the higher cost relative to the other Kimbers. Definitely worth it though. I've never believed in scrimping on firearms though. I like the series 1 system, internal extractor, and standard spring/guide mechanism. So far, no problems at all with 1500 rounds thru the pipe.
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08-10-2005, 13:12
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Great post! I have read a couple reviews on the Kimber and am digging the idea of a 1911 w/ integral light mount rails. Is it significantly less expensive than the Springfield Operator?
As for the grip on the front strap... I have to recommend Novak's hand matting. I have it on my P14 and it is very secure w/o the abrasiveness of checkering or skateboard tape.
Here is an example of the front strap matting in silver.
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08-10-2005, 17:48
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El Cid,
Not sure what the price difference is between the Kimber and the SA.
I also like the Novak Matting. As you say very nice.
I have their matting under the trigger guards on my Colts that Novak built for me.
I highly recommend it.
Thanks,
SERPENT
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08-10-2005, 17:54
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I like it. Congratualtions Serpent
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08-15-2005, 10:54
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Just bought one myself and put about 400 rds thru it yesterday. Going to replace the stock grips with gunners ASAP. Only hiccup was when I tried to fire it gansta style(Id never done it before) and it FTE.
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08-15-2005, 22:59
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hmmmm... those are nice guns.
they have one for sale the the bang stick shop down the road.
I have a kimber eclipse custom II that I am thinking about selling/trading... or maybe just get the warrior and safe queen the kimber.
not sure yet. haven't told myself that I NEED the warrior. .. yet.
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08-28-2005, 18:03
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Range Update
Gentlemen,
I managed to run another 250 rounds out of my Kimber Warrior the other day.
Ammo was PMC 230 gr.
Magazines were 8 & 10 rnd Wilsons, 8 round Chip McCormick and an unidentified 7 rounder.
Weapon was fired with and without Surefire X-200 light attached.
There were 2 FTF. Both occurred with a different 8rd Wilson and no light attached at about the 100 rnd count.
Weapon had proper lube and was not overly dirty.
I have had this happen once or twice with my Kimber Tactical before I put in a new 18.5 lbs recoil spring.
I could not get the Warrior to do it again and I do not believe it is a problem-YET.
Not sure what caused it. My hands were very sweaty and the gun was slipping in my hands. I was shooting steel plate racks for time.
I run high thumbs on the safety lever.
I do not consider any weapon “broken in” for carry until I have at least 1,000 rounds fired out of it so I am not ready to freak out and say I have a problem. (Truth is I have not owned a single handgun that has not malfunctioned at least once. This includes other brands of 1911’s (Baer, Colt, Kimber), Glocks, M9, SIG, Ruger).
If it is mechanical it will break or malfunction. The bottom line is will it operate within your required needs.
Will keep you posted.
Thanks!
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10-03-2005, 14:19
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Serpent... question about the Warrior. I thougtht I read somewhere that it doesn't have a firing pin safety (like the Colt Series 70) bcz the Marines requested this. Is that true? I cannot find the article in my stack of magazines at home, or online.
Thanks,
Kev
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10-03-2005, 20:30
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No FPS
Roger El Cid, There is no firing pin safety on my Warrior
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10-04-2005, 05:59
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Originally Posted by SERPENT5XX
Roger El Cid, There is no firing pin safety on my Warrior
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Thanks. I have seen this debated before... no pin plunger means a more crisp and predictable trigger pull. Of course it also means there could be an inertia discharge if dropped right? Is the trigger feel on the Warrior that much nicer than say a Para-Ordnance?
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