[dirtfloorfab]

Well I'm just kinda reading around my brother is looking at a 1911 and he's said he wanted the kimber custom 2 but I have heard alot of bad about kimber as of lately..I've heard nothing but good about sti and the spartan is in the same price range so my question is which ones the better gun?

 

[jrs93accord]

Both are excellent intermediate level 1911s. I would be hard-pressed to choose one over the other. I basicly boils down to personal preference.

Kimber Custom II

and another Kimber Custom II

STI SPARTAN

 

[dirtfloorfab]

Have you had any complaints on qc on the kimber alot of threads about the pro series and bad talk about them but I haven't heard anything about the custom 2 model

 

[bac1023]

I love the Spartan, but I will probably give Kimber the edge. Of course, the Kimber runs about $100 or so more.

You can read about both in the guide in my signature, among many others.

 

[jrs93accord]

Have you had any complaints on qc on the kimber alot of threads about the pro series and bad talk about them but I haven't heard anything about the custom 2 model

I own 16 Kimbers and I do not have a problem with any of them. Of course, there is always someone that is going to be unhappy about something. Anytime something is mass produced, there lies the possibility of getting past QC. Like I said, I have had no issues with any of mine.

 

[NVGlocker]

I recently purchased a Kimber Custom TLE/RL II. The gun has been flawless through 300 rounds, and is a blast to shoot. I would recommend the Kimber. Like a few people have said though, anything that is produced in large numbers you're going to have a lemon every now and then.

 

[bac1023]

If they're both the same price, he should certainly go with the Kimber. Normally the Kimber runs a bit more money.

BTW, the Spartan is not built by STI.

 

[glock_19guy1983]

I have 3 kimbers. A cdp, tle and a target II in 38 super. All have been 100% reliable. The TLE has around 15k through it.

 

[glock2740]

Personally, I'd choose the Kimber Custom II over the STI Spartan.

 

[mes228]

I shoot with a Friend that's an older Bulls Eye Competitor. He has a Custom II in 9mm. At the last shooting range session it was fun to watch him place round after round into pretty much one hole at about ten yards. No malfunctions, light weight, pretty good trigger. I dislike the matt/dull finish on the pistol but it seems to run darn well.

 

[FLSlim]

I've never owned a Kimber, so can't give it a thumbs up or down. I do own STIs, including the Spartan, and think it is an excellent deal for the money. Very accurate and well put together. As noted earlier, the Spartan is built in the Philippines, frame and barrel are made there and the internals come from STI (TX). STI does QC before they go to dealers.

 

[Jason D]

Out of the two, the Kimber would be my pick.

 

[Feanor]

Not a fan of either, but if forced I'd choose the STI over Kimber, I really dislike Kimber 1911's.

 

[Cochese]

I bought my Dad a Kimber Custom II for his birthday. He loves it.

I've a good buddy or three with a STI or two and no issues.

Personal preference.

 

[Master_Blaster1911]

Flip a coin, both are fully acceptable puirchases.