I'm a huge Kimber fan, especially the TLE series. I've owned 9 Kimbers and still have 7, all of which of been 100% reliable with any and everything I've ran through them. That being said, I've heard of alot more Kimbers having issues more than TRP's or SA in general. And while I've never experienced first hand, either one's customer service, there's alot more postive comments about SA's than Kimber's CS. My TRP has been top notch. Recently, I aquired 2 more TRP's as well (early TRP and a Champion), but have yet to get them to the range, but I have no doubt that they will shine like diamonds. So, I'd say go with the TRP, especially if it is going to your duty weapon. Good luck and let us know which way you go.

 

Both are great 1911s, but the TRP has the edge here.
Thanks for your service Sir.

 

TRP for sure

 

I like Kimbers, I sold off my TRP in favor of another Kimber. I'm a big fan of 'Made In America' for 1911s, and the checkering on the front strap of the TRPs is just bad IMO.

 

I love my Kimbers, but the TRP is hard to bet against below $1500.

 

I like Kimbers, I sold off my TRP in favor of another Kimber. I'm a big fan of 'Made In America' for 1911s, and the checkering on the front strap of the TRPs is just bad IMO.

What Kimber did you pick up over the TRP?

 

I can't remember which I bought first, the Eclipse or the Gold match.

May dump my Sig Tac Ops for one of those TLE - RL guns too.

 

The TLE is one of my favorites from Kimber. :thumbsup:

 

Only thing I don't like is the sights but it's a 1911, you can change everything. I'm a big Novak fan.


EDIT: I really wanted a Warrior, They're a series I, but then I'd have to send it out to be checkered and refinished. Didn't wanna deal with that so I bought the Sig.... and not happy with the decision.

 

The TLE is one of my favorites from Kimber. :thumbsup:

Its a good one for sure, but the TRP is, well, a TRP.

I'm not sure I'd take any Kimber over it for duty use.

 

hey bac, I'm pretty sure the word "sure" deleted itself from your comment. took me a second to translate.

 

hey bac, I'm pretty sure the word "sure" deleted itself from your comment. took me a second to translate.

Thanks :embarassed:

 

Its a good one for sure, but the TRP is, well, a TRP.

I'm not sure I'd take any Kimber over it for duty use.

I agree 100%. And I've had GREAT luck out of all of my Kimbers.

 

<--- had TLE II, didn't run... went back to Kimber... still didn't run. Made gun shop buy it back, bought TRP. 10,000 + rounds later I have no complaints with the TRP. Still run it stock in matches (except sights - hate night sights for gun games).

 

<--- had TLE II, didn't run... went back to Kimber... still didn't run. Made gun shop buy it back, bought TRP. 10,000 + rounds later I have no complaints with the TRP. Still run it stock in matches (except sights - hate night sights for gun games).

Hmm, honestly man, Kimbers got a year warrenty, if it don't run tell them about it. I've had 2 of them and I've had great luck with them all. While their custom shop isn't exactly custom those are some nice looking guns as well and I believe they can re-create a SN as long as they destroy the old one. There's no reason you shouldn't have gotten a working gun out of that.

 

<--- had TLE II, didn't run... went back to Kimber... still didn't run. Made gun shop buy it back, bought TRP. 10,000 + rounds later I have no complaints with the TRP. Still run it stock in matches (except sights - hate night sights for gun games).

Should have sent it to Kimber's 'Custom Shop'. :whistling:

 

Should have sent it to Kimber's 'Custom Shop'. :whistling:

yea... i called the custom shop years back to get some custom work done.... that's how i learned they weren't exactly what the name sounded like. :shocked:

 

yea... i called the custom shop years back to get some custom work done.... that's how i learned they weren't exactly what the name sounded like.

Well, I can speak firsthand that Springfield DEFINATELY has a true custom shop and it turns out some great stuff.

SS TRP from SACS

SACS EMP

 

Colt has a true custom shop too... but I don't have any pictures. I'll show you hopefully around the end of the December. Maybe later


good to see you got rid of those awful front serrations.

 

Not wanting to start a pissing match by any means, but Colt's custom shop pale's in comparison to SA's by a long shot.

 

Not wanting to start a pissing match by any means, but Colt's custom shop pale's in comparison to SA's by a long shot.

What would make you so sure? I can't see that in any way shape or form. Springfield is better known, they're also better known for losing the 1911 contract to Colt.

Of the two I'd definitely say Colt made a better gun.

EDIT: I can't say you're not entitled to your own opinion, but I couldn't disagree more and I've seen no evidence that would support that. What I have seen is contrary to your opinion. I also believe Colt has the far superior product ot start with. Take a better product into a custom line and you end with a better product.

What it realy comes down too, is it's your money - spend it how you want. I'll spend mine how I want, and we'll both believe we have a better product so we'll both be happy.

EDIT2: I'm not at all saying they're bad guns by any means, infact a Pro Rail is still on my will own list for the collection sake..

 

Like you said...it's your money. I stand by my statement that SACS makes Colt's "custom shop" look like a joke. But, to each his own. I've dealt with both shops and there is ALOT that Colt's can't/won't do, that SACS can/will. Like I said before, I wasn't trying to start a pissing match, but if you want to whip'em out...:upeyes: Not knocking what you're having Colt do for you, but SACS is known for their custom work, where as Colt is clearly NOT.

 

I gotta agree with Joe. Colt's "Custon Shop" does good work,
but no where near the quality of SACS

 

Colt had every option I wanted, wiht no issues. And not every time somebody discusses brands has to be a pissing match does it?

Most people don't even know colt has one, but they certainly outdid springfield for the Marine Corps contract. Maybe you'r right, I'll let know in a few months.

I admittedly don't care much for Springfield products, mainly because I don't feel brazilian manufacturing can compete with American, secondly because one of the two 1911s I've had from them wouldn't cycle a round out of the box.

This would be a mighty boring site if everybody agreed on everything though wouldn't it?

Do I really care at all what you think? As much as you care what I think, not at all, but doesn't mean it can't be discussed.

 

Colt was handed the Marine contract simply because they lost
the M4 contract.

As for Colt's Custom Shop.......it's only slightly better than Kimber's.