Do you like Kimber Slides?

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Judge Blackhawk

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I have read a lot about the 1911 type slides on different guns, but Kimber by far is the most talked about when it comes to slides.

Do you like or dislike the Kimber serrations on the full size 1911? Why or why not?

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Judge Blackhawk

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I'm sure many here can give you intelligent reasons why they like them... I just think they look neat.
 
I don't own one myself but several friends do. The only thing I dislike is the cheesy Kimber logo. It seems a little too, well ... pretty.

Other than that I really like the way they get rid of all those sharp edges and I prefer the forward serrations on all my 1911's. Since I also like full length guide rods, I use the forward serrations to do a chamber check.

Mikey
 
What I dont like is those front end serations. Why serate the front of the slide? JMB didnt do that. They make IWB carry a pain. They look ugly.
Thats the only complaint I have on the Springfield I have. You want a smooth forward end of the 1911 you almost have to have a Commander or shorter length pistol!
Of course, I have seen these nasty serations on other guns too - Seen them on Berrettas and Brownings and even on Glocks... Why?

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Have to agree with George and Mikey. Front cocking serrations shout "COMPETITION" instead of "COMBAT" pistol. And the Kimber logo is downright "flowery" and "girly". Give me a MILSPEC M1911 slide, dehorn it, and I am happier than a pig in slop. :)
 
I totally disagree with George and Dogger. I not only like the aesthetics of the front cocking serrations (not just on Kimbers but ANY 1911) but it does not, in any way, make IWB carry more difficult...unless you are using Mexican carry I guess. I find the front cocking serrations useful for clearing the gun...without them, I have to pull from the rear of the gun, which sends the round from the chamber skittering across the floor, sometimes requiring a scavenger hunt to find. But with the front serrations I can clear the gun from the front, turned ejection port-downward, and cup my palm beneath the ejection port to catch the round coming out. Doesn't have anything to do with combat OR competition for me, just practicality.
 
The front serrations are unnecessary and uncomfortable for us, uh, Mexicans. Also, can cock from front on a standard Colt 45 without serrations.

The forward serrations are useful on a pump action 45, however.

Agree the K* logo looks girly. LOL

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[This message has been edited by BigG (edited December 29, 1999).]
 
You CAN cock from the front on a non-serrated 45, but not as safely and securely, and there is much more risk of putting your fingers in front of the muzzle inadvertently. Front cocking serrations are a very good idea, don't eat much, don't take up weight, and to be frank, I have always thought Mexican carry was an extremely bad plan...what happens if you have to run? What happens if the gun slips into your pants? Or OUT of your pants?
Not my idea of safe and sensible carry.
 
I really didn't know they were a big deal? Until the last post in another thread I never thoght twice about them. However I still feel they look good. I like them. No I do not rack my slide backwards :)


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Daren
 
I dont like the slide or the frame, Kimber is just a production gun these days, much like Colt of some years ago, more problems than solutions. Buy a Colt
 
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