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w said:
It shoots pretty much like any other snub nose 357. It does have a great action and to me seems a little more refined than some of the others.
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Agreed. I really like mine and think Kimber did a great job on these. Sights are far better than you find on most snubbies as well.
 
Smithhammer said:
Agreed. I really like mine and think Kimber did a great job on these. Sights are far better than you find on most snubbies as well.
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You are so right on the sights, they are most excellent. But the big thing for me was installing the hogue grips. For me, that made all the difference in the world. After that, I can't find anything not to to like about that sweet little revolver.
 
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w said:
You are so right on the sights, they are most excellent. But the big thing for me was installing the hogue grips. For me, that made all the difference in the world.
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I did the same. Big improvement over the stock grip. :thumbsup:
 
bigolegator said:
I believe you…most of my experiences weren’t good but they were newer models.
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I wouldn't compare their revolver offerings to their current 1911s, having owned both (and no longer owning the latter). Somehow, Kimber came out of left field to produce a line of revolvers that is better then their pistols, and better than a lot of the competition as well.
 
bigolegator said:
I believe you…most of my experiences weren’t good but they were newer
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Smithhammer said:
I wouldn't compare their revolver offerings to their current 1911s, having owned both (and no longer owning the latter). Somehow, Kimber came out of left field to produce a line of revolvers that is better then their pistols, and better than a lot of the competition as well.
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This was the kind of information I was looking for! Unique looking revolver for sure.
 
bigolegator said:
Hopefully better than their autos…No offense 🤨
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91bravo said:
The Kimbers past mid 2000s starting going to garbage. The older ones are really nice.
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bigolegator said:
I believe you…most of my experiences weren’t good but they were newer models.
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I have an associate with a Micro 9 that I have yet to see malfunction over the course of several hundred rounds.

Also, Early Warrior below (circa 2005-ish). About 350 rounds for break-in and learning the ropes of extractor tuning and other basics any new 1911 shooter should know. Since then flawless (except surprisingly with Wilson magazines. Go figure). Not sure if they’ve subsequently added a Swartz safety to the Warrior, but this baby is pure Series 70 goodness.

 
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w said:
You are so right on the sights, they are most excellent. But the big thing for me was installing the hogue grips. For me, that made all the difference in the world. After that, I can't find anything not to to like about that sweet little revolver.
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Hogue grips are usually an improvement. I'm especially fond of their hardwood grips. They tend to be just a little larger than the rubber version and that little bit makes a big difference in my hands. They are also very attractive. (This is an older picture but gets the point across.)

Their wood grips are more comfortable under recoil than might be expected. For heavy loads, the larger padded rubber grip they make for the X-frame revolvers also fits the L-frame. It's amazing what those can accomplish.

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