One Bad Ass Kimber

[willis68]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=150649871

I have always wanted a Larry Vickers 1911, but no way would I pay for this one..

[MikeW]

I like it but not 6,700 dollars worth..

[Guest jackdm3]

If they like it so much, why are they selling it?

[DaveTN]

How about if I give you 2 (that’s right two) “DaveTN SuperDuper High Dollar Custom Tactical†1911’s for that price and guaranteed both would shoot as good, or better than that one?

Okay… I’ll even throw in a zippered bag with a patch sewn on it.

[Garufa]

That's nice and all, but there are 1K guns just as pretty and probably shoot just as well.

They only way I would ever pay that much for a 1911 is if John Moses built it himself and George Patton carried it.

[Guest Sgt. Joe]

That's nice and all, but there are 1K guns just as pretty and probably shoot just as well.

They only way I would ever pay that much for a 1911 is if John Moses built it himself and George Patton carried it.

And the Pope signed the authentication papers

That $6,700.00 one isnt even that purdy?

I looked thru a friends 1911 mag the other day and only found one that I really liked......2600 bucks.....I sure didnt like it that much... and it WAS purdy!

[nightrunner]

i doubt it sells at that price

[willis68]

Now this one I would have bought

Colt 1911 Larry Vickers Custom 45 acp 45ACP : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

[Guest jackdm3]

Doesn't that last Colt kinda look like it's been sprayed with Krylon? All at one time.

[willis68]

Doesn't that last Colt kinda look like it's been sprayed with Krylon? All at one time.

That is the way he finishes most of his 1911's not for looks but for function he really does not build them much anymore that is why the prices have went through the roof

[lowbud]

holy crap.. well, as they say in the car business.. there's an ass for every seat. Pretty much works for everything. Someone somewhere will buy it.

[Steelharp]

But... Vickers carries a Glock... I'm just sayin'...

[willis68]

But... Vickers carries a Glock... I'm just sayin'...

and HK and about 100 different 1911's

[Guest Oaklands]

I would have to have my head examined before paying that much. I love guns, but not $7k worth. Look at all the nice quality guns I could buy for that much money and not feel bad about shooting and carrying them.

[Steelharp]

and HK and about 100 different 1911's

There's a thread on here, I searched, but no patience to go through all the threads... regarding his carrying a G19...

[Guest spoolie]

I could purchase 11 new reliable para GI 1911's that shoot just as well as that 6700 dollar gun.

[Guest CK1]

If I was Larry I'd see if I could get $6700 for a crummy Kimber too.

[willis68]

I could purchase 11 new reliable para GI 1911's that shoot just as well as that 6700 dollar gun.

How do you know how well that pistol shoots? to say that a Para 1911 shoots just as well as a custom built 1911, well i think you would have to compare them first hand before making that claim. By the way I would take 11 Para's over the Kimber as well

[Guest Moody]

I am well-aware of Vickers' name in the custom gun market... BUT!

Let's see:

Off-the-shelf parts (many of which are in my guns)

"Built by myself or to my specifications"

I don't think so. If this gun is to be worth even half of that, then it had have better damn well been built by the man, himself.

[Guest Buzz87]

eh:shake:

[Guest expdnarc]

For those who don't know, Larry Vickers is a retired US Army veteran and was a member of one of the most elite special operations units in the US military. He was instrumental in the development of the operators course for that unit and is a consultant for many firearms manufacturers . He is a member of the American Pistol smiths guild and has built weapons for the operators of his former unit. His acute attention to detail and function with the 1911A1 platform are legendary in the custom 1911 community and are extremely sought after.

[lowbud]

For those who don't know, Larry Vickers is a retired US Army veteran and was a member of one of the most elite special operations units in the US military. He was instrumental in the development of the operators course for that unit and is a consultant for many firearms manufacturers . He is a member of the American Pistol smiths guild and has built weapons for the operators of his former unit. His acute attention to detail and function with the 1911A1 platform are legendary in the custom 1911 community and are extremely sought after.

So that's why gun prices are through the roof. consultants, endorsements, and hype Oh, my!

[Mike.357]

They only way I would ever pay that much for a 1911 is if John Moses built it himself and George Patton carried it.

didn't Patton carry a revolver? I know you would pay that much for a revolver.

[Guest expdnarc]

Its not a weapon for everyone those that appreciate the workmanship and the origins of the smith are in abundance, however the means to purchase such a weapon are not. If I had the means I would purchase it but then I would own a 69' 428 Mach 1 mustang as well. It is a nice piece. just my.02

[Kano]

I paid around $3000 for a FULL CUSTOM that was built from scratch ... using over size slide & frame ...built by as good or better gunsmith.

JMO That Kimber is over priced and you are paying for ego rights.

Here is 2 Test Targets 10 shot groups at 50 yards in a ranson rest.

?Exceptionally Accurate and Reliable Custom Pistols?

Bob Marvel Guns