Kimber Centennial

[Garufa]

I really have no opinion on Kimbers, not a big fan of Ivory grips or fancy scroll-work, but this gun is just beautiful...

Kimber > Products > Centennial Edition

This price is exquisite as well.

Edited March 24, 2010 by Garufa

[Bigiron]

Beautiful handgun. $4500 is a high price to pay for a safe queen.

[Capbyrd]

Beautiful handgun. $4500 is a high price to pay for a safe queen.

In one of the other 1911 threads, guy said he carries his high dollar 1911's.

[Hgunner]

If'in I bees a pimp I's would wants dat.

[Guest Halfpint]

Maybe it's just me, but case hardening is for single-action revolvers and lever guns. It looks good--no, a more fitting word would be BEAUTIFUL--it's just an unusual finish to see on a 1911. Turnbull does excellent work, though.

[Warbird]

This is what is referred to as a barbecue gun.

I'd imagine the buyer of this would wear it on special occasions. But they probably would wear it once in a while. I own only one 1911 I don't carry ever. It's a Colt 1911 manufactured in 1917. It has been in my family since its manufacture. I have shot it on a number of occasions though.

[Guest pusherman]

Whats that odd oily looking colors on the frame? Ive seen it before on shotguns, I assumed it was from cheap workmanship guess thats not the case here...

[Warbird]

Whats that odd oily looking colors on the frame? Ive seen it before on shotguns, I assumed it was from cheap workmanship guess thats not the case here...

It's called color case hardening. Yes you see it often on old shotguns as well as old single action revolvers.

[Guest italia]

Beautiful, but I'm not into collecting handguns - not that there's anything wrong with it. Investment-wise, I'd have to see a strong history of late model Kimber Limited Editions appreciating to consider investing in a new Kimber. Otherwise I'd find some other investment vehicle. If I wanted something else to shoot, I'd just buy a Wilson, Baer or Brown 1911 ... and a ton of ammo.

[DavidD]

It is beautiful in my opinion but being a limited addition, they are most likely destined to be safe queens.

[Jasongar8]

$4500? :lol:

[StPatrick]

$4500? :lol:

Dude, it was in American Rifleman this month. Cha-ching!

[DaveTN]

Redneck holding Oxy/Acet torch… Give me your Kimber and hold my beer.

Preppy, OCing a Kimber…. Okay?

Redneck holding Oxy/Acet torch… There. I turned your $1000 Kimber into a $4000 Kimber. Now go get me another beer.

[Guest Orionsic]

I cant believe thats a Kimber.

Im in love.