Pick up an Ed Brown chain link mainspring housing for it. It will really make it look so much better than the cheap checkered plastic. With shipping it runs about $62.
With the Wilson mags check the top of it and see if it hits the internal ejector. Be carful it might hit and and damage the bottom of it and cause failures.
Hey congrats on the new gun! Hey do you know where I can get one of those? When I go on kimbers website all I see is the raptor stainless but it’s in satin finish. Do you know where I can get the polished version?
Congratulations on your purchase, you produced a great very thorough high definition video on this Kimber 1911! I’ve wanted one of these Raptor 1911’s for quite a few years since seeing one or two on the Tv show Breaking Bad. Btw, You’ll love those Wilson Combat magazines. The Wilson mags are the only ones we use while producing videos and for daily carry. Respectfully, - BERETTA9mmUSA
Congratulation ! it is a nice gun bro. it is in my wish list because the price is so high now. :) I am shooting with a Kimber Custom TLE 2 and I like it too.
@@GunnySideUp finally I got me a Kimber raptor special edition pistol. Still had some hiccup but it was not too crazy. It failed to feed about 15 round out of the first 300 rounds. 😊
I really can't afford this but almost convinced myself to buy it nonetheless, and then I read this, and then saw him mention it in the video. It wouldn't have even been a big deal, but it's just what I needed to change my mind. I already have two 1911's from different companies. I've got to start investing, anyway.
@@johnnyvivic8730 I have an extra one that I’m looking to get rid of. You could leave your Facebook information if you want me to talk to you more about that. A lot of people have extra main spring housings because they have upgraded to main spring housings with a Magwell. Mine is a Stainless Steel msh that came off a Springfield 1911. But for whatever reason Kimber did the plastic thing I have never heard of an issue but at the same time I don’t know if I feel comfortable with like a plastic barrel even if it was possible if that makes sense it just seems weird.
It's really not a big deal, a lot of manufacturers do it. Unless someone tells you odds are you likely won't even know. Ed Brown makes a nice chain mail type MS housing that is an easy replacement.
@@timwalsh715 I don’t know if any other manufacturer that does it. Springfield, smith and Wesson, Ruger, Dan Wesson, Colt, even Rock Island Armory. Unless I’m mistaken, who else puts plastic mainspring housings on their guns? Now I don’t think it’s a design flaw or even a big deal. But I just don’t care for that on my 1911. Same with Springfield using plastic triggers on their Ronin like. Not for me.
A break in of 500 rounds does help plus always keep them clean and nicely lubed. As for ammo I rely on Remington UMC, Winchester in a pinch - it's a little dirty for my taste.@@GunnySideUp
not really, I have had a couple malfunctions where the slide doesn't close all the way but I am told it's because it needs to be broken in, overall I really love it
@@GunnySideUp hi thank you for your response. My local shop has a couple for sale but they’re been up for months while the Springfield got sold as soon as they hit the shelves. It’s seems like Kimber only one keeps saying that their guns need broken into when their port fail to eject you need to break the gun in. The slide didn’t close all the way you need to break the gun in. So am apprehensive on buying Kimber and wondering if I should hold out for Springfield to be back in stock
@@LifeisGood-ye8rl Also the Kimber magazine is not too good... many say it's the magazine and not the gun.... so I got some Wilson Combat mags, but I do think they still need to be broken in, also they are not cheap... not sure how much the Springfield is. The Kimbers look great and the videos I've seen on the Raptor have mostly been positive. The second time I took it to the range, it had minimal malfunctions. They also need frequent cleaning and oiling... Touch decision you have to make :) - wonder why the Springfields are flying off the shelves? Is the price comparable?
Thanks man... I got it at Turners Outdoorsman after constantly checking their website for handguns in stock - they sold out in a couple days but keep checking their site
Why not? Unless it's 100 years old you can dry fire any pistol as much as you want. That myth is so simple minded that it makes me laugh whenever I hear some boomer say it. Even if you broke the firing pin a new one one is less than 20 dollars
@B Great idk why 10,000 is unbelievable, there are shooters and there are talkers. A broke in 1911 spots as consistently as any gun. There are real shooters have 80,000 rds thru some guns. And this guys price sugg is a little high it more like 1300, the avail pushed price pt up a bit but it seems to have settled.
@@timothyhollmann8571 😂😂 ok arm chair warrior weekend tacticool guy. Kimbers suck and will always suck. They used to be quality but no longer are. So shoot you raptor enjoy it. Who cares about round count. Real shooter don’t count they shoot a shit ton as of I. So no need to keep measuring to see what dick is bigger. Kimber blows and they will always blow hard cock coming out of a communist state. 🥃
Pick up an Ed Brown chain link mainspring housing for it. It will really make it look so much better than the cheap checkered plastic. With shipping it runs about $62.
Agree that MS housing is great on a Kimber Raptor. ALWAYS use Wilson mags - always. Kim Pro in a pinch but NEVER standard Kimber mags, ever.
Ordering as soon as my kimber comes in. Thanks
I would love to buy this as my next 1911! Manifesting it now! Right now, I have the Kimber Custom ii and I love it!
Its the prettiest gun that I own. But it’s little brother the Micro Raptor 9 is my favorite carry
bought mine 10 days ago $1,700 and change. 5 Wilson Combat mags and a background later, I was up to $2,300 and change. yuck. I dig it though.
Those Wilson mags are a great decision.
With the Wilson mags check the top of it and see if it hits the internal ejector. Be carful it might hit and and damage the bottom of it and cause failures.
I love mine. Balance is perfect and less kick than my cz 40 cal sub compact.
Wish I could carry this accurate beast.
How is yours polished? Mine has more of an dull look
Do you have an aftermarket preference for magazines that work well with the Kimber Raptor 45 ACP? Thank you!
Nothing but Wilson - maybe some Kim Pros - they cycle fine in my 2 Kimbers plus a Colt and a Springfield.
Hey congrats on the new gun! Hey do you know where I can get one of those? When I go on kimbers website all I see is the raptor stainless but it’s in satin finish. Do you know where I can get the polished version?
The 4”Pro is satin finished and the 5” is polished
I just moved to California, not much you can purchase here. I saw this beautiful gun and had to have. Pick it up in 5 days.
Congratulations on your purchase, you produced a great very thorough high definition video on this Kimber 1911! I’ve wanted one of these Raptor 1911’s for quite a few years since seeing one or two on the Tv show Breaking Bad. Btw, You’ll love those Wilson Combat magazines. The Wilson mags are the only ones we use while producing videos and for daily carry.
Respectfully,
- BERETTA9mmUSA
thank you, I am finally going to the range this weekend to try it out!
Congratulation ! it is a nice gun bro. it is in my wish list because the price is so high now. :) I am shooting with a Kimber Custom TLE 2 and I like it too.
Kimbers are great!
@@GunnySideUp finally I got me a Kimber raptor special edition pistol. Still had some hiccup but it was not too crazy. It failed to feed about 15 round out of the first 300 rounds. 😊
Beautiful Gun, My next purchase. Own a Micro 9 Raptor. Great carry gun.
They put a plastic mainspring housing on the raptor? Lol, sorry but I thought that was just on their cheaper 1911’s.
I really can't afford this but almost convinced myself to buy it nonetheless, and then I read this, and then saw him mention it in the video. It wouldn't have even been a big deal, but it's just what I needed to change my mind. I already have two 1911's from different companies. I've got to start investing, anyway.
@@johnnyvivic8730 I have an extra one that I’m looking to get rid of. You could leave your Facebook information if you want me to talk to you more about that. A lot of people have extra main spring housings because they have upgraded to main spring housings with a Magwell. Mine is a Stainless Steel msh that came off a Springfield 1911. But for whatever reason Kimber did the plastic thing I have never heard of an issue but at the same time I don’t know if I feel comfortable with like a plastic barrel even if it was possible if that makes sense it just seems weird.
@@GatCat That's understandable. I'm Johnny Vivic on Facebook, too. Message me on there and I'll reply.
It's really not a big deal, a lot of manufacturers do it. Unless someone tells you odds are you likely won't even know. Ed Brown makes a nice chain mail type MS housing that is an easy replacement.
@@timwalsh715 I don’t know if any other manufacturer that does it. Springfield, smith and Wesson, Ruger, Dan Wesson, Colt, even Rock Island Armory. Unless I’m mistaken, who else puts plastic mainspring housings on their guns? Now I don’t think it’s a design flaw or even a big deal. But I just don’t care for that on my 1911. Same with Springfield using plastic triggers on their Ronin like. Not for me.
Don't forget to polish the feed ramp
Nice piece
Is there a way to purchase?
How are you liking it any problems since then?
Any recommendations on what type of bullets to get? I hear some work better than others with this kimber
Or maybe 1911 in general but if you have any recommendations I would appreciate
I've tried whatever was available and haven't had a problem --- Winchester, Armscor, etc.. I think Kimber's just need to be broken in
A break in of 500 rounds does help plus always keep them clean and nicely lubed. As for ammo I rely on Remington UMC, Winchester in a pinch - it's a little dirty for my taste.@@GunnySideUp
I’ve owned 2 limbers, decent guns but only including 1 crappy mag and the cheapest plastic case known to man is a little lame on a $1500 gun
Does this gun jam like the one I saw on Nutfancy?
not really, I have had a couple malfunctions where the slide doesn't close all the way but I am told it's because it needs to be broken in, overall I really love it
@@GunnySideUp hi thank you for your response. My local shop has a couple for sale but they’re been up for months while the Springfield got sold as soon as they hit the shelves. It’s seems like Kimber only one keeps saying that their guns need broken into when their port fail to eject you need to break the gun in. The slide didn’t close all the way you need to break the gun in. So am apprehensive on buying Kimber and wondering if I should hold out for Springfield to be back in stock
@@LifeisGood-ye8rl Also the Kimber magazine is not too good... many say it's the magazine and not the gun.... so I got some Wilson Combat mags, but I do think they still need to be broken in, also they are not cheap... not sure how much the Springfield is. The Kimbers look great and the videos I've seen on the Raptor have mostly been positive. The second time I took it to the range, it had minimal malfunctions. They also need frequent cleaning and oiling... Touch decision you have to make :) - wonder why the Springfields are flying off the shelves? Is the price comparable?
That's why kimbers suck, pretty to look at and keep on walking, jamomatics.
@@BLACKWOLF-1911 hopefully that won't be the case after a few thousand rounds
so clean man congrats. Where did you pick it up
Thanks man... I got it at Turners Outdoorsman after constantly checking their website for handguns in stock - they sold out in a couple days but keep checking their site
@@GunnySideUp nice I’m gonna have the do some digging. Keep to the videos
@@GunnySideUp i just picked one up from there today in chino hills. Great service
@@dyshaunheslop4474 congrats, I love mine...
Congratulations on your purchase 👏 just bought one myself
very nice!!
A $1,500 + 1911 should NOT have any plastic parts on it, period - shame on Kimber.
I have heard this many times, I agree
Update us after you shot it.
I have an I love it... a few malfunctions but most likely due to it having to be broken in! Otherwise my favorite!
Kimber has out priced themselves
definitely not cheap
Worth the money. It’s the prettiest gun that I own. And it shoots great
@@zoobrizz I bought one in 96 and it was $600.00 wouldn't buy one now, but I agree with the shooting I'll never sell mine
@@zoobrizz absolutely!
@@gregknutson852430 years ago clown
Good video, awesome raptor, but put some testosterone behind your voice, I almost fell asleep. Lol
Bruh. Get a life
Never dry fire
what about dry fire practice?
Why not? Unless it's 100 years old you can dry fire any pistol as much as you want. That myth is so simple minded that it makes me laugh whenever I hear some boomer say it. Even if you broke the firing pin a new one one is less than 20 dollars
@@alandallmann5877 I have dry fire this one a lot... how else can you do dry fire practice?
Jam-o-matic.
I wouldn't bet on that when one is pointed at your head. 10,000 plus bullets through mine without a single misfire or jam. Good talk sport
@@ARSENICKMUSIC hahaha ok gramps 10,000 plus my ass. So cute people defend that company. Personal preference homes.
@B Great idk why 10,000 is unbelievable, there are shooters and there are talkers. A broke in 1911 spots as consistently as any gun. There are real shooters have 80,000 rds thru some guns. And this guys price sugg is a little high it more like 1300, the avail pushed price pt up a bit but it seems to have settled.
@@timothyhollmann8571 😂😂 ok arm chair warrior weekend tacticool guy. Kimbers suck and will always suck. They used to be quality but no longer are. So shoot you raptor enjoy it. Who cares about round count. Real shooter don’t count they shoot a shit ton as of I. So no need to keep measuring to see what dick is bigger. Kimber blows and they will always blow hard cock coming out of a communist state. 🥃
$1700 you got robbed. Paid $1300 total for mine.
when and where?
@@GunnySideUp It's up on Cabala's for $1,399 and $1,499 CA compliant as of yesterday.
@@LowKeyLifeHKD thanks - unfortunately in CA to by online you have to do an FFL which is an extra fee
I was about to say, you could get a Dan Wesson or TRP Operator at that price point. Yikes.
Oh that's cute someone doesn't understand the concept of inflation