Kimber 45th Anniversary Edition 1911 45 ACP Review

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  • Опубликовано: 4 янв 2025

Комментарии • 156

  • @sdot7357
    @sdot7357 5 месяцев назад +31

    I’m normally not a Kimber man, but this 1911 is truly beautiful

    • @ligaar0849
      @ligaar0849 5 месяцев назад +1

      Im of the opposite opinion. I think the slide serration changes here look weird. Finish and bronze dont match up to me either.

  • @michaelogden5093
    @michaelogden5093 5 месяцев назад +59

    Kimber 45th anniversary: Celebrating 18 years of making good guns.

  • @plasticoflamingo2952
    @plasticoflamingo2952 5 месяцев назад +14

    This is, practically, an Art Deco 1911. It's beautiful!

  • @nmnl19
    @nmnl19 5 месяцев назад +12

    Every kimber ive bought i really like. Never had any failures or parts breaking and ill continue to buy as long as they stay that way. This 1911 is a beauty 😍

  • @andrewsteele7663
    @andrewsteele7663 5 месяцев назад +21

    Thanks Scotch, that is a really smooth looking 1911, Cheers

    • @sootch00
      @sootch00  5 месяцев назад +6

      It's definitely a gorgeous 1911. Thanks Andrew!

    • @andyhardie-brown2198
      @andyhardie-brown2198 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@sootch00 Have watched hundreds of your videos. All are excellent. This one is particularly good. Can tell you are at the top of your game. Best gun reviewer on YT alongside HS.

    • @enricomandragona163
      @enricomandragona163 5 месяцев назад +3

      It's Sootch not Scotch!! What are you drinking!!??😂

  • @AriePharmD
    @AriePharmD 5 месяцев назад +7

    Edit: just when all is terrible in the world, Sootch00 brings out another gun review and I’m feeling good again.
    Noticed they used 70 series safety in this one.

  • @davidstranz438
    @davidstranz438 5 месяцев назад +7

    Bought a stainless Pro Raptor II several years ago, gorgeous pistol, looks like a piece of jewelry.

  • @phillipdale6765
    @phillipdale6765 5 месяцев назад +8

    Great review as always!..but now I need this weapon as well! Gorgeous

    • @The3OfSwords
      @The3OfSwords 5 месяцев назад

      Kimbers are AAAC,
      Avoid At All Cost.

  • @markschick3796
    @markschick3796 Месяц назад

    Not sure how I missed this when you first released it. 3 months later you've still got the only video I can find. Just purchased it based on your recommendation. This thing is beautiful.

  • @PreservationOfLiberty
    @PreservationOfLiberty 5 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful pistol. That finish looks great. I always love watching Sootch 1911 reviews.

  • @wicked1172
    @wicked1172 5 месяцев назад

    Sootch00 uses the finest adjectives to describe firearms, which makes the viewing experience so much more enjoyable.

  • @bobwampler3387
    @bobwampler3387 5 месяцев назад +2

    It’s a beauty for sure.

  • @Ron1987
    @Ron1987 5 месяцев назад +2

    Nice pistol.Price a touch higher than I anticipated. Own 3 kimbers,shadow ghost is 45,two tone 45,eclipse custom 10 m.ZERO issues and that Includes the Mags! Thanks for a general walk thru.

  • @duanedurham7031
    @duanedurham7031 5 месяцев назад +1

    LOVE your reviews. Keep’em coming. So many nice pistols, Not enough time.

  • @scottcooksey5284
    @scottcooksey5284 5 месяцев назад +2

    Very nice review, I enjoyed it.

  • @RHenley1956
    @RHenley1956 4 месяца назад +1

    I bought a new Kimber Commander size 1911 in 1993, and it didn't work worth a darn. I called Kimber and they said I was limp-wristing the Kimber (they blamed me). I've owned and shot 1911s since 1968 without an issue, so this was news to me. I traded the Kimber for a Les Baer Commanche which runs perfectly and I still own. I've heard the Commander size Kimbers had problems (mine certainly did). That was 30+ years ago so maybe things have changed. I did buy two Kimber K6s, a 3" and a 2" barrel models, which are great revolvers and I still own.

  • @newtquick1757
    @newtquick1757 5 месяцев назад +5

    Good morning from the Helderberg mountains of New York State

  • @aarronwootton
    @aarronwootton 5 месяцев назад +16

    Me: I'm done buying guns this year.
    Sootch: *posts video*
    Me: dammit

  • @jamesa.7604
    @jamesa.7604 5 месяцев назад +1

    Really Nice Looking Pistol. Well Done and Happy Anniversary To Kimber!👍👍

  • @In_con_ceivable
    @In_con_ceivable 5 месяцев назад +3

    Man the shit that Kimber gets is unbelievable. They must have had a batch of bad years, but man they’re making some really good looking guns.

    • @garrettlundy3959
      @garrettlundy3959 5 месяцев назад +4

      Kimbers have always *looked* good

    • @MikeSmithers
      @MikeSmithers 5 месяцев назад

      No batch of bad years. If there is a 1 % error rate in new guns and one manufacture makes 2 million and another makes 20K there will be as many errors by the company selling 2 million as the other company produces.

  • @kyliejohn3813
    @kyliejohn3813 5 месяцев назад +7

    I’m shocked that it is stamped Yonkers, NY since they moved out of NY in 2020.

  • @tmdiecastreviews4437
    @tmdiecastreviews4437 5 месяцев назад +6

    I gotta get one!!

  • @LatestHour
    @LatestHour 5 месяцев назад +1

    Gorgeous 1911.

  • @richardespinoza6243
    @richardespinoza6243 5 месяцев назад +5

    My only issue with Kimber is their magazines . I would use either a Wilson Combat mag or Colt. It shots better without the kimber magazine.

    • @harmansmith84
      @harmansmith84 4 месяца назад

      Tripp cobra mags are great too

  • @williamclark755
    @williamclark755 5 месяцев назад +1

    2000 I bought a custom Royal.45 acp. Blued model. Put a regular spring plug in. Never had a problem with it. Accurate right out of box. I use Wilson combat mags in it. 🦅🇺🇸

  • @NineTwoCreations
    @NineTwoCreations 5 месяцев назад

    This is beautiful. Love Kimber

  • @randysmith7040
    @randysmith7040 4 месяца назад +1

    Kimber, it would make a good paper weight.

  • @timsmith9645
    @timsmith9645 5 месяцев назад

    Great video nice Kimber 1911 45 acp 45th anniversary edition beautiful gun thanks for sharing sootch00

  • @konovalov10
    @konovalov10 5 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful pistol !

  • @richki.24
    @richki.24 5 месяцев назад

    never owned a Kimber but that's a sweet hand tool

  • @pistolpete6321
    @pistolpete6321 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful gun, love it! Great review!

  • @patrickseaman
    @patrickseaman 5 месяцев назад +1

    I got a Kimber Custom years ago and did not like how it felt at all and haven't been a fan since. Don't know if it was a one-off issue, but you know how it goes - first impressions.
    That said, I do admit this is a handsome pistol.

  • @cemetarygates79
    @cemetarygates79 5 месяцев назад

    Early in the video when you said 1979 to 1924 made me laugh out loud. No rub S00ch. But it was funny. Thanks for showing the new limited Kimber.

  • @jaimesalgado9666
    @jaimesalgado9666 5 месяцев назад

    Great review! Kimber really nailed it , I really love the finish and the grips on it however I’d always go with a Springfield 1911. To me Springfield you get better quality and reliability for the same or less than Kimber prices

  • @andreisokolov6971
    @andreisokolov6971 5 месяцев назад

    Perfect.

  • @thallium200
    @thallium200 5 месяцев назад +4

    Love you bro but it's a Kimber. Collectible? It's a Kimber. $1600 to $1800? It's a Kimber. An assembly line gun with a special finish and special grips. In 20 years, only Kimber fan boys will be wanting it.

  • @DonnyVanceJr
    @DonnyVanceJr 3 месяца назад +1

    Loved the video!!! The only thing I Didn't Like At All ,,Was the Glock hat the shooter had on !!! Needed a Kimber Hat on !!!

  • @ronaldleuca3230
    @ronaldleuca3230 4 месяца назад

    I am definitely a Kimber guy. Have you done any reviews on the Kimber 38 Super High Polished?
    Really like your channel.

  • @daviddavids4973
    @daviddavids4973 4 месяца назад

    That would be my choise for finish.

  • @matteolozano3477
    @matteolozano3477 5 месяцев назад +1

    Love it 😍🥹

  • @alperbahadr2187
    @alperbahadr2187 5 месяцев назад +1

    I have a suggestion for you: a new handgun, Kral Arms Kr9, a clone of Kimber Micro 9, please test it and make a review video, I'm curious about your comments and opinions.

  • @gillly11111
    @gillly11111 5 месяцев назад

    I love the Irish type music.

  • @donwebb2764
    @donwebb2764 2 месяца назад

    While the one shown here didn't follow the actual 45th edition serial number, the released ones have a serial number of the form 45AEXXXX. While most listings on GunBroker are around $1800, there are a few available sub $1500. I can't wait to get mine in. A beautiful piece. Thanks for doing this video. I did not know about these prior to stumbling on this video.

    • @donwebb2764
      @donwebb2764 2 месяца назад

      Also, from the pictures on GB, they are stamped manufactured in their Troy Alabama facility. Most manufacturers focus on either form or function. Kimber provides a Form and Function choice for those of us who pay attention to such things :)

  • @mikelewis809
    @mikelewis809 5 месяцев назад +2

    I have a Raptor and love it so I really like the looks of this gun. But releasing it for the 45th anniversary I just don't understand. Wouldn't the 50th anniversary be more of a milestone?

  • @hey2yogi2
    @hey2yogi2 5 месяцев назад +2

    It looks like a nice gun

  • @TerryMcReath
    @TerryMcReath 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful gun..

  • @nathanhoard3421
    @nathanhoard3421 5 месяцев назад

    ❤Kimber's 1911💪

  • @Viziry
    @Viziry 5 месяцев назад

    That's unironically insane

  • @alexanderpascual2096
    @alexanderpascual2096 5 месяцев назад

    NICE GUN!

  • @jamescottrell7367
    @jamescottrell7367 5 месяцев назад

    Love my LW nightstar. May look into this.

  • @Fight4Freedom1911
    @Fight4Freedom1911 5 месяцев назад +4

    Wilson combat elite mags are the only option.. kimber customer here! And I hate the stock mags lol.. glock mags stock are great.. kimber all trash ngl

  • @BlueMounder
    @BlueMounder 5 месяцев назад +1

    Nice

  • @jeffbetts4254
    @jeffbetts4254 5 месяцев назад +1

    I used to have a Custom Gold Match 2, Wish I still had it. Beauty and Reliable.

  • @JamesWhite-fm6ef
    @JamesWhite-fm6ef 4 месяца назад

    Funny to watch this guy shooting Kimber's new 45th Anniversary 45ACP while wearing a freaking Glock hat! Should have been edited. Beautiful firearm!

  • @Knight_of_the_Old_Code
    @Knight_of_the_Old_Code 5 месяцев назад

    Nice looking .45!

  • @TD-2011
    @TD-2011 4 месяца назад

    Been a fan of you for a while and finally bought a Kimber. Think you could do a good review of the Kimber CDP Pro 2 please? Not many good reviews on them.

  • @HFVidShotz
    @HFVidShotz 4 месяца назад

    Gotta start saving $$$$$ now for the 2029! Lotsa $$$$$$😂

  • @hooty465
    @hooty465 5 месяцев назад +3

    $1873 is a lot for a Kimber!! Beautiful 1911 but i will have to pass. Great review.

    • @harmansmith84
      @harmansmith84 4 месяца назад

      Damn that is high I like my pro raptor but I also got it for $1250. For almost 2k im gonna start looking at Dan Wesson or Wilson

  • @dharmdeepsinhrayjada4152
    @dharmdeepsinhrayjada4152 5 месяцев назад +2

    ❤❤

  • @Rob-xj3xh
    @Rob-xj3xh 15 дней назад

    Looks like Fiocchi is supplying a butt load of ammo.

  • @ВолодимирКоваленко-щ4л
    @ВолодимирКоваленко-щ4л 5 месяцев назад +2

    стара але гарна зброя дякую

  • @loupuleff571
    @loupuleff571 4 месяца назад

    Looks nice but after my last two Kimbers the fitment is horrible not sure about these but I can't take a chance for that amount !

  • @gwidwock
    @gwidwock 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful gun! I hope you get a GForce EXODUS RPX9 9mm. It's a new firearm and I would really like your thoughts on it.

  • @JR15A2
    @JR15A2 5 месяцев назад +3

    It's a nice looking gun, but almost $2k for a Kimber? Nah.

  • @enricomandragona163
    @enricomandragona163 5 месяцев назад

    NOT a Kimber fan!! However this one is Nice

  • @indyvin
    @indyvin 5 месяцев назад

    I bought a Kimber Rapide Scorpius for 1800 US dollars. First, their customer service is exceptional. They pay the shipping both ways including 2nd day air for the return. The actual repair time was 3 working days. Having said that, why can't Kimber get it right the first time.
    On my gun, the right side thumb safety lever was crooked and was scratching the slide. The slide to frame fit was awful. That's why it had to be sent back. The repair was well done. Kimber makes beautiful and unique handguns. Sadly, it appears that quality control is still in issue for them. The gun I purchased should never have left the factory. These are production guns. With my gun as an example, it is obvious that there is little done in the way of hand fitting and inspection. These types of defects are unacceptable on a 500.00 gun.

    • @nickreyes6323
      @nickreyes6323 4 месяца назад

      I too had some hiccups with the Rapide Scorpius initially, however, after a 250-300rd break-in. It's run flawlessly ever since. It certainly grew on me.

    • @indyvin
      @indyvin 4 месяца назад

      @@nickreyes6323 Hi Nick: I Have 1000 rounds through mine with no malfunctions. I enjoy the gun. I just wish that Kimber's quality control was better, especially at that price.

    • @nickreyes6323
      @nickreyes6323 4 месяца назад

      @@indyvin I agree whole heartedly.

  • @w.w.9047
    @w.w.9047 5 месяцев назад

    Any fitment that bushing had to the barrel, you destroy by disassembling it that way. The barrel needs to be out of battery before the bushing is removed.

  • @tonyb0164
    @tonyb0164 5 месяцев назад

    Looks like it’s series 70, there’s a plus.

  • @richvalenzi6232
    @richvalenzi6232 5 месяцев назад

    @sootch00. What hearing protection are you using?

  • @jeffanon1772
    @jeffanon1772 5 месяцев назад

    Best gun reviews on YT....👍👍

  • @petercampbell3579
    @petercampbell3579 5 месяцев назад +4

    I prefer my 400th anniversary Beretta.

  • @timjohnson8390
    @timjohnson8390 5 месяцев назад +1

    Its so refreshing to see this in 45acp. These 9mm, 1911 copies are overrated and blasphemous. I know 9mm is cheaper to shoot but its also a poor choice for self defense purposes.

  • @imeekamland660
    @imeekamland660 4 месяца назад

    😊❤❤❤

  • @deezee2965
    @deezee2965 5 месяцев назад +1

    Is the the gun James Caan had in the Michael Mann movie "Thief"?

  • @MateuszKliszkowiak-b7i
    @MateuszKliszkowiak-b7i 5 месяцев назад

    Witam super odcinek pozdrawiam

  • @peterguns
    @peterguns 5 месяцев назад

    Looks like ... like victory

  • @Thomas-vt7cz
    @Thomas-vt7cz 5 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Sootch00 are there any 2011/DS style .45acp pistols out there other than Glock??? 😎

    • @chrissmalley83
      @chrissmalley83 5 месяцев назад +1

      I've not shot one, so I can't vouch for them, but Rock Island is generally well-regarded "for the price", and they make a double-stack (14 round) "2011"-looking 45. The TAC Ultra FS HC 45ACP. That's a long name. The model number is 51567.

    • @Thomas-vt7cz
      @Thomas-vt7cz 5 месяцев назад

      @@chrissmalley83 Thank you bruh, I do know about that one also. I wanted a nice one but unfortunately 7 to 8 stacks for an Infinity... OUCH! 😎

    • @chrissmalley83
      @chrissmalley83 Месяц назад +1

      @@Thomas-vt7cz Ask and ye shall receive. I just watched his latest video about Kimber releasing a double-stack 1911 chambered in 45, and was reminded of this conversation. Kimber 2K11. It's not on their website yet, but it seems like today was the lift on the embargo. Videos and articles abound.

    • @Thomas-vt7cz
      @Thomas-vt7cz Месяц назад

      @@chrissmalley83 Kool ,thank you bruh... Will be looking for it..! 😎

  • @JimD410
    @JimD410 5 месяцев назад

    Its a beautiful weapon, but I want it to function too,ive heard nothing but bad things about kimber the last few years.

  • @Gunnz-9mm
    @Gunnz-9mm 5 месяцев назад

    Hey any issues with the grip shaking loose

  • @Harley-c8q
    @Harley-c8q 5 месяцев назад

    WOULD YOU DO A REVIEW OF THE JACOB GREY TWC-9 2011 ALL METAL PISTOL.

  • @grahambrown1980
    @grahambrown1980 5 месяцев назад

    They also make the 10mm?🤠

  • @HILDRETHG20
    @HILDRETHG20 4 месяца назад

    If clint Eastwood and John Wick built a 1911 I think this could be it.. they both wouldn’t care for optics either🤔

  • @ชินวัฒน์ชาแนล
    @ชินวัฒน์ชาแนล 5 месяцев назад

    ❤❤🎉🎉😮

  • @curtislong1987
    @curtislong1987 5 месяцев назад +5

    Kimber, making some of the most beautiful failures ever.

  • @lisettebatista8774
    @lisettebatista8774 5 месяцев назад

    im in florida, having a hard time finding a store that carries it. Can anyone suggest where to buy/order?

  • @luciano-km7mq
    @luciano-km7mq 5 месяцев назад +2

    That's the best they can do for their 45th anniversary? The Rapide is their most attractive 1911 available. They should've modeled that and customized it a bit.

    • @chrissmalley83
      @chrissmalley83 5 месяцев назад +1

      The Rapide is aesthetically overwrought. It's not a bad looking gun, but it's very "tacticool" and busy. It's trying really hard to not look like a 1911, and it's doing a good job. To me, this has a more classic look that feels more fitting for an anniversary edition.
      Not that it matters what I think, since there is no way I'm paying that much for one.

    • @luciano-km7mq
      @luciano-km7mq 5 месяцев назад

      @@chrissmalley83
      Rapide is a customized 1911. Just like the nighthawk, Dan Wesson and the infinity. There's no questioning what it is. Trying to not look like a 1911? Well, it's doing a shitty ass job, cause we can spot that sweet mofo a mile away!
      The argument was Kimber should've designed something more attractive to celebrate their milestone (same age as Wilson Combat btw). This one is a tad boring.

    • @paulfaggart3423
      @paulfaggart3423 5 месяцев назад

      Just depends what you're into. I imagine this gun is for the guys who drive a 97 silverado and who's favorite movie is Braveheart, while I imagine the rapide is for guys who jack up the front of their car and leave the price tags on their hats.

  • @edwinsane3769
    @edwinsane3769 5 месяцев назад

    How much they cost though?🤔

  • @john2a142
    @john2a142 5 месяцев назад

    What is the price ?

  • @rayturano4089
    @rayturano4089 5 месяцев назад +2

    I had 1 Kimber, a CDP 2 1911 .45acp. Within 500 rounds, the thumb safety sheared off at the lever, same thing with the slide stop. I couldn’t carry this gun for duty, got rid of it. I wouldn’t take a Kimber if you gave it to me. Kimber are full of junk, MIM parts. Kimber does a lot of fancy machining on the exterior, but, to me, it’s like a silk hat on a pig.

  • @MrSabram07
    @MrSabram07 5 месяцев назад

    Can I have that gun? I mean if you're looking to get rid of it, I'll take it

  • @geraldf.1222
    @geraldf.1222 5 месяцев назад +2

    $1800-1900? I DON'T THINK SO.

  • @garrettlundy3959
    @garrettlundy3959 5 месяцев назад

    If you’re gonna make a knock-off be sure you knock-off a quality product. Ed Brown is probably very proud they chose to copy his homework. 😂

  • @Michael-mg3os
    @Michael-mg3os 5 месяцев назад

    How much

  • @thearousedeunuch
    @thearousedeunuch 5 месяцев назад

    This is the first time I see a gun box that doesn't look like a cardboard box they stole off of Walmart's dumpsters.

  • @mikecoram397
    @mikecoram397 5 месяцев назад +1

    But it’s a kimber

  • @MrSabram07
    @MrSabram07 5 месяцев назад

    I don't get it? Challenge coins make no sense to me and not just this one but any challenge coin?

  • @joaopedrobaggio4475
    @joaopedrobaggio4475 5 месяцев назад +6

    Nice pistol, i know that is not the right place, but i have a message for all the people who watches this channel, in November vote for Trump, not only to save the USA, but to save the entire free world. Cheers from Brazil.

  • @cliff8680
    @cliff8680 5 месяцев назад

    Looks sweet. Damn shame girsan doesn't provide 2 mags with their 1911.hint hint nudge nudge!!

  • @gripdept
    @gripdept 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome, but it looks like you need to start hitting the gym . You are losing your balance. Strengthening exercises.

  • @bobbressi5414
    @bobbressi5414 5 месяцев назад +3

    And I'm betting its at least 1500 dollars for what amounts to a slightly better than average 1911. Hard pass. Kimbers are overpriced. Always have been.