Kimber Pro Raptor II 45 ACP 1911 Review
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- Опубликовано: 4 авг 2024
- The Kimber Pro Raptor II is a Commander Size 1911 from the Kimber Custom Shop and the fit and finish is excellent. Thanks to Michelle for the loaner and experience. #KimberProRaptor2 #1911 Kimber1911 Big thanks to Fiocchi USA for Supplying our ammunition!
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Whoever designed that gun is an artist. Gorgeous.
Pretty sure it was John Moses Browning
@@FoulPet 1911s true. I meant the Pro Raptor 2 specifically, but you’re right.
I agree I think this one is my next mistake 😂
@@boricuaarecibo9259 Not the worst mistake you’ll ever make. Take a look at the Bul Armory 1911. Also gorgeous.
When looking for a gun review for people that wanna see the gun before they buy it your channel is perfect sir👍, you provide the perfect ratio of getting the guns angles in very clear photo and video, you record yourself shooting the gun in a manner that we can see how the recoil affect you and how the gun moves in the hand, when ppl look up reviews to buy a gun they wanna see the beautiful side of it, the performance in the field, and the small details throughout the videos with clips of you shooting to thoroughly explain what you are talking about. Keep doing what your doing and I’ll be here for every firearm I plan on buying and a lot I most likely won’t😂💯
Love it or hate it, 1911 format pistols are here to stay...God Bless your channel.
Maybe in competition but doubt it will have much of a presence in the Concealed Carry market much longer. 2011 will eventually replace that eventually to. Same with my P220. Hammer fired guns are a dying breed.
Hi capacity, striker fired, plastic guns are the future.
I carry this “EXACT” Kimber Pro Raptor ll with a Galco “Miami Classic” leather shoulder holster “EVERY” weekend with Wilson Combat 47D mags; No matter what with pride. It is one of the most beautiful and reliable 45acp.’s I have owned and shoot mine every weekend! My Daily EDC for a decade is a Sig 938 “Rosewood” 9mm thats very reliable and accurate for it’s size. I want the Kimber Micro “Raptor” 9mm to replace it one day for I am a Kimber Fan!! The 1911 in 45 acp is the G.O.A.T.!#(myopinion)#🐐#Kimber#Raptor
Thank you for showing the Full-break down and putting it back together for newbies like myself! Much appreciated
I have the Stainless Raptor II (5” barrel) and absolutely love it. The fit and finish is great and I’ve had zero malfunctions with a variety of ammo. The price isn’t so high that I feel like I can’t shoot it.
@@tonymachuca9471 it’s a scammer
And sootch doesn't do or post anything about it?
@@tonymachuca9471 he posted about it on Instagram. Not sure the whole story
I too bought the Raptor. One of my favorite pistols
I also have the Raptor II (5"). I bought it from Cabellas 3 years ago. I used to have a Glock 21 30 years ago. The Kimber handles a lot better..
I picked up my Kimber Pro-carry about 10 or so years ago. It is the most accurate pistol I own, most accurate that I fired. It was pricey with the CT grips that come with that model, no regrets, I'll pick up another one someday.
I like the way you described the difference in recoil between 45acp and 9mm. I also feel like the 45 "pushes" as where the 9 "punches". Always a pleasure to shoot a 45
I find I'm a little steadier with the .45 on the recoil and re-acquiring the target
@@marct9221 i love & prefer .45 w any model gun.
I’m very happy with mine, love it!!
My friend just got a Kimber Raptor II and it’s a joy to shoot. Every bit as nice as this Pro model. His has serrations on the front of the slide which are really nice to have.
I carry this exact model. Love it. Substantial in the hand, accurate, runs flawlessly.
Good review! I've had four 1911 Kimbers. Two from Clackamas that were phenomenal guns. They had all the the things that you would send to gunsmith to do. Quality, value, accuracy features which caused me to buy two more. Right after they moved to Yonkers. Those two were POS.
I own two Kimber 1911s. A Kimber Raptor and a Kimber two tone. Both are .45 cal. I previously owned a Kimber Classic Target; (purchased in Sept, 2001). It, too; was .45 cal. Stain;ess as is my Raptor. .45 cal. is very effective. There is no need for more than eight rounds. As a retired U>S. Marine, I first became acquainted with the old M1911 A1. in boot camp, 1966. The right tool for the job.
"No need for more than rounds" is a statement that holds no actual value. You have no ability to know how much firepower you will need until a particular event occurs. Those kind of statements are illogical.
I have 8 Kimbers now and they are all great guns. They have all been reliable and extremely accurate. I have a Raptor Pro and and a Raptor Micro 380 both in black.
Lol you are an anomaly, most people have trouble with Kimbers right out of the box...
I own the all black Ultra Raptor, it’s a carry weapon even here behind enemy lines in Mexifornia. Well made it’s one of 7 Kimbers I own including their wheel in 357.
Thanks for the review! I’ve been checking out this gun for a while but always been on the fence because of its price. Now however you pushed me over the edge and I can’t wait for the store to open for me to snatch my up!!!
I hope you find one and enjoy! Laying side by side with many other brand 1911s it’s hard to find one that looks as nice; just have wallet ready! Good luck!#Kimber#Raptor#1911#45acp@Mak 6
I must say, the music choice was excellent!! Love me some AC/DC type music and a 1911!
A Great Gun. I've owned one for about 2 years. Maybe around 300 rounds went through it. Not problems or hickups.ill highly recommend it.
I have the same in 9mm. Love it no malfunctions. Pretty too.
I'm out in Molalla neighbor to town of Colton where Kimber started. Have friends that worked for Kimber back in the days of Colton Oregon.
My first pistol was the kimber super match 2 it is a great shooter, got it back in 2o10.
I have one 1911 and this is it. I love it. It's one of maybe 2 firearms I own that I would never consider selling.
Same here!#Kimber#1911#45acp#Raptorll@Nunya Bizness
Great Review Brother! Keep Them Coming Don!
I love my kimbers. I got a 10mm rapide and a woodsman 10mm. Excellent
As always excellent video
Thx Sootch
God bless America, long live the republic
Thanks Eddie!
Amen Brother
Tested my pull weight after 2k rds still a very crisp 4 lbs on my custom 2 steel frame. My favorite tool to put holes in things.
I shot a very old M1A1911 last weekend it was my fist time shooting a .45 and I could not believe how such a old rusty gun could shot so well with such a beautiful trigger. 1911 are extremely excellent pistols.
@@JoshsDigitalinteractions 😂 not hardly.
Thats a beauty!!! I wanna pick up a 45 1911 next. So far ive got a g43x and .38 s&w 442!!!!
What a beautiful gun thanks for sharing
As always another great video 👍👍.. I own 2 Kimbers 1-1911 and 1- micro9 love them both the micro9 is my edc pistol .. well until next time I'll be looking forward to your next review .. God Bless and be safe ..
Don E.
I have a Kimber Pro CDP II. It is strikingly beautiful, fit and finish very tight. I had issues with failure to eject, I contacted Kimber and they were responsive. I sent the gun in and sent it back. Also after reading on forums to switch to Wolff "Extra power springs" would correct the issue. I called and actually got to speak to the owner of Wolff springs, if I remember correctly his name was Mike.
He spoke to me unrushed and told me he had told Kimber in the beginning to increase the strength (lbs) of the recoil spring. My gun too is in the Commander length, 4" barrel.
I don't know if these are the quality control issues your talking about. I think Kimber was trying to make a gun that was easy enough for a women or man with less hand strength to rack, but in a commander size frame especially with the aluminum frame of the pro CDP II it wasn't enough. I constantly had case's hitting me in the forehead, some drew blood if they hit with the open end.
With the Wolff "extra power springs" and "Wilson Combat" mags it works well. I think I bought it in 2007 new. I always wanted a Raptor but they weren't available in Ca. Beautiful pistol.
I think the 1911 was meant for an all steel frame hands down. I by no means ever limp wrist a gun. Just my experience.
Enjoy your videos, subscriber, been watching a long time.
I have a number of Kimber 1911s. My top two Kimber pistols are the Stainless Raptor II and the Stainless Pro Raptor II. Each have custom grip panels and now reside in their very own case. Neither have been shot. I just can't bring myself to it, but I may someday. The Kimber Stainless TLE II was a daily carry, but since I have moved to 9mm lately, the Stainless "Artic" that is not one of Kimber's mainstream 1911s is my 1911 of choice along with the Springfield Armory Ronin.
I have a Custom TLE I and live it! I’ve been thinking about getting one of these , thanks for the review.
I really want to like Kimber but I’ve seen first hand a couple times recent quality control issues with new guns. There’s just too much reliable competition to consider taking the chance owning one.
I ❤️ my Kimber Custom 2 1911 45acp , just got it last fall
Got mine 2 years ago and love it as well, 5k through her and she still runs like a champ, it's my edc pistol for a reason.
Love the AC/DC “Big Gun” rip intro music 👍
Love 1911s. Sexiest pistol ever made. I have 2 the Dan Wesson TCP and my S&W E Series stainless steel model
I got one today I can say WOW it's outstanding
I've heard mixed reviews of Kimber 1911s, but this particular one seems very well made
Take my word on it, most pristine 1911 I have ever shot. I own virtually this exact model. Mine is a bit different, you can check my channel, I have a short of it posted. I have shot Springfield, rock Island, and a couple other, and I can promise you, they are worth every penny. I also drove 6 hours, and paid 450 for a 1500 dollar gun, STOLE IT! NEVER LETTING IT GO. MY BEST PISTOL.. And I own 3 Smith and Wesson revolvers, and two 22 pistols. Kimbers are absolute pearls..
@@brasstacksboxing409 450? how did u pull that off?
Beautiful gun!
Man scootch makes every firearm look fun
Firearms are fun : ) Thanks David
Thanks and greetings from Brazil.
I own two Kimber Grand Raptor 2 .45s, and want a kimber pro Raptor. I have had no problems with the two. But the first Grand Raptor 2 I first bought 12vyears ago had a external extractor. I hated that then they came out with the true 1911 and I love them both.
Have one almost just like this one. Except, mine is a 12 year old super ultra carry plus model. Still looks almost brand new. A bit of holster wear, which I think makes it look better, and I filed the edges on the slide, so as not to snag. Looks so bad ass, and runs like a sewing machine. Best pistol I own, and I own some beauties. 3 Smith and Wesson revolvers as well, and a Phoenix arms 22.. my model 60 is my baby too...
*sootch00* How you doing brother, sweet pistol, thank-you sir for taking the time to show us. God Bless. (Kevin)!
Thanks Kevin! Hope you're doing well my friend.
@@sootch00 Yes sir, all good, thank-you for taking the time to respond. Peace & grace, God Bless.
I picked mine up last month and it's been wonderful so far, it's received compliments every single time I've taken it to the range. My only complaint is that I've had 3 failures to extract in the ~800 rounds I've put through it. It's probably operator error on my part but it's conspicuously not an issue for me on every other handgun I've used/owned.
I want one of those totally polished and with mother of pearl grips. Of course in 38 Super. Great video.
Thanks Brother! 38 Super is a sweet caliber, especially in a fancy 1911 like you're talking about : )
Beautiful piece
I have 3 Kimber 1911 pistols and have had zero issues with them. I actually use 1 of them as my EDC. I also have 3 Colt 1911 pistols with zero issues. I will say that in comparing the two brands the Kimber is way better fit and finish. But the Colt magazines have superior anti tilt followers. Semper Fidelis🇺🇸
Beautiful piece, I've always wanted one but never was in a position to justify the price tag. Extremely gorgeous gun though
Ron Cohen destroyed the Kimber name; and he almost did the same to Sig (TBD). If it were a kimber pre-cohen, I'd buy it. I don't trust anything he puts his hands to.
@Spectacular Spectacular RIA makes a damn good firearm at a damn good price, I have to admit. I've got a few buddies that have RIA G.I. models that swear by them. And to be fair...I've never seen one jam at the range 🤷♂️
@Spectacular Spectacular I think you might have sold me on a Rock Island 1911; but in the Lord's Caliber haha (.45 ACP)
As far as finish goes; the standard "parkerized"-style finish works for me just fine (as does most folks) but I WOULD like to see one in a brushed stainless finish.
For nearly the same money I will stay with my Springfield TRP Operator ….
I purchased the exact Raptor ll SS 45 acp w/(5) WC 47D mags and Galco Miami Classic shoulder rig! I personally never spend this much on firearm. I’ve owned the RIA “Patriot” 45 acp that performs beautifully for $599 and have near $2k in Kimber and accessories! I’m very pleased with both. I carry the Raptor everywhere but work and the RIA is my home defense gun (“5 1911 45acp). I’ve owned many 1911; colt, springfield, ruger, remington, & taurus just to name a few. I’m 50 now any pleased! I’ve always wanted Les Baer,Wilson Combat, and I know they are top tier but never had $3-$5k to spend on a firearm! Maybe one day?……#Kimber#RaptorllSS#1911#45acp
Beautiful 1911
I just bought my kimber about 2 weeks ago it’s a custom 2 w rosewood grips just gotta break it in now but I like that raptor also good lookin pistol
Gorgeous gun! ❤️🤍💙
Great review……….I know that exact gun well! Michelle is also my friend! Lol!
Kimbers are a gamble, even their newest model the Rapide has videos showing tons of problems.
I’ve had my Ultra Raptor II for almost two years now. I did have some issues hand cycling some hollow points when I first got it. So I went ahead and polished the feed ramp with a dremel and a cloth bit with a dab of polish and it feeds them perfectly now. It is an excellent piece in my collection and it carry’s nicely in the crossbreed holster. Mine has the aluminum hammer spring housing that has the same machines scales as the top of the slide and it definitely lightens the gun up a tad. I bought a stainless spring housing that had similar looking grip cuts as the front of the Raptor that also had a flared mag well attachment. I had that in there for awhile but I didn’t like how I couldn’t just slap the mags in the gun you kinda had to push them up through the mag well with your thumb to get them to click in and it added noticeable weight to it so I went back to the aluminum housing. The only negative thing my gunsmith had to say when I asked him is they do use metal injected molded parts on these. I haven’t had the gun out to the range to much other than ensuring function and it ran without a hiccup. I was really surprised at how well the recoil felt since this was my first 45acp gun. Thanks for all you do man keep it going!
If you check out my RUclips channel you'll see i had the same kind you did and I finally had to get rid of it. I tried everything. I kept it cleaned and lubed. I gave it a good chance past the break in period. I finally sent it back to Kimber and they did some stuff in their shop but sent it back to me in the same functional condition It was originally in. I so wanted it to be a carry gun but so ultimately sold it.
@@Joe_Friday yeah I went to load the first hollow point and it jammed when I released the slide so I was like hmmm. So I tried hand feeding an entire mag slowly releasing the slide and it would jam almost every other time and what was concerning was it was shoving the projectile into the case ruining the round. So I busted out the dremel and gave it s nice shiny polish job and I slowly hand fed round after round several mags with no issue then let the slide go home with one and no issues at all. Took it to the range had had a great experience.
@@brianpresto1446 Glad yours started working. Kimber replaced some parts and polished the feed ramps but it made absolutely no difference. I figured during their testing they would have replaced it because I know good and well it wasn't functioning for them after they fixed it. No way it would magically work for them and stop working for me.
@@Joe_Friday - Not sure why they didn’t test fire it after you sent it back to Kimber. That would have surely identified the problem.
@@scottmackey4182 Sorry. I wasn't clear. They said they did test fire it after replacing components and polishing the feed ramp. That's what's confusion. Unless they fired like 3 rounds and gave it a gtg. I was expecting it to be fixed but it was jamming every 3-5 rounds as soon as I got it back. It didn't matter if it was ball or hollow point.
Have the black ice rapide 45 ... my favorite of all my firearms
I see this is about a month ago, Sootch is my favorite reviewer , he just goes into detail on explains everything very well, and demonstrated, I have a question about the Kimbers, for quite some time there has been problems regarding their Mim - on the frames , I see a they said you said that this was all steel at me very well be my question is does it use MIM parts ?
Just got one today for 1299.00 before tax. I wanted a commander size 1911 with a steel frame and this is one of the only ones like that that I’ve seen without getting into the upper tier 1911’s and for about 200 bucks off msrp I couldn’t resist
I own the kimber pro carry 2 45acp. Best self defense 1911, I have owned. Best home defense home invader stopper. Nothing like 45acp.
Sweet looking piece
Good video!
Thanks Dan!
Wow nice 1911 ✊🏻
My first Kimber was a 38 Super HD PRO. It is excellent. So, is the 38 Super in the 1911.
I love my 3 inch Raptor!
Nice!
Thanks for stopping by RW!
All these years around guns an nothing gets me excited as much as a nice 1911. They need to make a double stack 9mm 1911
This was good, felt like not too many guntubers doing reviews anymore..
Custom shop is still good with kimber. The regular line is almost junk now. They ain't what they were for sure.
There's no such thing as a Kimber custom shop they just slap that on the side they're all production.
Kimber custom II Boot Camp edition here, one if not the favorite gun I own. I have done 3k rounds at the range and not one single malfunction. Wife is a total kimber fan now and really loves them.
...my late, wonderful wife loved her Ultra Carry...it's mine now.
I have owned several kimbers and I have a Kimber right now I love the Kimber s I would not shoot any thing else.
Sootch you should review the Kimber Desert Warrior. It's a beautiful piece of art
If I could have just one Kimber, this would be it. So classy,
Great guns. If you got time, check my channel, ibhave a short of it posted. Releasing my rifle collection online soon. And man, I have some beauties..
I have one in 45acp great gun. Mine is black though, the finish has worn a bit from years of carry. Works best with Kimber or Wilson mags only.
Beautiful 1911x
Nice 🔥
That tear down surprised me. Not typical. But that is a sexy weapon.
Awesome, can't wait to watch all this video, bet the comments might get interesting though..
The Wild West no doubt! lol! Thanks Adam
@@sootch00 Thank you for putting out good videos. 🤙🏼
Had an original Raptor .45 acp true blued 5 inch when they first came out, which I don't think they make any longer. It was a beautiful firearm, but like an idiot I traded it for a Smith & Wesson true blued 5" target model with adjustable sights that I still own. Every gun owner / collector has done this. The one I let get away, but I was shooting in a competition league & wanted those adjustable sights. The Smith is a great .45 but it just doesn't have that unique Raptor look. Stainless is nice, but a true blued handgun is just so beautiful. I still carry a Commander 1911 for carry, & also a Colt "Defender" .45 with a 3" barrel, which is a great concealed carry
.45 & I only loose 1 round. One thing I don't like on any 1911 is ambi-safetys, John Moses Browning had it right the first time,....Lefty's can figure it out.
Lol. I'm left handed but shoot right handed with pistol or rifle. Can't even shoot a rifle left handed but can with pistols just not as accurate but still defend my self confidentiality shooting pistol left hand. My dad was right handed so that's how he taught me shoot so most things left hand shooters have issues with don't worry me I'm glad my dad tought me shoot right handed.
@@danielfrye4445 I'm right handed but Bat & Golf left handed. I think I was suppose to be a lefty but my Dad didn't like that so he made me use my right hand. So now I find myself doing some right some left, but shoot right hand period. I have always hated ambi safety's & I own carry & shoot a lot of 1911's. I'm a geezer now & was weened on
.357 & .44 magnum pistols, then went to 1911's as my semi-automatic pistol of choice, although my collection has many others, I still shoot 1911's the best. I have had an ambi safety knocked off a couple of times in my life, I carry OWB in a thumbreak leather holster, thank God, which blocks the hammer. I have an original Springfield EMP 1911 in 9mm with ambi's & I love that gun as a carry piece but I have to get that damn ambi / lefty safety removed. John Moses Browning had it perfectly "Right" the first time around.
There was a thread on 1911 forum called, 'name one brand of 1911 you would never buy'. Kimber was the winner by a long shot. Save a little more and get yourself a Dan Wesson or better yet an Ed Brown. You'll be glad you did.
Agreed! Both gun shops I visited said the same thing, save a bit more and get a Dan Wesson. CZ is making quality 1911's
Someone i know has a Kimber 1911 . He loves his Kimber but he said the only issue with Kimber is their magazines. He uses Wilson Combat Magazines in his Kimber.
I am looking at purchasing a Kimber, and I expect zero feeding problems with the price I pay plus excellent groups
very nice ❤
It's beautiful Sir.
I have a new Walther ppq
Another good video sir. Can’t believe it didn’t jam at least once a mag. Both Kimbers I bought in the early 2000’s we’re JamoMatics. Other officers I knew that bought them for off duty carry, had problems too, or had to pay a gunsmith to work on them to get them reliable. I said never Kimber again after I sent my 2nd one back to the factory due to jamming. They sent it back to me “repaired” but It still jammed like they did nothing. I did buy a Springfield & an STI that both ran perfectly out of the box. A reliable Kimber, especially a short barrel, is a unicorn 🦄.
If kimber haters didn't live in the past, they wouldn't live at all 😂
Glad your finally gettin some of that kimber money.
It's a loaner from a friend Dude.....
@@sootch00 lmao im totally joking. I own a kimber tle/rl 2.thanks for all your hard work.
nice gun wowwww
I have basically the Springfield Armory version of this same pistol, except my grips are a bit darker. That Kimber is a beaut !
Wow! This pistol is beautiful with the satin finish, I love 1911’s my favorite round is the 45 ACP. I think is good to always have a variety i.e. 1911 Full size, Commander in 45, 9mm and 22. What kind of 1911’s do you own?
I was considering saving up for a Caspian, but I was a little on the fence about it. Looking at the MSRP of the Raptor I'm sold.
Caspian it is!
I am so tempted to buy a Kimber but I have heard so many conflicting stories and mixed reviews about the quality of these handguns.
I have to have one can't decide between this one or the blued version. I have to wait until my pistol permit is approved since I live behind the iron curtain in NJ
I want this so bad!!!!
Kimber's are definitely beautiful guns.
They need to divert 90% of their marketing budget to the q/c and R&D departments. Just my .02
Beautiful gun. like the trigger pull weight. Just too many safeties LOL. That's why I like my Glocks always hot and ready
I had a Eclipse Pro II. Ugh , I hate I sold it. It was a fine firearm.
That rear sight looks like its already drifting out. My 5'' Raptor's rear sight drifted out within the first 300 rounds. I reset it with some Locktite and it's been fine. Almost 2000 rounds through it in 3 months. Only 3 malfunctions, 2 were FTF within the first 200 rounds and both with the factory Kimber mag (trash). The third was a FTF at around 1800 rounds when I was shooting it rapidly with a single hand, I think I limp wristed it. My take away is this pistol has been 100% reliable within 2000 rounds when using Chip McCormick or WC mags and shooting it correctly.
I had same drift issue with my 5” raptor. Little loktight and good ever since!
Beautiful Gun, would have liked some sarations on the front end of slide. But Awesome gun none the less.
That is a beautiful gun!!!