The $1000+ club

[Koda]

I finally reached a place in life where I made it well into the $1000 club this year, took it out and in less than 2 mags.... the rear sight literally fell out on the ground.

 

[SHPD_Retired]

These are my two 1000 plus purchases.

 

[11Charlie]

I finally reached a place in life where I made it well into the $1000 club this year, took it out and in less than 2 mags.... the rear sight literally fell out on the ground.

Damn that sucks! What was it?

 

[Koda]

Damn that sucks! What was it?

a Dan Wesson 1911. I kid you not...

 

[11Charlie]

a Dan Wesson 1911. I kid you not...

That's crazy I can't imagine that.

 

[F2CMaDMaXX]

I know exactly what you mean about nearly jumping ship on cheaper items. There is more available at lesser prices than the more expensive stuff, seems like it's a better deal getting two for the same money.....

Anyway, i think actually my 2nd ever was my first $1k - Bushmaster AR from the Windham days in the mid 2000's.

I'm not sure i spent that again until my Winchester 101.

 

[Koda]

That's crazy I can't imagine that.

its taken 2 trips to the factory under warranty over 5 months and multiple range sessions ($ wasted) and only just recently got it back. Those bubblegumers didnt want to replace my slide...

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

a Dan Wesson 1911. I kid you not...

thats hard to believe!!!

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

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its taken 2 trips to the factory under warranty over 5 months and multiple range sessions ($ wasted) and only just recently got it back. Those bubblegumers didnt want to replace my slide...

seriously?

 

[11Charlie]

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its taken 2 trips to the factory under warranty over 5 months and multiple range sessions ($ wasted) and only just recently got it back. Those bubblegumers didnt want to replace my slide...

They finally fixed it for ya right? I almost bought one couple months ago. Private party sale but was a screaming price. sometimes I still kick myself for letting that one go.

 

[Koda]

They finally fixed it for ya right? I almost bought one couple months ago. Private party sale but was a screaming price. sometimes I still kick myself for letting that one go.

I think so.... Just got it back, again, a couple weeks ago. Rear sight seems solid and passed a few raps with a drift without moving (measured with calipers), the slide is obviously new (i took befer pics...). Each time they only wanted me to send the slide only, I refused the second timd... Took about 20 emails with some strong words I told them they were going to replace the slide no options.
Put about 200rds thru it last weekend and its a nice shooter but its still breaking in, sluggish slide and a few FTFs, super tight fit... Super tight. Thing is a tac driver.

So welcome me to the $1000 club, but it wasnt the experience I had expected....

 

[Mikej]

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Any issues with that Kimber? Wifey got her a Pro Aegis a few years ago, which I believe is the same platform, and has issues with some FTEs and stove pipes, Slide not staying open on last round due to the mag follower tilting, ejects up and back on her head, sometimes off her face/neck line eek.

I'm in the club by just a few bucks.



Love the gun, been not one issue! Other than getting mags. It's not the mag it's self, it's just the large Mecgar for CZ. It's the base plate you need due to the mag well.

 

[The Heretic]

That's kind of humorous (to me, not to the owners) that $1K+ semi-custom to custom 1911s still have problems like FTF/FTE, sights falling off, etc.

 

[11Charlie]

I think so.... Just got it back, again, a couple weeks ago. Rear sight seems solid and passed a few raps with a drift without moving (measured with calipers), the slide is obviously new (i took befer pics...). Each time they only wanted me to send the slide only, I refused the second timd... Took about 20 emails with some strong words I told them they were going to replace the slide no options.
Put about 200rds thru it last weekend and its a nice shooter but its still breaking in, sluggish slide and a few FTFs, super tight fit... Super tight. Thing is a tac driver.

So welcome me to the $1000 club, but it wasnt the experience I had expected....

Well welcome to the club Koda!! Not the experience that you wanted but well worth it when its all said and done. I am sure in a year you won't be sorry you did.

 

[Goosebrown]

Bought a target rifle for $906 once but the only thing I have that broke the wife barrier was my Mauser C96 that I have wanted for 40 years since playing with Robbie Irving's blue plastic toy broomhandle all those years ago.

 

[LuckySG]

Awesome thanks!

Let the countdown begin! I have tracking now for your new toy and it is due Friday by 8 PM.

 

[Wolf256]

My first was this.
I also have the full size. And the Nickel. Love my Sig 1911s.

 

[Lou]

I must be in the wrong group. Bought a new Mini 14 earlier this year (msrp $1169), plus a scope, and felt guilty about it (and dead if my wife ever finds out).

 

[turbo_vanner]

I finally did it. After months of selling off surplus crap lying around the house and setting aside money I finally put in for a purchase of an over $1000 dollar gun!

I get to join the club now right???

It was rough, lots of temptation out there, I almost jumped ship on something else a couple of times. Once I shot the 45 version of this pistol I knew I would end up wanting the 9mm version if they made one, and they released it last month. Having built two AR15s in 9mm and fighting all the inconsistent recoil with buffer weights and ammo types I thought I was done with the platform once I bought my Beretta Storm carbine to replace the need. However being a Glock boy, I still couldn't resist. Now I wait for it to get over to @LuckySG for transfer!

What kind of buffer setup will your new one have? I run a 7.5oz solid buffer and extra power carbine spring, and its soft and smooth from 115gr to 147. It is however, the only PCC I have shot, so I don't have a lot to go on.

 

[SHPD_Retired]

Any issues with that Kimber? Wifey got her a Pro Aegis a few years ago, which I believe is the same platform, and has issues with some FTEs and stove pipes, Slide not staying open on last round due to the mag follower tilting, ejects up and back on her head, sometimes off her face/neck line eek.

I'm in the club by just a few bucks.

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Love the gun, been not one issue! Other than getting mags. It's not the mag it's self, it's just the large Mecgar for CZ. It's the base plate you need due to the mag well.

I have not had any issues with mine at all. However, it is in 9mm. I do not know what yours is but not sure if that would make any difference. I had another Kimber that I sold a while ago. I had no issues with it either.