Would you pay 750 for this Kimber 1911?

http://i.imgur.com/aEvpG.jpg


Well would you?

Scratches are visible in the picture.

Considering a brand-new Custom II [kimberamerica.com] goes for just about $100 more... I guess it would still depend on whether the cosmetics mean a lot to you or not.

Me, if I'm laying out that much for a weapon, I want it to be perfect. If there are going to be any imperfections I want to put them on the thing myself. Then again, if bullets come out of the right hole and go where I aim them, you could say I'm being too picky.

I don't consider Kimber pistols to be antiques or rare or anything. It'd be different if we were looking at an older firearm that was carried in combat or even just issued to an officer and handed down or something.

I thought it typically only cost around $10 for ~Kimber...unless OP is looking for more than a night.

Quote from veritableqndry : I guess it would still depend on whether the cosmetics mean a lot to you or not.

I knew VQ could appreciate the value of cosmetics.

Quote from veritableqndry : Considering a brand-new Custom II [kimberamerica.com] goes for just about $100 more... I guess it would still depend on whether the cosmetics mean a lot to you or not. Me, if I'm laying out that much for a weapon, I want it to be perfect. If there are going to be any imperfections I want to put them on the thing myself. Then again, if bullets come out of the right hole and go where I aim them, you could say I'm being too picky. I don't consider Kimber pistols to be antiques or rare or anything. It'd be different if we were looking at an older firearm that was carried in combat or even just issued to an officer and handed down or something.

I have been toying with the idea of getting one of these 1911s for a while now. Kimber lists it for $842, buds sells it new for $754 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalo.../411534035 so a used gun, with damage for $750 is way too high.
Personally, I dont mind cosmetic imperfections on an older firearm. It adds character. But not in something like this that is a current model production gun.

So , no, I would not pay $750 for that gun.

Quote from emelvee : I thought it typically only cost around $10 for ~Kimber...unless OP is looking for more than a night.

$5 SD limit.

Quote from veritableqndry : Considering a brand-new Custom II [kimberamerica.com] goes for just about $100 more... I guess it would still depend on whether the cosmetics mean a lot to you or not. Me, if I'm laying out that much for a weapon, I want it to be perfect. If there are going to be any imperfections I want to put them on the thing myself. Then again, if bullets come out of the right hole and go where I aim them, you could say I'm being too picky. I don't consider Kimber pistols to be antiques or rare or anything. It'd be different if we were looking at an older firearm that was carried in combat or even just issued to an officer and handed down or something.

Quote from jeepdog : I have been toying with the idea of getting one of these 1911s for a while now. Kimber lists it for $842, buds sells it new for $754 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalo.../411534035 so a used gun, with damage for $750 is way too high. Personally, I dont mind cosmetic imperfections on an older firearm. It adds character. But not in something like this that is a current model production gun. So , no, I would not pay $750 for that gun.

I'm not that familiar with Kimber models but the link in the OP appears to be the Eclipse Custom II which lists for $1258 http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911...-custom-ii

and Bud's sells it for $1114 but it is out of stock. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalo.../4115343306

With that being said I wouldn't be too thrilled to have that kind of damage on a gun like that but if those numbers are accurate it would be tempting at $750. I can't see the scratches that good on this monitor but being stainless I wouldn't be surprised if they could be repaired.

It looks like the gun slid on concrete.

Quote from jeepdog : I have been toying with the idea of getting one of these 1911s for a while now. Kimber lists it for $842, buds sells it new for $754 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411534035 so a used gun, with damage for $750 is way too high. Personally, I dont mind cosmetic imperfections on an older firearm. It adds character. But not in something like this that is a current model production gun. So , no, I would not pay $750 for that gun.

What he said.

I'd probably go $600. And that's just because it's got the Kimber name on it.

I'm not convinced the Kimber name is work the hype, personally. Too many range reports of jamming and FTF for my tastes.

Quote from The Raddish : I'm not convinced the Kimber name is work the hype, personally. Too many range reports of jamming and FTF for my tastes.

I have a MacBook. I don't understand what you mean.

Guys. Its actually http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911...-custom-ii

THe one that retails for 1250.

The damage is from the previous owner using the wrong holster.

Quote from veritableqndry : Considering a brand-new Custom II [kimberamerica.com] goes for just about $100 more... I guess it would still depend on whether the cosmetics mean a lot to you or not. Me, if I'm laying out that much for a weapon, I want it to be perfect. If there are going to be any imperfections I want to put them on the thing myself. Then again, if bullets come out of the right hole and go where I aim them, you could say I'm being too picky. I don't consider Kimber pistols to be antiques or rare or anything. It'd be different if we were looking at an older firearm that was carried in combat or even just issued to an officer and handed down or something.

Quote from jeepdog : I have been toying with the idea of getting one of these 1911s for a while now. Kimber lists it for $842, buds sells it new for $754 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalo.../411534035 so a used gun, with damage for $750 is way too high. Personally, I dont mind cosmetic imperfections on an older firearm. It adds character. But not in something like this that is a current model production gun. So , no, I would not pay $750 for that gun.

guys. Wrong gun.