i_is_oli Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Very nice gun love kimbers, LAPD and warrior/meusoc. Was wondering if you were me whould you buy a new WA Kimber Lapd/warrior/muesoc (havent decided which i want yet, love them all), or whould you buy a metal kit and install it on my current TM 1911... i have been wanting a kimber for a very long time and i finally have the cash for one Hi Buddy, To be honest, I'd go straight for the Kimber, as although you can upgrade and add to a TM 1911, it's still always going to be a TM 1911...it'll never officially be a Kimber. With regards to performance, WA haters were very impressed at the Kimber's performance, and it out fired many pistols on the range the other day, and the accuracy seemed good too. You can always get a WA Kimber and then pop a metal slide set on it...that's what I would do, however, I've just kept mine standard. Oli Link to post Share on other sites
i_is_oli Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Frakk2k, I have to say, they look really nice, especially the top one; I'm assuming that's your FMV Bell 1911? What's the performance like? Link to post Share on other sites
Frakk2k Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Yep, both are Bells, top one is full metal, performance is good, crisp blowback. Only thing that is a bit meh, is the paint quality. Link to post Share on other sites
fal Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Agreed. I do own souped up TM 1911 with fancy metal kits and mostly with the aftermarket steel controls but if I were to start all over, I'd go with WA platform as a base. Although it doesn't shoot as accurately as TM, it serves as what it meant to be as a side arm. And for the fact that WA gives better kick compare to TM 1911 when both are equipped with CNC machined aluminium slides. Going through WA route seems much simpler, granted if you can find the metal kit you are after. Turning TM1911 into someting distinct such as Kimber costs a lot of money and sometimes, a hassle to boot. I'm no hater when it comes to TM 1911. I love how mine shoots. But if I were to start something new, it would most definitely be WA based. I only went to upgrade route because initialy I wanted 1911A1 then I grown into liking Kimber and other 1911 varients. Since I had TM1911 already I just went ahead upgrading it.(not to mention I had 8 spare mags by that stage already anyway) Any cons I would consider with WA would be expensive spare mags. But unless you are planning to use the pistol as your primary, that doesn't become much of a concern in my opinion. Another interesting thought was that well I bought TM1911 for the field. And upgraded it, with an intetion of using it on the field. But after putting nice kits on it, I didn't want to use it on the field anymore because I didn't want to damage the finish. So now they are retired to range only use. Bit ironic or let's say, shot myself in the foot. Something to think about if you haven't thought about it. Link to post Share on other sites
Solid Snake Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Rockdog, you are now officially my hero. I love that Punisher gun, that is totally awesome. I wish I could find the pictures of the one I built up from a KWC gas pistol. Link to post Share on other sites
i_is_oli Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 TM are bringing out the MEU soon hopefully: http://img.redwolfairsoft.com/upload/produ...825797_0003.jpg That looks like a much better base if you want to produce your own Kimber... But as I said, WA Kimber LAPD SWAT Custom II, or the WA Kimber Warrier FTW! Link to post Share on other sites
RockDog Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 hehe thanks Solid Snake. Would be good to see the pics if not describe what you did. i know mine isnt a replica but its how Id like mine to look. Still fot to find a nice custom trigger. I was going to build a pair but thought Id start another project. Maybe sometime down the line. I gotta say the performance and blowback of the WA's are great but my kimber is a beast, but when you consider the cost of the upgrate its nearly into the £400 bracket. But oh so worth it to help my 1911 fetish hehehe. Frakk2k...where did you get those grips? are they hogues? Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Foxhound Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Love the Wanted gun, Rockdog. Very awsome. Now all they need to to make replicas of the grips. Link to post Share on other sites
RockDog Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Im going to have a go at engraving myself, I would like to find a silver topslide for it too. Closest I can get to a MatchMaster in Airsoft Link to post Share on other sites
Frakk2k Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Frakk2k...where did you get those grips? are they hogues? Ebay, and yes, its Hogues Link to post Share on other sites
hardboiledcop Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Anybody know of any metal comps for 1911 that will fit a WA with long guide rod? ta. Link to post Share on other sites
cortes_ Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 A bit of classic and modern 1911. TM Kimber Marsoc with upgrades and Bell full metal with wood grips and black plastic barel from original Marui 1911. Link to post Share on other sites
Pte Mong Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 my TM HiCapa as upgraded by Elite, Burnley Link to post Share on other sites
fal Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 my TM HiCapa as upgraded by Elite, Burnley wrong thread. Link to post Share on other sites
Carter Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Cortes, how did you get finger grooves along with Gunner grips? Are the grooves built into the frame? Link to post Share on other sites
Solid Snake Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Mong, you are actually making me want to buy a hicapa, and I thought those things were tremendously ugly the first time I saw 'em. Now my wallet is gonna be screaming for mercy.... Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Foxhound Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) Does anyone know if/where they sell the Springfield Armory 1911 grips with the Springfield logo on them? They are not on the website These grips: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem....m=103784559#PIC I just got a TM 1911 with Gaurder Springfield kit and it would really add to the look. Edited July 5, 2008 by Mr Foxhound Link to post Share on other sites
cortes_ Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) Carter it's just inserts under normal grips: http://www.midwayuk.com/apps/eproductpage....leItemID=799381 You can buy that much cheaper on USA branch: midwayusa.com. MR. Foxhound I think those grips are still avalible in UNCOMPANY http://www.midwayuk.com/apps/eproductpage....leItemID=799381 60$ Not excatly the same but if You can't find oryginal they looks pretty good. Edited July 5, 2008 by cortes_ Link to post Share on other sites
Clockwork_O Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 TM 1911 with PGC Colt kit and American Legend grips Link to post Share on other sites
hardboiledcop Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) Sorry to keep whoring off my Raptor but it's all I's got so lay's off's me's ya hear's! anyway. I had to remove the ambi from the ambi-safety, out of need rather than desire, and since it was GLUED to ensure stability (doink) I had to hack it off. Thusly, It's now a Black-Stainless Raptor II, not sure on the new look so far but I'm sure missing those Raptor grips :'( Any rate, here she is.. and here she is in action.. cheers. Edited July 6, 2008 by hardboiledcop Link to post Share on other sites
Parsley Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 very nice piece indeed hard-boiled Link to post Share on other sites
cubix Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 One of THE nicest kimbers I've seen here ! It's great Link to post Share on other sites
fal Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Raptor is one of my most favorite 1911 varient. Too bad the kit is very hard to come by. Great piece you got there! Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Bob the Sniper Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Just bought me a WA kimber Warrior and no less than 10 mins after that i placed a order for a threaded barrel from x fire. now all i need is a suppersor(which one would yall recommend?)and a stream light m3. and of corse... everything to get here. Link to post Share on other sites
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