Got this on a trade

**Xringshooter** · May 14th, 2023, 04:16 PM

Just don't know if I want to keep or sell.
Kimber Stainless II, 9mm, 5" barrel, soft(er) black synthetic grips. Came with one 9 round magazine so I added 2 more.
Doesn't have the manual but all the other original paperwork that came with it is in the Kimber hard case.

Thoughts?

**raxar** · May 14th, 2023, 04:32 PM

I'd dump it. Besides Kimber's lackluster reputation I've never understood the appeal of a 1911 9mm. Why would I want all that weight and bulk for 9 +1 of 9mm?

**Steve_NEPhila** · May 14th, 2023, 05:09 PM

I dont really know how you run guns, but I run them hard. I need a really good holster (modular QLS, for my safariland belt rig) and a bucket of magazines to really want to keep a pistol. I also really prefer pistols with electronic optics on them. Two gun action challenge is where it is at, for my tastes. If I am not going to run it hard, outside in the weather I am sending it to a new home. Otherwise, I would see it as a paperweight that just takes up space in a gun locker...

**340M&P** · May 14th, 2023, 06:38 PM

Well*..I*m on the flip side. I love it! I carry a Kimber Micro 9 when I*m on my time. Grew up with the 1911 platform, so I*m comfortable with it.
I have but no longer carry regularly a commander size, lightweight, 45, but it has a special place in my heart.
Working, I carry a 9mm with a RDS, beasuse it*s simply the best for my needs.

But**..

**ArmyVet** · May 14th, 2023, 07:00 PM

Shoot it a bit before you decide.
At least it doesn't have the idiot scratch...

**eatmydust** · May 15th, 2023, 09:25 AM

I didn't grow up with a 1911, but IMO there are too many really good 9mm options to hold on to a Kimber full size 9. Harvest the monetary value and buy yourself something you've really been wanting.

**Delkal** · May 15th, 2023, 09:56 AM

Shoot it before you decide. With the lower recoil it should be a great range / steel gun. Not everything needs to be for carry.

**Emptymag** · May 15th, 2023, 09:59 AM

Look at it this way - at least it doesn't use Glock mags!

**guncollector** · May 15th, 2023, 10:54 AM

I would sell it mainly because if its not double stack capacity as a 9mm there are many better options especially at that weight and size. A micro 9mm carries 9+ rounds.

**arjohnson** · May 21st, 2023, 06:57 PM

I picked up a Springfield garrison 9mm, basically the same, shot it, it shoots ok and nothing special. I can actually feel the slide moving, felt weird. Then I bought a couple staccato 9mm*s, so now I*m selling the garrison.