Gun Review – Kimber Stainless Target II 10mm

By Dan Zimmerman

By David Kronenfeld

I’ve always been a 1911 fan. Perhaps it comes from my childhood memories of flipping through my great grandfather’s World War I scrapbook and idolizing his service in the War to End All Wars. My favorite picture is of him and his childhood sweetheart who he married just prior to shipping off to France. While Jeff Cooper would not have approved of his trigger finger placement, it’s an image that left an indelible imprint on my impressionable young mind. I’m also a fan of 1911s chambered in something other than .45 ACP . . .

Sure, that may make me a heretic, but a 1911 doesn’t have to be a .45. That’s why the Kimber Stainless Target II in 10mm was my first 1911, a gift from my grandfather several years ago. The Stainless Target model carries a $1,108 MSRP, but can often be found in the mid $900s range if you look hard enough.

Although relatively unnoticeable, the 10mm model’s grip is slightly thinner than a traditional .45ACP 1911. The gun’s stock grips are black diamond checkered synthetic and do an excellent job of helping the shooter control the bite of the 10mm recoil.

The …read more

Source:: Truth About Guns