Just got a set of replacement grips for my Tactical Pro II (finish on original grip on rt panel chipped because grip screw was cross-threaded from the factory). Have to say they're some of the poorest checkered and finished grips I've seen. I'm comparing to Wilson replacements for full-sized frames and they're not even on the same planet (and the Wilsons are $5 cheaper!). Kimbers look almost like they had no finish; I may put an oil finish over them, but my impression is really shoddy workmanship also - checkering overruns, flats, irregular diamonds, skipped areas - LOTS. This is not even an issue of "you get what you pay for." Wilsons are nice, attractive, well-finished grips, and cheaper than Kimbers; not Esmeralda quality, but nice. Kimbers looked like they were outsourced to a Taiwan furniture factory, and not a good one. Forgive the rant, but this is just poor business; I'm tired of paying for Kimber's CFO's vacation time. I wanted factory originals to preserve the look of the Tactical, but I may recant. OTOH, they are an honest advertisement these days for Kimber quality apparently, and are evident for all to see on the firing line...:hrm: May try to post some pics later...
Doc H.
Doc H.
