What is the Value on a Kimber ?

[firefighter9158]

I have a Question about the value on a Kimber, It's a KimKi P-45 Luma,Compact Aluminum, 45cal. (Some of the description may not be correct, its the only info i was provided on the gun, however it looks like new, round count is approx. 500. I just need a few opinions on what it is worth because i'm thinking about making a trade on this gun.

 

[Guate_shooter]

Yeah the name you got is not correct.

BUt if she is a compact aluminum it could be a CDP or even something from the custom shop like a Royal Carry.

It will depend on the version as well some people claim that the best Kimbers are the pre- Series II Kimbers (no Schwartz firing pin block). I had lots of issues with the ones I had but then again there are people who claim they are the best ever made and never had an issue. If you can get more info or even pics of it should help out to find out what you are being offered.

 

[firefighter9158]

Thanks for the info, I'll try to get more accurate info on it and some Pics., however do you think it would be worth $600 ? It comes with 4 extra mags & a serpa holster & all papers , case.

 

[SpeedRacer]

Just about any Kimber would be worth $600, but depending on the model it could be an average deal or a screaming deal. I've never heard of a Kimber P45, and KimKi and Luma just sounds like random gibberish?

 

[dfsutton]

Thanks for the info, I'll try to get more accurate info on it and some Pics., however do you think it would be worth $600 ? It comes with 4 extra mags & a serpa holster & all papers , case.

My best guess is that it's worth more than $600.

Or I may not know as much as i thought. YMMV.

 

[JLouv]

Pictures man!!!

That would help....

 

[firefighter9158]

I handled the gun today, The only markings i remember on the gun are the name "Kimber" and on the slide is "Compact Aluminum". I don't have any pics., the gun is in the owners possission right now.I do have the serial # though, if that will help.

 

[Guate_shooter]

Are you sure the slide didnt say Compact Stainless????????

 

[firefighter9158]

No, it said "Compact Aluminum" and the gun is Black, it has a safety lever on the left side, no safety on the back strap like your pic.

 

[Guate_shooter]

Not sure buddy, maybe its a model from back in the late 90's, this website has the lineup from kimber and I dont see anything like that.

http://www.proguns.com/kimberfirearms.asp

 

[SpeedRacer]

It's this gun: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=182737297

It's an older model Kimber, before the newer model names came out. Should be a nice pistol and the price is fair, but not an amazing deal.

 

[Guate_shooter]

No, it said "Compact Aluminum" and the gun is Black, it has a safety lever on the left side, no safety on the back strap like your pic.

Are you sure???????????????? if that is correct we are looking for the wrong thing LOL

 

[firefighter9158]

Didn't notice the back strap safety when i looked at it today (MY BAD), but yes that is the gun ! Thanks Speed Racer, O.K Now that we know what the hell he has, What do you guy's think it's worth ? I see that one is starting at $669.00.

 

[Guate_shooter]

I would say you would pay $600 regardless at any pawn shop or maybe even more, but street price depending on shape could possible be less due to it being an older model there are more people who actually want them since this are the ones that are known for NOT heaving issues.

I think its a fair trade if you are looking at $600, not really loosing or comming ahead just even.

 

[firefighter9158]

I agree, Thanks again for the input , I'm gonna make the deal !

 

[charliepapa]

I would say you would pay $600 regardless at any pawn shop or maybe even more, but street price depending on shape could possible be less due to it being an older model there are more people who actually want them since this are the ones that are known for NOT heaving issues.

I think its a fair trade if you are looking at $600, not really loosing or comming ahead just even.

+1 - I don't think for $600 you can go wrong unless it's beat up.

 

[firefighter9158]

Thanks, The gun looks "as new", I'll post some pics. of it after i make the deal.

 

[Guate_shooter]

Just remember that once you make the switch to 1911's you will be possesed by the devil, kinna like heaving forbidden sex with a married woman you know its wrong from all aspects but "OHHHH it feels sooo good" hahahahahahhahahahaha!

If you dont believe me ask CharlieP and I'm not far behind LOL.

 

[firefighter9158]

O.K, I look forward to that ! lol

 

[SirIsaacNewton]

From what I have read it was the predecessor to the Kimber Pro Carry II which are very nice guns and if in good shape worth 600 bucks. I am curious to see if it has the external or internal extractor. Take some pics when you get it.