Posted: 1/24/2004 9:26:14 PM EDT
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Ok, I've been bitten. Torn between the eclipse and the Custom CDP II. Intended use is for range work, hunting, and CCW. Might sleep with it too. I'm curious about the accuracy of the CDP II. What kind of accuracy could I expect at the range? Any potential problems with this model? Thanks! |
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The main difference between the Eclipse and the CDP is the finish, grips, "carry bevel treatment" (or lack thereof), and price. They are going to be about the same accuracy. As far as problems go, there are few and far between, regardless of what you read on the net. Most of the GA ARFCOMers own Kimbers, and we don't have problems. They are tight out of the box, so they do take some breaking-in to smooth out the slide-to-frame fit. I would recommend a good cleaning after purchase, lube with good lube, rack the slide (taking care not to let it slam closed on an empty chamber) a few hundred times, and then go to the range. Shoot Winchester White Box 230gr FMJs for the first 500 rounds with Wilson Combat 47D mags. It should be fine. p.s. sleeping with it? A girlfriend should work better  
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I have been carrying my Coustom CDP II every day for over a year now. I love it!! It's WAY more accurate than any combat gun has a right to be. I agree with every thing Ghost said, but I would add the following. THE major difference is that the CDP uses an aluminum frame and therefore weighs 33% less than the all steel models. I can wear mine all day and not even notice it is there. Another major consideration is that all the corners/high points on the CDP are stainless steel so that after a year of wearing/shooting it shows virtually NO WEAR! My buddy that has a gold combat has been very dissapointed in how fast his black finnish has worn off. Also, the CDP has the ambidexterous saftey. I would encourage you towards the CDP, but I think you will be happy with any Kimber. By the way, their coustomer support has been outstanding for me. My wife lets me sleep with my CDP. Not sure how she would feel about a girlfriend. 
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| atrdriver1, thanks for the correction about the frame of the CDP and the Eclipse. I had totally forgotten about that. I would get the CDP if you are thinking of carrying. Steel 1911's are awfully heavy to carry all day (though a good belt and holster makes all the difference). |
| Kimbers, as a rule, are super tight from the factory. If yours is binding up, I would strip it down, clean it well, lube and rack the slide a couple of hundred times (taking care not to let the slide slam closed on an empty chamber). Oh, and break it in with good ammo (ie Winchester white box) and good mags. Generally, Kimbers (and other tight 1911s) need about 500 rounds to break in. |