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Miscellaneous => Other Guns => Topic started by: P7Enigma on March 29, 2010, 03:31:55 PM

Title: KIMBER "Makeover"???
Post by: P7Enigma on March 29, 2010, 03:31:55 PM

Say one had a Clackamas Kimber with a very low serial (one of the first 250 made) but the finish was well worn and the gun had been fired often (still tight though) box is with it but no paperworkand and some of the parts on the gun are not original...would it be blasphemy to have it refinished? Possibly in a "blued" configuration even though that is not original? Or two tone maybe?

There was another thread here for a guy looking for a full size '11 and I had mentioned Pistol Dynamics and it is this firm I am contemplating sending this thing too for a "makeover". I just have to assume that I cannot hurt its value any more than its condition dictates not to mention I probably would never get rid of it anyway.

Any opinions..?

Title: Re: KIMBER "Makeover"???
Post by: yankee2500 on March 29, 2010, 08:26:51 PM

I would do what makes you happy, If you ever did decide to sell it, there is someone out there who would be happy with it the way you had it done. If it had been a safe queen and was new in the box that would be different. just my take on it, and what I would do.

John

Title: Re: KIMBER "Makeover"???
Post by: kjtrains on March 29, 2010, 10:23:24 PM

I agree.  Do what you want, P7.  I'm thinking Pistol Dynamics would only make it more valuable, and if you keep it, then you're happy.

Title: Re: KIMBER "Makeover"???
Post by: Richard S on April 03, 2010, 04:24:34 PM

Enigma:

Send it -- either to Pistol Dynamics for a "makeover" or to me for "safekeeping."  8)

Title: Re: KIMBER "Makeover"???
Post by: theirishguard on April 04, 2010, 12:05:32 PM

ditto  ;D   Tom

Title: Re: KIMBER "Makeover"???
Post by: kjtrains on April 04, 2010, 03:49:32 PM

P7.  I'll keep it too!  Draw straws.    ;D

Title: Re: KIMBER "Makeover"???
Post by: P7Enigma on April 05, 2010, 11:28:56 AM

Well I drew straws and mine was the short one.... ;D However, Its good to know you guys are willing to look after my assets.. :-*

When my rich uncle gets out of the poor house..off to Pistol Dyanamics it goes

Title: Re: KIMBER "Makeover"???
Post by: kjtrains on April 05, 2010, 01:39:29 PM

P7.  Sounds like you need a better plan.     ;D

Title: Re: KIMBER "Makeover"???
Post by: P7Enigma on April 05, 2010, 01:47:34 PM

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P7.  Sounds like you need a better plan.     ;D

Yeah, really.....when you signing up for a presentation box Kj? Gotta fund all these projects ya know...! ;D

Title: Re: KIMBER "Makeover"???
Post by: Richard S on April 05, 2010, 02:05:53 PM

Yes, KJ, you need one of those presentation boxes for your R9 to rest itself at night.  (I'm hoping for one in spalted maple.)   8)

Title: Re: KIMBER "Makeover"???
Post by: kjtrains on April 05, 2010, 03:51:22 PM

Richard.  The wood boxes are very nice, for sure.  I'm just not into wood boxes for my guns.  Glad others are.  Good luck on this project, P7.