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Co-worker's Kimber Custom TLE II
Posted: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:10:00
by Unkn0wN
Ok, like title says this is not mine... It belongs to my co-worker.
He is an A-10 Pilot and their actual unit all had Custom Kimbers done up.... And they are awesome. I took him to the gun club last night so he could shoot it for the first time.
Click pics for Hi-res versions... (I hope it works, I am doing the URL's from memory, since I uploaded them at home this morning.)
First Pic Notes.
1. Engaving of the A-10 Patch (glare doesn't show the detail)
2. Engraving of his unit patch (glare, can't really see all the detail)
3. Grip is engraved to look like his vertical stablizer/rudder on his plane
Second Pic Notes:
1. Engraving of an A-10 with his Call sign (Homer)
2. Serial number is his actual "radio" call sign - (Attack-29)
Third pic is just of the A-10 engraving again.
Re: Co-worker's Kimber Custom TLE II
Posted: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:08:37
by allingeneral
Wow- that's nice!
Re: Co-worker's Kimber Custom TLE II
Posted: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:57:11
by OakRidgeStars
Very nice indeed. Did the Kimber Custom Shop do the work?
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Re: Co-worker's Kimber Custom TLE II
Posted: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:26:42
by Mindflayer
That's freaking awesome. I love the A-10 - I think it's a beautiful plane.
Re: Co-worker's Kimber Custom TLE II
Posted: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:52:21
by Unkn0wN
OakRidgeStars wrote:Very nice indeed. Did the Kimber Custom Shop do the work?
Yes, they did all the engraving. But notice his "radio" call sign is the actual serial number, so I am no manufacturer, so I don't know the process..... but would that be done during manufacturing or after with a punch? I think the serial number is the coolest part.
And that thing is very accurate. Homer can shoot anyways, but at 10 yards, he had no bullseye left and no flyers. His very first shot out of it, was dead center. And when I say dead center, I mean dead center, lol. But I will add, he wasn't rapid firing or anything. He was aiming to see how accurate it was.
Re: Co-worker's Kimber Custom TLE II
Posted: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:10:12
by zephyp
Sounds like they plan on gifting them to the pilots. Good to see someone went to an effort to do something nice for them...these guys do mix it up right where the crap is going on...
Re: Co-worker's Kimber Custom TLE II
Posted: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:22:55
by Unkn0wN
zephyp wrote:Sounds like they plan on gifting them to the pilots. Good to see someone went to an effort to do something nice for them...these guys do mix it up right where the crap is going on...
Yes, they were gifts from the squadron commander. Hellava lot better than some wooden plaque that is usually given, lol.
Re: Co-worker's Kimber Custom TLE II
Posted: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:34:19
by gregj
That is freakin awesome!!!
I just picked up a TLEII, and love it. Congrats to your co-worker!!
Re: Co-worker's Kimber Custom TLE II
Posted: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:52:52
by PackinLRdrvr
Awesome gun. Thanks for posting!
Re: Co-worker's Kimber Custom TLE II
Posted: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:52:19
by Jakeiscrazy
Now that's awesome! By far the coolest Kimber I have seen. Makes are awesome story for the grandkids you know! Thanks for posting.
Re: Co-worker's Kimber Custom TLE II
Posted: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:41:20
by gunderwood
Nice gun.
