Kimber firing pin spring

[eaglemountainman]

I love my Kimber M84s, I truly do.

But it's seems they've created a nice little side gig selling replacement firing pin springs to replace what was, obviously, a design flaw. At $7.50 apiece, the price is not killer, but they should replace them for free. I replaced one on a Montana .257 Robts about two years ago. Now I need one for a Classic Select 7-08. So, I ordered two, knowing that sooner or later I'd need one for a Montana in 7-08, as well. Bad enough they charge $15 for the parts, but then, they bag you 12 bucks shipping! I know the USPS rate is not that high for the tiny envelope that they'll arrive in.

Sorry for the rant. Anybody ever have to go through this bs with Kimber?

 

[t_carlson]

Haven't had a problem with any of mine.

You just start getting light strikes or what happens when they are bad?

 

[eaglemountainman]

Haven't had a problem with any of mine.

You just start getting light strikes or what happens when they are bad?

Yep, light strikes. There was a time frame when it was most prevalent. I dont recall the years offhand. They supplied free replacements for a short while, then stopped. The replacements are longer by about 5/8", and much stiffer.
I didn't have a problem with any of mine either, till I did.