Decided to create a new thread for this one. The Metro Arms American Classic II, 10mm, in hard chrome. I tested 3 Kimber Stainless II’s in 10mm in the previous thread. None I would consider were “ready to go out of the box”. One needed, and still is in, an extended breakin. By extended, I mean beyond 100 rounds. It is around 250 now and appears to be coming out of the breakin nicely.
Two went back to Kimber for failures to chamber. One went back twice, however, both needed a second trip had I not taken care of the slide stop myself. The American Classic II needed nothing but fed. No oil, no cleaning, just fed.
Now, this gun was new in box Friday. I already had a set of grips ready and waiting for it when it arrived. The group pictures do not give the gun’s finish it’s due credit.
The magazine that came with this gun left something to be desired, however, it did work when tested. No failures of any kind using the same S&B 180gr FMJ ammo tested in all 3 of the Kimber 10mm Stainless II’s.
Finish was very nicely done. Even the matte areas in person are so smooth that it almost looks painted on, but it’s not. It’s entirely hard chromed. No play whatsoever in the slide fitment, smooth action. The trigger does have a tiny bit of creep at the wall but it is very little and is as light and smooth as anything else I tested lately.
It is shooting a bit low. I need to do some accuracy testing to see how low. May just be a target hold (as I usually split the bullseye with the top of the sight. Target was too far away tonight to tell.
I’ll try to load up some spicy 10mm and see where it hit with those too. If nothing else, may upgrade to high vis target sights. Won’t know anything until I test it. If it’s really far off, I’ll get ahold of Tri-Star and send it in.
Two went back to Kimber for failures to chamber. One went back twice, however, both needed a second trip had I not taken care of the slide stop myself. The American Classic II needed nothing but fed. No oil, no cleaning, just fed.
Now, this gun was new in box Friday. I already had a set of grips ready and waiting for it when it arrived. The group pictures do not give the gun’s finish it’s due credit.
The magazine that came with this gun left something to be desired, however, it did work when tested. No failures of any kind using the same S&B 180gr FMJ ammo tested in all 3 of the Kimber 10mm Stainless II’s.
Finish was very nicely done. Even the matte areas in person are so smooth that it almost looks painted on, but it’s not. It’s entirely hard chromed. No play whatsoever in the slide fitment, smooth action. The trigger does have a tiny bit of creep at the wall but it is very little and is as light and smooth as anything else I tested lately.
It is shooting a bit low. I need to do some accuracy testing to see how low. May just be a target hold (as I usually split the bullseye with the top of the sight. Target was too far away tonight to tell.
I’ll try to load up some spicy 10mm and see where it hit with those too. If nothing else, may upgrade to high vis target sights. Won’t know anything until I test it. If it’s really far off, I’ll get ahold of Tri-Star and send it in.
. There are 6 so not an easy task… but it was amusing because their parents used to hide in the bushes after the first shot when they were that age.