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It can be changed to the full length version, just be sure to change the plug as well. The only real question is why would you want to change it out in the first place? A full length guide rod does nothing a standard GI style guide rod doesn't do. To be perfectly honest I prefer the GI style guide rod over the full length version and would convert my guns with the full length units, except I can not justify spending any money (No matter how little) on something that will do absolutely nothing.

Frobert wrote:I know that I do not need the Takedown tool from Kimber for a full size pistol, but has anybody used the Kimber Bushing Tool? I did not get one with mine but have read a few reviews about it and it seems like it might be helpful for a new 1911 owner to field strip the gun. Any thoughts?

The bushing wrench only comes with the guns with a full length guide rod, the Super Carry uses a standard length guide rod IIRC.

HarleyDave wrote:TAM, well I've got the new Kimber super carry from custom shop that I purchased last month and it still does require the tool I think. When I've disassembled it, whole two times, there is a small whole where I insert the tool. Am I doing something wrong.

I think we are getting some mixed signals here. First off "Custom Shop" guns are not the "Custom" sized models. Kimbers "Custom" sized model has a 5 inch barrel like a "Government" sized colt. The custom sized guns that have a full length guide rod will come with a bushing tool to make take down easier, but it is not required. The "Ultra" (3 inch barrel) and "Pro" (4 inch barrel) sized models will most often require a tool for take down. If you loose the Factory Kimber tool just take a paper clip and bend the tip of it and you have another tool.

Nice gun, a good friend of my just put a down payment on a CDP II Ultra. With everybody buying Kimbers I need to get another gun safe so I can have room to expand and add a few more Kimbers to my inventory.