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Took the new Kimber to the range last night, all I can say is WOW! It is one fine shooting pistola! I read in the book it will take 500 rounds to break in so I ran 100 through it last night BUT one time it did leave a round in the magizine, someone else mention theirs did that. Will that pass as I brea kit in or will I need to have something fixed. With only 8 rounds for defense I would like it to fire all of them

Should break in as the spring begins to flex a little. Sure don't be concerned before 300+. Run the 500 & have fun learning the now gun. Keep it clean.

longtooth wrote:Should break in as the spring begins to flex a little. Sure don't be concerned before 300+. Run the 500 & have fun learning the now gun. Keep it clean.

Thought so, thank LT.

Diode,

My Warrior had issues on the first couple magazines.
Bought some Chip McCormick 8-rnd'ers, and we have been rocking along ever since.

I'm somewhere close to 2000 rnds thru the Warrior, and it has not hiccup'ed since the first couple of trips. Longtooth has good advice; don't be concerned about too much on your sub-300 rounds.

Just focus on putting small holes downrange.

And as Cyphur will now admit, there is something about shooting a .45 pistol ....


~Bill

The Marshal wrote:Diode,

My Warrior had issues on the first couple magazines.
Bought some Chip McCormick 8-rnd'ers, and we have been rocking along ever since.

I'm somewhere close to 2000 rnds thru the Warrior, and it has not hiccup'ed since the first couple of trips. Longtooth has good advice; don't be concerned about too much on your sub-300 rounds.

Just focus on putting small holes downrange.

And as Cyphur will now admit, there is something about shooting a .45 pistol ....


~Bill

I really love shooting my full size 1911 that's why I figured a carry .45 was a great idea. Cyphur's picture sealed the deal for me .

A good break in and a good oil. I have recently been using an oil called "Gun Butter" and it works wonder. The clean up is much easier as well.

carlson1 wrote:A good break in and a good oil. I have recently been using an oil called "Gun Butter" and it works wonder. The clean up is much easier as well.

Cool, I'll look for it.

Don't faint at the price. It is takes very very little application. Here is a link that might help.
http://www.gunbutter.com/products.php?PARTNER=m1911

Mine sometimes has issues feeding the last round of the magazine, but I told myself I would clear 500 to 600 rounds through it myself before I started worrying. I have one Kimber mag, and two Wilson Combat mags. It seems to happen more on the Kimber than the Wilson's, but it does happen on the Wilson's from time to time.

I love my Tac II Ultra, its light, a joy to shoot, and quite a beautiful gun. My next Kimber will be a prio series size, only for a little more distance, but I am not sure if I'll ever get ride of the Tac Ultra. I know The Marshal is dying to shoot it, if he'd ever call me back

Invest in some quality magazines. Wilson Combat, Metalform, CMC, and Tripp Research are all companies that made quality magazines. Lube is important too.

KinnyLee wrote:Invest in some quality magazines. Wilson Combat, Metalform, CMC, and Tripp Research are all companies that made quality magazines. Lube is important too.

+1, I like the Wilson 47D the best. I have Metalform FBI mags and was not impressed, but I have always liked the Wilson.

Diode wrote:Took the new Kimber to the range last night, all I can say is WOW! It is one fine shooting pistola! I read in the book it will take 500 rounds to break in so I ran 100 through it last night BUT one time it did leave a round in the magizine, someone else mention theirs did that. Will that pass as I brea kit in or will I need to have something fixed. With only 8 rounds for defense I would like it to fire all of them

HaHa one of my dad's friend is a retired police captain and he carries an 8+1 kimber .45. He always says that 8 rounds is 7 more than he needs...

Thanks Guys!

Diode wrote:

The Marshal wrote:Diode,

My Warrior had issues on the first couple magazines.
Bought some Chip McCormick 8-rnd'ers, and we have been rocking along ever since.

I'm somewhere close to 2000 rnds thru the Warrior, and it has not hiccup'ed since the first couple of trips. Longtooth has good advice; don't be concerned about too much on your sub-300 rounds.

Just focus on putting small holes downrange.

And as Cyphur will now admit, there is something about shooting a .45 pistol ....
~Bill

I really love shooting my full size 1911 that's why I figured a carry .45 was a great idea. Cyphur's picture sealed the deal for me .

jez...Jim (Diode)....been outta touch for a bit...when did you get the Kimber .45?
What about your XD?? Still have it.....was a 9mm- right??
//John

Skipper5 wrote:

Diode wrote:

The Marshal wrote:Diode,

My Warrior had issues on the first couple magazines.
Bought some Chip McCormick 8-rnd'ers, and we have been rocking along ever since.

I'm somewhere close to 2000 rnds thru the Warrior, and it has not hiccup'ed since the first couple of trips. Longtooth has good advice; don't be concerned about too much on your sub-300 rounds.

Just focus on putting small holes downrange.

And as Cyphur will now admit, there is something about shooting a .45 pistol ....
~Bill

I really love shooting my full size 1911 that's why I figured a carry .45 was a great idea. Cyphur's picture sealed the deal for me .

jez...Jim (Diode)....been outta touch for a bit...when did you get the Kimber .45?
What about your XD?? Still have it.....was a 9mm- right??
//John

um yeah. Sheeesh the things you miss when you don't log on for a while. Did I read that right? You went 1911? Your gonna have to bring it to the shop one morning so I can fondle it and give you a hard time.

Mr. I don't trust cocked and locked.

Maybe next time you'll listen.