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So after much research & debate I have decided on a new gun. I have rented multiple different .45s and I chose the 1911 frame. As I looked I realized that I wanted a full size frame. I really enjoyed the bobtail on the new Kimber Super Carry. So... I purchased a new Kimber Super Carry Custom. The gun has a great feel in my hand, and a nice look in the two-tone. I have added pictures, but have not had a chance to clean it or take it to the range. I will post an update after I have had my first range trip.

My new Kimber


With Magazine & Winchester Ellite PDX

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.

She's gorgeous. I'm really digging that bobtail, too. Tell us how she performs after the range.

Nice firearm there frobert. as well, I recently purchased a new Kimber Super Carry which will be my daily, if and when I get old wait on me and I'm not in a hurry license from DPS. I'm trying to figure out how to post pics though so until then I just look at mine. Shot a least 100 rounds though it with no issues so I think you'll really enjoy that Kimber. Just don't loose that little tool like I did and have to go and beg borrow and plead to get another one from the shop where I purchased mine. Anyway, great looking firearm! Enjoy it.

HarleyDave wrote:Nice firearm there frobert. as well, I recently purchased a new Kimber Super Carry which will be my daily, if and when I get old wait on me and I'm not in a hurry license from DPS. I'm trying to figure out how to post pics though so until then I just look at mine. Shot a least 100 rounds though it with no issues so I think you'll really enjoy that Kimber. Just don't loose that little tool like I did and have to go and beg borrow and plead to get another one from the shop where I purchased mine. Anyway, great looking firearm! Enjoy it.

The "Custom" sized pistols shouldn't need the tool to disassemble the pistol. Only the Pro and Ultra sized pistols need it. But even if you lose the tool, a paper clip converts into a Kimber take down tool in about 2 seconds.

That is one sweet Kimber! Makes me want to dig my wallet out...again.

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.

Congrats! Range report when ya can.

That is a beauty you have there. Congrats...I sure do love them 1911's...purrrrrrty!

Very nice, congratulations. Safe shooting.

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.

Very nice Frobert

Nice choice there Frobert. I have been looking at them myself.

G.A. Heath wrote:

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.

Bingo. You're right. I was confusing "Custom Shop" with "Custom Size." And like I said, a paper clip will fix the problem.

Personally, I bought ONE OF THESE for my Kimber Ultra, and I keep it with my other "gun tools." I still have the original takedown tool in the case, but this other one is easier to use.

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