Disappointing 1st time at the range with Kimber Ultra Carry

[ccoker]

hmm
cci blazer brass

my well broken in springfield had the first jam ever recently, actually a few, with the blazer brass for the first time I have ever used that round..

[Mike from Texas]

kauboy I meant to answer your question. From what I've been reading the majority of the problems have been with the 3" Ultra models due to the extremely sharp angle of the feed ramp. The 4" and 5" models seems to have little to no problems. Supposedly unhappy customers have sent their gun back to Kimber (at the buyer's shipping expense I might add) and they fix whatever the problem is. That's a bit annoying to pay that kind of money for the gun only to have to spend more money to get it to function properly. My $500 XD has been flawless and eaten every type of ammo I have ever fed it and functioned reliably even when it was filthy from being at the lease all weekend.

fadlan12, I've noticed my trigger is not as good as the rental gun I shot at a local range as well. It is not overly stiff, but it does have some creep to it. Hopefully that will smooth out with more range time as well.

[Skiprr]

Since we're talking about the WC mags, they show 2 different ones for the Officer's size 1911. a 7 round (47) and an 8 round (47D).

Mike:

Here's a link you can use to get model numbers for Wilson's Officer-sized magazines: http://www.wilsoncombat.com/a_magazines_compact.asp.

The 47D you mentioned is what I shoot in my full-sized 1911s. For the Ultra, you'll want one in the 47OX or 47DOX series. The 7-shot 47OX will be flush with the grip if you choose the low-profile model. I have a low-profile that stays in the pistol, and two with base pads in the mag holder. The 8-shot 47DOX is loger, and will stick out from the gun.

[pbandjelly]

I finally managed to get to the range for the first time with my new Ultra Carry yesterday.

Forget it. the thing's trash.

you should give it to me. you know, to dispose of properly.

[kw5kw]

<snip>
1911s don't use clips. They use magazines, and I strongly suggest Wilson.

Every profession has their terminology ripped; i.e.: in the car business...

Automobiles and light trucks have wheels NOT rims!

Cars and light trucks have one piece wheels; the center of the wheel attaches with bolts and nuts to the hub and the tire mounts directly on the same casting.

Bicycles and motorcycles that use wire spokes have rims. That's when those wire spokes connect the inner hub to the outer rim, the tire then attaches to the rim. This is a multi-piece design with the center hub, the multiple spokes and finally the rim. Covered wagons were built this way also.

Heavy trucks had this design also but dropped it about 15-20 years ago because this design tended to explode and injure the technicians who changed the tires. That's when the heavy truck industry adopted a one piece wheel as well.

It upsets me every time someones says: "I got new rims." or "He drove on the rims." the same exact way it upsets some people when you call a "magazine" a "clip".

But, it's not the end of the world... it's just how the world is!

And yes, I've used the term "clips" when talking about "magazines" myself. Why? Cause that's what my uncle (who taught me how to shoot) called them way back in the '60's.

Thanks for the rant.

Russ
kw5kw

[stevie_d_64]

I've actually got lots of "clips"...Some go in some guns I have, and other "clips" go in some others...

Either in guns I have aquired, or confiscated...

I don't read "clips", but I do read magazines...

Ohhhh, I can just feel the hate growing in some of you!!!

I still think some of us need to go meet at Riuchi's this weekend...You know the place that got robbed last weekend???

I can take the heat if you can!

[gigag04]

I bought my Kimber UC from a member on this forum, It has been reliable but it was broken in by the time I got it. It could use a trigger job but that does not effect functionality. Another friend had one and it was broken in or gone over at a smith and shot nicely. Several hundred rounds really polish up the feedramp and break it in.

Its a good gun.

You're carrying my old one right? If so, that one was a great shooter.

[Geister]

Kimbers are nice guns but way too overpriced.

[Stupid]

Send it back to Kimber.

[Mike from Texas]

Since we're talking about the WC mags, they show 2 different ones for the Officer's size 1911. a 7 round (47) and an 8 round (47D).

Mike:

Here's a link you can use to get model numbers for Wilson's Officer-sized magazines: http://www.wilsoncombat.com/a_magazines_compact.asp.

The 47D you mentioned is what I shoot in my full-sized 1911s. For the Ultra, you'll want one in the 47OX or 47DOX series. The 7-shot 47OX will be flush with the grip if you choose the low-profile model. I have a low-profile that stays in the pistol, and two with base pads in the mag holder. The 8-shot 47DOX is loger, and will stick out from the gun.

Thanks Skipper, that's the info I was looking for.

Forget it. the thing's trash.

you should give it to me. you know, to dispose of properly. Wink drool

I can do that. But I gotta warn ya' the disposal fee is kinda high.

Kimbers are nice guns but way too overpriced.

You're entitled to your opinion. However I challenge you to name any premium 1911 that can be had for the same money. I paid $829 for the gun with the laser grips and the Meprolights. If you can find a comparable gun for less money let me know where because I want to buy one.

Send it back to Kimber.

Nah, I'll follow their break in procedure first. If it continues to give me trouble then I'll send it back to them. [/quote]

[Stupid]

Seriously, instead of shooting 100s of ammo, load some blank ammo and hand cycle your gun with those blanks.

I did that about 500 times before I took it to range. I still had problem and I sent it right back to Kimber - they paid for shipping anyway.

When it came back, I had no problem with Kimber Tac mag.

I also agree that for the price, Kimber is crap. There are guns at almost 1/2 of the price but with 100 times better quality such as my Glock 19.

The problem is that I cannot find a gun that is:
1. as easy to conceal as Ultra Carry II for ME
2. has an external safety

Send it back to Kimber.

[austin]

I carry a new UC II.

First trip to the range was just as you described.

I oiled the slide and the rod and have not had a problem since.

I shoot about the same with the UC II and my Glock 23.

My Kimber Custom is in a league by itself. I can shoot at 25 yards with it what I do at 10 with the others.

[lrb111]

hmm
cci blazer brass

my well broken in springfield had the first jam ever recently, actually a few, with the blazer brass for the first time I have ever used that round..

uh-huh..
I tried one box of it. Hardest work there is clearing jams and failures to feed.
The case mouths had very, very, ragged edges. I wouldn't even pick up the brass.

[Lumberjack98]

I have heard of and seen multiple issues with Blazer Brass. Quit using it and get some Winchester White Box.