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Get yourself a Wollf extra power recoil spring in the 18-18.5 pound range it should cost about $10.00 if that doesn't solve your ejection and battery problem then a trip to Kimber is in order.

Kimber's customer service has a less than stellar reputation, good luck.

A surefire fix is to trade that Kimber for a Springfield, S&W, STI, or even a Taurus they all work right out of the box.

Break in periods on 1911's is the manufacturers way of saying, "We didn't get all the rough spots out of the gun so, you need to go through the hassle of doing our work for us at $25-30 a box." A well finished 1911 should run 100% after the first 100 rounds and it shouldn't have more than one hiccup in that time.

ArmedTeacher wrote:For those of you with experience with Kimbers, do they all spit the brass back in your face during the break in period? My forehead is starting to get scarred.

First, wear a hat!!!!!!

Second, erratic ejection from a 1911 is related to the ejector and the recoil spring the extractor fits into the mix but it is a minor player.

What ammo are you shooting? What model Kimber do you have? Is the gun stock or has it been tinkered with? Does it have an internal or external extractor? Kimber's external extractor has left much to be desired they went back to the internal style after many problems. If it is stock and you haven't done anything to it then it's time to try a heavier recoil spring. Stock is 16# try a 18-18.5# spring and see if that doesn't correct the problem. Also, check the ejector make sure it is tight in the frame and isn't damaged. If the ejector checks out and the heavier spring doesn't correct the problem then a trip back to Kimber is in order