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Old July 4th, 2009, 11:06 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by Freakdaddy View Post
If it came with the original box, look under the foam as there should be a bushing wrench in there. It will look exactly like this:
MidwayUSA - Kimber Barrel Bushing Wrench 1911 Government, Commander Polymer Black

If you don't have the wrench, it can still be taken down but be careful with the guide rod plug when you turn the barrel bushing and it clears the plug. Ideally, keep one finger on the plug because it will shoot into oblivion! Don't ask me how I know.

It's very simple to take them down, albeit not as simple as a Sig or Glock. Here's a youtube video search on Kimber disassembly:

YouTube - kimber disassembly

A few real quick tips. When disassembling and assembling your Kimber, DO NOT DEPRESS THE GRIP SAFETY while removing are putting back on the slide. Any Kimber with a "II" behind the name has a Swartz safety mechanism. If you depress the grip safety, you risk the chance of damaging the small push rod which depresses the firing pin block rendering your gun useless. It is really no big deal on taking a "II" down just be conscious of what you're doing.

Be VERY careful when replacing the slide stop. The first few times, they are really tight (at least my Kimber's have been) and difficult to reinstall. Ideally, you go "up and in" with the slide stop, it's the going up that gives the gun the infamous "Idiot Scratch". Put a business card, playing card, etc. against the frame when reinstalling the slide stop to give some protection against this. You also might need something to depress the small rod in the plunger tube the first couple of times as well until you get the hang of it. Once again, just be conscious of your actions and don't try to use brute force to get it back in because that is where you will screw up.

Other than keeping it lubed with qaulity oil (I use FP-10) and running it wet during break-in and using some good FMJ rounds, you should be good to go. If this is your first 1911 and your first time shooting one, you're about to see what all the fuss is about. Welcome to the "Madness" and start making room for your 2nd Kimber!
Thanks for the advice. I'm used to the very simple take down of the SIGS I own. I Think I am going to like the Kimber, except maybe for cleaning.
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