Kimber Ammo

johnsonabq · October 31st, 2009, 12:56 PM

Attention Kimber Ultra Carry II owners... I just got one of these and I love it!

What self defense ammo (hollow points) work best in your gun. I have Federal HST 230gr and am looking for at least two other rounds I can trust for variety. I prefer the 230gr... It's just my personal preference to carry the heavier bullets.

Anyone have issues going from +P to non +P?

Thanks guys!

Rcher · October 31st, 2009, 01:59 PM

First off, you need to break that gun in according to the manual. Run atleast 4-500 rounds of 230g ball ammo through it. Keep it well lubricated during break in. After 100% reliability, then you can start chosing a SD ammo. The gun is scary accurate so you would be best served by a quality manufactured SD ammo. I use DPX 185g +P copper JHP's. I have also fired 230g Winchester JHP's with no discernable difference. You will need to find the round that shoots the best with the best reliability for your particular gun. Congrats on owning one of the finest 1911's on the market. Mine shoots like a dream.

retsupt99 · October 31st, 2009, 02:27 PM

I have two Kimbers and they have never had a problem shooting any type of ammo...it all works in mine...Speer Gold Dot at the present.

johnsonabq · October 31st, 2009, 04:17 PM

The gun is already broken in per manual and I have a few hundred rounds of Federal HST for testing. Just wanted to add a couple of other quality rounds to test and have to carry. Has everyone noticed like retsupt99 that they'll handle any quality ammo?

Also, retsupt99, is the Kimber what you carry SOB while riding your motorcycle?

jem102 · October 31st, 2009, 09:17 PM

My SIS Pro has developed quite a taste for the 230 Gold Dots as well. VERY accurate! Believe it or not the PMC Star Fire 230 is quite close to the Gold Dot.

varob · October 31st, 2009, 10:00 PM

Look at the ammo for .45 acp. Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo
This should give you something to consider.

TX-JB · October 31st, 2009, 10:38 PM

Mine hasn't found a round it didn't like. I prefer 230gr HST's... Great guns...

johnsonabq · October 31st, 2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by varob

Look at the ammo for .45 acp. Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo
This should give you something to consider.

Thanks... Good link. I was just trying to find out if the small Kimber had any preferences for certain kinds of ammo.

levi333 · November 5th, 2009, 03:50 PM

Haven't had an issue with any factory hollows in my Pro Carry HD II. I normally use Ranger T 230gr +P or Speer Gold dots.

Frogbones · November 5th, 2009, 04:25 PM

I have fed mine, all kinds of hollows points. THough every hollow point I chambered felt like a gritty chambering. I then bought several boxes of HST....my UCCTII didn't not like them....@ all. Would jam on feed ramp every round.

So I polished the feed ramp...WOW silky smooth chambering on every round I've put through it since.....even the HST now cycle very smooth.

As of now I'm loaded with HST.

October 31st, 2009, 12:56 PM	#1
johnsonabq Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 488	Kimber Ammo Attention Kimber Ultra Carry II owners... I just got one of these and I love it! What self defense ammo (hollow points) work best in your gun. I have Federal HST 230gr and am looking for at least two other rounds I can trust for variety. I prefer the 230gr... It's just my personal preference to carry the heavier bullets. Anyone have issues going from +P to non +P? Thanks guys! __________________ Jeff NRA Member I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose Freewill! Kimber Ultra Carry II, Glock G23 & G36, Kahr PM9, Winchester 1300 Defender 12gauge pump (my favorite but hard to hide)

October 31st, 2009, 01:59 PM	#2
Rcher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montana (resident) Utah (currently) Posts: 1,092	First off, you need to break that gun in according to the manual. Run atleast 4-500 rounds of 230g ball ammo through it. Keep it well lubricated during break in. After 100% reliability, then you can start chosing a SD ammo. The gun is scary accurate so you would be best served by a quality manufactured SD ammo. I use DPX 185g +P copper JHP's. I have also fired 230g Winchester JHP's with no discernable difference. You will need to find the round that shoots the best with the best reliability for your particular gun. Congrats on owning one of the finest 1911's on the market. Mine shoots like a dream. __________________ >>----> Keep it Concealed: *"The Element of Surprise is Far Superior than the Target of Fate".*

October 31st, 2009, 02:27 PM	#3
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,731	I have two Kimbers and they have never had a problem shooting any type of ammo...it all works in mine...Speer Gold Dot at the present. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

October 31st, 2009, 04:17 PM	#4
johnsonabq Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 488	The gun is already broken in per manual and I have a few hundred rounds of Federal HST for testing. Just wanted to add a couple of other quality rounds to test and have to carry. Has everyone noticed like retsupt99 that they'll handle any quality ammo? Also, retsupt99, is the Kimber what you carry SOB while riding your motorcycle? __________________ Jeff NRA Member I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose Freewill! Kimber Ultra Carry II, Glock G23 & G36, Kahr PM9, Winchester 1300 Defender 12gauge pump (my favorite but hard to hide)

October 31st, 2009, 10:00 PM	#6
varob Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,273	Look at the ammo for .45 acp. Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo This should give you something to consider. __________________ Don't believe what you hear and only half of what you see! -Tony Soprano

October 31st, 2009, 09:17 PM	#5
jem102 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jefferson County TN Posts: 144	My SIS Pro has developed quite a taste for the 230 Gold Dots as well. VERY accurate! Believe it or not the PMC Star Fire 230 is quite close to the Gold Dot.

October 31st, 2009, 10:38 PM	#7
TX-JB VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 3,146	Mine hasn't found a round it didn't like. I prefer 230gr HST's... Great guns... __________________ *"We're in Texas....Things are different here."* *NRA Life Member*

November 5th, 2009, 03:50 PM	#9
levi333 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon, in the valley Posts: 135	Haven't had an issue with any factory hollows in my Pro Carry HD II. I normally use Ranger T 230gr +P or Speer Gold dots.

November 5th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#10
Frogbones Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Up in Texas Posts: 447	I have fed mine, all kinds of hollows points. THough every hollow point I chambered felt like a gritty chambering. I then bought several boxes of HST....my UCCTII didn't not like them....@ all. Would jam on feed ramp every round. So I polished the feed ramp...WOW silky smooth chambering on every round I've put through it since.....even the HST now cycle very smooth. As of now I'm loaded with HST. __________________ Progress, not perfection. triple tap "think triangle - nipple to nipple to Adam's apple. The hope is that at least two of the three will make serious contact with a major organ or the spine." http://theshootersclub.com/

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