Kimber ultra carry?
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I want the Ultra CDP
What are your reasons for choosing this model? I considered getting a 3-3.5" barrel 1911 but decided that a commander length slide is just as easily concealed and not much heavier plus the advantages of a having a longer barrel, a little more weight and more rounds in the gun. Just food for thought.
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It isn't the length of the slide or barrel that hinders concealment, but, rather, the size of the grip. I believe the commander has the larger grip, with the Ultra Carry having the officer sized grip, which makes it easier to conceal.
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I had a CDP Ultra II. Loved it. It was very accurate and the nights sights were BRIGHT. I ended up trading it on an older Elite Carry because that's what I really wanted in the first place. It has a 4'' barrel and still has the officer's grip (which I prefer). The Elite Carry is basically Kimber's CDP Compact before they offered the CDP line.
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UCII
I've had one for a year or so in 9mm, EDC in a Tucker IWB and love it. Never had a malfunction of any kind. I put 24/7 night sights on it. Have shot the .45 and like it as well.
I've had one for a year or so in 9mm, EDC in a Tucker IWB and love it. Never had a malfunction of any kind. I put 24/7 night sights on it. Have shot the .45 and like it as well.
It's so damn fat.
I have the UCCII (with crimson trace laser grips) that's great. Relatively lightweight (with the right belt and holster you forget you have it on) and a fine shooter. Mine has run perfect right out of the box. The only thing I changed was having the front strap checkered.
After going back to kimber my UC II is great
My EDC is a Ultra Cary II.
I bought it new and went through the 500 round break in period recommended by Kimber. The whole time the gun suffered from FTEs, some FTF(eed), and sometimes the slide would lock back before the magazine was empty. This continued on after the break in period so I sent the gun back to Kimber. It took Kimber about 5 months to get the gun back to me but since its come back it's been great. I've put a couple of thousand rounds of both FMJ and JHP without problems. I've also shot this gun in IDPA matches with no problems that could be blamed to the gun (on one stage I had to shoot at an awkward angle and limp wristed the gun which caused FTEs).
So if you get a good one, the UC II is a great gun. If you get one with issues send it back and Kimber will make it right.
My EDC is a Ultra Cary II.
I bought it new and went through the 500 round break in period recommended by Kimber. The whole time the gun suffered from FTEs, some FTF(eed), and sometimes the slide would lock back before the magazine was empty. This continued on after the break in period so I sent the gun back to Kimber. It took Kimber about 5 months to get the gun back to me but since its come back it's been great. I've put a couple of thousand rounds of both FMJ and JHP without problems. I've also shot this gun in IDPA matches with no problems that could be blamed to the gun (on one stage I had to shoot at an awkward angle and limp wristed the gun which caused FTEs).
So if you get a good one, the UC II is a great gun. If you get one with issues send it back and Kimber will make it right.
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I have a Pro Carry II and it is great, also a Ultra CDP II, I carry one or the other depends on my mood. Also carry a Ruger LCP for backup.
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I've seen more Kimbers malfunction than any other brand of 1911 except for LLamas. Most were chopped models. I went through a nightmare experience with a Springer Champion that saw 5 trips back to the factory and will never carry any barrel length less than the original 5" model so I'm glad I kept my reliable 5" SA Standard. It's 19 years old and still going strong after 50k+ rounds and will feed a pancake.
I know there are good ones out there but for that kind of money the pistol should fire after proper break in, proper maintenance and mags.
JMO and no hard feelings.
I know there are good ones out there but for that kind of money the pistol should fire after proper break in, proper maintenance and mags.
JMO and no hard feelings.
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Missus Mac has the Ultra Aegis II in 9mm. It has been flawless out of the box. It's scary accurate and easy to tote.
Based on her experience, I got the Ultra CDP II also in 9mm - we're trying to standardize on ammo. I had a few FTFs during the break in, and am still experiencing the odd FTF about once every 100 rounds. It doesn't happen with my SD ammo, so it is still my EDC, but the infrequent FTFs have me thinking about sending it back for a tweak.
I absolutely love the Kimber for its concealability, accuracy, and racy good looks. However, I am a bit miffed that I still have the infrequent FTF. I have started lubing it a bit more based on input from a gunsmith, and will have another go at the range after the holidays.
Based on her experience, I got the Ultra CDP II also in 9mm - we're trying to standardize on ammo. I had a few FTFs during the break in, and am still experiencing the odd FTF about once every 100 rounds. It doesn't happen with my SD ammo, so it is still my EDC, but the infrequent FTFs have me thinking about sending it back for a tweak.
I absolutely love the Kimber for its concealability, accuracy, and racy good looks. However, I am a bit miffed that I still have the infrequent FTF. I have started lubing it a bit more based on input from a gunsmith, and will have another go at the range after the holidays.
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