Here is a 400round update on my Kimber 1911. First outing with this firearm • Glock fan boy shoots a... Second outing with this firearm • Glock fanboy shoots ki...
Yeah I had to have kimber send me a new slide stop for free after I sent in a video showing my problem but I ended up throwing in a Wilson combat slide stop and problem solved for me I could see in the one kimber sent me out was polished where it was catching previously.
Kimber has around a 300-500 round break in period (sometimes could be way lower round count). I've called Kimber a number of times for customers and that's what I was told by them.
When I bought my kimber a year ago I had issues off the bat with the mags sticking and before I took it out to shoot it I bought 3 more magazines from kimber online and every single one showed up with the same stamp issue where the magazine followers all stuck. I pulled them apart and filed down the stamp issue and the gun has run flawlessly ever since
I own the same gun. Had the same problems when it was new. I would say, just keep shooting it, and it wii eventually break in. Even a $5000 Wilson Combat requires a 500 round break in period. Don’t give up on it.
Na...send that shit back... i had many FTRTB i listened to all these online gunsmiths and burned up over 700 rounds baught new mags checked extractor diff ammo and changed the springs and still having the same issues...my firearm is currently on its way and i wish i would have done it sooner...
damn i bought this i pick up in a couple days. im a glock fan my g29 never let me down or jammed hopefully spending all this money on this damn gun wont be a waste.
update bought it had alot of JAMS. i did not Oil it up jam after JAMS i got a 10 round magazine for it and it kept jamming every magazine i had jammed from kimber magazinez to Bill wilson magz.i oiled it up and i can just feel the difference so i wanna say To anybody who is buying one OIL BEFORE YOU SHOOT IT.
I have the same issue with my Kimber Custom 2 (.45). I fired just over 400 rounds so far, so maybe the 500-round break-in may still help, but having read multiple accounts of similar issues I am also becoming aware that I should continue to try changing my behavior until I've exhausted the possibilities of it being something on my end such as adjusting my grip to be tighter, lubricating the pistol a little more than usual, cleaning and lubing more often because this model is supposed to have tighter tolerances than some other pistols, etc . . . It is tempting for me to say it's the pistol because I've fired thousands of rounds from my Glock 19 Gen 3 with zero malfunctions, but then these are two very different animals, so I'm going to hold out for the Kimber and see where it gets me. In the meantime, I am seriously thinking of just getting another Glock so I have a reliable 2nd weapon. Oh, one more thing. My Kimber Custom 2 also had one other little problem that I found to be extra disappointing - after 400 rounds, the rear sight broke off without any other usage than normal firing. I've since replaced the sights with night sights, but it still bothers me that a metal that is supposed to withstand the shock and impact of thousands of rounds fired, breaks after only 400.
Thanks for leaving a comment. Sorry to hear you too are having issues. I must admit, the next few gun purchases I make will be guns I know it will work because this one is giving me a head ache, lol.
If you haven’t done it send it back to Kimber, they will fix it. If you have other guns it makes sense. They are usually pretty quick. it would be a shame to let such a beautiful gun, not perform at its best!
Been a 1911 guys for over 20 years... I have seen this happen before.... Slide stop interna knob (the one that gets engaged with the magazine follower) might be a little to thick or proud and caches the upcoming brass.... We used to polish them with Flitz and some times a very mild filling will remove the excess material....
Thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate the helpful insight. After many comments, I believe you are correct that the knob is slightly too large or thick.
I have the same gun I bought this past November and I had initial issues with it hanging up, not chambering rounds. I shot through it, cleaned it over and over. What clicked for me was another RUclips video showing a guy who had issues with 10 round mags for some reason. So I bought 3 more Wilson Combat mags and kept those back just for the kimber. I’m not sure if it just hit its break in or it was the mags, but with the new Wilson mags it runs without hiccup. I’m not saying that it will fix yours because we had different issues, but don’t give up on it! If it doesn’t straighten out in the next 100 rounds or so I’d just send it back. You invested a good chunk of money and deserve a solid gun. Great videos though, I subbed!
Your problem is not the magazines or lack of cleaning, but the slide stop. The slide stop catches the round coming up from the magazine, trying to enter the chamber. That causes slide look back before the magazine is empty. The problem is easy to fix if you know what to do. I could explain it for you here, but you can also find good information on how to do this on internet. Try the internet, there you will also find drawings to help you understand. You can also buy a new slide stop and try to solve the problem that way, but if the new slide stop isn't better than the old one, the problem will still be there.
Thanks for leaving a comment. Due to the high volume of comments saying this was the issue, I did test this at home, and I believe it to be the case. I appreciate the helpful insight.
Did your opinion work, I just purchased my S/A mill spec. Put 50 rds no problem, then field stripped it. Cleaned it and gave it a good oil, like you said these 🔥 Arms are made with tight tolerance. I worked the slide every day just racking it, about 150 times A day. Very big difference. Springfield Armory talks about a break-in period. This 🔥 arm loves oil, after a day of shooting 500 rds. Field strip, Clean & oiled. Look for oil just for 1911, some have the tiny Needle like dispenser get in that tight area of the gun. Good luck to you, in time you will be fine. This is not polymer This is " a Machine" look after it as you would your car! One love
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have shot it one-handed, and it still malfunctions. I also shot 7 rounds while pushing the slide stop up, and a malfunction did not happen as a result. It is not my grip, but I do appreciate the suggestion.
If at this point, after using different magazines and ammo and it still does it, you need to take a hard look at your slide lock. Lock the slide back and insert a loaded magazine and see if the bullet is touching the slide lock anywhere. I’ve found a few over the years and with a bit of file work you can take off the offending protrusion. If not, a new slide lock might be in order.
What you're experiencing is slide stop bounce. As the rounds feed upwards they jump up plus recoil causes the stop to bounce up and engage the slide. I've had this problem with my Kimber and a few other 1911's, and found that a small dimple of the surface of the stop where it contacts the spring loaded plunger to hold it in place worked well. Only a slight dimple is necessary but the location must be right. You could also try a heavier plunger spring and a different plunger first. I had that problem with some of my Kimbers and they never moved up prematurely since that mod. A good 1911 gunsmithing book should explain the procedure. It's one of the secrets the pro's use on competition guns.
Thanks for leaving a comment, and I appreciate you sharing your experience with us! We need more informative members in the gun community like yourself!
I have the same Kimber Stainless II in .45acp. Mine has been super reliable. You should check your extractor tension as this might be the cause of FTF or FTE. There are RUclips videos that show you how to tune your extractor.
It’s definitely not a gun issue. I watched your snippet at the range it ran fine for 5 shots till you adjusted your grip. When you did your left thumb was imparting enough upward pressure on the slide stop that on the 6 round it locked back. It shows that with the 1911 that you may need a bit more range time with it as your not completely used to the grip angle yet and if your coming from a 9mm the recoil is also screwing you up
Due to it's relatively low velocity, I honestly find .45 to be a very comfortable round to shoot. In this instance, I consider compensators to be more decorative than anything else. Personally, I like standard thickness 1911 grips, but there are some really nice slim profile grips out there. Now, for the grip safety. I prefer grips safeties with a memory hump on my 1911s. With the exception of mil-spec models, just about every manufacturer puts them on their 1911s. Kimber does sell certain models with, but most are without. Kimber has a grip safety with a "Tactical bump" and it's available from their online store, along with backstraps with extended magwells and an assortment of grips, accessories and parts.
Have a Kimber custom LW 9mm black 3 years 5000+ different manufacturers rounds. Not one issue yet. Also a Kimber custom 2 all stainless 9mm with 1000+ DMA with no issues… I hear so many people complain or have issues… Hopefully I’m one of the lucky ones.
slide locking back could be your grip. Be sure and stay away from the slide release. You should trash the Medgar and Kimber mags and run only the Wilson Combat mags only. Also change all the springs out with Wilson Combat springs as well. Also limp wristing the pistol will cause issues.
I bought 2 kimbers a few months ago the rapide and a pro carry 2 and shot them both for the first time last week with no malfunctions I did oil them both up before I shot them I would send it to kimber let them look at it
Have someone who knows what they’re looking for check the slide stop lobe. That’s the part than engages the follower to hold the slide open on an empty mag. If too much material is there it can contact the tip of the bullet and as the round comes up in the magazine it pushes the slide stop up. It’s actually pretty common on production 1911’s. Also, you should not have to clean your 1911 every 100 rounds like the Kimber rep said. I have Les Baers which are fit much tighter than the Kimber and they will run 1k plus rounds before they need cleaning. You should send it back and let them look at the slide stop. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate your advice. Due to the number of comments I have received, I have checked the slide stop, and I do believe that it is causing the problem. Rounds are touching it if the rounds are not seated 100 percent rearward.
My guess is that replacing the slide stop may very well solve the problem. A compensator on a 45 ACP does not work well due to the low pressure cartridge. I personally don't like the look either, but that is personal.
Intersting, I have the same gun, I have fired about 700 rounds through it in less than a year. No malfunctions.This is a very accurate and reliable 1911.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I am glad to hear yours is reliable, but mine is not. It is a fun gun to shoot, and it is accurate for sure. Thanks to all the helpful comments, I believe I have figured out the issue. I should have it fixed soonish.
My stainless target 2 9 mm Kimber 1911 still doesn't shoot right after 2000 round with kimber mags will only shoot 147 gr ,then do you want to send back to new York and ups you'll never see your gun again
FYI changing to slim grips requires a change in the grip screw bushings. Its kind of a touchy job because of the very fine threads and thin frame walls. Very easy to cross thread. If you can, try and pick up a gun with that profile to see if it't worth it. If grip is an issue, maybe try an arched mainspring houseing and see how that fits. Amazing how that helped my grip. 👍 I agree the slide stop pin is likely an issue, and have put the 10-8 performance one on some guns. Be aware this is not a drop in part and needs to be fitted.... Good luck!
I know it was recommended to work the slide to speed the break in. I would add to clean and dry it first / hand working the slide. Dry slide will wear and mate to frame faster. Lubrication is intended to help prevent wear. Also if you ever get a chance try CZ 75 . One of my favorite .
We shot my stainless custom TLE 2 a few weeks ago using Tennessee reloads with a kimber 7 round and 3 Wilson 8 round mags. I shot 20 times and 2 -10 year olds shot the other 130 rounds with no malfunctions. Hope you get the bugs worked out soon
That specific malfunction is probably a user induced problem not a gun problem. You’re riding the slide release your problem used to a Glock or Glock type weapon. That’s a common problem with novices with 1911
It could be the way you hold it if you accidentally bumped the slide stop it can happen the slide stop could be bad it could just be have a burr I'd change the way you hold it and change the slide stop with Wilson combat parts and a Wilson combat 8 round magazine 47d that might help good luck
Your support thumb is hitting the slide stop. The video shows your thumb under the slide stop and then in recoil it raises pass the slide stop hitting it. Go slow mo and you will see.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I do not believe this is the issue. I ran 7 rounds purposely pushing up on the slide release in an attempt to make it fail it somehow, but it did not.
This often happens when your weak hand grip is too high. You can't use the same "high" weak hand grip position you would on a modern pistol. Lower that left thumb.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have tried 3 styles of grips, and I have tried shooting one handed. I have tried limp wristing and death gripping. I am getting malfunctions with all. I also shot one mag trying to push the slide stop up and cause the malfunction. Surprisingly the malfunction didn't happen.
Well I will say on 1911’s all of them need to be lubed up good and give it a good firm grip.. if your a Glock guy they will run any ammo any grip strength and dry .. 1911 are very in forgiving. Oil it up grip it hard should have better results.. Let me know ? And maybe you already doing that …
I was noticing your shooting grip while firing. I would defiantly get a much firmer grip while shooting. I just noticed that gun flopping around during recoil. Get a firm grip on that gun! Not a death grip, but a good firm grip. Letting it flop around during recoil may be contributing to the malfunctions.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have tried everything from a death grip to a super light grip. I have tried shooting one handed as well. After 500 rounds there may have been a slightly lower amount of malfunctions
sounds like Slide stop, you can get new part from Wilson combat (you know its quality part) , and yes comp do help but you need quality one like WC, not cheap crap of the ebay , it will require some fitting .
@@ballisticturd 1911 great platform, but it requires some hand fitting . Unfortunately in todays world this is expensive and of the shelf parts may not work well together .Usually this is easy fix with some sanding ,polishing . once you have it working it will last you a lifetime . About safety lever - it's quite easy to remove , just sand sharp corner off and polish it . I personally never seen this problem before . And don't trow away old parts, they might work on different gun. ( no joke)
I doubt you wouldn’t have done this yet, but I’d inspect the tilting mechanism since you ruled out magazines. I would try racking it a lot and really fast with no mag inside to see if you can replicate the issue. If that doesn’t expose the issue, try a magazine with snap caps and racking hard and fast there too. I’d also see about buying a different slide stop just in case there’s some strange issue with how it engages the magazines. Outside of that, I can’t say. I thought the same about the short slide stop but honestly, it gets in the way with my hands when using a two handed grip. It’s up to you, but I’m not the biggest fan of extended slide stops. I hope this issue goes away soon and you’re able to remedy it. Overall, I’d just say stay away from kimbers..
The grip safety may require some fitting. Not many are drop in parts. Slide stop is an easier replacement, but even it may or.may not need a little fitting. Or try riding the slide stop to see if that holds it down. If it's still doing it with the weight of your thumb on it, then it's probably the ammo itself is pushing the slide stop up. In which case it'll need to be filed down or replaced entirely. Is there any copper on the slide stop?
Thanks for leaving a comment. I tested this, and rounds are touching the slide stop. This only happens if the round gets moved slightly forward while in the magazine. I have tried shooting while pressing the slide stop down, and I have tried to cause the malfunction while pressing it upward. Oddly when I try to cause the malfunction it didn't happen. I only did this for 7 rounds those.
I recently picked up a Kimber .45 ACP full size lightweight. Had some issues with FTF and a stripped grip screw bushing. They sent me a label through email to take and have printed out to take to the UPS at no expense to me. I sent the firearm out on a Monday and had it back the following Monday at my front door. No charge to me for anything.
Why do you hesitate to send it back on warranty? They will fix it and you will be able to enjoy it. Nobody likes a gun that is not reliable. They should pick up freight both ways. Good luck and I love the gun.
get a new 16 lbs recoil spring from wolf.From the look of your shooting you could be limp wristing the 1911 it easy to do grip the gun tight and lock your wrist... see if that helps.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have tried gripping the gun in different ways, and it still malfunctions. I have a new slide stop coming in, hopefully that will fix the issues.
Hopefully you can figure out what the issue is, I have a kimber lightweight and genuinely cannot remember a malfunction since the break in period. Also I'd send it back to kimber you already spent a decent amount on the gun let them have another look for $20.
i had this happen to me twice with kimbers . the top round in the mag hit the slide stop and make it think its the follower locking the slide back. you can file it or swap it iv done both . i got the wilson combat slide stop and the 1911 never did it again . kimbers are a nice 1911 but i cant see why this is a problem with them . easy fix
This is all armchair book learning stuff since I'm not even American but Kimber has has a reputation for some spotty quality control for a while. The thing about 1911s, and why they're so expensive, is that they predate modern machining techniques and require a lot of hand fitting. Even moreso with guns that are going for "match" accuracy and thus have tolerances much more exacting than old GI grade guns. Which brings us to the slide stop. My understanding is that any replacement stop you buy is machined intentionally oversized, and then needs to be fitted for your specific pistol. So it might be worth trying to find a qualified gunsmith first, to identify if that is indeed the issue before you go throwing any more money into this.
Thanks for leaving a comment and i appreciate the helpful insight. I have verified with testing at home that rounds do touch the slide stop. Now, this may not be the only issue, but it most likely is what's contributing to the malfunctions.
Own 2 Kimber 1911’s After the 1st 200 rounds…. Zero malfunctions….. From then on after thousands of rounds had zero malfunctions using Kimber and other, even using very inexpensive magazines…..Trust my life with my Kimber’s!!! 🔫
quit playing with mags nothing wrong with kimber mags, send the gun back to kimber you are having a very strange problem if the slide lock is not being activated by your hand very strange, let kimber fix it
Hey brother I just watched all your videos on the kimber great vids I think maybe it’s your recoil spring is to light it’s a 16 pound recoil spring in that firearm i recently upgraded my recoil spring to a 19 pound in my rock island and it runs everything I put into it I think your doing great work I’m shocked that a 1000 dollar gun is cutting you and jamming for that price it should run everything look into Wilson Combat like you got your mags from for a recoil spring 19 pound can run hollow point self defense rounds and target load from my research oh and ps I have a brand new Wilson Combat spring I bought the wrong one but I think it will fit your firearm I can ship it to you for free if you want it
Thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate the positivity and kind words. Comments like these motivate me to make more content. I appreciate the offer on the spring, but I think I will pass. I really appreciate the offer, though. That was very kind.
I have the "Stainless Target II". Basically the same exact pistol but with "target" sights. I picked mine up used so cannot speak to how long the break in period was or if it needed any tweaks to get dialed in. Mine appeared to have been barely fired much but I just cannot know. Odds are it is something simple that is difficult to diagnose. 1911's are known for needing fine tuning of the extractor tension. I may have missed it but have defined if you are having failure to feed or failure to eject issues? If failure to feed, where is the round stopping? Is it hanging on the breach face, on the extractor? You need to do some detective work. I think if mags were an issue, it would be obvious. The round should sit perfectly parallel to the feed lips. I had a wonky mag from Kimber and they replaced it no questions and told me to toss the bad one in the trash. I only own Kimber stainless mags and prefer the Kim-Pro Tac Mags in 8 round. They can fit flush or they come with two different height bumpers that attach to the bottom. The Tac Mags can also be disassembled and cleaned where standard mags cannot. I have heard bad things about 10 round mags the idea is the spring tension when fully loaded is pretty extreme by 1911 standards and can cause issues. I have messed with all kinds of slide springs and custom hand loads when I was shooting NRA bullseye matches. I have yet to have as many issues as you have had. I also have 100's of rounds of UMC through it with the factory spring. After installing a shock buffer on the guide rod, the slide did not lock back for a few hundred rounds till that was broken in a bit. But no FTE or FTF events. Also my favorite grips by far are Hogue rubber wrap around. But if you are already thinking that you want a narrower grip they may not be for you. I just know that when I hold a Glock, the grip feels way too narrow for me.
@jormond68 Yeah, it's kind of an odd situation. I did some research, and there are others that have had this same issue. Apparently, most people just lightly file the slide stop lug.
@@ballisticturd I finally got around to looking at my Kimber. Yeah a round could definitely bump that slide stop up if something it out of whack. If you want me to measure my slide stop I can. It might not be an issue with the slide stop. there may be something else causing a round to get too close it either when extracting or when loading out of the magazine. It might be worth sending back to Kimber to avoid chasing your tail. Modifying anything yourself might make it difficult for Kimber to solve the issue.
It's the SLIDE LOCK not the gun. Wilson Combat makes one that's designed just for that problem. That's all Kimber would do. Something happend to that one during the MIM process. $50 fix it urself. Also the Wilson one is designed so u dnt leave an idiot scratch during reassemblely.
My first 1911 was a Ruger SR1911 Target in 10mm with a bull barrel.. Zero issues with it ever, has run flawlessly since day 1.. Flat nose, hollow points, round nose, hot ammo, hard cast.. no problems ever. Lol. Sell that pos.
Thanks for leaving a comment. Thanks to a lot of very helpful comments, I believe we have found out what the issue was. Luckily, it should be an easy fix.
8:10 Pretty sure the Kimber grip safety is unique and not interchangeable with other 1911 grip safeties. (Kimbers usually have a unique firing pin block that's disengaged by the grip safety) And remember not to hold the grip safety while disassembling or you can shear the pin that disengages the firing pin block, or so I've heard.
@@ballisticturd I've heard the same thing. I've never had a problem with it and don't know anyone personally who has, but the pin is quite tiny. As a result, I'm very careful to stay away from the grips safety when removing the slide or installing it on my Kimbers.
My experience with Kimber customer service has never been less than excellent and usually has been WAY above my expectations. From seeing this video, it sounds like you e had less than 500 rounds through this firearm. According to Kimber, because of the VERY tight tolerances you should fire a minimum of 2,500-5,000 rounds just as a break in. I’ve owned a ton of 1911s over the 30+ years of carrying a pistol & I absolutely love my Kimber SS Pro II in 9mm. I’ve used a variety of magazines and never had any issues with Kimber or any other well-know manufacturers. My advice, buy several thousand rounds of the cheapest ball ammo and plan on shooting 2-3,000 rounds before even thinking of carrying for a defensive pistol. If you still have any issues, I’ll give my address & pay for shipping if you want to give it a new home. 😉
Thanks for leaving a comment. Kimber told me 500 rounds is their recommended break-in period which yes I am still under. However, the malfunctions are actually happening more and more.
@@ballisticturd Keep shooting it. A LOT! The more that you shoot it, the looser it’ll become. Some people say that Kimber is picky about ammo but I’ve never had any issues. I carry Hornadey Critical Defense and usually shoot what I carry every 6 months to keep fresh ammo.
Imagine spending 600+ dollars on a gun and you won’t send it in for $20 or I don’t know put 500 rounds into it for the break in period… Every 1911 idiot is always so triggered “why doesn’t it come with 500 rounds then?!” My first question is did you dry slide and load your firearm before ANY USE? Did you then lube your firearm before actual use? WHAT GRAIN AND BRAND DID YOU USE? 115 grain Winchester I only use. I did 200 rounds NOT ONE misfire. Did a full cleaning. Recently did another 200 rounds NOT ONE MISFIRE. Another full cleaning. This coming Labor Day I have 400 rounds planned to be shot and then CLEANED AGAIN! Just like a calculator the tool is only as smart as the person using it. 1911 has been round for 100+ years. It’s almost as if it wasn’t reliable and unsafe it wouldn’t still be around…
Thanks for leaving a comment. I eventually did put 500 rounds through the gun. I used 4 different brands of ammo, 2 or 3 different grain bullets. Still had malfunctions.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have tried death gripping it, and the malfunctions happen just as often. Oftentimes, when you see me "limp wristing," it's because it's cold (below 30F), and this gun cuts my hand due to the safety not being smooth. It's more comfortable to shoot with a slightly lighter grip. Also I have limp wristed this gun on purpose to see if my malfunctions get worse and they did not.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I tried everything I could. Death grip, medium grip, light grip. It would do it while shooting one handed as well. It would do it while holding down on the slide release. I tried 3 different brands of magazines. I tried 2 different brands of ammo. It would start malfunctioning after a few magazines for the most part.
Send it back.. get it fixed i own a Springfield 1911 45 stainless loaded model… also dihorne that pistol with some still wool so it dont bite/cut no more.😂
@@ballisticturd thank you! Bunch of my friends have Kimbers for their EDC but I’m not convinced. We all much agree they are absolutely beautiful made…..
Yeah I had to have kimber send me a new slide stop for free after I sent in a video showing my problem but I ended up throwing in a Wilson combat slide stop and problem solved for me I could see in the one kimber sent me out was polished where it was catching previously.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have a wilson combat slide stop on the way now.
Kimber has around a 300-500 round break in period (sometimes could be way lower round count). I've called Kimber a number of times for customers and that's what I was told by them.
Thanks for leaving a comment.
A slide lock that lock the slide open when there is still a round in the magazine is not a break in issue.
When I bought my kimber a year ago I had issues off the bat with the mags sticking and before I took it out to shoot it I bought 3 more magazines from kimber online and every single one showed up with the same stamp issue where the magazine followers all stuck. I pulled them apart and filed down the stamp issue and the gun has run flawlessly ever since
Thanks for leaving a comment. I am glad to hear you resolved your problems.
I own the same gun. Had the same problems when it was new. I would say, just keep shooting it, and it wii eventually break in.
Even a $5000 Wilson Combat requires a 500 round break in period. Don’t give up on it.
Thanks for leaving a comment.
A slide lock locking the slide open when there are still a round in the magazine is not a break in issue.
Na...send that shit back... i had many FTRTB i listened to all these online gunsmiths and burned up over 700 rounds baught new mags checked extractor diff ammo and changed the springs and still having the same issues...my firearm is currently on its way and i wish i would have done it sooner...
Send it in and kimber will fix it.
damn i bought this i pick up in a couple days. im a glock fan my g29 never let me down or jammed hopefully spending all this money on this damn gun wont be a waste.
update bought it had alot of JAMS. i did not Oil it up jam after JAMS i got a 10 round magazine for it and it kept jamming every magazine i had jammed from kimber magazinez to Bill wilson magz.i oiled it up and i can just feel the difference so i wanna say To anybody who is buying one OIL BEFORE YOU SHOOT IT.
I have the same issue with my Kimber Custom 2 (.45). I fired just over 400 rounds so far, so maybe the 500-round break-in may still help, but having read multiple accounts of similar issues I am also becoming aware that I should continue to try changing my behavior until I've exhausted the possibilities of it being something on my end such as adjusting my grip to be tighter, lubricating the pistol a little more than usual, cleaning and lubing more often because this model is supposed to have tighter tolerances than some other pistols, etc . . . It is tempting for me to say it's the pistol because I've fired thousands of rounds from my Glock 19 Gen 3 with zero malfunctions, but then these are two very different animals, so I'm going to hold out for the Kimber and see where it gets me. In the meantime, I am seriously thinking of just getting another Glock so I have a reliable 2nd weapon. Oh, one more thing. My Kimber Custom 2 also had one other little problem that I found to be extra disappointing - after 400 rounds, the rear sight broke off without any other usage than normal firing. I've since replaced the sights with night sights, but it still bothers me that a metal that is supposed to withstand the shock and impact of thousands of rounds fired, breaks after only 400.
Thanks for leaving a comment. Sorry to hear you too are having issues. I must admit, the next few gun purchases I make will be guns I know it will work because this one is giving me a head ache, lol.
If you haven’t done it send it back to Kimber, they will fix it. If you have other guns it makes sense. They are usually pretty quick. it would be a shame to let such a beautiful gun, not perform at its best!
Been a 1911 guys for over 20 years... I have seen this happen before.... Slide stop interna knob (the one that gets engaged with the magazine follower) might be a little to thick or proud and caches the upcoming brass.... We used to polish them with Flitz and some times a very mild filling will remove the excess material....
Thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate the helpful insight. After many comments, I believe you are correct that the knob is slightly too large or thick.
I have the same gun I bought this past November and I had initial issues with it hanging up, not chambering rounds. I shot through it, cleaned it over and over. What clicked for me was another RUclips video showing a guy who had issues with 10 round mags for some reason. So I bought 3 more Wilson Combat mags and kept those back just for the kimber. I’m not sure if it just hit its break in or it was the mags, but with the new Wilson mags it runs without hiccup.
I’m not saying that it will fix yours because we had different issues, but don’t give up on it! If it doesn’t straighten out in the next 100 rounds or so I’d just send it back. You invested a good chunk of money and deserve a solid gun. Great videos though, I subbed!
Thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate the positivity and subbing! You are awesome I appreciate the support greatly.
Your problem is not the magazines or lack of cleaning, but the slide stop. The slide stop catches the round coming up from the magazine, trying to enter the chamber. That causes slide look back before the magazine is empty. The problem is easy to fix if you know what to do. I could explain it for you here, but you can also find good information on how to do this on internet. Try the internet, there you will also find drawings to help you understand. You can also buy a new slide stop and try to solve the problem that way, but if the new slide stop isn't better than the old one, the problem will still be there.
Thanks for leaving a comment. Due to the high volume of comments saying this was the issue, I did test this at home, and I believe it to be the case. I appreciate the helpful insight.
Did your opinion work, I just purchased my S/A mill spec. Put 50 rds no problem, then field stripped it. Cleaned it and gave it a good oil, like you said these 🔥 Arms are made with tight tolerance. I worked the slide every day just racking it, about 150 times A day. Very big difference. Springfield Armory talks about a break-in period. This 🔥 arm loves oil, after a day of shooting 500 rds.
Field strip, Clean & oiled. Look for oil just for 1911, some have the tiny Needle like dispenser get in that tight area of the gun.
Good luck to you, in time you will be fine. This is not polymer
This is " a Machine" look after it as you would your car!
One love
@@craighoward6243 I sadly haven't been able to go to the range lately. Soon though!
Its how you grip it! A high double thumb forward grip, after recoil your support thumb holds it up. Shoot 50 rounds one handed for proof.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have shot it one-handed, and it still malfunctions. I also shot 7 rounds while pushing the slide stop up, and a malfunction did not happen as a result. It is not my grip, but I do appreciate the suggestion.
If at this point, after using different magazines and ammo and it still does it, you need to take a hard look at your slide lock. Lock the slide back and insert a loaded magazine and see if the bullet is touching the slide lock anywhere. I’ve found a few over the years and with a bit of file work you can take off the offending protrusion. If not, a new slide lock might be in order.
What you're experiencing is slide stop bounce. As the rounds feed upwards they jump up plus recoil causes the stop to bounce up and engage the slide. I've had this problem with my Kimber and a few other 1911's, and found that a small dimple of the surface of the stop where it contacts the spring loaded plunger to hold it in place worked well. Only a slight dimple is necessary but the location must be right. You could also try a heavier plunger spring and a different plunger first. I had that problem with some of my Kimbers and they never moved up prematurely since that mod. A good 1911 gunsmithing book should explain the procedure. It's one of the secrets the pro's use on competition guns.
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I have the same Kimber Stainless II in .45acp. Mine has been super reliable. You should check your extractor tension as this might be the cause of FTF or FTE. There are RUclips videos that show you how to tune your extractor.
Thanks for leaving a comment I will have to look into this.
It’s definitely not a gun issue. I watched your snippet at the range it ran fine for 5 shots till you adjusted your grip. When you did your left thumb was imparting enough upward pressure on the slide stop that on the 6 round it locked back. It shows that with the 1911 that you may need a bit more range time with it as your not completely used to the grip angle yet and if your coming from a 9mm the recoil is also screwing you up
Due to it's relatively low velocity, I honestly find .45 to be a very comfortable round to shoot. In this instance, I consider compensators to be more decorative than anything else. Personally, I like standard thickness 1911 grips, but there are some really nice slim profile grips out there. Now, for the grip safety. I prefer grips safeties with a memory hump on my 1911s. With the exception of mil-spec models, just about every manufacturer puts them on their 1911s. Kimber does sell certain models with, but most are without. Kimber has a grip safety with a "Tactical bump" and it's available from their online store, along with backstraps with extended magwells and an assortment of grips, accessories and parts.
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Have a Kimber custom LW 9mm black 3 years 5000+ different manufacturers rounds. Not one issue yet.
Also a Kimber custom 2 all stainless 9mm with 1000+ DMA with no issues…
I hear so many people complain or have issues…
Hopefully I’m one of the lucky ones.
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slide locking back could be your grip. Be sure and stay away from the slide release.
You should trash the Medgar and Kimber mags and run only the Wilson Combat mags only. Also change all the springs out with Wilson Combat springs as well.
Also limp wristing the pistol will cause issues.
I bought 2 kimbers a few months ago the rapide and a pro carry 2 and shot them both for the first time last week with no malfunctions I did oil them both up before I shot them I would send it to kimber let them look at it
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Break it in!!! It really makes a difference. Worked on mine. Same gun
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Have someone who knows what they’re looking for check the slide stop lobe. That’s the part than engages the follower to hold the slide open on an empty mag. If too much material is there it can contact the tip of the bullet and as the round comes up in the magazine it pushes the slide stop up. It’s actually pretty common on production 1911’s. Also, you should not have to clean your 1911 every 100 rounds like the Kimber rep said. I have Les Baers which are fit much tighter than the Kimber and they will run 1k plus rounds before they need cleaning. You should send it back and let them look at the slide stop. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate your advice. Due to the number of comments I have received, I have checked the slide stop, and I do believe that it is causing the problem. Rounds are touching it if the rounds are not seated 100 percent rearward.
My guess is that replacing the slide stop may very well solve the problem. A compensator on a 45 ACP does not work well due to the low pressure cartridge. I personally don't like the look either, but that is personal.
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Intersting, I have the same gun, I have fired about 700 rounds through it in less than a year. No malfunctions.This is a very accurate and reliable 1911.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I am glad to hear yours is reliable, but mine is not. It is a fun gun to shoot, and it is accurate for sure. Thanks to all the helpful comments, I believe I have figured out the issue. I should have it fixed soonish.
My stainless target 2 9 mm Kimber 1911 still doesn't shoot right after 2000 round with kimber mags will only shoot 147 gr ,then do you want to send back to new York and ups you'll never see your gun again
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FYI changing to slim grips requires a change in the grip screw bushings. Its kind of a touchy job because of the very fine threads and thin frame walls. Very easy to cross thread. If you can, try and pick up a gun with that profile to see if it't worth it. If grip is an issue, maybe try an arched mainspring houseing and see how that fits. Amazing how that helped my grip. 👍 I agree the slide stop pin is likely an issue, and have put the 10-8 performance one on some guns. Be aware this is not a drop in part and needs to be fitted.... Good luck!
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I know it was recommended to work the slide to speed the break in. I would add to clean and dry it first / hand working the slide. Dry slide will wear and mate to frame faster. Lubrication is intended to help prevent wear. Also if you ever get a chance try CZ 75 . One of my favorite .
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Cz75 is one of my bucket list guns.
I recommended the Clark custom barrel, I also put an extended slide release on mine, it’s great. I bought it off of midway USA
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@@ballisticturd I fully agree with an extended slide stop but this is a match grade barrel. No need to change it out.
@drewstinnett5375 thanks for leaving a comment. I probably will keep the factory barrel.
@@ballisticturd If you ever shoot it out (500,000 rounds or more), I would recommend Barsto barrels
@drewstinnett5375 thanks for the recommendation I will have to keep that in mind.
My Wilson Combat 1911 has never malfunctioned once in around 5K rounds. Kimber is telling you bunk.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have heard mixed results from people with various 1911s.
We shot my stainless custom TLE 2 a few weeks ago using Tennessee reloads with a kimber 7 round and 3 Wilson 8 round mags. I shot 20 times and 2 -10 year olds shot the other 130 rounds with no malfunctions.
Hope you get the bugs worked out soon
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The quality of these kimbers is both amazing as it’s stainless and looks beautiful, and crap in the use of mim parts and qc.
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That specific malfunction is probably a user induced problem not a gun problem. You’re riding the slide release your problem used to a Glock or Glock type weapon. That’s a common problem with novices with 1911
It could be the way you hold it if you accidentally bumped the slide stop it can happen the slide stop could be bad it could just be have a burr I'd change the way you hold it and change the slide stop with Wilson combat parts and a Wilson combat 8 round magazine 47d that might help good luck
Thanks for leaving a comment. The malfunction happens even if I shoot one handed. I have put a wilson combat slide stop in but have not tested it yet.
I would say, send it to Kimber. There is no way they can shoot that gun and it not have a problem. If they're offering, take them up on it.
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Your support thumb is hitting the slide stop. The video shows your thumb under the slide stop and then in recoil it raises pass the slide stop hitting it. Go slow mo and you will see.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I do not believe this is the issue. I ran 7 rounds purposely pushing up on the slide release in an attempt to make it fail it somehow, but it did not.
This often happens when your weak hand grip is too high. You can't use the same "high" weak hand grip position you would on a modern pistol. Lower that left thumb.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have tried 3 styles of grips, and I have tried shooting one handed. I have tried limp wristing and death gripping. I am getting malfunctions with all. I also shot one mag trying to push the slide stop up and cause the malfunction. Surprisingly the malfunction didn't happen.
I do appreciate the advice though.
Well I will say on 1911’s all of them need to be lubed up good and give it a good firm grip.. if your a Glock guy they will run any ammo any grip strength and dry ..
1911 are very in forgiving.
Oil it up grip it hard should have better results..
Let me know ?
And maybe you already doing that …
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have tried death gripping, limp wristing, and various moderate grips. I have no clue what's going on.
I was noticing your shooting grip while firing. I would defiantly get a much firmer grip while shooting. I just noticed that gun flopping around during recoil. Get a firm grip on that gun! Not a death grip, but a good firm grip. Letting it flop around during recoil may be contributing to the malfunctions.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have tried everything from a death grip to a super light grip. I have tried shooting one handed as well. After 500 rounds there may have been a slightly lower amount of malfunctions
@@ballisticturd even try some different ammo and mags. I just got a brand new Kimber ultra raptor 2. I hope it works!
sounds like Slide stop, you can get new part from Wilson combat (you know its quality part) , and yes comp do help but you need quality one like WC, not cheap crap of the ebay , it will require some fitting .
Thanks for leaving a comment and I have ordered a new slide stop. I am excited to see if this fixes my problem.
@@ballisticturd 1911 great platform, but it requires some hand fitting . Unfortunately in todays world this is expensive and of the shelf parts may not work well together .Usually this is easy fix with some sanding ,polishing . once you have it working it will last you a lifetime .
About safety lever - it's quite easy to remove , just sand sharp corner off and polish it . I personally never seen this problem before .
And don't trow away old parts, they might work on different gun. ( no joke)
I doubt you wouldn’t have done this yet, but I’d inspect the tilting mechanism since you ruled out magazines. I would try racking it a lot and really fast with no mag inside to see if you can replicate the issue. If that doesn’t expose the issue, try a magazine with snap caps and racking hard and fast there too. I’d also see about buying a different slide stop just in case there’s some strange issue with how it engages the magazines. Outside of that, I can’t say.
I thought the same about the short slide stop but honestly, it gets in the way with my hands when using a two handed grip. It’s up to you, but I’m not the biggest fan of extended slide stops. I hope this issue goes away soon and you’re able to remedy it. Overall, I’d just say stay away from kimbers..
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I own many kimber pistols. I have found that they are very picky withe the choice of ammo. i recomend trying umc or remington ammo.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I will be sure to try some of that ammo.
Use wilson mags, drop 500 rounds through it and the gun should be fine brother!
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The grip safety may require some fitting. Not many are drop in parts. Slide stop is an easier replacement, but even it may or.may not need a little fitting. Or try riding the slide stop to see if that holds it down. If it's still doing it with the weight of your thumb on it, then it's probably the ammo itself is pushing the slide stop up. In which case it'll need to be filed down or replaced entirely. Is there any copper on the slide stop?
Thanks for leaving a comment. I tested this, and rounds are touching the slide stop. This only happens if the round gets moved slightly forward while in the magazine. I have tried shooting while pressing the slide stop down, and I have tried to cause the malfunction while pressing it upward. Oddly when I try to cause the malfunction it didn't happen. I only did this for 7 rounds those.
If you got a Lemon…send it to Kimber…spend the $20 for insurance today…hello?
I bought a Glock Block 45 ACP and rejected it in favor of Kimber Rapide Dawn
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I recently picked up a Kimber .45 ACP full size lightweight. Had some issues with FTF and a stripped grip screw bushing. They sent me a label through email to take and have printed out to take to the UPS at no expense to me. I sent the firearm out on a Monday and had it back the following Monday at my front door. No charge to me for anything.
Thanks for leaving me a comment. I am glad kimber took care of you. I'm about to fix this issue soon. I believe it is the slide stop.
@@ballisticturd Did you purchase this Kimber new?
@@GeneBussler yes it was brand new.
@@ballisticturd Me personally, I’d send it back and let Kimber fix it. Just my opinion.
@GeneBussler thanks for the suggestion I will consider it.
Why do you hesitate to send it back on warranty? They will fix it and you will be able to enjoy it. Nobody likes a gun that is not reliable. They should pick up freight both ways. Good luck and I love the gun.
Thanks for leaving a comment. Thanks to all the helpful comments I believe I have found a solution to the issue. It should be easy to do.
get a new 16 lbs recoil spring from wolf.From the look of your shooting you could be limp wristing the 1911 it easy to do grip the gun tight and lock your wrist... see if that helps.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have tried gripping the gun in different ways, and it still malfunctions. I have a new slide stop coming in, hopefully that will fix the issues.
Hopefully you can figure out what the issue is, I have a kimber lightweight and genuinely cannot remember a malfunction since the break in period. Also I'd send it back to kimber you already spent a decent amount on the gun let them have another look for $20.
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i had this happen to me twice with kimbers . the top round in the mag hit the slide stop and make it think its the follower locking the slide back. you can file it or swap it iv done both . i got the wilson combat slide stop and the 1911 never did it again . kimbers are a nice 1911 but i cant see why this is a problem with them . easy fix
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have a new slide stop on the way, so hopefully, the gun will be problem free.
This is all armchair book learning stuff since I'm not even American but Kimber has has a reputation for some spotty quality control for a while. The thing about 1911s, and why they're so expensive, is that they predate modern machining techniques and require a lot of hand fitting. Even moreso with guns that are going for "match" accuracy and thus have tolerances much more exacting than old GI grade guns.
Which brings us to the slide stop. My understanding is that any replacement stop you buy is machined intentionally oversized, and then needs to be fitted for your specific pistol. So it might be worth trying to find a qualified gunsmith first, to identify if that is indeed the issue before you go throwing any more money into this.
Thanks for leaving a comment and i appreciate the helpful insight. I have verified with testing at home that rounds do touch the slide stop. Now, this may not be the only issue, but it most likely is what's contributing to the malfunctions.
@@ballisticturd Yeah, I did some googling myself and people have said they found that issue with your exact gun, glad you're honing in on an answer!
@j.murphy4884 for sure and thank you for being part of the conversation.
Own 2 Kimber 1911’s
After the 1st 200 rounds…. Zero malfunctions….. From then on after thousands of rounds had zero malfunctions using Kimber and other, even using very inexpensive magazines…..Trust my life with my Kimber’s!!! 🔫
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Maybe an extractor issue???
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quit playing with mags nothing wrong with kimber mags, send the gun back to kimber you are having a very strange problem if the slide lock is not being activated by your hand very strange, let kimber fix it
Hey brother I just watched all your videos on the kimber great vids I think maybe it’s your recoil spring is to light it’s a 16 pound recoil spring in that firearm i recently upgraded my recoil spring to a 19 pound in my rock island and it runs everything I put into it I think your doing great work I’m shocked that a 1000 dollar gun is cutting you and jamming for that price it should run everything look into Wilson Combat like you got your mags from for a recoil spring 19 pound can run hollow point self defense rounds and target load from my research oh and ps I have a brand new Wilson Combat spring I bought the wrong one but I think it will fit your firearm I can ship it to you for free if you want it
Thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate the positivity and kind words. Comments like these motivate me to make more content. I appreciate the offer on the spring, but I think I will pass. I really appreciate the offer, though. That was very kind.
@@ballisticturd no problem man keep up the good content I’m surprised you have such few subs you grow very quickly I think
@@christianoliver2868 I hope so! We will make this community massive for sure.
I feel so bad that you bought a Kimber. Sell it and buy any Springfield I promise you it's like night and day.
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I have the "Stainless Target II". Basically the same exact pistol but with "target" sights. I picked mine up used so cannot speak to how long the break in period was or if it needed any tweaks to get dialed in. Mine appeared to have been barely fired much but I just cannot know. Odds are it is something simple that is difficult to diagnose. 1911's are known for needing fine tuning of the extractor tension. I may have missed it but have defined if you are having failure to feed or failure to eject issues? If failure to feed, where is the round stopping? Is it hanging on the breach face, on the extractor? You need to do some detective work. I think if mags were an issue, it would be obvious. The round should sit perfectly parallel to the feed lips. I had a wonky mag from Kimber and they replaced it no questions and told me to toss the bad one in the trash. I only own Kimber stainless mags and prefer the Kim-Pro Tac Mags in 8 round. They can fit flush or they come with two different height bumpers that attach to the bottom. The Tac Mags can also be disassembled and cleaned where standard mags cannot. I have heard bad things about 10 round mags the idea is the spring tension when fully loaded is pretty extreme by 1911 standards and can cause issues. I have messed with all kinds of slide springs and custom hand loads when I was shooting NRA bullseye matches. I have yet to have as many issues as you have had. I also have 100's of rounds of UMC through it with the factory spring. After installing a shock buffer on the guide rod, the slide did not lock back for a few hundred rounds till that was broken in a bit. But no FTE or FTF events. Also my favorite grips by far are Hogue rubber wrap around. But if you are already thinking that you want a narrower grip they may not be for you. I just know that when I hold a Glock, the grip feels way too narrow for me.
Thanks for leaving a comment. Thanks to all the helpful comments I have figured out that rounds are touching the slide stop.
@@ballisticturd Interesting. Now I want to get home and look at mine to see how that is possible and how to prevent it.
@jormond68 Yeah, it's kind of an odd situation. I did some research, and there are others that have had this same issue. Apparently, most people just lightly file the slide stop lug.
@@ballisticturd I finally got around to looking at my Kimber. Yeah a round could definitely bump that slide stop up if something it out of whack. If you want me to measure my slide stop I can. It might not be an issue with the slide stop. there may be something else causing a round to get too close it either when extracting or when loading out of the magazine. It might be worth sending back to Kimber to avoid chasing your tail. Modifying anything yourself might make it difficult for Kimber to solve the issue.
@jormond68 thanks for leaving a comment. I am going to sit down with the gun here in a day or two and really look over everything.
Try to keep it from kicking back so much
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have been trying various grips to prevent the malfunction.
It's the SLIDE LOCK not the gun. Wilson Combat makes one that's designed just for that problem. That's all Kimber would do. Something happend to that one during the MIM process. $50 fix it urself. Also the Wilson one is designed so u dnt leave an idiot scratch during reassemblely.
I almost made it to the 6-minute mark but I was laughing so hard I had to shut it off
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Try tightening your grip and watch some videos on “Limp Wristing”
Thanks for leaving a comment. Thanks to all the helpful comments, I am fairly sure it's the slide stop causing issues, not my grip.
My first 1911 was a Ruger SR1911 Target in 10mm with a bull barrel.. Zero issues with it ever, has run flawlessly since day 1.. Flat nose, hollow points, round nose, hot ammo, hard cast.. no problems ever. Lol.
Sell that pos.
Thanks for leaving a comment. Thanks to a lot of very helpful comments, I believe we have found out what the issue was. Luckily, it should be an easy fix.
8:10 Pretty sure the Kimber grip safety is unique and not interchangeable with other 1911 grip safeties. (Kimbers usually have a unique firing pin block that's disengaged by the grip safety)
And remember not to hold the grip safety while disassembling or you can shear the pin that disengages the firing pin block, or so I've heard.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I honestly did not know this. Thank you for the very helpful information.
@@ballisticturd I've heard the same thing. I've never had a problem with it and don't know anyone personally who has, but the pin is quite tiny. As a result, I'm very careful to stay away from the grips safety when removing the slide or installing it on my Kimbers.
wow, I have never heard so much bullshiff in my life
send that gun back and be happy!!!!
Thanks to all the helpful comments, I believe I have found the problem. I should be able to fix it fairly easily.
My experience with Kimber customer service has never been less than excellent and usually has been WAY above my expectations.
From seeing this video, it sounds like you e had less than 500 rounds through this firearm. According to Kimber, because of the VERY tight tolerances you should fire a minimum of 2,500-5,000 rounds just as a break in.
I’ve owned a ton of 1911s over the 30+ years of carrying a pistol & I absolutely love my Kimber SS Pro II in 9mm.
I’ve used a variety of magazines and never had any issues with Kimber or any other well-know manufacturers.
My advice, buy several thousand rounds of the cheapest ball ammo and plan on shooting 2-3,000 rounds before even thinking of carrying for a defensive pistol.
If you still have any issues, I’ll give my address & pay for shipping if you want to give it a new home. 😉
Thanks for leaving a comment. Kimber told me 500 rounds is their recommended break-in period which yes I am still under. However, the malfunctions are actually happening more and more.
@@ballisticturd Keep shooting it. A LOT! The more that you shoot it, the looser it’ll become. Some people say that Kimber is picky about ammo but I’ve never had any issues. I carry Hornadey Critical Defense and usually shoot what I carry every 6 months to keep fresh ammo.
Imagine spending 600+ dollars on a gun and you won’t send it in for $20 or I don’t know put 500 rounds into it for the break in period…
Every 1911 idiot is always so triggered “why doesn’t it come with 500 rounds then?!”
My first question is did you dry slide and load your firearm before ANY USE? Did you then lube your firearm before actual use?
WHAT GRAIN AND BRAND DID YOU USE?
115 grain Winchester I only use.
I did 200 rounds NOT ONE misfire. Did a full cleaning. Recently did another 200 rounds NOT ONE MISFIRE. Another full cleaning.
This coming Labor Day I have 400 rounds planned to be shot and then CLEANED AGAIN!
Just like a calculator the tool is only as smart as the person using it.
1911 has been round for 100+ years. It’s almost as if it wasn’t reliable and unsafe it wouldn’t still be around…
Thanks for leaving a comment. I eventually did put 500 rounds through the gun. I used 4 different brands of ammo, 2 or 3 different grain bullets. Still had malfunctions.
Could be your grip
It looks like you are limp worsting the gun. A 1911 is not that snappy
Thanks for leaving a comment. I have tried death gripping it, and the malfunctions happen just as often. Oftentimes, when you see me "limp wristing," it's because it's cold (below 30F), and this gun cuts my hand due to the safety not being smooth. It's more comfortable to shoot with a slightly lighter grip. Also I have limp wristed this gun on purpose to see if my malfunctions get worse and they did not.
FORSURE IT IS OPERATOR ERROR!!!!!!!!
Thanks for leaving a comment. I tried everything I could. Death grip, medium grip, light grip. It would do it while shooting one handed as well. It would do it while holding down on the slide release. I tried 3 different brands of magazines. I tried 2 different brands of ammo. It would start malfunctioning after a few magazines for the most part.
Send it back.. get it fixed i own a Springfield 1911 45 stainless loaded model… also dihorne that pistol with some still wool so it dont bite/cut no more.😂
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Just try a different brand of 1911, my Colt has never malfunctioned….ever.
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I have to turn you off at 6:36, too many "Um"s. 32 Ums by 6:36.
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what's the point of this video?? just send it to Kimber to get it fixed and stop whining.
Thanks for leaving a comment. I hope whatever has made you so angry in life changes for the better. I wish you nothing but the best.
It’s like having a beautiful girlfriend that cheats on you…… unless IMO or a Corvette that only does 65MPH not cool dude
Thanks for leaving a comment. I agree, I wish the gun ran better.
@@ballisticturd thank you! Bunch of my friends have Kimbers for their EDC but I’m not convinced. We all much agree they are absolutely beautiful made…..