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Kimber Ultra Carry

mango tangomango tango Member Posts: 3,833 ✭✭
edited June 2015 in Ask the Experts
Anybody have some info, I have a Kimber Ultra Carry purchased in 99 and has never been fired. Comes with 2 clips 45 cal. Looking for an accurate value
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  • mango tangomango tango Member Posts: 3,833 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Where can I get some more mags for my Kimber ultra carry and whats the going rate? Thankyou beltfed
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  • mango tangomango tango Member Posts: 3,833 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just got a pre owned, hardly used, Kimber Ultra Carry SS as a companion to my full size Custom Classic SS. It's weird getting used to the takedown procedure (paper clip) of the gun. Anyway, I was asked if the gun was a 1st generation or 2nd generation gun. I think the 2nd generation has a firing pin safety. I think the 2nd gen guns have a Roman Numeral II after the model, is that correct? Mine just says Ultra Carry. The gun came dry as a bone even though it was used, I don't think it was hardly fired. The original mag makes the mag release really hard. I tried a full size Wilson and it's smooth. I'll have to replace the original mag.Another thing I noticed was the barrel. I usually see cone or trumpet style barrels on these short guns. This one is straight, not coned, but with steps in it. Were there two types of barrels for this gun?Roy
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  • mango tangomango tango Member Posts: 3,833 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an opportunity to get one of these, does anyone have any experience with these, I never shot a 1911 that small. are they reliable? Is it worth getting or not?

    Thanks,
    Mango Tango
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  • mango tangomango tango Member Posts: 3,833 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello all,
    I am just seeking input from owners/users of the Kimber Ultra Carry .45 ACP. I am looking for a small, concealable 1911 and the Ultra Carry seems like it might fit the bill. I love the look and feel of the Kimber CDP series and have found even the little Ultra CDP to be quite accurate. I am just wondering if I could expect the same accuracy and dependability from the less costly model. Thanks in advance for your opinions.


    Jeff
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Shooting small light 45's, takes some getting use to. It's not something you would use for casual plinking.

    First time I bought and shot a original Colt alloy framed commander. I couldn't get rid of it, quick enough. That's why so many come to market. Folks think mini/light 45's, are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Till they start shooting them.
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,159 ******
    edited November -1
    My wife shoots my 3" Kimber .45 and loves it.
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  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    As rufe has nicely explained, the small compact, large bore guns, take some getting used to. They are not plug and play, normally...unless it is for someone with lots of experience.

    Yes, they are nice to carry, light, short, and conceal unusually well, and are comfortable. Those are the up sides.

    Now the down sides...

    A lot of folks not used to them, try to loosen their grip a little, to reduce felt recoil...temporarily. After a magazine full, you can just sense the gun is beating a hole thru your palm. That introduces also, another symptom, called limp wristing. This will lead to more malfunctions, than you already might be experiencing. I say that, as 1911's, that are shorter than 4" barrel length, have more induced possible problems, because of the geometry. Some do not even use the same parts as their larger brethren.

    I am not saying that there are not utterly reliable short 1911's out there, but they are put together with more thought, and care, and consequently cost $3K, and up. They say things on them like KnightHawk, Fusion, Les Baer, and Wilson. No I am not a 1911 snob, just stating the facts.

    Best
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    TSR 1965 has expressed his thoughts very well covering all the bases
    I concur 100% he touched on the Geometry. IMHO one of the foremost problems is the fact that the shorter the barrel the larger the angle becomes between fully locked and fully unlocked." This can lead to failures to feed and fully chamber a round" the barrel must go through. This .along with the time the recoil impulse is available to fully cycle the slide
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mine is the Ultra Carry (II) Pro HD. Commander sized, it seems to suffer none of the problem the smaller versions can exhibit. I bet my life on it.
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  • Don McManusDon McManus Member Posts: 23,681 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm with He Dog.

    My Ultra Carry is with me most of the time, and has proven to be a 100% firearm.

    Is it worth getting is impossible to answer, as you need to put a couple hundred rounds through it before you will know.

    Mine was worth getting if that helps.
    Freedom and a submissive populace cannot co-exist.

    Brad Steele
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  • heavyironheavyiron Member Posts: 1,421 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi,

    I have the Sig 1911 Ultra Compact Nitron that is my main carry weapon.

    It has a 3.3 inch barrel and holds 8 rounds of 45 ACP ammo and weighs 28 ounces and 6.8 inches overall length. The gun itself is very accurate and comes with a polished barrel and crisp 5 lb trigger. It has deep checkering on the front and back hand strap for a solid grip low profile night (tritium) sights.

    I have had a lot of experience with handguns, but none this small. I have had to practice to get the hang of shooting it better. The Sig has proven itself to be totally reliable even with my reloads and a wide range bullet designs.

    I agree with all of the previous comments. I believe that initially these compact pistols did suffer reliability issues based on the cartridge size and limitations of a short barrel and small frame as Perry Shooter mentioned. I also believe that quality manufacturers of compact pistols have learned a great deal about what it takes to ensure reliability of these pistols since that time.

    So my opinion is "Yes" a compact 1911 can function reliably as long as it has a good design and materials from a good manufacturer.

    Best

    Heavyiron
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  • asopasop Member Posts: 9,004 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    JFYI I bought one in 2000 and paid $600.
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