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I want to get a new option for a carry gun. I want to go Kimber Ultra sized. My question is which one. I've got it down to two:

Kimber Ultra Carry in stainless
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Kimber Ultra CDP II
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The CDP II is about $100 dollars more than the stainless Ultra Carry. Is it worth it for the front strap checking and whatever other doo-dads they put on there. This would be a carry gun so it would get the usual wear and tear.


I'm already dead set on picking up a 642 revolver when funds allow, and this would be close behind. With an AR in there somewhere. Speaking of the AR - I'm thinking of getting a .458 SOCOM caliber AR. Any thoughts on this too???

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I have a Kimber CDP Pro with internal ejector, but not the Ultra size. I have one on my list, though. My Kimber is flawless. The CDP rounded edges make it a nice, comfortable carry piece.
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anygunanywhere wrote:I have a Kimber CDP Pro with internal extractor, but not the Ultra size. I have one on my list, though. My Kimber is flawless. The CDP rounded edges make it a nice, comfortable carry piece.
There, fixed it for you. ;-)

Go for the CDP.
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KinnyLee wrote:
anygunanywhere wrote:I have a Kimber CDP Pro with internal extractor, but not the Ultra size. I have one on my list, though. My Kimber is flawless. The CDP rounded edges make it a nice, comfortable carry piece.
There, fixed it for you. ;-)

Go for the CDP.
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ambi safety, night sights, melted edges make the CDP a winner. I have one in the full size and LOVE it.
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Awesome guys - thanks for the reply. The CDP is just plain hot too.

Now...if I only had a thousand bucks...


There is actaully a slightly used one on guns america for 800 something bucks. Now...if I only had 800 bucks...


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I have shot both and prefer the CDP for a carry gun.

As for the AR.... do you have a standard AR-15 in 5.56 ??
If not , I would recommend a standard AR-15 ( A2 Rifle or M4gery) before going to a more exotic caliber. If you already have an AR, go for it.
I talked to a real shooter who has a .50 beowulf AR and he said he's had a lot of fun with it.

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I'd stick with a 5.56mm AR. If that's not big enough, there's always the FN FAL.
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Another + 1 for the CDP. :iagree: The checkering on the front strap for me is worth a lot. All the smooth edges are sweet. Invest the $100 & if anyone says anything about the holster wear tell them that is character marks. You will love it for carry. Mine shoots great to. :lol: The wife would steel it if it was not too big to go in her purse.
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If cost isn't an issue get the ultra CDP. I have the non CDP ultra. IT is a good gun and I have no issues with it, but The CDP version is much nicer.
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ThunderDownUnder wrote:I have shot both and prefer the CDP for a carry gun.

As for the AR.... do you have a standard AR-15 in 5.56 ??
If not , I would recommend a standard AR-15 ( A2 Rifle or M4gery) before going to a more exotic caliber. If you already have an AR, go for it.
I talked to a real shooter who has a .50 beowulf AR and he said he's had a lot of fun with it.

The more stuff I get and try, the more I appreciate simplicity in design, supply, and use.

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What nice is with the standard AR you can get a .50 beowolf upper and use the standard AR magazines. It'll only hold 10 rounds, but WHAT FUN!!
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With the CDP or other "melted" pistols, is there an issue with holster fit?
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KBCraig wrote:With the CDP or other "melted" pistols, is there an issue with holster fit?
None at all.
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+1 on the CDP
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Ultra CDP II all the way! It's definitely worth the extra c-note. Here's a pic of mine with Alumagrips installed. :grin:

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