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Anyone have any good/bad experience?

Not that I know of...

Anything i should do now that might make my breaking it in easier?

Shoot early and often, you have 30 days...

Any preferred ammo?

Thats a loaded question...If you want to load up with some defensive stuff, I'd go Federal Hydroshocks when your not practicing or breaking the pistol in...PMC in my opinion is a good, all around, plinking round; I've never had a problem with this combo...In that caliber...

But this is just my opinion...

Thanks guys!

Yer welcome...Have fun!

Thats a really good buy there!!! Congratulations!

AKJ Concealco Readyline IWB makes a nice holster, I use it for my UC. I have not had any problems with mine besides not being the easiest gun to shoot (aim wise). I need to switch to night or dot sights. I shoot 185 gr hornady hollowpoint reloads and have no problems.

That's my carry pistol. I bought a pair of Chip McCormick slim-line rosewood grips for mine, mainly because I wanted to reduce the overall thickness for carry rather than dislike of the Kimber cocobolos.

Mine's in a Comp-Tac CTAC, but some folks don't find the CTAC comfortable. I like mine, and I like the Kydex speed. Also, the CTAC dosen't have enough FBI cant for some. Your mileage may vary. If I were to go leather, I think I'd use a Milt Sparks.

Break 'er in with FMJ; I think you'll be surprised at how manageable the recoil is with such a light and short gun. Keep it well-lubed with a good, light oil (like FP-10) during break-in; I'd add some oil every 100 rounds or so, especially on the barrel (just be prepared for splatter on your shooting glasses). but don't clean it until after the first 300 to 400 rounds...unless it gets so dirty that slide function and feeding become noticeably affected. The residue and oil actually makes a good polishing compound, and it's only polishing where it's needed: where the parts are fitting tightest.

If possible, do some rapid-fire drills during break-in. Slow-fire doesn't give the gun a chance to heat up much, and you want slide and barrel to heat up to improve wear-in. But if you fire 50+ rounds fairly rapidly, let the gun cool down before firing again. You don't want it to heat up too much, and shooting in Texas summers already means you're going to be operating at an ambient 20 degrees above room temperature.

I've come to use Wilson mags almost exclusively in my 1911s, but there are other good choices out there. I've never been too fond of the standard giveaway mag that Kimber slips into the box for you.

IMHO, a good choice for a carry gun...obviously, or I wouldn't be carrying it. You don't have 15 rounds charged, but you have a very flat, concealable package toting good ol' .45 ACP (I carry Winchester Ranger 230gr +P in mine; I like +P in the short barrel, but generally carry standard pressure in a full-sized 1911).

I was just a little bit skeptical of going to a short-barrel barrel 1911 when I took the dive on my CDP a few months, but I couldn't be happier with it.

Good shootin'!

Great, thanks for the info skip.

Oh man, a KIMBER!!!!! Why would anybody in their right mind return it??? Feller would have to sleep with it to keep his grandma from stealin' it.

Congrats!!

You know you just made several new friends with that purchase. LT is one ot them. I can tell you his real name.....

Long "Kimber" Tooth

I believe when translated into the Yiddish language means... I Sure do Love Glocks!!

Sorry LT, had to pick on you.

DP

dpatterson wrote:Congrats!!

You know you just made several new friends with that purchase. LT is one ot them. I can tell you his real name.....

Long "Kimber" Tooth

I believe when translated into the Yiddish language means... I Sure do Love Glocks!!

Sorry LT, had to pick on you.

DP

HAHAHA

Is there any online store that sells amo cheap?

ROFL, it's a good thing LT is laid back, even he might go after you for that one.

Skiprr wrote:That's my carry pistol. I bought a pair of Chip McCormick slim-line rosewood grips for mine, mainly because I wanted to reduce the overall thickness for carry rather than dislike of the Kimber cocobolos.

Mine's in a Comp-Tac CTAC, but some folks don't find the CTAC comfortable. I like mine, and I like the Kydex speed. Also, the CTAC dosen't have enough FBI cant for some. Your mileage may vary. If I were to go leather, I think I'd use a Milt Sparks.

Break 'er in with FMJ; I think you'll be surprised at how manageable the recoil is with such a light and short gun. Keep it well-lubed with a good, light oil (like FP-10) during break-in; I'd add some oil every 100 rounds or so, especially on the barrel (just be prepared for splatter on your shooting glasses). but don't clean it until after the first 300 to 400 rounds...unless it gets so dirty that slide function and feeding become noticeably affected. The residue and oil actually makes a good polishing compound, and it's only polishing where it's needed: where the parts are fitting tightest.

If possible, do some rapid-fire drills during break-in. Slow-fire doesn't give the gun a chance to heat up much, and you want slide and barrel to heat up to improve wear-in. But if you fire 50+ rounds fairly rapidly, let the gun cool down before firing again. You don't want it to heat up too much, and shooting in Texas summers already means you're going to be operating at an ambient 20 degrees above room temperature.

I've come to use Wilson mags almost exclusively in my 1911s, but there are other good choices out there. I've never been too fond of the standard giveaway mag that Kimber slips into the box for you.

IMHO, a good choice for a carry gun...obviously, or I wouldn't be carrying it. You don't have 15 rounds charged, but you have a very flat, concealable package toting good ol' .45 ACP (I carry Winchester Ranger 230gr +P in mine; I like +P in the short barrel, but generally carry standard pressure in a full-sized 1911).

I was just a little bit skeptical of going to a short-barrel barrel 1911 when I took the dive on my CDP a few months, but I couldn't be happier with it.

Good shootin'!

Like Skippr I have that exact handgun with a C-Tac holster which I find comfortable. I had some problems during break-in that required a trip back to Kimber 2X but I think that it was an isolated incident and not normal behavor of the quality firemarms that Kimber sells. MAKE SURE AND FIND SOMEWHERE WHERE YOU CAN PERFORM RAPID FIRE DRILLS!!!!. The problems I had did not arise until I simulated some real-world rapid fire incidents. Great choice, and after a proper break-in I am sure that it will serve you well.

Beautiful weapon!

Nice gun!

Whoo!! Great choice!

I have an UC II which is the same size. I have black rubber grips on it.

I carry it in my front right pocket most of the time when I wear shorts or baggy pants with two Chip M mags in my left rear pocket. If in jeans, I have it in my waistband behind my right kidney with the mags in my pocket.

NICE


I have the thin rosewood slabs on my 4" Stainless Compact and they fit my short fat fingers very well.

I like my Remington Golden Sabers for potential needs.

As for holster, if you want IWB, then Galco makes the most comfortable thin leather IWB you'll find. You will probably have a hard time "re-holstering" if you wanted to, BUT, if it's for CC then you probably will NOT be re-holstering if you draw and use it.

For break in, I would strongly suggest many, many drops of the hammer on high quality snap caps. Over time you will smooth the trigger considerable. Hang a Osama Bin "Chicken S**t" Ladin target on the wall for many hours of pleasurable snap capping. Also a good time to practice your control with the wall drill.

T3hK1w1 wrote:ROFL, it's a good thing LT is laid back, even he might go after you for that one.

You do not know the half of it. He just lives a few houses down from me on the same street. I better lock up tight tonight!! :)

DP