problem with my Kimber

MEXBARBARIAN · 03-18-2008, 06:57 AM

I have a Kimber custom II and i was wondering if anyone else has had any problems with it ejecting the round once in a while it will "stove pipe" but i think its bc i bought a floor model and the exposed part of the barrel where the slide is, is pitted from being handled by the public also i was thinking about buying a new barrel for it any suggestions thanks in advance

Johnnycat · 03-26-2008, 05:29 PM

I had a lot of trouble with the factory mag in my CDP II - I bought a couple Wilson Combat mags and haven't had any trouble.

bmac · 03-27-2008, 09:42 PM

500 rounds is considered 'broken in' for the Kimber 45's. I have a TLE/RL that took that many to break in with a lot of cleaning, especially on the feed ramp. I am 300 rounds into a royal II, and it is having a few fail to feeds itself. I almost think sanding the feed ramp would be helpful. I have some wilson combat mags also and those are nice. I think the Kimbers are just very tight and need the break in period to start 'shaping' them. my tle/rl is very smooth now and the action is like a swiss watch.

Teuthis · 05-14-2008, 11:52 PM

I would also suggest doing the full 500 round break-in and then see how it shoots. A new barrel might resolve the issue if it continues. But the pitting should not make an contact that would restrict movement.

Not to add any insult, but with tightly made 1911's ones grip and wrist can make a difference, and cause some failures. I would suggest that you focus on how you hold the pistol and how firm your grip is. The tighter guns are less forgiving.

Good luck with the resolution. I hope you will post it for us.

Iron_Colonel · 06-15-2008, 09:02 PM

The mag that came with my Kimber isn't doing too bad. It is interesting though that there are so many problems. I can't say that I haven't had any problems, because there were a few where the round gets half way chambered then jams. But I would like to try out some different mags. I have heard that the Kimber Tac Mags are a good way to go, or Wilson Combat. I'm about 300 rounds in to the break in period. Its pretty accurate. But I think the break in period will yield better results and tighten up the group a little bit.

I must have messed the whole slide being pitted thing. Do you have pics of this? Was this gun new or used when you bought it? How old is it? It seems surprising that it should have pitting where you described there being pitting. Lets see a pic of this.

twisterx44 · 06-21-2008, 12:54 PM

I am 150 rounds into my TLE Custom II, and at 20ft it shoots 4 inches high and 3 inches left...will this go away or do I need to get it checked out? Also the groups are terrible, and I know it's not me because I shot this same model at a range (of course this one was broken in) and had great groups at much longer distances. Whats going on??

James41 · 07-13-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MEXBARBARIAN

I have a Kimber custom II and i was wondering if anyone else has had any problems with it ejecting the round once in a while it will "stove pipe" but i think its bc i bought a floor model and the exposed part of the barrel where the slide is, is pitted from being handled by the public also i was thinking about buying a new barrel for it any suggestions thanks in advance

Are you shooting factory loads or reloads? I had the same problem for a while when shooting lightly loaded reloads. Once i got the loads up close to 5 grains the stovepipe went away. I had been shooting 4.5gr to 4.7gr.

03-18-2008, 06:57 AM	#1
MEXBARBARIAN Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AMERICA Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0)	problem with my Kimber I have a Kimber custom II and i was wondering if anyone else has had any problems with it ejecting the round once in a while it will "stove pipe" but i think its bc i bought a floor model and the exposed part of the barrel where the slide is, is pitted from being handled by the public also i was thinking about buying a new barrel for it any suggestions thanks in advance

03-26-2008, 05:29 PM	#2
Johnnycat Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0)	I had a lot of trouble with the factory mag in my CDP II - I bought a couple Wilson Combat mags and haven't had any trouble. __________________ Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. - Aldous Huxley

06-15-2008, 09:02 PM	#5
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 300 Trader Rating: (0)	The mag that came with my Kimber isn't doing too bad. It is interesting though that there are so many problems. I can't say that I haven't had any problems, because there were a few where the round gets half way chambered then jams. But I would like to try out some different mags. I have heard that the Kimber Tac Mags are a good way to go, or Wilson Combat. I'm about 300 rounds in to the break in period. Its pretty accurate. But I think the break in period will yield better results and tighten up the group a little bit. I must have messed the whole slide being pitted thing. Do you have pics of this? Was this gun new or used when you bought it? How old is it? It seems surprising that it should have pitting where you described there being pitting. Lets see a pic of this. __________________ I would consider myself a "Mosineer" since I undoubtedly have the disease..... Last edited by Iron_Colonel; 06-16-2008 at 04:19 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-27-2008, 09:42 PM	#3
bmac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0)	500 rounds is considered 'broken in' for the Kimber 45's. I have a TLE/RL that took that many to break in with a lot of cleaning, especially on the feed ramp. I am 300 rounds into a royal II, and it is having a few fail to feeds itself. I almost think sanding the feed ramp would be helpful. I have some wilson combat mags also and those are nice. I think the Kimbers are just very tight and need the break in period to start 'shaping' them. my tle/rl is very smooth now and the action is like a swiss watch.

05-14-2008, 11:52 PM	#4
Teuthis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0)	I would also suggest doing the full 500 round break-in and then see how it shoots. A new barrel might resolve the issue if it continues. But the pitting should not make an contact that would restrict movement. Not to add any insult, but with tightly made 1911's ones grip and wrist can make a difference, and cause some failures. I would suggest that you focus on how you hold the pistol and how firm your grip is. The tighter guns are less forgiving. Good luck with the resolution. I hope you will post it for us.

06-21-2008, 12:54 PM	#6
twisterx44 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: (SW) Portland, OR Posts: 401 Trader Rating: (0)	I am 150 rounds into my TLE Custom II, and at 20ft it shoots 4 inches high and 3 inches left...will this go away or do I need to get it checked out? Also the groups are terrible, and I know it's not me because I shot this same model at a range (of course this one was broken in) and had great groups at much longer distances. Whats going on??