Breaking in a Kimber

SoDakHunter · 07-24-2008, 09:25 AM

I tried to cc my 1911. Didn't really work that great lol. 5" barrel makes it a lil bulky.

wunhunglo · 07-24-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by twisterx44

I've never heard of CLP...wow. I hope I'm not cleaning my rifles incorrectly...I use Hoppes liquid solevant to remove gunpowder residue, dirt, etc, then I lube it back up...

for the barrel I run a few patches with Hoppes solevant and then a few dry patches and then one with lube...

Does that work?

CLP is a one step proccess?

Don't forget to run a dry patch through it before you go to fire it, to remove any excess lube, spiders etc.!

Gunny · 08-21-2008, 04:57 AM

not a 5" i am going to carry a compact. i agree that the 5 inch is to muuch for the hip and the hide. thanks

jrswanson1 · 08-27-2008, 01:06 PM

Try "Canned Heat" .45 ACP 185gr Full Metal Jacket 500pk . They make decent ammo, I'm using their "Canned Heat" to break in my Kimber Stainless Target II in 10mm. Put 200 rounds of it through mine so far, not as dirty as some of the other ammo I've used.

Jim

woodysan · 04-06-2009, 06:23 PM

I picked up a new Pro Carry HD II last Friday,took it home and cleaned and lubed per manual. Went to range Sat. fired 180 rds. WITHOUT a hiccup,worked flawlessly. Used 230 gr. rn Fiochhi ammo you cannot beat that. Am very pleased with Kimber considering all of the bad press they seem to be getting,kinda weird went to gun store and walked out twice empty handed,not sure what to buy. Oh well nothing is perfect! Am very satisfied with my Kimber,hands down! Woody

oilfield_trash · 04-08-2009, 11:16 PM

I don't know what the break-in is about. Both my Kimber pistols have always worked flawlessly from day 1.

EPWrangler · 05-12-2009, 05:38 PM

CLP = Clean + Lubricate + Protect

08-27-2008, 01:06 PM	#24
jrswanson1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,093	Try "Canned Heat" .45 ACP 185gr Full Metal Jacket 500pk . They make decent ammo, I'm using their "Canned Heat" to break in my Kimber Stainless Target II in 10mm. Put 200 rounds of it through mine so far, not as dirty as some of the other ammo I've used. Jim
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04-06-2009, 06:23 PM	#25
woodysan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: COCOA,FL Posts: 16	Kimber break in! I picked up a new Pro Carry HD II last Friday,took it home and cleaned and lubed per manual. Went to range Sat. fired 180 rds. WITHOUT a hiccup,worked flawlessly. Used 230 gr. rn Fiochhi ammo you cannot beat that. Am very pleased with Kimber considering all of the bad press they seem to be getting,kinda weird went to gun store and walked out twice empty handed,not sure what to buy. Oh well nothing is perfect! Am very satisfied with my Kimber,hands down! Woody
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07-24-2008, 09:25 AM	#21
SoDakHunter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 353	I tried to cc my 1911. Didn't really work that great lol. 5" barrel makes it a lil bulky.

08-21-2008, 04:57 AM	#23
Gunny Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 37	not a 5" i am going to carry a compact. i agree that the 5 inch is to muuch for the hip and the hide. thanks

04-08-2009, 11:16 PM	#26
oilfield_trash Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 187	I don't know what the break-in is about. Both my Kimber pistols have always worked flawlessly from day 1.

05-12-2009, 05:38 PM	#27
EPWrangler Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 11	CLP = Clean + Lubricate + Protect