Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II Range Report

oilfield_trash · 04-02-2009, 07:36 PM

I got lucky today and finally found an ultra carry. I really wanted the black one, but there are none to be had. Even better, the shop had the stainless model for $50 less than MSRP on the black one.

All excited I ran to the range with it to begin the break in period before carrying it. I put 150 rds of Blazer 230gr FMJ through it. I'm not sure what breakin period they're talking about, because it swallowed all of it without a hiccup.

With careful aiming at 7yds, it made one ragged hole in the center of the target. Double taps were a little sloppier, but that's about normal for me.

I like the thumb safety. It's the same extended safety as on my Stainless Target II. It feels natural for me to draw and deactivate the safety. I am also already a fan of the small profile and the light weight. With a full mag, its unobtrusive. The sights are not adjustable like my big Kimber but line up easily. They were also dead on from the factory.

The negatives now. It bites a little harder the my full size 1911's, but that's no suprise. It's aluminum and steel and shorter. I also found my pinky stinging from the lip on the front of the mag. This is going to be easily rectified with a mag with a base pad like those that come with the Tactical Ultra II.

Now I'm on the hunt for the perfect holster and a stylish sport coat to cover it up.

SightNSqueeze · 04-02-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by oilfield_trash

I got lucky today and finally found an ultra carry. I really wanted the black one, but there are none to be had. Even better, the shop had the stainless model for $50 less than MSRP on the black one.

All excited I ran to the range with it to begin the break in period before carrying it. I put 150 rds of Blazer 230gr FMJ through it. I'm not sure what breakin period they're talking about, because it swallowed all of it without a hiccup.

With careful aiming at 7yds, it made one ragged hole in the center of the target. Double taps were a little sloppier, but that's about normal for me.

I like the thumb safety. It's the same extended safety as on my Stainless Target II. It feels natural for me to draw and deactivate the safety. I am also already a fan of the small profile and the light weight. With a full mag, its unobtrusive. The sights are not adjustable like my big Kimber but line up easily. They were also dead on from the factory.

The negatives now. It bites a little harder the my full size 1911's, but that's no suprise. It's aluminum and steel and shorter. I also found my pinky stinging from the lip on the front of the mag. This is going to be easily rectified with a mag with a base pad like those that come with the Tactical Ultra II.

Now I'm on the hunt for the perfect holster and a stylish sport coat to cover it up.

That’s a great carry gun. I have a .45 ACP Colt Officer's Model and it is the perfect carry gun for me. Naturally it is not as accurate as my full size Springfield .45 1911-A1, but it’s accurate enough and feeds flawlessly.

Mine is similar to above except it has a parkerized finish and walnut grips with the Colt gold medallion.

oilfield_trash · 04-02-2009, 08:53 PM

I actually got to shoot my first colt today. The guy in the next lane had a commander. Nice gun especially considering it was 25 years old. I love my 1911's.

jerry · 04-02-2009, 09:31 PM

Nice. Should just get better

Brian1122 · 04-24-2009, 09:30 AM

I'm waiting a few more days to receive my new black ultra carry! I already own a royal 2. Kimber makes great guns!

Deersniper · 04-24-2009, 10:06 AM

Ultra Carry's are nice I bought one back in 96. It was a series one and I traded it for a rifle. Some one kick me.

oilfield_trash · 04-25-2009, 10:36 AM

Update: I've now got 500rds through the gun. Only one jam in that time and it was a coworker shooting it. He's new to shooting and I am pretty sure it was due to limp wristing it. He had my CZ85 jam the same way and it has never jammed on me either. My accuracy with this gun continues to improve. I am also getting more comfortable and familiar with drawing, deactivating the safety, and firing two quick rounds on target. What a great gun. The funny thing is my new to shooting coworker is trying to sell his wife on letting him have a kimber instead of a XD now. If that doesn't work, he's pushing for a CZ.

woodysan · 05-04-2009, 03:33 PM

Do not be afraid of Kimpro tac-mags,if you haven't bought anything yet. I bought two for my new Pro Carry HD II and really like them,and yes what break - in??? Mine shoots every time! Woody

Brian1122 · 05-07-2009, 01:54 AM

Just picked up my new all black ultra carry 2. Shoots different than my full sized Royal 2. With some practice I hope be a little more accurate. However, It was lots of fun!. Gun worked great right out of the box. Gun feels real comfortable in your hand.

04-02-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
oilfield_trash Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 187	Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II Range Report I got lucky today and finally found an ultra carry. I really wanted the black one, but there are none to be had. Even better, the shop had the stainless model for $50 less than MSRP on the black one. All excited I ran to the range with it to begin the break in period before carrying it. I put 150 rds of Blazer 230gr FMJ through it. I'm not sure what breakin period they're talking about, because it swallowed all of it without a hiccup. With careful aiming at 7yds, it made one ragged hole in the center of the target. Double taps were a little sloppier, but that's about normal for me. I like the thumb safety. It's the same extended safety as on my Stainless Target II. It feels natural for me to draw and deactivate the safety. I am also already a fan of the small profile and the light weight. With a full mag, its unobtrusive. The sights are not adjustable like my big Kimber but line up easily. They were also dead on from the factory. The negatives now. It bites a little harder the my full size 1911's, but that's no suprise. It's aluminum and steel and shorter. I also found my pinky stinging from the lip on the front of the mag. This is going to be easily rectified with a mag with a base pad like those that come with the Tactical Ultra II. Now I'm on the hunt for the perfect holster and a stylish sport coat to cover it up.

05-04-2009, 03:33 PM	#8
woodysan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: COCOA,FL Posts: 17	Mags! Do not be afraid of Kimpro tac-mags,if you haven't bought anything yet. I bought two for my new Pro Carry HD II and really like them,and yes what break - in??? Mine shoots every time! Woody

04-02-2009, 08:53 PM	#3
oilfield_trash Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 187	I actually got to shoot my first colt today. The guy in the next lane had a commander. Nice gun especially considering it was 25 years old. I love my 1911's.

04-02-2009, 09:31 PM	#4
jerry Short Time Shirt Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,229 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Nice. Should just get better

04-24-2009, 09:30 AM	#5
Brian1122 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7	I'm waiting a few more days to receive my new black ultra carry! I already own a royal 2. Kimber makes great guns!

04-24-2009, 10:06 AM	#6
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,611	Ultra Carry's are nice I bought one back in 96. It was a series one and I traded it for a rifle. Some one kick me.

04-25-2009, 10:36 AM	#7
oilfield_trash Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 187	Update: I've now got 500rds through the gun. Only one jam in that time and it was a coworker shooting it. He's new to shooting and I am pretty sure it was due to limp wristing it. He had my CZ85 jam the same way and it has never jammed on me either. My accuracy with this gun continues to improve. I am also getting more comfortable and familiar with drawing, deactivating the safety, and firing two quick rounds on target. What a great gun. The funny thing is my new to shooting coworker is trying to sell his wife on letting him have a kimber instead of a XD now. If that doesn't work, he's pushing for a CZ.

05-07-2009, 01:54 AM	#9
Brian1122 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7	Just picked up my new all black ultra carry 2. Shoots different than my full sized Royal 2. With some practice I hope be a little more accurate. However, It was lots of fun!. Gun worked great right out of the box. Gun feels real comfortable in your hand.