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GimmieBoost · 06-25-2008, 10:08 PM

My Ultra Carry II has around 175 rounds through it and has a hard time feeding any time of ammo. I shot 35 rounds the other day with three failure to load. I noticed the magazine doesn't sit tight in the mag well. There's about a 1/16 of an inch of up and down play and I was wondering if any of this is normal.

Thanks,
Jesse

bigun · 06-25-2008, 10:16 PM

Adjust your extractor, Willing to bet it's on the tight side. 90% plus feed problems with 1911's are extractor related. Take the slide off the pistol and slide a round under the extractor, if it holds the round tightly against the slide it's too tight. Look on 1911.com for instructions on adjusting the extractor.

71Novacaine · 06-25-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GimmieBoost

My Ultra Carry II has around 175 rounds through it and has a hard time feeding any time of ammo. I shot 35 rounds the other day with three failure to load. I noticed the magazine doesn't sit tight in the mag well. There's about a 1/16 of an inch of up and down play and I was wondering if any of this is normal.

Thanks,
Jesse

There is a 400-500 round break in period. Also, get rid of those stock junk mags and get some Wilson Combat mags. That will fix alot of problems. If you are still having problems after 500 rounds send it back to Kimber and they will take care of it. Also, don't try to adjust your extractor. Especially on a brand new gun. Thats what a warranty is for.

bigun · 06-26-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 71Novacaine

There is a 400-500 round break in period. Also, get rid of those stock junk mags and get some Wilson Combat mags. That will fix alot of problems. If you are still having problems after 500 rounds send it back to Kimber and they will take care of it. Also, don't try to adjust your extractor. Especially on a brand new gun. Thats what a warranty is for.

Adjusting the extractor is a five minute job that can save the agrivation involved with shipping a pistol back to the manufacturer. Not only that but it is something that should be in every 1911 owners box of tricks. I have purchased 2 1911's for bargain prices because the owners werent smart enough to diagnose a simple problem.

71Novacaine · 06-26-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bigun

Adjusting the extractor is a five minute job that can save the agrivation involved with shipping a pistol back to the manufacturer. Not only that but it is something that should be in every 1911 owners box of tricks. I have purchased 2 1911's for bargain prices because the owners werent smart enough to diagnose a simple problem.

I understand its a 5 minute process. But what if it doesn't fix the problem? Then you risk your warranty because the owner is not a certified gun smith. They may be able to tell if the gun has been tampered with. Just my opinion. I have no problem messing with my Kimber after the warranty is up. But for now, any mechanical issues that I have go back to Kimber. Just my opinion.

GimmieBoost · 06-26-2008, 12:00 PM

I have a Wilson Combat magazine that does the same thing. I have tried two other magazines with the same results.

71Novacaine · 06-26-2008, 02:33 PM

I would put more rounds through it. If after 400-500 its still failing, send it back. They will make it right. I have complete trust in my Kimber after I got it back. Its like a new gun. They may even do a little something extra just for your trouble.

kg4bcn · 06-27-2008, 03:12 PM

I agree with some of the earlier post. Put 400-500 rounds through it first, then send it back if you are still having problems. When I purchased my Pro Carry 2 I was lucky enough to get a salesman that had his own Pro Carry and he told me of some of the problems people have had. He also recommended Wilson mags for it, so I bought two more mags. I may be the lucky one but I have not had one problem at all. Since then I've also bought a couple of Colt 45 8 rd mags and they also work without any issues.

I trust it enough that my Pro Carry is my primary carry gun and have regulated my XD40 for back up.

Frostyeyes · 06-27-2008, 03:59 PM

if you're going to adjust the extracter look here it's some pretty detailed instructions.Extractor Tuning Tips

GimmieBoost · 06-27-2008, 05:51 PM

Thanks for all the replies. What could make the magazines sit loose though? It doesn't seem to be an issue just an annoyance.

-Jesse

06-25-2008, 10:08 PM	#1
GimmieBoost XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 181	Kimber feed issues My Ultra Carry II has around 175 rounds through it and has a hard time feeding any time of ammo. I shot 35 rounds the other day with three failure to load. I noticed the magazine doesn't sit tight in the mag well. There's about a 1/16 of an inch of up and down play and I was wondering if any of this is normal. Thanks, Jesse __________________ XD .45 Service: 2,600 rounds and counting...

06-25-2008, 10:16 PM	#2
bigun XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 3,077	Adjust your extractor, Willing to bet it's on the tight side. 90% plus feed problems with 1911's are extractor related. Take the slide off the pistol and slide a round under the extractor, if it holds the round tightly against the slide it's too tight. Look on 1911.com for instructions on adjusting the extractor. __________________ The second ammendment is the ammendment that protects all of the others.

06-26-2008, 12:00 PM	#6
GimmieBoost XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 181	I have a Wilson Combat magazine that does the same thing. I have tried two other magazines with the same results. __________________ XD .45 Service: 2,600 rounds and counting...

06-26-2008, 02:33 PM	#7
71Novacaine XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 238	I would put more rounds through it. If after 400-500 its still failing, send it back. They will make it right. I have complete trust in my Kimber after I got it back. Its like a new gun. They may even do a little something extra just for your trouble. __________________ XD 45 service Kimber Stainless Pro TLE/RL II Rock River Arms Entry Tactical w/ Arms #50 rail system, Aimpoint ML2, and a few extra goodies

06-27-2008, 03:12 PM	#8
kg4bcn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 464	I agree with some of the earlier post. Put 400-500 rounds through it first, then send it back if you are still having problems. When I purchased my Pro Carry 2 I was lucky enough to get a salesman that had his own Pro Carry and he told me of some of the problems people have had. He also recommended Wilson mags for it, so I bought two more mags. I may be the lucky one but I have not had one problem at all. Since then I've also bought a couple of Colt 45 8 rd mags and they also work without any issues. I trust it enough that my Pro Carry is my primary carry gun and have regulated my XD40 for back up. __________________ Kimber Pro Carry HD 2 .45 XD 40 "4" .40 Ruger P95DC 9mm Ruger Mini 14 5.56 Ruger Mini 30 7.62 Mossburg 500 12 ga etc...etc...etc If at first you don't succeed---RELOAD http://www.flaguns.com

06-27-2008, 03:59 PM	#9
Frostyeyes XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livonia Michigan Posts: 910	if you're going to adjust the extracter look here it's some pretty detailed instructions.Extractor Tuning Tips __________________ Gun Control: What a Long Strange Trip It\'s Been

06-27-2008, 05:51 PM	#10
GimmieBoost XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 181	Thanks for all the replies. What could make the magazines sit loose though? It doesn't seem to be an issue just an annoyance. -Jesse __________________ XD .45 Service: 2,600 rounds and counting...

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