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GimmieBoost · 07-29-2008, 03:32 PM

I was cleaning my Kimber Ultra Carry II last night and discovered some weird wear marks.

The first one I noticed is actually a deep gouge. I know the pictures are terrible but all I have is a camera phone.

The second is two gouges on the inside of the frame rails. It's the same way on both sides.

If the pistol is in battery and I slowly pull the slide back I can feel a lot of resistance and some metal on metal grinding for the first 1/8 inch. I always clean it after I shoot it and use Hoppe's #9 lubricate.

I have had a lot of feed issues with this pistol and I bought it as my main carry gun. Should I give Kimber a call tomorrow and send it in or does this look normal?

Thanks,
Jesse

**SVThuh** · 07-29-2008, 03:42 PM

That don't look normal to me.

Bidah · 07-29-2008, 05:57 PM

First, I do not consider #9 oil to be enough of a lube for a 1911. Move to a heavier oil, or even consider some grease or slide glide.

Second, that does not sound, or look, normal. I would guess that something is warped. Either way get it back to Kimber to get it fixed. That sort of wear/dragging can cause some serious issues.

GimmieBoost · 07-29-2008, 07:13 PM

Thanks Bidah, I was totally unaware that Hoppe's wouldn't cut it. The pistol has 300ish rounds through it. Every 50 rounds or so I field stripped it and made sure it was lubed well. I mean, I just spent a lot of money (to me anyways) on this thing so I was extra careful. I'll give Kimber a call tomorrow and see what they will do for me.

Thanks again,
Jesse

Bidah · 07-30-2008, 08:39 PM

Well your first issue is that something is not right, so that needs fixed first. I have 2 Kimber 1911's with thousands through them, no problem. Of course that isn't saying much in the grand scheme of things.

As to lubrication.. there are lots of good products out there, some almost specifically for the 1911, where Slide Glide comes to mind (I have not used it though). When I hear Hoppes, I think "mineral oil".

**chad_quixote** · 07-30-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bidah

First, I do not consider #9 oil to be enough of a lube for a 1911. Move to a heavier oil, or even consider some grease or slide glide.

Second, that does not sound, or look, normal. I would guess that something is warped. Either way get it back to Kimber to get it fixed. That sort of wear/dragging can cause some serious issues.

ive got rought 12-1300 rounds through my Springfield GI45, using only 3in1 and never had a mechanical malfunction

**Se2002** · 07-30-2008, 09:14 PM

I have a gental scratch where you have the first pic posted. And by gental, I mean the finish is missing, no gouge.

IndyMatt · 07-31-2008, 10:35 AM

Agree with the other posters and I actually use slide glide and strongly recommend the stuff. It is awesome!

**Rustynuts** · 07-31-2008, 04:35 PM

Tetra gungrease here. Or gun butter (a little on the thin side vs grease though)

RogueXD · 07-31-2008, 04:42 PM

Everyone has an opinon and here is mine. First we need to get you a camra! Good god man, second if its not functioning properly, don't carry it. It could cost you dearly! You are right, there is some concern there, please have it looked at.

07-29-2008, 03:32 PM	#1
GimmieBoost XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 181	Is This Normal? PICS I was cleaning my Kimber Ultra Carry II last night and discovered some weird wear marks. The first one I noticed is actually a deep gouge. I know the pictures are terrible but all I have is a camera phone. The second is two gouges on the inside of the frame rails. It's the same way on both sides. If the pistol is in battery and I slowly pull the slide back I can feel a lot of resistance and some metal on metal grinding for the first 1/8 inch. I always clean it after I shoot it and use Hoppe's #9 lubricate. I have had a lot of feed issues with this pistol and I bought it as my main carry gun. Should I give Kimber a call tomorrow and send it in or does this look normal? Thanks, Jesse __________________ XD .45 Service: 2,600 rounds and counting...

07-29-2008, 03:42 PM	#2
SVThuh XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,109	That don't look normal to me. __________________ http://www.zenithmotorsports.com/funnypics/Bama.gif Springfield : XD40SC, TRP Operator, M1A National Match HS2000 : 9mm Service Sig Sauer : P228, P220, P239 S&W : Mod.39 J frame, S&W99/40 Ruger : P89D, 10/22 Glock : 33 (baby .357SIG) Remington : 870 Express Super Magnum Home Built : AR15 A2, M4gery, VZ24 (fully tacticooled out)

07-29-2008, 05:57 PM	#3
Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 704	First, I do not consider #9 oil to be enough of a lube for a 1911. Move to a heavier oil, or even consider some grease or slide glide. Second, that does not sound, or look, normal. I would guess that something is warped. Either way get it back to Kimber to get it fixed. That sort of wear/dragging can cause some serious issues. __________________ -Bidah “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” The Doctor

07-29-2008, 07:13 PM	#4
GimmieBoost XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 181	Thanks Bidah, I was totally unaware that Hoppe's wouldn't cut it. The pistol has 300ish rounds through it. Every 50 rounds or so I field stripped it and made sure it was lubed well. I mean, I just spent a lot of money (to me anyways) on this thing so I was extra careful. I'll give Kimber a call tomorrow and see what they will do for me. Thanks again, Jesse __________________ XD .45 Service: 2,600 rounds and counting...

07-30-2008, 08:39 PM	#5
Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 704	Well your first issue is that something is not right, so that needs fixed first. I have 2 Kimber 1911's with thousands through them, no problem. Of course that isn't saying much in the grand scheme of things. As to lubrication.. there are lots of good products out there, some almost specifically for the 1911, where Slide Glide comes to mind (I have not used it though). When I hear Hoppes, I think "mineral oil". __________________ -Bidah “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” The Doctor

07-30-2008, 09:14 PM	#7
Se2002 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AL Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	I have a gental scratch where you have the first pic posted. And by gental, I mean the finish is missing, no gouge. __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

07-31-2008, 10:35 AM	#8
IndyMatt XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 619	Agree with the other posters and I actually use slide glide and strongly recommend the stuff. It is awesome!

07-31-2008, 04:35 PM	#9
Rustynuts XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,404	Tetra gungrease here. Or gun butter (a little on the thin side vs grease though)

07-31-2008, 04:42 PM	#10
RogueXD XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: S. Oregon Posts: 4,110	Everyone has an opinon and here is mine. First we need to get you a camra! Good god man, second if its not functioning properly, don't carry it. It could cost you dearly! You are right, there is some concern there, please have it looked at. __________________ Protect yourself at all times...

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