Recent content by mattx109

I had the chance to put another 100 rounds through the gun today, bringing the total to 200. I also picked up a Wilson mag. I'm happy to report that I had far fewer malfunctions this time out. Hopefully the reliability will continue to increase. If problems persist, I'll update this thread...

Checked the extractor by sliding a casing against the breech face. It took minimal pressure to insert and was held in place once there. Didn't take much more than a light push to drop it back out. Visually it looks like there's decent clearance as well. Definitely not a tight squeeze...

I'll definitely check that. While researching the Kimbers before my purchase, it seemed like a large number of the problems I read about were corrected by replacing or modifying the extractor. I was considering ordering an aftermarket for that reason even before I bought the gun. Thanks!

No, I haven't looked at the extractor at all. What should I be checking for there? Honestly, I only know the basics about 1911 internals, but I'm looking forward to learning much more.

I ordered a stiffer spring from Wolff and a new Kimpro mag today. I'll try those out and keep the rounds going through. I'll probably order a Wilson mag or two when money's not so tight. I'll give it 400 or 500 rounds before I head to the gunsmith. There's a pretty good guy who works on...

Oh, and since I forgot before... 1911Shooter, welcome to THR. :D Hope you have fun!

Just WWB for now. I have some Hydrashok that I'll get into later in the break-in process. I haven't used Blazer .45 Auto since it caused a nasty jam in my Springfield XD. Thanks for asking, though. I hadn't even considered the ammunition until you brought it up! Duh!

Before firing I field stripped it, cleaned off the internals, and oiled them as I would with my other 1911s. This included a light coat on most everything and one drop for each of the slide rails. Given Kimber's tight tolerances, would more be recommended? The mag I have is the one that...

I recently picked up a new Kimber Pro (4") Crimson Carry. I'm amazed at the accuracy, but reliability is a problem. At the moment I'm chalking it up to the break-in period. I shot 100 rounds through it the first day out and experienced a couple of feeding problems. A handful of times it...

YMMV, but... A friend of mine picked one up. He tried several types of ammunition and consistently had the rounds loading straight into the top of the chamber. All in all, he routinely saw every kind of jam imaginable. The pistol also wouldn't cycle correctly, often ejecting a casing and...

Repeating what others have said, but I shoot (an cycle ammo for) my nightstand gun as much as my carry gun and I check its condition each night. Probably unnecessary (I doubt gnomes are sneaking in while I'm not home and unloading things), but it's just my peace of mind.

Rock River LAR-15. Browning Hi-Power Practical (daily carry). HK P30 (nightstand pistol with light). Gerber Backup Knife (daily carry).

I used Hydrashoks in my Colt 1991A1 and I use them now in my BHP. I'll probably give them a run first, following the break-in. Thanks for the quick replies!

I had an opinion about Kimber 1911s--too little for too much. I had a friend who owned a Custom II and loved it. I shot it several times and it was good for me, but I insisted on sticking with my BHP or Colt 1991A1. Then I stopped into my usual shop and the owner told me he'd just received...

I was pretty skeptical, but looking at the photo, it's actually not so bad. An interesting piece, if nothing else.