Size matters in a concealed carry pistol. Reduced dimensions and light weight are as important as magazine capacity and power. Kimber Ultra Carry pistols have it all, and put it together in a 1911 package that simply outperforms any other type of semi-automatic. A hallmark of Kimber quality, the Ultra Carry combines the tremendous advantages of the 1911 platform with the power of the .45 ACP cartridge.
Ultra Carry light weight aluminum frames are created on the same state-of-the-art machines and to the same exacting tolerances as full size Kimber steel frames. Attention to detail is one of the primary reasons Kimber quality is unequaled. Machined bevels at both front and rear of the Ultra Carry ejection port ensure ejecting brass reliably clears, avoiding the jams common to other brands.
Ultra Carry bull barrels are fitted directly to the slide, keeping maximum weight forward to reduce felt recoil and speed sight picture recovery between shots.
Extended beavertail grip safety and thumb safety for fast, positive operation.
Low profile sights are mounted in machined dovetails for strength and edges are rounded to avoid snagging.
I love this Kimber. It's my first .45 and I am Happy it's a Kimber. As you can tell I like this gun.
This is a really great pistol for self defense and concealed carry. I got it only a couple days after I ordered it. It came coveted in grease, but thats okay, because I always clean my new firearms.
The slide runs very smoothly, as you can expect from a Kimber, and it chambers rounds fairly well. Because I was told there would be a 400-500 round break in period, I expected a bunch of jams, but that wasn't the case. I have shot about 350 rounds through it so far, and I only had one FTF. That's excellent for a firearm that isn't broken in yet. I also fired off some hollow points. No issues there. I believe if i was using a Wilson Combat mag, I would have zero issues.
Only complaint is the pain in the ass it is to tear down. You need to use a take down tool, which I already lost. So now I use a paper clip, which works just as well.
Over all, this pistol is amazing. Definitely the favorite I've ever fired, and many of my family members and friends have been subsequently inspired to buy the same pistol in the future.
Very happy, especially for the price, excellent customer service, and the quick shipping. I definitely plan to buy from SOSS again.