quote Originally posted by chester: snip... 350 rounds down the pipe. A few FTE's but nothing major, snip [IMG

I have run thousands of rounds through glock 23's and 19's and can only remember 1 FTF and 0 FTE's. I know alot of guys that love 1911's and would never carry anything that had such basic funtional issues as common as what you referenced above. I'm not trying to Hijack your thread with "but a Glock its better" language. But jeez, I find it hard to carry a weapon that might not go bang when asked. My .02, no flame intended, no rating rendered, and best of luck...really.

quote Originally posted by WBailey1041: I have run thousands of rounds through glock 23's and 19's and can only remember 1 FTF and 0 FTE's. I know alot of guys that love 1911's and would never carry anything that had such basic funtional issues as common as what you referenced above. I'm not trying to Hijack your thread with "but a Glock its better" language. But jeez, I find it hard to carry a weapon that might not go bang when asked. My .02, no flame intended, no rating rendered, and best of luck...really.

No problem...Did you notice my post...I carry a Glock 27 as well... Put well over 1000 rounds through her WITHOUT ANY FAILURE

I will admit - glocks to me are like the AK's of pistols, but I still love my 1911. Give her a few more rounds. Kimbers are tight guns. I have confidence that she will be a weapon to recon with...

You never know what I'll reach for... LOL

quote Originally posted by pontiackid86: I have to ask this though not downing your choice of gun. Why a .45 for a carry gun? I've shot them at the local range and they have way to much kick for something I'd want to carry... I like the .40 but still a lot of kick.. my 9mm i feel i have the best control over so long as i have my mag in it that i can wrap my little finger around.

Then you are doing something wrong. With a correct grip and stance you shouldn't have any problem. My wife is 5'10" 115lbs and can drill nails with my .40S&W

Kimber recommends a 500 round break-in period.

quote Originally posted by Formula88: Kimber recommends a 500 round break-in period.

I know thats why I'm not overly concerned about the few FTE's that I've had. I'm only a little over half way through the break-in and the FTE's I had were with some crap ammo.

It's all good...

Rob D.

Well just as an FYI to those interested I didn't want to chance anything on my carry gun so I did what research has told me to do - installed a Wilson bulletproof combat extractor in the Kimber. I have to say it was the best investment made. It would not eject steel cased ammo at all before. Now, I ran 400 rounds of various ammo, hollow point and jacketed and about 250 of them was wolf steel jacketed ammo without a single glitch! I'm a happy camper.

Well worth the investment. Also ran various 1911 mags without issue...

Gotta love it...

Also have to say that for a CCDW weapon it’s great. I carried it all week in Atlanta and no one was the wiser. Also was not too heavy for an all day wear. I love it....

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Good to hear. What kind of carry holster are you using? Right now I'm looking at both the Kimber Ultras and Sig Sauer P938. Unfortunately, nobody has any P938s in stock yet.

I've tried a few, most on the belt and one inside the waist band. The one I like the most is the Don Hume JIT slide. I have one for both my glocks and my 1911's. Carries high on the hip and close to the body. You do need to invest in a good gun belt though. A walmart belt won't give you the support you need. I picked up a Galco 1.5" tapered belt. The combination works great for me. I normally wear a tank top wiith a button down shirt over it. Worked great...

I'd recommend a Cross Breed style IWB holster, if you haven't tried one yet.
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/

I have the SuperTuck and it fits both my Government model 1911 and the Kimber Ultra series. I like being able to tuck my shirt in between the gun and my pants so I don't have to wear a shirt tail out or have a cover garment in the summer.

quote Originally posted by Formula88: I'd recommend a Cross Breed style IWB holster, if you haven't tried one yet. http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/ I have the SuperTuck and it fits both my Government model 1911 and the Kimber Ultra series. I like being able to tuck my shirt in between the gun and my pants so I don't have to wear a shirt tail out or have a cover garment in the summer.

Thanks for the recommendation. I have had a few now recommend that holster. I may have to get one and check it out. How does it fair sitting in the car with it on, especially in the Fiero?

quote Originally posted by chester: Thanks for the recommendation. I have had a few now recommend that holster. I may have to get one and check it out. How does it fair sitting in the car with it on, especially in the Fiero?

With my 5" government model, not so great. With a 3" Kimber Ultra, probably much better.
It makes my full size 1911 pretty comfortable to carry - about as comfortable as you can make a 45oz hunk of steel brass and lead, that is. I'm looking forward to trying it out with an Ultra.

quote Originally posted by chester: Ok got about 350 rounds down the pipe. A few FTE's but nothing major, just with particular ammo. Feeds the Saber jacketed HP's great. I love this baby... New grips on her...

We have had several Glocks, all Glock 17’s. Never in all the rounds I and Melanie and friends have fired threw them had a jam of any kind. You want a good dependable gun, get a Glock. We have fired at least a thousand rounds threw each and every one of them and never in those few thousand rounds did we ever have any type of feed problems at any time. oh ya I believe Glock recommends a barrel change at a thousand rounds if remember right.

Steve


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A barrel change at 1000 rounds?
Are the barrels polymer too?

1000 rounds is nothing. Heck, that's barely broken in.

quote Originally posted by 84fiero123: We have had several Glocks, all Glock 17’s. Never in all the rounds I and Melanie and friends have fired threw them had a jam of any kind. You want a good dependable gun, get a Glock. We have fired at least a thousand rounds threw each and every one of them and never in those few thousand rounds did we ever have any type of feed problems at any time. oh ya I believe Glock recommends a barrel change at a thousand rounds if remember right. Steve

LOL, I have 3 glocks and yes they are reliable. I think I posted somewhere that they are like the AK's of handguns. There is no reason why a 1911 can't be as reliable. I personally like the 1911 platform, though I have a Glock 27 that I carry at times also...

Never heard of the barrel change at 1000 rounds on a glock though...

Rob D.