The kimber micro 9 cdp is specifically designed for concealed carry. Kimber pistols, rifles and lesslethal products set the performance standard for. My first visit to the shot show several years back brought rumors of a new 1911 company with an old firearms tradition, kimber. A good kimber might do that, along with my buddys nighthawk for sure, but the 37 is about 12 to 14 of the price of the others and carries 10 rounds, to boot. What s finicky, picky, hard to please woman, err pistol.
The ultra cdp ii and gold match ii below represent the full spectrum of kimber 1911 pistol selection. Kimber manufacturing is an american company that designs, manufactures, and distributes small arms such as m1911 pistols, solo pistols and rifles. Kimber cdp ii vs sa emp discussion in general 1911 talk started by shotgunn25, jan. The ultra cdp ii autopistol employs kimbers slotted and serrated commanderstyle hammer. Its a durable and a fan favorite pick when it comes to alser cartridges, with replaceable orings and an easy zeroing in, youll soon find yourself to be a laserlyte cartridge fan. As far as im concerned, the ultra cdp ii is one of kimbers finest custom 1911s theyve produced.
The ultra cdp ii is one of kimbers finest concealed. This is a discussion on kimber compact cdp ii within the guns forums, part of the gun forum category. After purchasing the cdp i realized there was a newer version the cdp ii. What i notice that the ultra carry 2 has no night sigths and or ambi safety, different color options but i cant see anything else. Kimber ultra carry ii owners the firearms forum the.
The ultra cdp ii with a 3inch barrel is available in 9 mm as well. Kimber manufacturing wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Aluminum matte black kimpro ii finished frame with 30 linesperinch checkering under trigger guard and on front strap. I believe the cdp ii is a 3 or 3 12 barrel it only fails to function on the last round. Match grade barrel, stainless steel slide and double diamond rosewood grips. In a world getting filled with compact pistols for concealed carry, theres a growing competition thats likely not ending anytime soon.
The ultra cdp ii 9mm left features kimbers low profile combat sight, a commanderstyle rowel hammer, and extended ambidextrous safety levers, where the ultra aegis has the tactical wedge rear sight. Like all kimber 1911 pistols, the ultra cdp ii has a barrel machined from solid steel to critical match grade. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. This article will tell and show you all you need to know about the kimber pro carry ii disassembly and take down procedure for cleaning purposes, or to replace the recoil spring. I purchased the crimson trace laser sights and bobbed amisafety from kimber and installed them on my ultra ii rather than buying the crimson model without a safety on the right side of the gun. The kimber ultra cdp ii, as with all of the cdp line, presents a production pistol with many of the features one seeks in a custom firearm. I still remember the first time i saw a kimber cdp custom defense package. Recoil overrated by alot of doubters i traded a kimber custom target ii and had some break in failures but so far absolutely none with the crimson ultra carry ii. The method also works for all kimber pro models and ultra series pistols. Kimber ultra cdp ii stovepipe problem discussion in. Upc 669278320571 caliber 45 acp action single action capacity 6 rounds barrel length 3 barrel weight 1. But worry not, you will find out what can be done in order to enhance your performance.
Ndz kimber take down tool for sis crimson tacitcal cdp ultra carry ii tool 2. Several years ago i was on the same search as you and ended up with a kimber ultra 9mm. Kimber cdp ii is a firearm without a rail, that means there are no laser options for it. Can someone be kind enough to explain the differences between the older cdp and the newer cdp ii.
They even have a 7075t7 aluminum frame with kimpro ii finish and carry melt treatment for. One of the things that i like, and kinda dislike, about the rcp 2 is the fact that it has, what kimber calls, trough sights. The usa shooting team, marines assigned to special operations command, and the lapd swat team use kimber pistols. Does anyone here have any experience with the kimber ultra cdp 2 or kimbers ultra rcp 2. Continuing the legacy tm max creek outdoors gun shop. The ultra cdp ii is one of kimber s finest concealed carry. I have a new ultra cdp ii 3 inch and have put more than 400 rounds through it and have had no problems what so ever. Best personal defense ammo for kimber ultra cdp ii the. Boasting a long list of superior features, cdp pistols have no equal for carry and defense, just what you expect from kimber. The ultra cdp ii has a 3inch barrel and comes with a short or standard fulllength grip as well as a crimson trace lasergrip equipped version. Of course, the cdp has been available in its familiar three sizes.
When you look at the functionality and the purpose of the laser you can sum it up into two categories sight enhancement and intimidation of the target. The ultra cdp ii autopistol employs kimber s slotted and serrated commanderstyle hammer. This model is a semi automatic pistol that is well constructed. The office of the attorney general is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool. This cartridge was developed by john browning and was adopted by the united states ordnance department along with the coltbrowning automatic pistol in 1911. Brownells is your source for kimber ultra carry parts at brownells. Result of the development of the firearm designers is the pistol which is popular among plenty of shooters in several countries. I am going to start breaking it in now, and wondering what others are using as a reliable and accurate ammo for these smaller 1911 frames. I will let you know if i do though, it does worry me that these 3 inch 1911s are reporting more problems and that kimber has been. What was real big news was the price and included features on this 1911. Night sights, ambidextrous thumb safety and 30linesperinch checkering on the front strap and under the trigger guard. The ultra cdp ii is one of kimbers finest concealed carry.
Kimber makes the finest 1911 pistols manufactured today, and nowhere is quality more important than in a pistol carried for personal defense. Features include selfilluminating tritium night sights, crimson trace lasergrips with a rosewood finish and kimber logo, 30 linesperinch front strap checkering, carry melt treatment for rounded and blended edges to prevent snagging, 3 ramped match grade steel barrel, premium aluminum match. Kimber cdp ii vs sa emp 1911addicts the premiere 1911. It was designed with a well balanced features that makes this pistol very reliable. I would appreciate accuracy reports along with reliability reports. All guns are safety checked prior and during filming. Kimber added the micro 9 line to their products and theyve been flying off the shelves. Buy kimber 1911 parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Ultra cdp ii state of california department of justice. I am not interested in a caliber war, a pistol war or any other type of war. This kimber firearm is equipped with several safety.
S ultra cdp ii 9mm mbers ultra aegis ii, but wish its a bit more standard in some areas, dp ii 9mm is the gun you want. Download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for kimber firearms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms. Kimber ultra cdp ii 02082016 by ronald foster this gun is the best carry gun ive ever own. I wanted to show some tips and tricks i have learned with my kimber ultra cdp ii. What are the major differences between the 2 pistols made my kimber. The accuracy was incredible in the 37 all shots touching at 25 yards. The commanderstyle compact cdp ii has a 4inch barrel and can be had with either a short or fulllength grip. This is my first kimber so i apologize for not knowing the history of the various models.
Kimber cdp ii kimber ultra carry ii glock pistol forum. Kimber pro carry ii disassembly pro cdp, pro tle ii. Never point this or any other firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Kimber ultra cdp ii stovepipe problem the firearms forum. The kimber custom shop cdp custom defense package is one ive had my eye on for some years. Made 2 trips to kimber where they ultimately replaced everything but the frame and slide sights, trigger it. I know of some issues with the kimber but still wanna go for it. The ultra cdp ii is as close as you can get to a custom 1911 pistol in a massproduced model for the money. This has been the most accurate, the most reliable and the biggest pleasure to shoot over the. At the 2000 version of the shot show, kimber debuted the ultra cdp series, nifty om or commander sized 1911s with all the best in custom shop features. The laserlyte cartridge for kimber cdp ii is one of the best options that you can find on the market.
Always treat this and any other firearm as if it were loaded. The 4inch, bushingless bull barrel format is carried over as well as the classic kimber low mount sights. Extremely rounded and dehorned, its a twotone 1911 with a striking appearance. My kimber will stovepipe in different interations of fire.
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