Thread: Feeding problems Kimber Tactical Custom II

I called Kimber, and talked to a service guy named Jim. He told me two things. 1. He said that this problem is fairly common and considered normal for the first 500 - 1000 rounds, which is Kimber's range for a break-in period. the parts are machined very precise, and need to wear correctly to work correctly. This is why proper lubrication is crucial during the break-in period. (responding to pistolwrench) The parts, once worn to the...

Quote: Originally Posted by foxbodykiller I haven't checked the extractor tension. Is it simple to do? http://www.m1911.org/technic2.htm

The very last thing I would do is send it back to Kimber.

What will physically occur in another 200rds of factory hardball that will enhance the operation? I'm curious as to whether anyone actually thinks this through.

Quote: Originally Posted by foxbodykiller I called Kimber, and talked to a service guy named Jim. He told me two things. 1. He said that this problem is fairly common and considered normal for the first 500 - 1000 rounds, which is Kimber's range for a break-in period. the parts are machined very precise, and need to wear correctly to work correctly. This is why proper lubrication is crucial during the break-in period. (responding to...

Quote: Originally Posted by pistolwrench What will physically occur in another 200rds of factory hardball that will enhance the operation? I'm curious as to whether anyone actually thinks this through. The idea is that the parts will mate together more smoothly through use, almost like lapping, but without the abrasive.

Maybe a dumb question but did you give it a good cleaning and lube when you first bought it? Most guns come from the factory pretty nasty as they have been test fired and never cleaned. Give it a good cleaning and proper lube and do it after every range session. Kimbers (some) are pretty tight from the factory so they need time to break in and the best way to assist that other than shooting is to properly clean and lube the weapon.

Quote: Originally Posted by foxbodykiller I called Kimber, and talked to a service guy named Jim. He told me two things. 2. Secondly he stated that Kimber mags have some issues with feeding in some guns. The Tactical custom is one of them that they see constant problems with. I asked him why they didn't change their design, and he said that it was because they were based off of the original browning magazine, and that with a 1911 there...