Kimber ultra carry jamming?

[JJE76]

First time shooting my ultra carry this weekend and about 10-12 rounds out of 100 jammed. Was shooting FMJ going through the break in period. Any thoughts what could be causing this? Don't trust it as a carry weapon. Trigger isn't that crisp, any gun smith recommendations LO area or south metro?

Update cleaned, lubed it shot it this weekend. Tried to quarantine mags, same issue maybe worse. Shot blazer 230 grain brass and Sellior. Pretty sure it's the feed ramp. Probably easy fix by gun smith but likely will send it to Kimber to keep the warranty. Hate owning a gun that isn't reliable.

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[JustSomeGuy]

Failure to feed? Failure to extract? Stovepiping? What kind of "jam", or stoppage are you having?

 

[Knobgoblin]

How many different mags?
Are they different brands, new, used, old?

 

[40Garand]

@JustSomeGuy & @Knobgoblin are hitting you with all the concise questions. I'd ask what brand of ammo and what bullet weight? Also "10-12 out of 100" Are you limp wristing it?

 

[SouthernGirl]

My Kimber Ultra likes ammo with a higher grain. I also had to replace the gripes to gain a tighter grip as well as change to Wilson mags.

Sidebar, did you clean it prior to using it. You also have to follow the guidelines to clean every 100 rounds for the first 500 rounds.

 

[JJE76]

Failure to feed was the issue. Was shooting 230 grain Pmc full metal jackets. Kimber mags both silver and black.

 

[Member 34319]

Everything I've been told about tight fitting 1911s is that they require a break in period. Perhaps that is the issue.

 

[Koda]

So I have some experience with a brand new 1911 jamming.... 1st only use the supplied factory mags until you figure it out. 2nd only use factory new ammo. 3 run it wet with lube during the break in process, re-lube the slide rails every 50rds or so. 4th do NOT modify it or take it to a gunsmith or you will lose ALL warranty assistance. Its on Kimber to make you a happy customer and they should.

as far as the actual issue your having, need to know more information but in my experience breaking in a 1911 and calling the warranty dept I had to wait until after I reached the 300rd break in period before I was really able to file a warranty claim. I personally think thats bullbubblegum for what we pay for 1911s these days they should work outta the box with any ammo... but it is what it is. One thing you can do is clean and lube the gun and just rack it over and over again 300 times to help. keep it lubed.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Death grip and let 'R rip.

Maybe pick up a couple extra power mags or mag springs.
I would think it's just needing that break in ,as previously noted.

 

[SouthernGirl]

Failure to feed was the issue. Was shooting 230 grain Pmc full metal jackets. Kimber mags both silver and black.

With mine and my husband full size Kimber 1911's, we had to send back and they replaced the extractor rod. You might need to think about sending it back to Kimber for a custom repair.

 

[OldTengu]

Not a 1911 expert, but-
A) my understanding is that kimber mags are frequently problematic.
B) Clean it every 50-100 during break in, as mentioned
C) With that few rounds causing failure, probably inconsistently, my guess is limp wristing. Hogue tamer grips help.

 

[rick benjamin]

Start a log book for your gun. Number or letter each mag. Clean and lube
Have fun

 

[Nosferatu]

Some Kimber factory mags are known communists.

Get a couple Wilson or McCormick mags and give it another whirl.

Also make sure you're nicely lubed up. New 1911's like lots of grease in all the right places.

 

[JJE76]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll have to shoot it more and pay attention to mags. Don't think limp wristing is the problem shoot my buddies just fine.

 

[po18guy]

Strip and super-clean the mags. Then, maybe use a lube which has some teflon in it. Use a wood dowel and run the followers to the bottom and back seversl times, noting any hesitation or tight sports. Mec-Gar, Act/Wolff are also very good mags.

 

[nammac]

Already lots of good advice here, I'll just add, run 'er wet during the break in exercises. Tight 1911's require sufficient lubricant…

 

[BrandonQuixote]

seriously though, almost definitely mag related.

 

[Member 53328]

I'm sorry. Not sorry.

 

[Finnthedog]

These always suck because of the high tolerances thats why I sold all mine

Loose goose rock islands always run.
Try the red tip polymer ammo it seems to work

 

[Greenbug]

I believe that is a "feature" of the Kimber Ultra carry....