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Old 05-14-2008, 07:45 PM
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Talking Testing & Evaluating the new Kimber SIS

The first thing I noticed is the the Ultra SIS is heavier (6 oz) than the Ultra CDP being that it's all steel. Six ounces adds up when carrying 15 hours a day! The new rear high profile sight does affect concealment and comfort when carrying IWB. For those of you interested in the trigger - I like the Ultra CDP better (CDP is lighter).

My major concern is that it does not have a firing pin safety like the CA approved guns. This is the equivalent of carrying a Colt Series 70 or a first generation S&W 59 or 39. Through the years, these 3 types of guns have been documented that when dropped a certain way, the firing pin strikes the primer and the round dischages. There is no Titanium firing pin or a heavy duty spring such as those in the Springfields.


All that being said, the gun is sexy and the grips rock!




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Old 05-14-2008, 07:57 PM
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i want those grips
i want those grips
i want those grips

d r o o l....

....too bad i will be handcuffed when the gun is at the range
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I just don't see the attraction.
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Old 05-15-2008, 12:18 AM
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I'd like to "screw" those "rear" sights on my "gun"...... Ok, is it it now "sexy"????
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Old 05-15-2008, 08:12 AM
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accuracy-wise how was it? I have to agree with you now, I think I could live with it or the pro-carry even if the initials are missing from the front end of the slide. Thanks for the picture
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....too bad i will be handcuffed when the gun is at the range
Don't drag us into your torrid little world!!!
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Old 05-15-2008, 10:16 PM
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Well... a deep subject I am sure...

I was in the OC today and stopped by Pro-Force.. they had the govt sized SIS with the rail... held it... one heavy gun compared to the lightweigt ultra... then looked at an alloy framed kimber tac II or some such name... now that one was light.... makes a man think the SIS would be a joy to shoot but typical govt. to carry... hmmmmmmmmmm - is it anymore accurate than the regular Kimbers?
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Well... a deep subject I am sure...

I was in the OC today and stopped by Pro-Force.. they had the govt sized SIS with the rail... held it... one heavy gun compared to the lightweigt ultra... then looked at an alloy framed kimber tac II or some such name... now that one was light.... makes a man think the SIS would be a joy to shoot but typical govt. to carry... hmmmmmmmmmm - is it anymore accurate than the regular Kimbers?
I did not find it more accurate than my full size Kimbers. What I did notice almost immediately was how comfortable the grips felt to me and how easy a sight picture was to acquire. The weight did help with recoil, but 45 shooters all know the recoil.
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I looke at a full size last week. I really like the finish. Did not handle it, so I cant comment on the feel.
I am with X on the rear sight. I really like that blocky design and see how it can make a big difference in one-handed manipulation.
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Well... a deep subject I am sure...

I was in the OC today and stopped by Pro-Force.. they had the govt sized SIS with the rail... held it... one heavy gun compared to the lightweigt ultra... then looked at an alloy framed kimber tac II or some such name... now that one was light.... makes a man think the SIS would be a joy to shoot but typical govt. to carry... hmmmmmmmmmm - is it anymore accurate than the regular Kimbers?
Yeah IF I could buy one I would be looking at a Custom "full size" model. Heck would like one with and without rail.

Though I have not seen or shot one I would agree with Female Instructor and stick with the CDP for carry.
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I looke at a full size last week. I really like the finish. Did not handle it, so I cant comment on the feel.
I am with X on the rear sight. I really like that blocky design and see how it can make a big difference in one-handed manipulation.
One of those squared sights could come in very, very handy with single handed cocking, and even more so if you utilize a FLGR. I, however, do not.
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I looke at a full size last week. I really like the finish. Did not handle it, so I cant comment on the feel.
I am with X on the rear sight. I really like that blocky design and see how it can make a big difference in one-handed manipulation.
SWMBO found the finish to be too slick.. Mas Ayoob says he thinks some judicous application of skateboard tape in the sis grooves would help... the finish is way too slick...

The sight should, in IMHO..., be on all of the kimbers... the kimber factory sight is kinda UGLY... but that is a subjective thing... ugly is as ugly does after all...
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did you guys notice that the SIS in the Kimber add has the old 'ugly' rear sight on it? Looks like they woke up afer the firts few were made. Just noticed it today in American Rifleman.
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