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10-29-2009, 01:50 AM
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Question for All Kimber Owners
Ok i took my Ultra Carry II apart and i saw this on the barrel, looks like rust. Now my question is this normal or should i call kimber up...i have shot about 200 rounds and clean it every time after with Hoppe's 9 cleaning kit
   O and sry for the crappy pictures used my iphone  Also thx's guys for any advice 
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10-29-2009, 02:33 AM
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From what I can see, I would call that blemish, a "discoloration", I do not know much about metallurgy, but I think that what you have there is the first stage of corrosion or oxidation. It may evolve, or may not evolve into something else. Keep it under observation in case it gets more pronounced and seek advise from someone who knows about these things.
My comment is pure speculation. Research it! Is this pistol under warranty? The issue is wether it will cause the metal to weaken. Inboost, another member here, might be able to emit an educated opinion, I would trust his assessment. I would send it back to able to clear all doubts, after arming myself with as much information as possible, you may have a new, unblemished barrel coming from the factory! I am sorry to see this, they are beautiful guns!. Good Luck!
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10-29-2009, 06:25 AM
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Kimber barrels will rust if preventive measures are not taken.
Even on the stainless models. (Barrels themselves are not stainless) If it were mine, I'd get a pinch of 0000 steel wool and a bit of oil and work it till it's shiny again. I disassemble and clean my pistol with Hoppes after shooting then put a light coat of Singer sewing machine oil (Very high quality light machine oil) on everything. Everybody has their favorite lubricant and that's mine.
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10-29-2009, 09:25 AM
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Thx's guys for the fast replys and yes I bought new 4 months ago
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10-29-2009, 10:32 AM
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10-29-2009, 12:29 PM
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Just got off the phone with kimber and they told me to buy 3M red scuff pads and use WD-40 to clean off. Afterwards to put oil on the whole outside of the barrel. He said I can send it in but they r going to resurfaces it and is the samething. I don't want to sent it , it's my every day carry I do have a glock I can use. What do you guys think send it in or do it my self?
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10-29-2009, 12:49 PM
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Choose your enemies carefully ‘cos they will define you Make them interesting ‘cos in some ways they will mind you They’re not there in the beginning but when your story ends Gonna last with you longer than your friends ® Copyrighted 2009 BonoVox Lead Vocalist U2
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10-29-2009, 12:56 PM
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Are you leaving a light film of oil on the barrel after cleaning to protect it ????
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10-29-2009, 01:37 PM
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Yes I always leave a light coat of oil
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10-29-2009, 07:52 PM
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I have never seen that on mine, but i would not be affraid if i did.
I oil mine, and i do not know how that would happen, are you a heavy sweater? maybe too much moisture? try a different oil after you clean it off, scotchbrite, or steel wool in that area will not hurt a thing.
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10-29-2009, 08:06 PM
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I certainly would not send that in to Kimber for such a small item--now if the inside of the barrel is rusty or corroded, that is a different story, I would send it in in that case. Minor issues are normal maint. items for a gun owner.
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10-29-2009, 08:35 PM
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THx's guys for the replys, I use 0000 steel wool and WD-40 most of it is gone ... now u can bearly see it. I gave it a good coat of oil so we will see whats happens. Going to carry for a while if it continues to come back then i'll send it in. And no im not a heavy sweater...thank god
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10-29-2009, 11:42 PM
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11-03-2009, 01:35 PM
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This happened to one of my Kimber barrels a while ago too... 0000 steel wool + oil did the trick easily and the rust has not come back.
In my case, the dehumidifier in my safe wasn't hardcore enough... replaced with a goldenrod and no more rust!
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11-03-2009, 07:13 PM
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heres are some update photos
BEFORE   AFTER   What do u guys think ? Last edited by TheGreat0ne : 11-03-2009 at 07:18 PM.
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