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What type of ammo works best in a 3in 1911

Discussion in 'Handguns' started by tomhall75, May 2, 2008.

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  1. May 2, 2008 #1
    tomhall75

    tomhall75 New Member

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    I have the Kimber ultra carry 2 and currently have hydroshoks in it. I've heard some arguments for carrying ball instead of HP and vice versa. Any suggestions guys?
     


  2. May 2, 2008 #2
    htxred

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    i think when it comes to .45acp it doesnt matter, i know a few people who carry ball over JHP.. whatever will feed reliably is wha tyou want to carry.

    i personally carried winchester ranger 230gr JHP +P
     
  3. May 2, 2008 #3
    mac79912

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    I use cor-bons and hornady tap 45 jhp with no problems.
     
  4. May 2, 2008 #4
    Texas1911

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    I'm going to have to rename this forum the Kimber Ultra Carry 2 Pistol Forum, lol.

    My Kimber did not like Corbon JHP's, the nose was a little too blunt. It would feed, but you had to be rough with it. I loaded 2 - 3 JHPs then FMJs for the rest of the mag.
     
  5. May 2, 2008 #5
    mac79912

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    Yeah my Kimber pro ten was picky about JHP but a ramp polish and getting the barrel throated fixed it fast.No problems now.Can we call this site "Kimber gun talk".
     
  6. May 2, 2008 #6
    tomhall75

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    Texas1911, they're just so darn nice. What else're you packin'? I've gotten to shoot only a few. I've tried the springfield 1911 a1 5 in barrell, the springfield emp 9,really fun, a S&W 357 with a 6 in barrell, fun, a 460 revolver somebody let me try a couple of rounds out of, ouch, a bersa thunder 380, a ruger .45 not sure what model, and a kel tec .380, tiny little thing. Of all of them, the kimber is my fav. What's yours?
     
  7. May 2, 2008 #7
    htxred

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    i hated my pro carry. accurate gun, hurt to shoot. (brass in my face)
     
  8. May 2, 2008 #8
    JKTex

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    Easy fix with a quick tune. Or, the right recoil spring, the Wolff XP that Kimber recommends but won't put in them from the factory. Mines great now!!

    As far as what ammo, you should carry what ammo fits your need, and what works on the gun. A HP of some kind I'm guessing is what fits your need, assuming it's for defense. From there, shoot what the gun will eat.

    Ultras can be more picky, but if yours isn't, shoot what you like.
     
  9. May 3, 2008 #9
    FIREDAVIS

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    Mine didnt want to feed HP's either. After I got it back from kimber it feeds anything I put in it. Gold Sabers , Hornady, hydra-shok's, and gold dots. I tested a clip full of every type of hollow point I could find.
     
  10. May 3, 2008 #10
    PhilR

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    I hope I don't make you guys here in the Kimber Forum :) mad, buttttttttttt, with the prices that Kimbers bring why would it be necessary to replace springs, polish ramps, throat it or send it back to the factory to get them to shoot defense loads (HP's). I would think a gun with the name "Ultra Carry" would be ready to run right out of the box.

    Help me out here guys and easy on the flamethrower. :D
     


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