The ultra cdp ii is as close as you can get to a custom 1911 pistol in a massproduced model for the money. The ultra cdp ii and gold match ii below represent the full spectrum of kimber 1911 pistol selection. My kimber will stovepipe in different interations of fire. I believe the cdp ii is a 3 or 3 12 barrel it only fails to function on the last round. I will let you know if i do though, it does worry me that these 3 inch 1911s are reporting more problems and that kimber has been. S ultra cdp ii 9mm mbers ultra aegis ii, but wish its a bit more standard in some areas, dp ii 9mm is the gun you want. One of the things that i like, and kinda dislike, about the rcp 2 is the fact that it has, what kimber calls, trough sights. Kimber cdp ii vs sa emp 1911addicts the premiere 1911. Buy kimber 1911 parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. I wanted to show some tips and tricks i have learned with my kimber ultra cdp ii.
Always treat this and any other firearm as if it were loaded. After purchasing the cdp i realized there was a newer version the cdp ii. Of course, the cdp has been available in its familiar three sizes. Never point this or any other firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot.
The laserlyte cartridge for kimber cdp ii is one of the best options that you can find on the market. My first visit to the shot show several years back brought rumors of a new 1911 company with an old firearms tradition, kimber. Upc 669278320571 caliber 45 acp action single action capacity 6 rounds barrel length 3 barrel weight 1. What i notice that the ultra carry 2 has no night sigths and or ambi safety, different color options but i cant see anything else. Boasting a long list of superior features, cdp pistols have no equal for carry and defense, just what you expect from kimber. Ultra cdp ii state of california department of justice. Like all kimber 1911 pistols, the ultra cdp ii has a barrel machined from solid steel to critical match grade. Kimber ultra cdp ii stovepipe problem the firearms forum. The accuracy was incredible in the 37 all shots touching at 25 yards. I would appreciate accuracy reports along with reliability reports. This has been the most accurate, the most reliable and the biggest pleasure to shoot over the.
This is my first kimber so i apologize for not knowing the history of the various models. The ultra cdp ii is one of kimbers finest concealed. The ultra cdp ii has a 3inch barrel and comes with a short or standard fulllength grip as well as a crimson trace lasergrip equipped version. I purchased the crimson trace laser sights and bobbed amisafety from kimber and installed them on my ultra ii rather than buying the crimson model without a safety on the right side of the gun. It was designed with a well balanced features that makes this pistol very reliable. This kimber firearm is equipped with several safety. Several years ago i was on the same search as you and ended up with a kimber ultra 9mm.
Made 2 trips to kimber where they ultimately replaced everything but the frame and slide sights, trigger it. The ultra cdp ii with a 3inch barrel is available in 9 mm as well. Night sights, ambidextrous thumb safety and 30linesperinch checkering on the front strap and under the trigger guard. Continuing the legacy tm max creek outdoors gun shop. Kimber cdp ii kimber ultra carry ii glock pistol forum. Features include selfilluminating tritium night sights, crimson trace lasergrips with a rosewood finish and kimber logo, 30 linesperinch front strap checkering, carry melt treatment for rounded and blended edges to prevent snagging, 3 ramped match grade steel barrel, premium aluminum match. I am not interested in a caliber war, a pistol war or any other type of war. Kimber ultra cdp ii 02082016 by ronald foster this gun is the best carry gun ive ever own. Best personal defense ammo for kimber ultra cdp ii the. The kimber ultra cdp ii, as with all of the cdp line, presents a production pistol with many of the features one seeks in a custom firearm. The ultra cdp ii autopistol employs kimber s slotted and serrated commanderstyle hammer. Kimber ultra cdp ii stovepipe problem discussion in. Kimber pro carry ii disassembly pro cdp, pro tle ii.
I know of some issues with the kimber but still wanna go for it. They even have a 7075t7 aluminum frame with kimpro ii finish and carry melt treatment for. The 4inch, bushingless bull barrel format is carried over as well as the classic kimber low mount sights. Match grade barrel, stainless steel slide and double diamond rosewood grips. Brownells is your source for kimber ultra carry parts at brownells. Kimber added the micro 9 line to their products and theyve been flying off the shelves. The method also works for all kimber pro models and ultra series pistols. All guns are safety checked prior and during filming. The office of the attorney general is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool. As far as im concerned, the ultra cdp ii is one of kimbers finest custom 1911s theyve produced. Kimber manufacturing wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. What was real big news was the price and included features on this 1911. The commanderstyle compact cdp ii has a 4inch barrel and can be had with either a short or fulllength grip.
I am going to start breaking it in now, and wondering what others are using as a reliable and accurate ammo for these smaller 1911 frames. This model is a semi automatic pistol that is well constructed. Extremely rounded and dehorned, its a twotone 1911 with a striking appearance. The ultra cdp ii autopistol employs kimbers slotted and serrated commanderstyle hammer. The ultra cdp ii is one of kimber s finest concealed carry. When you look at the functionality and the purpose of the laser you can sum it up into two categories sight enhancement and intimidation of the target.
What are the major differences between the 2 pistols made my kimber. At the 2000 version of the shot show, kimber debuted the ultra cdp series, nifty om or commander sized 1911s with all the best in custom shop features. The kimber custom shop cdp custom defense package is one ive had my eye on for some years. Kimber ultra carry ii owners the firearms forum the. Kimber makes the finest 1911 pistols manufactured today, and nowhere is quality more important than in a pistol carried for personal defense. The usa shooting team, marines assigned to special operations command, and the lapd swat team use kimber pistols. This is a discussion on kimber compact cdp ii within the guns forums, part of the gun forum category. Ndz kimber take down tool for sis crimson tacitcal cdp ultra carry ii tool 2. Does anyone here have any experience with the kimber ultra cdp 2 or kimbers ultra rcp 2. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Kimber pistols, rifles and lesslethal products set the performance standard for. But worry not, you will find out what can be done in order to enhance your performance. Download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for kimber firearms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms.
This cartridge was developed by john browning and was adopted by the united states ordnance department along with the coltbrowning automatic pistol in 1911. What s finicky, picky, hard to please woman, err pistol. Recoil overrated by alot of doubters i traded a kimber custom target ii and had some break in failures but so far absolutely none with the crimson ultra carry ii. Result of the development of the firearm designers is the pistol which is popular among plenty of shooters in several countries.
Can someone be kind enough to explain the differences between the older cdp and the newer cdp ii. The kimber micro 9 cdp is specifically designed for concealed carry. The ultra cdp ii is one of kimbers finest concealed carry. Its a durable and a fan favorite pick when it comes to alser cartridges, with replaceable orings and an easy zeroing in, youll soon find yourself to be a laserlyte cartridge fan. In a world getting filled with compact pistols for concealed carry, theres a growing competition thats likely not ending anytime soon.