Kimber CDP Ultra Carry .40

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Oleg Volk

Staff Alumnus
I might be getting one of these in the near future. I would like those who own them or considered the gun and decided not to own it to comment:

Is that gun reliable?
Are magazines easy to find (it comes with one, right?)
Is the gun accurate?
Does it carry well?
How much should I expect to pay?
Are night sights an option?

Thank you.

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Oleg "peacemonger" Volk

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Oleg,

I just picked up my Kimber Pro Elite today. It's very similar to the Pro CDP. The only visible difference is they swapped the two tone finish around. So far, I've not had any problems with mine but, it's a long way from being broken in and I don't want to be premature on that. But so far!!, it's working fine.

To answer some of your questions,

Reliable: You'll get different comments on it. Mine is.
Mags: Yes, alot of people suggest Wilson mags on here, my factory issued and extra Chip McCormick are working fine SO FAR!
Accurate: VERY VERY VERY
Carry well: Seems to, you'll love the "melt down feature".
Cost: These seem to run in the 1100.00 range. It's a custom shop gun. Very reasonable compared to others.
Sights: They come with McCormick low profile night sights. I love mine.

Hope this helps. Also, if you can find one, check out the article in the Sept/Oct 2000 American Handgunner. They covered all three of the CDPs. Good article. They had 5 shooters trying them and the only bad comment was on the Ultra. Not really bad, the sights weren't as well set as on the other two and the gun wasn't as accurate in their hands. I think the 3" barrel was blamed for short sighting radius. That can be overcome with practise.

Good luck.

PS: Go online to www.americanhandgunner.com

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"Charlton Heston is my President"

Danny45
NRA, NAHC, Buckmasters

[This message has been edited by Danny45 (edited October 15, 2000).]

[This message has been edited by Danny45 (edited October 15, 2000).]
 
I have the ultra cdp in 45 and it is a great carry piece. I got the braveheart kydex iwb holster for it and it totes confortably left of the right hip for me. It is very accurate and controlable and so far very reliable.Like the reply above says, You will love the melt down treatment. The night sites make it easy to find on the night stand in the dark.I also love the checkered front and rear strap, it reminds me of the "cat's tongue" feel of an old gerber knife I use to have.I have to say I was so satisfied with this Kimber, that I have layed away a full sized custom classic to plink with. I know what it's like to buy a new pistol and not be satisfied with it. So far the Kimber is the best buy I ever made on a pistol. Like I read on here awhile back " I don't have enough money to buy cheap stuff". If you get a chance to look at more than one , you will notice a little variance in the rosewood grips. I liked the ones with the more distinctive grain lines. Also, it only comes with one mag. I bought another for $13.95. I don't know if the nite sites are optional, I haven't seen a CDP that didn't have them.The price for mine was $915.00 but I had seen them for $999.00 and $1050.00 . Good luck with your choice.

[This message has been edited by cplane (edited October 15, 2000).]
 
I've never had the chance to fire an UC but I have tried a Defender which is comparable. I liked it quite well, better than the Glock 36. So, go for the UC. But, my recommendation is not to get it in .40. More than one gunsmith has told me that the .40 is too short for the 1911 action and can lead to reliability issues.
 
I'd consider that gun a "why". Why buy it in .40, when the gun, mags, etc. are readily available in .45.
 
Oh, a certain friend has a .40 already and doesn't wish to get into another chambering. IMO, the .40 is no lighter or better than the .45 in any way but that's not my call.
 
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