striderteen
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I like the Kimber semiautos a lot, but it's not clear what the magazine capacities for the various models are. Also, are there preban hi-cap magazines available for them?
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Kimber pistol capacity???
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Nightcrawler
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Um, if I'm not mistaken, all of the Kimbers except the double-stack polymer models take standard 1911 magazines, which are generally available in 7, 8, and 10 round capacities.
The Double stack full sized (Kimber Polymer) takes Para Ordnance P14 magazines. Pre-bans are pricey, but availalbe in 14, 15, and on occasion, 20 round capacities.
As for the .40 caliber Kimbers. I think they hold 8 rounds? Maybe 9.
The Double stack full sized (Kimber Polymer) takes Para Ordnance P14 magazines. Pre-bans are pricey, but availalbe in 14, 15, and on occasion, 20 round capacities.
As for the .40 caliber Kimbers. I think they hold 8 rounds? Maybe 9.
This depends on which model you get, as well as the magazines.
A single-stack Kimbers in full size and Pro models have full sized grips. The original magazine capacity was 7 rounds. By changing the shape of the follower and number of spring coils a flush fit magazine can now fit 8 rounds. If you do get an eight round magazine, make sure it is a high quality one. If the magazine spring is not strong enough, it may fatigue when loaded, or simply not push that last round up fast enough. The above is true for all Commander (a trademarked name) and full sized 1911 clones.
The Kimber "Ultra" and other mutated Officer's 1911 traditionally takes 6 rounds. It has a shortened gripframe, leading to the change. By making the same changes mentioned above have been made, allowing 7 rounds per magazine. Same caveats.
Ten round single stack magazines are availible. They will stick way out of a 1911 that does not have a magazine well. Definitely not what to have loaded when concealing. I am leary of these magazines, since they seem prone to misfeeds. I am not avare of higher capacity single stack magazines.
The polymer framed Kimbers are double stacks, a private labeled Bul. There are fourteen round magazines, so now they are attenuated to ten rounds.
Given the potential to rapidly reload with a semi-auto, I would not get too hung up on capacity.
A single-stack Kimbers in full size and Pro models have full sized grips. The original magazine capacity was 7 rounds. By changing the shape of the follower and number of spring coils a flush fit magazine can now fit 8 rounds. If you do get an eight round magazine, make sure it is a high quality one. If the magazine spring is not strong enough, it may fatigue when loaded, or simply not push that last round up fast enough. The above is true for all Commander (a trademarked name) and full sized 1911 clones.
The Kimber "Ultra" and other mutated Officer's 1911 traditionally takes 6 rounds. It has a shortened gripframe, leading to the change. By making the same changes mentioned above have been made, allowing 7 rounds per magazine. Same caveats.
Ten round single stack magazines are availible. They will stick way out of a 1911 that does not have a magazine well. Definitely not what to have loaded when concealing. I am leary of these magazines, since they seem prone to misfeeds. I am not avare of higher capacity single stack magazines.
The polymer framed Kimbers are double stacks, a private labeled Bul. There are fourteen round magazines, so now they are attenuated to ten rounds.
Given the potential to rapidly reload with a semi-auto, I would not get too hung up on capacity.
There are a lot of "+1" mags available which increase capacity one round above standard. There are also "+1" follower/spring kits you can use with your mag tubes that do the same. Feeding and reliability are iffy though as you generally have to use less spring to get more room in the mag for the round.