I just picked up my Ultra Ten II compact 1911 yesterday and experienced 3 jams in 50 rounds fired. I know that the "break-in" period is listed as 500 rounds but are such jams to be expected early or do I have a bigger problem. The brass all has a "chip" approx 1/32 dia midway up the case I believe is from where it contacts the top of the barrel on feeding, normal? Thanks for your experiences, I spent too much on this piece to not get a potential problem fixed early.
PS: can someone explain to me how to post pics here? Thanks

Snowcat,

Explain what type of jam you are experiencing. There are different kinds of jams and each have their own set of contributors. Make sure that the weapon is "well oiled" when you shoot. A light drop of oil here and there won't cut it if the gun is tight.

Sometimes marks that are present midway up the brass case are a result of a tight extractor or rough breech face not allowing the case head to slip smoothly into place under the extractor hook as the round moves up the ramp. Sometimes the problem is with the ramp.

Sometimes, we unconsciously loosen our grip for a split second which creates a jam as well. Oil the gun and try concentrating on your grip for each and every round and then see what happens. If it continues to jam then I would contact the manufacturer...

Good luck,

Malm

snowcat,

Try this for posting pictures:

posting pictures

Regards,

Terry

Hi,

I wouldn't worry about it - yet. They can and do take time to loosen up.

I would like to know what kind of ammo are you using? Many of the Kimbers have tight chambers and some brands, and reloads, have been known to cause feeding, extraction and ejection problems.

A little background since I'm new around here. I have limited experience with Kimber pistols, but have shot over 10k rounds through a Stainless Gold Match since '99 and have been following some of the Kimber forums regularly during that time.

John