Kimber in 40 S&W - 1911Forum
Jan 23, 2012 · To the OP: I'm of the belief that Kimber dropped the .40 as it's the least favored handgun round in today's marketplace. Just look at handgun ammo sale numbers, and you'll see why many makers must feel like the .40 is on it's way out, as the 9mm has completely taken over as the country's most popular SD cartridge, far surpassing or beloved .45 ...
kimber in 40 cal - 1911Forum
Jul 25, 2021 · The .40, in factory loads is a bit short to work at the optimum for the 1911, the guys who shoot it seriously in competition (which may not be what one is after) load a 220 gr. bullet to 1.25" OAL and light loads to break the Minor caliber power floor - it seems to work great there but you need to ream out the leade to allow the long bullet.
Selecting and fitting a .40 S&W to a 10mm kimber - 1911Forum
Sep 21, 2010 · Hello: All I do with the 9mm and 40 barrels is change the barrels and magazines. The ejector is the same, so is the extractor. That is what makes it so nice. This is a game gun for me so I use it for IDPA and USPSA. You are correct Kimber used to use the same slide setup for there 9mm and 40/10mm.
Kimber .40 to 10mm conversion? - 1911Forum
Jul 24, 2007 · Hunter Customs in Missoui did two barrels for me. One for a Para P16 and most recently my Kimber Pro Carry (was a 40). I recommend him to anyone. He is the man! You will also need 10mm mags as the Kimber 40 mags have a shoulder in them to move the cartridge forward. Do a search here on 10mm conversion in the Kimber section.
kimber ultra carry .40 - 1911Forum
Oct 30, 2013 · Kimber Ultra II, Kimber Stainless Pro Carry II HD, Kimber Target II 10mm/40 S&W, Kimber Team Match, RIA FS Tactical 9 mm. Not that I like 1911s. Save Share
1911 in 40 S&W? - 1911Forum
Apr 14, 2024 · I had understood Glock offered the first 40 S&W pistols. There should ne no compatibility problems with a 40 in a 1911. Mine was a custom gun I ran across used. I shot an STI Edge in 40 for many years. With the low demand, 1911s in 40 are hard to find. This is why many take the easier route of getting a 10mm and having a 40 barrel fitted.
Kimber Compact .40 - 1911Forum
Jun 1, 2015 · I searched the state for a Kimber in .40 and it seemed to be just a rumor that this pistol even existed. I finally located a Master Kimber Dealer about an hour away that said he had ONE in .40 so I got in the car and began the hour long drive to get there. I really wanted a full size blued .45, but anything in .40 was an instant $2.00 an hour ...
what 40 cal 1911 to get? - 1911Forum
May 15, 2008 · the .40 S&W. How about Browning Hi-Power in .40 S&W - similiar to a 1911 but the slide and frame were beefed up for the heavier recoil of a .40 S&W S&W 4006 - DA/SA but also designed for the .40 S&W and all steel frame/slide. I think but haven't checked each of the above suggestions have a bit more mag. capacity. just my .02 Randall S&W 4006
New Magazines for Kimber Ultra Carry II .40 S&W? - 1911Forum
Apr 4, 2007 · I didn't even realize there was a .40 Kimber Ultra II at one time. I don't think Kimber has any .40 caliber 1911s at this time. As most Kimber only come with one magazine, I suppose it'd be good to buy as many mags as possible, particularly for a …
kimber in 40 cal - 1911Forum
Apr 7, 2005 · on the test both winchesters and federal hydra shock placed all the rounds in a circle the size of a 50 cent piece I am so pleased, and another thing I found out today the kimber 45 mags that I keep in my shooting case when I shoot my kimber classic also work in the 40 compact this supprised me it even holds the slide open after the last round ...