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ns3v3n · 02-25-2007, 07:02 PM

here you go guys, my first 1911, it's a kimber compact aluminum. it's in really good shape. but i have one question. its pretty hard to pull the slide all the way back to latch the slide stop. you guys know why?

southernshooter · 02-25-2007, 08:44 PM

With all them magazines it must be used? Has it been shot at all if not the slide will loosen up a little. If it has been shot and you think it should be loosened up, than could you narrow down what you think the problem is

durk · 02-25-2007, 09:45 PM

Nice Tool!

delta13soultaker · 02-26-2007, 12:53 AM

Very nice lookin' piece.

If it's very difficult to pull back the slide, I wouldn't doubt the previous owner added a heavy recoil spring.

ns3v3n · 02-26-2007, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southernshooter

With all them magazines it must be used? Has it been shot at all if not the slide will loosen up a little. If it has been shot and you think it should be loosened up, than could you narrow down what you think the problem is

the owner told me he shot around 1000 rounds through it, and it's been sitting in his safe for the last 3 years, i'll see how it goes at the range. see how it shoots. and i'll let you guys know.

Shooter45 · 02-28-2007, 09:09 PM

The compact uses a 22 lb recoil spring so get used to it.

Replace the recoil spring every 2500 roundsand your new Kimber will be trouble free.

ns3v3n · 03-01-2007, 01:07 AM

ahh.. i see 22lb spring huh? thanks for the info, i better keep track of how many rounds then. how much are springs?

Shooter45 · 03-01-2007, 07:19 AM

Wolf springs are less than $10.

02-25-2007, 07:02 PM	#1
ns3v3n V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 58	finally picked up my first 1911 yesterday. here you go guys, my first 1911, it's a kimber compact aluminum. it's in really good shape. but i have one question. its pretty hard to pull the slide all the way back to latch the slide stop. you guys know why? -->

02-25-2007, 08:44 PM	#2
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: finally picked up my first 1911 yesterday. With all them magazines it must be used? Has it been shot at all if not the slide will loosen up a little. If it has been shot and you think it should be loosened up, than could you narrow down what you think the problem is __________________ Only you can see this Last edited by southernshooter; 02-25-2007 at 08:46 PM..

02-25-2007, 09:45 PM	#3
durk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,026	Re: finally picked up my first 1911 yesterday. Nice Tool! __________________ Durk

02-26-2007, 12:53 AM	#4
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: finally picked up my first 1911 yesterday. Very nice lookin' piece. If it's very difficult to pull back the slide, I wouldn't doubt the previous owner added a heavy recoil spring. __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

02-28-2007, 09:09 PM	#6
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: finally picked up my first 1911 yesterday. The compact uses a 22 lb recoil spring so get used to it. Replace the recoil spring every 2500 roundsand your new Kimber will be trouble free.

03-01-2007, 01:07 AM	#7
ns3v3n V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 58	Re: finally picked up my first 1911 yesterday. ahh.. i see 22lb spring huh? thanks for the info, i better keep track of how many rounds then. how much are springs?

03-01-2007, 07:19 AM	#8
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: finally picked up my first 1911 yesterday. Wolf springs are less than $10.