Kimber Ultra Carry II 45 ACP
The popular craze for compact and
concealed carry handguns create a whole bunch of newbies in very complicated
and overwhelming world of firearms. Most of them will gravitate toward a cheap
and polymer guns of some sort, whereas the genuine connoisseurs would rely on
the time proven 1911 platform chambered for the legendary .45ACP cartridge,
known for its tremendous stopping power. Among those aficionados, 1911 is very
sought-after style of handgun when choosing a concealed carry firearm, and
Kimber`s neat little sub-compacts are reasonable choice.
One of many companies that make
handguns where much of the styling is influenced by the classic 1911 is Kimber
Manufacturing with it's a classy looking pistol. As the most prolific and
diverse manufacturer of M1911-type guns they released in 2001 the Ultra Carry
II, a small and compact model, evidently designed for concealed carry.
For EDC gun the weight factor is
important, and this is a serious issue with any concealed carry weapon. Hence
the high-end 1911 from Kimber has the original body machined from aluminum
alloy with a Matte Black finish and the slide made from stainless steel.
Although the Ultra Carry has over
three-quarters of a pound less weight than a full size 1911, at a weight of 25
ounces empty, the pistol certainly doesn’t belong to paperweight pocket guns.
On the other hand, some shooters usually have a bias against bigger caliber
weapons in smaller size frames, but with extremely manageable recoil the Kimber
Ultra Carry II is completely controllable in the fast shooting sequences.
Obviously, the size matters in a
concealed carry pistol so the overall measures of this pistol are 6.8 inches in
length, 4.75 inches high and 1.28 inches wide. The Kimber`s compact .45
features three inches long, match grade bull barrel fitted directly to the
slide.
This slim little 1911 holds a
7-round single stack magazine and has a trigger made of match grade aluminum
with crisp and consistently light trigger pull for shooting accuracy.
Equipped with low-profile
non-adjustable iron sights the Ultra Carry II enables speed sight picture
recovery between shots. Aside from reduced dimensions and light weight this
compact 1911 features recognizable extended beavertail grip safety and single
sided thumb safety as a full-size 1911.
With a tight fit, rounded and
blended edges to avoid snagging the Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 is made for
concealed carry needs, but it is also a reliable and hard-hitting gun. Unlike
Kel-Tec or Ruger`s ultra-compacts, Kimber is at the other end of the price
spectrum making a potent combination of light and concealable pistol but, yet
still chambered for a major caliber round.
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