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SERPENT5XX · 08-28-2005, 18:03

Gentlemen,

I managed to run another 250 rounds out of my Kimber Warrior the other day.

Ammo was PMC 230 gr.

Magazines were 8 & 10 rnd Wilsons, 8 round Chip McCormick and an unidentified 7 rounder.

Weapon was fired with and without Surefire X-200 light attached.

There were 2 FTF. Both occurred with a different 8rd Wilson and no light attached at about the 100 rnd count.

Weapon had proper lube and was not overly dirty.

I have had this happen once or twice with my Kimber Tactical before I put in a new 18.5 lbs recoil spring.

I could not get the Warrior to do it again and I do not believe it is a problem-YET.

Not sure what caused it. My hands were very sweaty and the gun was slipping in my hands. I was shooting steel plate racks for time.

I run high thumbs on the safety lever.

I do not consider any weapon “broken in” for carry until I have at least 1,000 rounds fired out of it so I am not ready to freak out and say I have a problem. (Truth is I have not owned a single handgun that has not malfunctioned at least once. This includes other brands of 1911’s (Baer, Colt, Kimber), Glocks, M9, SIG, Ruger).

If it is mechanical it will break or malfunction. The bottom line is will it operate within your required needs.

Will keep you posted.

Thanks!

SERPENT5XX

08-28-2005, 18:03	#12
SERPENT5XX Quiet Professional Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: On the road Posts: 105	Range Update Gentlemen, I managed to run another 250 rounds out of my Kimber Warrior the other day. Ammo was PMC 230 gr. Magazines were 8 & 10 rnd Wilsons, 8 round Chip McCormick and an unidentified 7 rounder. Weapon was fired with and without Surefire X-200 light attached. There were 2 FTF. Both occurred with a different 8rd Wilson and no light attached at about the 100 rnd count. Weapon had proper lube and was not overly dirty. I have had this happen once or twice with my Kimber Tactical before I put in a new 18.5 lbs recoil spring. I could not get the Warrior to do it again and I do not believe it is a problem-YET. Not sure what caused it. My hands were very sweaty and the gun was slipping in my hands. I was shooting steel plate racks for time. I run high thumbs on the safety lever. I do not consider any weapon “broken in” for carry until I have at least 1,000 rounds fired out of it so I am not ready to freak out and say I have a problem. (Truth is I have not owned a single handgun that has not malfunctioned at least once. This includes other brands of 1911’s (Baer, Colt, Kimber), Glocks, M9, SIG, Ruger). If it is mechanical it will break or malfunction. The bottom line is will it operate within your required needs. Will keep you posted. Thanks! SERPENT5XX
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