I purchased a Kimber Solo Carry 9mm pistol in March 2011 for the specific purpose to be my concealed carry weapon when the new Wisconsin Concealed Carry law goes into effect in November 2011. I also purchased the holster, magazine holder, 4 extra magazines, and a Galco belt. Even though I still like the Kimber … Read more
Kimber Solo Carry STS stainless is the Kimber entry into the mini subcompact market. It is a micro-subcompact 9mm that is built specifically to be a concealed carry pistol. It is 5.5 inches long, holds 6 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition, and weighs 17 oz. It is small enough to fit in a pocket and … Read more
Kimber Solo Take Down Dis-assembly for cleaning and inspection is similar to a 1911. Kimber Solo Dis-assembly and Field Strip Remove the magazine Open the slide to check that chamber is empty and that the pistol is safe Push the slide release lever pin out from the right side Pull the slide release lever the … Read more
I got my Kimber Solo back today after 4 weeks at the Kimber service department for repair. The pistol was returned to Kimber because of the barrel to slide locking lugs peening, and chipping bits of metal. The warranty repair consisted of barrel and slide replacement followed by test firing. Kimber Solo range report after … Read more
Kimber Solo 9mm Slide Peening problem. During cleaning after my last trip to the range I noticed some metal debris in the slide area. Closer inspection showed damage to the slide locking lugs, especially the front lug. These are the lugs into which the barrel lugs mesh when the pistol is fired. There were chips … Read more