Kimber super carry ultra... should I?

[jmemmert]

Kimber > 1911 Pistols > Super Carry > Super Carry Ultra™
I've had my eye on them since they came out this year... what do you guys think. Should I do it, or just go for the standard ultra carry?

The things I like about it are the carry melt, and the high cut trigger guard, along with night sights. I also think they just look really good compared to the standard carry.

Anybody have one, or any stories to tell about the ultra series?

 

[Gpfury86]

Looks good. I like how the heel of the grip is rounded a tad. I'm not sure what the different slide serrations are for besides looks and maybe some added grip. I think the frame color being light and the slide being darker like the aegis is different also. I carry a stainless sts ultra carry and like it. I would say if you can get a decent deal on one go for it. How much more are they then like say the ultra cdp II in the shops?

 

[S8MS-01904]

That's on my wish list!!

Can't find a store that has them yet to check out. Not ready to order without the "touchy feelly" and the "warm & fuzzy" senses.

Go ahead and pick it up and if you dislike, I'll give ya some coin for it......

 

[jmemmert]

well, I handled one at a gunshow. So smooth and just the fit in my hand, wow, I was pretty sure I wanted one, but the dealer wanted almost $1500 out the door. Able's ammo has them for less at around $1225, plus free shipping. Kimber > 1911 Pistols > Super Carry > Super Carry Ultra™

The cheapest I can find on gunbroker is $1300 before shipping.

I'll probably go ahead and order it, I just wanted to see if anybody out there didn't like them and why.

 

[ghitch75]

try here...they have the best prices on Kimber's i have found...call them if it's not on this page..

Kimber, Custom, Gold Match, 1911, Pro Carry, Ultra Carry, CDP: Long Island Shooting Center

 

[sertboy354]

Thats on my wish list to kimbers are cool great it man you olny live once

 

[LLDJR]

Wow, I am liking this Super Carry, I need to old one, but my next pistol purchase will be an Ultra Carry or Super Carry etc.

 

[jmemmert]

yeah, after i held one, it was all over. I found one online from sporting arms company, but the wait time was 4-6 months. Able's was sold out too. I then found one on gunbroker for $1199. Should be here in a week or two!

 

[wetidlerjr]

I'm not a Kimber fan but if you like them then that's all that matters. I did have an Ultra Carry II a few years ago and had no problems with it.

 

[prostate]

I currently use the ultra carry as my preferred carry piece. It came with a crimson trace laser grip which is also nice. It's perfect for me since I also have small hands

 

[unforgiven1203]

that is awfully nice!

 

[ultraspec]

If you get one I will be jealous but after the problems with my ultra raptor two I dont know if I would get another Kimber. Although those look really good.

Mine has been back to the factory twice and still is somewhat finicky. Just a heads up, with the ultras they either work or they dont.

 

[NHT3]

My personal preference is the Compact Carry family..Officers model frame (same as the ultra) and a 4" barrel. I have an Elite Carry, forerunner of the CDP that just fits me perfectly.

I know where there is an all Stainless Compact carry and a Compact CDP II if anyone is interested

 

[wtfd661]

I have never had a problem with my Kimber Tactical Ultra II, its been a great gun for over 4 years now.

 

[JeremySS]

I had some problems with my Ultra Crimson Carry out of the box but foudn out it was the stock mag. Changed out to Kimber Pro mags and have not had a single failure of any kind since. In all fairness, the stock mag is working well now too so it may have just been a break in issue.

Not sure I would pay the price on the Super, you could buy a Ultra Crimson Carry that looks very similar and has a laser along with a Glock to beat on for the same price...

 

[88E30M50]

I carry an Ultra Carry II daily and have had no problems other than the crappy stock mag. I swapped it for a set of Wilson Combat mags and have not had an issue since. It's a great carry gun, especially with a set of thin grips.

 

[backtrail540]

Do it. I saw they had a full size and another(I believe the ultra that you want) at Midwest Gun Exchange in Mishawaka today when I was there, don't know if you're located near there or not.

EDIT: Just saw you already bought one. Well for anyone else in the area that is interested then.

 

[tri675]

would love to add a kimber one day! that ultra carry is sweet

 

[sertboy354]

Yes do it i want a kimber so bad

 

[jmemmert]

Not sure I would pay the price on the Super, you could buy a Ultra Crimson Carry that looks very similar and has a laser along with a Glock to beat on for the same price...

My main reason for going with the super was the high cut under the trigger guard. I have larger hands and that cut was just enough to let me get a full grip. The crimson carry, and other ultras left my pinky hanging. Another thing I liked about it is it is not a series II, so no shwartz safety. Also, the rear sight has a cocking shoulder (not a huge deal for me, but I can come up with scenarios where it could become useful.