Refinishing my Kimber Stainless Covert and rounding the butt **Pic Heavy**

[williamnewman1]

wow, great job , you may have inspired to try something similar

 

[sig1473]

Yep, May have to quit my paying job to take care of my hobby jobs You will have to come down and shoot it, and bring a couple of Sig's with you Got any suggestions on a brand of night sight?

I have some XS Big Dot night sights from MidwayUSA for my Kimber. Here is the link:XS Express Sight Set Kimber Classic Ultra Carry Steel Matte Tritium Big Dot Front

 

[heffe3434]

nice work!!

 

[gregkl]

I have some XS Big Dot night sights from MidwayUSA for my Kimber. Here is the link:XS Express Sight Set Kimber Classic Ultra Carry Steel Matte Tritium Big Dot Front

I am looking for sights for my SA. My long distance vision is fine, but I require reading glasses for close up stuff. My night sights just aren't cutting it. Would you recommend these for my situation?

 

[gregkl]

Nice work. Would you share what kind of files you used to round off the frame?

 

[sig1473]

I am looking for sights for my SA. My long distance vision is fine, but I require reading glasses for close up stuff. My night sights just aren't cutting it. Would you recommend these for my situation?

Yeah, these are great. Great for close-up work. I have them on my HK P200sk also. Make sure you get the correct cut though. Kimber has a different cut for their sights then SA.

 

[BluePig]

I think the next set I get will be some kind of bar/dot setup.
I had those on the .45 Firestar and I really liked them till the front dot got roasted.
Porting was not the most wisest thing I ever did to that pistol.

I thnk Novak makes a set that I am talking about.
I'll see if I can find you a link when I get a chance.

 

[wagyu52]

Nice work. Would you share what kind of files you used to round off the frame?

Just used a regular half round file about 6" long, not real aggressive. Followed by some emery cloth 120 grit and then finished with 400 grit wet paper and some WD40. I think in one of the pics you can just see the file at the bottom. I really took my time, the hardest part is to make it look even, especially at the grove that holds the MSH in place. Notice I said "look" it is round, it's not like someone is going to put a straightedge on it or something.

 

[wagyu52]

I have some XS Big Dot night sights from MidwayUSA for my Kimber. Here is the link:XS Express Sight Set Kimber Classic Ultra Carry Steel Matte Tritium Big Dot Front

I had a LCR W/ a big dot on it, didn't mind it, but it is hard to compare that with a normal 2 piece sight arrangement . I will have to check it out more. How do you like it? Do you feel it is accurate enough?

 

[sig1473]

I had a LCR W/ a big dot on it, didn't mind it, but it is hard to compare that with a normal 2 piece sight arrangement . I will have to check it out more. How do you like it? Do you feel it is accurate enough?

Very accurate. You have to get used to aiming it though when compared to 3-dot sighting systems. Once the learning curve was over, I found that I could aim a lot quicker with just using the front sight.

 

[gregkl]

Very accurate. You have to get used to aiming it though when compared to 3-dot sighting systems. Once the learning curve was over, I found that I could aim a lot quicker with just using the front sight.

Sig, what is your vision like? I am 52, lasik done for good 20/20 long distance vision, using 1.75 reading glasses and I am cross dominant. I am having a heck of a time reacquiring the front sight after a shot and lining it up between the rear sight!

 

[sig1473]

Sig, what is your vision like? I am 52, lasik done for good 20/20 long distance vision, using 1.75 reading glasses and I am cross dominant. I am having a heck of a time reacquiring the front sight after a shot and lining it up between the rear sight!

It is 20/20 with contacts. I am near-sighted so my vision is OK now @ distance. You really don't have to use the rear sight at all once you get it.

 

[gregkl]

Very accurate. You have to get used to aiming it though when compared to 3-dot sighting systems. Once the learning curve was over, I found that I could aim a lot quicker with just using the front sight.

Been doing some reading and watching of YouTube videos. Several references are made that these are self defense type sights not made for match shooting. Does this mean they may not be good for IDPA or Steel Challenges? I don't really want a sight that is just effective at man killing.

 

[sig1473]

Been doing some reading and watching of YouTube videos. Several references are made that these are self defense type sights not made for match shooting. Does this mean they may not be good for IDPA or Steel Challenges? I don't really want a sight that is just effective at man killing.

Probably not then. I am accurate with them out to 15yds as I don't ever plan on shooting any farther then that with my HK or Kimber.

 

[Shroom]

Damn she is a pretty one. Nice job.

 

[jag.40]

Only thing missing is you need to round off under the trigger guard

 

[gregkl]

Only thing missing is you need to round off under the trigger guard

I have a springfield armory. Is it solid in that area? If I cut some undercut will I run the chance of making the metal too thin?

 

[Terry A]

OP, you did a fine job, I cant believe the price of Kimber pistols, and the problems and complaints on the finnish coming off. I would hope they are making some changes on their finishing of their guns.

 

[wagyu52]

Only thing missing is you need to round off under the trigger guard

Really did think about that, and I still might do it. I have seen this done on a glock and I think Kimber or Springfield has done this on a 1911. Thats the one neat thing about bead blasting stainless , if you want to make some changes or it gets scratched it is easily corrected.

 

[wagyu52]

OP, you did a fine job, I cant believe the price of Kimber pistols, and the problems and complaints on the finnish coming off. I would hope they are making some changes on their finishing of their guns.

Thanks,
Talked to Kimber before I started this, I read on the internet that they had refinished some Kimpro guns with KimproII. My gun was too old and they were no longer offering that for free However they would be happy to coat it w/ KimproII for around $400 + shipping and stripping the old finish No way if they couldn't do it right the first time or fix what they clearly admit is defective (I could care less of the age) for free, they will not get a dime from me.