I have owned my first Kimber for a little over a year now. It's a Custom Crimson Carry II with green laser sights. I ABSOLUTELY love it. I've owned both Ruger and Sig handguns for many years now. They're fine, but nowhere near my Kimber. I shoot so incredibly well with this gun, it's almost like magic. I carry it concealed IWB 4:00 every day (in my car while I'm on duty) and it's very comfortable.
I'm considering getting the Utra Crimson Carry II as a backup weapon for use in an ankle holster. Question: Will the mags from my Custom Carry fit in the Ultra Carry? I understand that the longer mags would extend below the butt of the grip. But otherwise, would it work? In addition to carrying my Custom Carry, I also carry 2 extra mags. If the same extra mags would fit in both primary and backup weapon, that would be a great advantage, as I'm sure you could see.
Thanks for your forum and answers. I've learned alot reading already.
I do not conceal carry but I would think the ultra might be a bit large for the ankle the micro nine I think might be more suitable. Like I said I do not carry I am just giving you something else to consider.
The mags will fit, but I'm with SWCA. Too heavy for the ankle carry. How about a 5 shot Charter Arms revolver in 45 ACP. You can reload it from your mags.
Welcome to the forum from northern Illinois DesertRich, yes the magazines will work in your Ultra size gun. I carry an ultra Tactical with 2 spare full size 8 round magazines.
Welcome to the site from Tennessee! As already posted full size magazines will fit and function in a Ultra size but not the other way around. Ultra magazine will not fit a full size.
Don't care for ankle carry, just try to run sometime while ankle carrying. But if you do, smaller and lighter the better. I would want something much smaller then a Ultra. When I carry a back up gun, it's always a Glock 43 or a Kahr PM9. They are pocket carried in my support side front pants pocket.
Welcome to KT from beautiful downtown Monroe, Georgia!!!
Congrats on the new Custom Crimson Carry II. I know how you feel about how your Kimber shoots. I am fond of saying that my Kimber can shoot better than I can. If you feel like showing off, Kimber is the tool to use!!!
Others have already answered your question about the full size mags fitting a Ultra size pistol. I am also with the majority thinking that an Ultra in an ankle holster would be a lot of weight to haul around. In addition, you might look a bit conspicuous wearing a pair of super wide bell bottom pants to hide a pistol that size on your ankle!!! You just can't find good polyester any more, since disco died!! Maybe think about the new S&W M&P Shield in .45 ACP tucked in a front pocket! That is a whole lot of bark in a small package!! Of course 1911 mags won't work with that. Of course you could go with a smaller caliber, like maybe a micro 9 or a micro .380.
Let us know what you come up with. Looking forward to hearing from you in the future.
Thanks to all of you for the very warm welcome and the the great thoughts and info. Really loved the thigh pic!
I do agree that the Ultra is a bit heavy for an ankle holster. But I was weighing the sdvantage of similar mags to the disadvantage of weight. Not a big fan of revolvers, but the idea of reloading from my current mags is interesting.
I'll give this all more thought..... Thanks, again, for all the great suggestions!
Welcome to KT from Northeast, Pa. I tried to ankle carry a Springfield XD-40 3" and it didn't work out as I planned. I just didn't like that it always felt like it was sliding down my ankle. I would agree with the others that recommended something smaller and lighter than an Ultra.
Welcome to the Forum from a Middle Tennessean. Ankle gun....have you looked at a M & P Bodyguard 380? I have one and love it for carry IWB.
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