[Dangerous Dave]

Howdy all. Old gun guy here, but first Kimber. I just scored a clean, used Ultra CDP II with a lot of extras. I love 1911s. I'd been searching for a really light, compact 1911 for carry duty. I could never daily carry my full sized 1911. I have a Browning 1911-380 Medallion Pro that's stunningly beautiful, but I was really looking for a little more firepower than the 380 provides. I shopped hard, but somehow just kept finding myself back at the Kimber Ultra lineup. It just ticked all the right boxes for me. I haven't gotten to take it shooting yet, but I don't expect to be disappointed. I also expect I'll make a few mods to it. My gunsmithing skills are pretty good. Mine is a 9mm model. Anyway, I'm sure this forum will prove to be a valuable knowledge base when I start tinkering with my new acquisition.

D Dave

 

[bad ninja]

Welcome to the forums.
Congrats on the Ultra.
Excellent carry gun.
Shoot it first.
My Ultra is one of the only guns I own that I really didnt feel the need to tinker with.
It's pretty much perfect for carry..

 

[Argee]

Howdy all. Old gun guy here, but first Kimber. I just scored a clean, used Ultra CDP II with a lot of extras. I love 1911s. I'd been searching for a really light, compact 1911 for carry duty. I could never daily carry my full sized 1911. I have a Browning 1911-380 Medallion Pro that's stunningly beautiful, but I was really looking for a little more firepower than the 380 provides. I shopped hard, but somehow just kept finding myself back at the Kimber Ultra lineup. It just ticked all the right boxes for me. I haven't gotten to take it shooting yet, but I don't expect to be disappointed. I also expect I'll make a few mods to it. My gunsmithing skills are pretty good. Mine is a 9mm model. Anyway, I'm sure this forum will prove to be a valuable knowledge base when I start tinkering with my new acquisition.

D Dave

Welcome Dangerous Dave! You've come to the right place. A lot of Kimber knowledge and know how here. Looking forward to a range report on your new Kimber.

 

[2sharp2]

@Dangerous Dave welcome to the site from Tennessee.

Been a Ultra fanboy since I bought my first one (CDP Ultra .45acp) back in 2013. IMO they need very little "tinkering."
I added green Crimson Trace grips and that's about it.

 

[Dangerous Dave]

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[stockmaker]

Welcome aboard!!! This is definitely the right place for an ultra owner! Everybody “encouraged” me until I now have one!

 

[Dangerous Dave]

Welcome to the forums.
Congrats on the Ultra.
Excellent carry gun.
Shoot it first.
My Ultra is one of the only guns I own that I really didnt feel the need to tinker with.
It's pretty much perfect for carry..

Thanks man. You may be right, but at the very least, enhanced sights are usually high on my priority list, being an old guy. The thing I like best about 1911s (besides their beauty), is that you just make one big hole in the target because you just keep hitting the same spot over and over... But you gotta be able to see the sights, day or night. Lots of good options out there. Range report will be forthcoming. I'm very excited. I've already ordered up a custom OWB two-tone leather holster. Can't wait to get that also.

D Dave

 

[PaulR]

Welcome to the forums.
Congrats on the Ultra.
Excellent carry gun.
Shoot it first.
My Ultra is one of the only guns I own that I really didnt feel the need to tinker with.
It's pretty much perfect for carry..

You got my vote not one issue & easy to conceal. I upgraded sights to Truglo TFX Pro great for my 71 year old eyes. Now I can see my target @ night.

 

[Philmo11]

We need pics! Congrats on the pistol.

 

[JC45]

Welcome to the forum from Northeast Pa. Congratulations on your Ultra.

 

[Chuck43]

Welcome to the forum from Dimondale, Mi. Dave.

 

[stockmaker]

You got my vote not one issue & easy to conceal. I upgraded sights to Truglo TFX Pro great for my 71 year old eyes. Now I can see my target @ night.

There’s that Milt Sparks holster again!!! Paul, you know you’re wearing me down and making me want one (or two or three) of em!! Very nice!

 

[Jflytle]

Welcome to the forum from Northern Illinois.

 

[PaulR]

There’s that Milt Sparks holster again!!! Paul, you know you’re wearing me down and making me want one (or two or three) of em!! Very nice!

I’m not stopping you, you are a big boy. You are not getting any younger so slap down that credit card & get it. Just don’t tell your wife. LOL

 

[stockmaker]

I’m not stopping you, you are a big boy. You are not getting any younger so slap down that credit card & get it. Just don’t tell your wife. LOL

Dang enablers!!!😤. Haha! Been “gun running” past my wife for years!!!

 

[Argee]

Haha! Been “gun running” past my wife for years!!!

That's part of the thrill! Just make sure you leave a list of the values so if you die first she'll be able to go on that cruise!

 

[dgf46]

Welcome to the forum. You will thoroughly enjoy your new purchase. I've got an Ultra Carry II and a Compact CDP II. By far my two favorites! They are great shooters.

 

[dgf46]

I love the look of the CDPs!

 

[stockmaker]

That's part of the thrill! Just make sure you leave a list of the values so if you die first she'll be able to go on that cruise!

Good idea! Maybe they’ll be worth enough to take another old man with her!😂

 

[stockmaker]

I love the look of the CDPs!

They are quite attractive!