[warcloud72]

Took my new Solo cdp to range today for its first run, shot 70 rounds with out a hitch. shot 50 rounds 124 grain Hornady hollow point and 20 rounds American Eagle FMJ purred like a kitten. Love the feel has a mule kick but would expect that with such a short barrel so much for the pros now the cons after 70 rounds I broke down the gun to clean and found the slide rail had had all the black finish wore off on the first inch or so. I was not a happy camper according to manual Kimber does not guarantee the finish . Spent $1200.00 for the gun I'm not a happy camper. other than that it is a fine weapon. has any one else had this problem

 

[Warthogge]

Pictures would help regarding the worn black finish. Mine has worn off some of the finish on the rail where it is not visible when assembled. I think this is pretty common. I have three other semiautos and they also show wear where the frame and slide meet. Believe this is natural.

 

[warcloud72]

not happy with finish

Thanks for the reply Warthogge as you said it does not show when assembled only when slide is locked back. I guess I expected the finish to last more than 70 rounds. I have a Springfield EMP 9MM with over 500 rounds thru it with no sign of finish ware I would expect the same from kimber.

 

[Mike240]

I like Kimber for so many reasons. And hate them for a few. One is KimPro on alloy frames. It sucks. I refuse to own their alloy guns. I wish they o back to the days of old and hard anodize again.

 

[gwbiker]

I use Slide Glide synthetic gun grease on all semi auto handgun frame/slide/barrel contact areas. I find synthetic grease cuts down frame wear.

 

[sbubrick]

The alloy frames have been good so far, have not heard of any problems. Just watch the cleaning fluids on plastic grips, it could cause removal of finish and color.

 

[wsucougs8]

Took my new Solo cdp to range today for its first run, shot 70 rounds with out a hitch. shot 50 rounds 124 grain Hornady hollow point and 20 rounds American Eagle FMJ purred like a kitten. Love the feel has a mule kick but would expect that with such a short barrel so much for the pros now the cons after 70 rounds I broke down the gun to clean and found the slide rail had had all the black finish wore off on the first inch or so. I was not a happy camper according to manual Kimber does not guarantee the finish . Spent $1200.00 for the gun I'm not a happy camper. other than that it is a fine weapon. has any one else had this problem

I've noticed some marking from sliding the safety up and down.....