[Nemozzt]

Hello from China

Sorry my original post doesn't belong here, I reposted in 'Kimber Talk'. And thank you 'Sharp for helping.

Hello everyone, I got this Kimber Ultra Carry legally. Two days ago my wife brought me to store and told me she'd been saving for a year for my birthday gift and I got to pick any pistol in store. I am so happy and would like to share with you.

 

[2sharp2]

Wow. New pistol? Really? Wow.
Hard to believe a case rim did that.

I think that's a trip back to the Mothership for sure.

Call Kimber customer service and get a RIA and approval.

Welcome to the site from Tennessee!

 

[Nemozzt]

Oops did I just posted in wrong place of the forum? sorry

 

[Nemozzt]

Wow. New pistol? Really? Wow.
Hard to believe a case rim did that.

I think that's a trip back to the Mothership for sure.

Call Kimber customer service and get a RIA and approval.

Thank you. Could you please tell me the correct 'term' for the part that got scratched? I may have trouble explaining without pictures.

 

[2sharp2]

Thank you. Could you please tell me the correct 'term' for the part that got scratched? I may have trouble explaining without pictures.

If it is brand new and you never fired it the gun shop where you bought it should see that. IMO

I'm not sure what that area of the frame is called, but someone smarter than me will know.

Let me be clear, you know you made that mark on the frame by putting a loaded magazine in the pistol?

 

[Nemozzt]

Hello everyone!
Okay here is a quick question: When I insert the magazine, the casing of the top bullet scratches against inner surface of the handle. As you can clearly see from the pictures below, it does quite some damage to the aluminum frame. It is a brand new pistol (not even fired once), factory magazine, and some regular rounds. Anyone find same problem? How do I fix it? Sincerely.

 

[Nemozzt]

If it is brand new and you never fired it the gun shop where you bought it should see that. IMO

I'm not sure what that area of the frame is called, but someone smarter than me will know.

Let me be clear, you know you made that mark on the frame by putting a loaded magazine in the pistol?

Yes I will bring it back. and Yes I am very sure, the casing of the top bullet did that. With the slide removed, and I inserted the mag, I saw the bullet literally make another scratch.

 

[Mike240]

not unusual.

More apparent on that gun because of the color and the fact that the alloy frame is "painted" with Kimpro rather than hard anodized. The Kimpro is softer so the brass case can peel it. I will guess that other owners can post very similar photos of their allow frames.

 

[Nemozzt]

not unusual.

More apparent on that gun because of the color and the fact that the alloy frame is "painted" with Kimpro rather than hard anodized. The Kimpro is softer so the brass case can peel it. I will guess that other owners can post very similar photos of their allow frames.

Thank you. But it is not just 'paint', you can tell the frame is being chopped up already. Comments?

 

[2sharp2]

Yes I will bring it back. and Yes I am very sure, the casing of the top bullet did that. With the slide removed, and I inserted the mag, I saw the bullet literally make another scratch.

I don't know man I am at a loss for words. Probably be tomorrow until smarter people than me see this. I'll have to check later but pretty sure none of my Ultra's frame looks like that and some have quite a few rounds thru them.

Is there a burr or piece of metal on the back of the magazine?

 

[2sharp2]

Mike, he has two identical threads running.

 

[Mike240]

Thank you. But it is not just 'paint', you can tell the frame is being chopped up already. Comments?

Had to see the photos on the laptop other than phone. Sorry.

That "notch" is part of the machining process due to the wall being thin there and the disconnector cylinder being bored/drilled after.

I have a new never built frame I will post a couple crappy iPhone pix of and you will see. If we are on the same page....that opening below the scratches is not a square window by design/machining....

Yours is little rough which leads me to believe that there was a burr left there and due to it being aluminum it has sheared and torn upward making it unsightly. That and that if it were hard anodized the damage would be less or none existent.

I would completely strip the gun, clean it up with small files, ensure clearance for the disconnector hump and be done with it.

Everyone here knows my distain for non anodized alloy and despite my affection for most Kimbers, refuse to buy and alloy framed model.

 

[Mike240]

New frame photos

 

[Nemozzt]

I don't know man I am at a loss for words. Probably be tomorrow until smarter people than me see this. I'll have to check later but pretty sure none of my Ultra's frame looks like that and some have quite a few rounds thru them.

Is there a burr or piece of metal on the back of the magazine?

I can tell you still wonder if it is magazine problem. I just double checked, it is the rim of the casing that hit and scratches that part. Let me go talk to the shop tomorrow.

 

[Nemozzt]

Mike, he has two identical threads running.

Yeah it's my bad. I didn't know that I posted in the Introduction part of the forum. Then I did this one. I will delete the other one. Thank you Sharp.

 

[Nemozzt]

Had to see the photos on the laptop other than phone. Sorry.

That "notch" is part of the machining process due to the wall being thin there and the disconnector cylinder being bored/drilled after.

I have a new never built frame I will post a couple crappy iPhone pix of and you will see. If we are on the same page....that opening below the scratches is not a square window by design/machining....

Yours is little rough which leads me to believe that there was a burr left there and due to it being aluminum it has sheared and torn upward making it unsightly. That and that if it were hard anodized the damage would be less or none existent.

I would completely strip the gun, clean it up with small files, ensure clearance for the disconnector hump and be done with it.

Everyone here knows my distain for non anodized alloy and despite my affection for most Kimbers, refuse to buy and alloy framed model.

Thank you Mike. I clearly get your point. It makes me feel better now. I will follow your suggestion.

 

[Chuck43]

Welcome to the forum from northern Illinois.

 

[CB236]

Return to the store. Hopefully, they will do you right. IF not, call Kimber and report the issue as well as the retailer.

 

[RustyIron]

Everyone here knows my distain for non anodized alloy and despite my affection for most Kimbers, refuse to buy and alloy framed model.

Interesting... I've had two guns with the Kimb-oleum finish. One looked like crap in a very short time and is no longer part of my stable. I was hoping the delicate finish was just a fluke. The other gun doesn't get carried and is still pretty new, so it looks good.

I have no experience with other spray on finishes, but am currently thinking of doing Duracote on a bare stainless rifle barrel. I want to make black. Any thoughts on this?

 

[CB236]

Welcome to KT from Jacksonville, FL.