What is the general consensus on the Kimber Solo?

The only one I've actually had hands on time with couldn't make it through an entire mag without a failure to extract. Same failure every time with no consistency as to mag or round count. It would fire, the slide would cycle, and the next round would be rammed into the back of the empty still in the chamber.

Was a used gun at a local shop so possibly just an isolated event. Not a particularly confidence inspiring one though.

shot more than 1 when they 1st became available and though highly of them...but for the price

i did buy a S&W Shield for ~1/2 the cost and it, aesthetics (a personal thing) aside, does the same thing just as well -- put bullets down range accurately and reliably.

I know they had teething problems when first introduced.. Haven't heard much negative talk beyond the unusual Kimber banter lately though...

Never shot one, but I agree with your assessment of how they feel! If it's reliable now, it would be a really nice little package. Pricey, but nice. Based on price alone, I wouldn't think they'd be very successful, but what do I know?

At the indoor range in Clarkston, we have one in the case for rent. 20.00 for the hour.

Come on up. I work at the range on Fri, Sat. and Sun.

Have one.Well made, accurate, dependable,great sights.

The early Solos had a LOT of issues.
I did a LOT of research before buying one. My deciding factor was that Crimson Trace laser grips are available for a Solo, whereas they aren't available for a Khar, Robar, ect.
Out of the box, mine was 100% reliable with good, defense ammo. Now that I have over 1K through it, it will run almost anything.
They are a S.O.B. to rack the slide, and sting a little when shot, but, are very accurate for such a little gun, and easy to carry.

i have one of the earlier ones and have never had any problems with mine.

You guys really have to start looking at slickguns.com, they have had them for $609.00 several times, and in stainless for $700.00. You don't have to pay a few hundred extra for these guns. When a user posts it, they also send you an email, I have seen every popular gun there in the last few months, every model Sig, the Glock 41 and 42, at below MSRP.
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The Solo was the gun that finally, after 2 previous problem 1911s, that finally made my friend say, "Im done with Kimber!". Actually, he didn't say it that nicely.

It says in the owner's manual to only use 124gr SD ammo, and specifically recommends Gold Dots, Golden Sabers and Hydra-Shoks. That includes for target practice as well. They can be a jam-o-matic with 115gr target ammo according to friends that had one and dumped them.

As a RSO, I have seen a fair number of them come into our range. Some can be ammo finicky and others shoot everything. I think they are about equal with all small semi's from every maker, some can run perfectly, and others are more problematic.

I've owned one since December, & it's now been back to Kimber twice for extractor & firing pin failure. I'm selling it after I get it back. Nice to look at, but it's reliability has been lacking.

Mine runs on cheap 115 gr ball ammo.No problems at all

Fires every time you pull the trigger, no malfunctions. Only problem I have experienced is difficulty releasing magazine when fully loaded with Golden Saber. However, this problem is remedied by pressing upward on the bottom of the mag when pressing the mag release button.

Nothing but problems from mine. Glad it is gone. I have completely given up on the Kimber brand.

Owned several Kimbers over the years; function always present but quality was hit and miss. If I got a good one, it was really good; if I got a questionable one, it haunted me until I rid myself of it. My experience was "spotty".

My Solo has functioned perfectly when using the recommended ammunition. Great little pistol IMO.

I will pass... To finicky when it comes to ammo... Very expensive... Many bad reviews on the internet... Ever Bill.45 Hickok will tell you not to practice shooting the Solo with regular, cheap, plinking ammo.