Kimber 1911 Stainless Target 10mm long (6")

[Palladan44]

I've recently purchased the above described stock firearm, brand new.

1) I'd like to put a Wilson Combat Compensator on it, however I'm not certain the standard barrel bushing compensator will fit on this as the WC compensator says to be designed for the standard 1911 5" 45ACP. I asked WC directly over 2 weeks ago and didn't get any response.

2) This firearm came shipped with 1 magazine, and I've read that there are better ones out there (such as, well... WC)
Any input on this would also be appreciated. Again, 10mm Kimber Stainless Target Long Slide.

Thanks in advance-

 

[BBBBill]

Do you have a link to this Daniel Defense muzzle device for a 1911? I've never seen or heard of one and it is no where to be found on their website.

Barrel bushing comps are not very effective compared to a proper threaded comp, whether installed via a cone or direct thread on a bushing barrel. They give up most of their effectiveness because the hole has to be bored to clear the whole barrel diameter, rendering the baffles nearly useless. Their only real benefit comes from a little extra weight on the muzzle.

 

[Palladan44]

Do you have a link to this Daniel Defense muzzle device for a 1911? I've never seen or heard of one and it is no where to be found on their website.

Barrel bushing comps are not very effective compared to a proper threaded comp, whether installed via a cone or direct thread on a bushing barrel. They give up most of their effectiveness because the hole has to be bored to clear the whole barrel diameter, rendering the baffles nearly useless. Their only real benefit comes from a little extra weight on the muzzle.

I meant Wilson Combat. I've edited my post. Yesterday was quite the day...
Good to know on the rest of your info, maybe I'll just reconsider.

 

[Jim Watson]

Agree, those bushing compensators are not very effective.
For fit, caliber doesn't matter, just barrel outside diameter, you want to maintain a a close barrel-bushing fit.

I had one on my ACE .22. Not to tame the vicious recoil but to make it fit the race gun holster I used for 9mm, .38, and .45 comp guns. Cheap practice.

 

[Palladan44]

I'm going to scrap this plan.
Sorry for this "Dud" thread.

 

[BBBBill]

Sorry for this "Dud" thread.

No need. It may be useful to someone else considering a similar project. If you want to do something to smooth out the cycling a bit and reduce felt recoil you might consider fitting a square bottom firing pin stop. Actually not totally square, as a tiny radius on the bottom corner is appropriate. It moves the contact point of the firing pin stop down lower on the hammer, reducing the slide's leverage against the hammer (and the main spring). You can find a selection at EGW. - https://www.egwguns.com/ If you decide to try one you will need the Series 70 parts. Kimber is not a Series 70, but those are the correct parts to fit to a Kimber.

 

[LoonWulf]

No need. It may be useful to someone else considering a similar project. If you want to do something to smooth out the cycling a bit and reduce felt recoil you might consider fitting a square bottom firing pin stop. Actually not totally square, as a tiny radius on the bottom corner is appropriate. It moves the contact point of the firing pin stop down lower on the hammer, reducing the slie's leverage against the hammer (and the main spring). You can find a selection at EGW. - https://www.egwguns.com/ If you decide to try one you will need the Series 70 parts. Kimber is not a Series 70, but those are the correct parts to fit to a Kimber.

Thats a good suggestion!
I have a short radius stop in my 6" RIA and it makes a noticeable difference.

Going to a 27lb mainspring (my stock spring was 24 or something like that) also helped. It did increase my trigger pull weight tho.

 

[JohnMc]

2) This firearm came shipped with 1 magazine, and I've read that there are better ones out there (such as, well... WC)
Any input on this would also be appreciated. Again, 10mm Kimber Stainless Target Long Slide.

I've been quite happy with Tripp Research Cobra mags

Cobra 1911 Magazines - 10MM/40S&W - Tripp Research, Inc.

www.trippresearchinc.com

There's a guide to their codes at the bottom of the page, for example "9R-10mm-RG" is 9 round, 10mm, Removable base, Government frame.

 

[Palladan44]

Kimber is not a Series 70, but those are the correct parts to fit to a Kimber.

This Kimber appears to me to be a series 70 type system. No firing pin disconnect in the slide. No moving parts in the rear of the frame to push the disconnector.....unless I'm missing something.

 

[Blue68f100]

The Kimber uses a Swartz safety system. The Swartz type safeties are firing pin safeties that are unlocked by depressing the grip safety.

The Colt system 80 the safety is controlled by the trigger, pushing up on a lever.

Since there is nothing sliding through the slot on the slide the 70 is the correct FP stop.

edit to correct error, not 70 but 80.

 

[BBBBill]

The Colt system 70 the safety is controlled by the trigger, pushing up on a lever.

I know you meant the S80. No levers in an S70.

This Kimber appears to me to be a series 70 type system.

It is a Swartz as noted above. The Swartz is an older system originally used by Colt very briefly in the late1930s. There is a plunger activated by depressing the grip safety. All Series II Kimbers come equiped with the Swartz. The standard firing pin stop as used in all 1911s prior to the introduction of the Series 80 guns is correct for your application. Stops are calibers specific. Ensure that you buy one for your caliber.
Fitting the stop is not difficult, but does require a little patience and care in order to get the full benefit. If you do decide to pursue that, ask for some guidance on the best procedure.