KIMBER SOLO
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I was wondering if any of you have any feedback or thoughts on the kimber solo? It's a great looking and feeling gun just the right size for concealed carry, but I understand there have been some birthing problems causing factory returns for updating any thoughts from actual handlers would be appreciated.
Thanks
I was wondering if any of you have any feedback or thoughts on the kimber solo? It's a great looking and feeling gun just the right size for concealed carry, but I understand there have been some birthing problems causing factory returns for updating any thoughts from actual handlers would be appreciated.
Thanks
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I have a new Kimber Solo. It is very hard for my 74 y.o. hands to operate the slide. Is this normal or do I possibly have a problem? 0 -
I would want more information. Have you had it apart and did you compare all the parts to the schematic. Has the firearm been shot? Did it function correctly? Missing/damage or not installed correctly parts can cause cycling issues. Dried oil, a build up crud in the works can also cause issues.
My 58 year old hands have a hard time racking the slide on my High Standard HD Military 22 LR. However if I thumb the hammer back into the full cocked position its then a piece of cake to rack the slide.0 -
I thought I wanted one until there was one at a gun show. Never thought it was so damn small, until got hands on one.
The smaller the gun, the stronger the recoil spring for o people [xx(]0 -
quote:Originally posted by TOBYTSC
I have a new Kimber Solo. It is very hard for my 74 y.o. hands to operate the slide. Is this normal or do I possibly have a problem?
Its probably both normal AND you have a problem.
Small guns use stiff (and/or dual captured type) springs to compensate for reduced slide throw length *AND* because the guns are small, they typically have less surface area on the gun for grasping, making it harder yet to rack the slide.
So its normal for small guns to be difficult to rack, especially these "micro" guns in centerfire calibers, like the 9mm Solo.
The problem, of course, is that if you can't operate the slide easily, you won't be able to load the pistol or clear a jam under pressure (let alone if the gun or your hands are wet, or you have some injury that reduces hand strength).
Solution to the problem is to modify your slide racking technique and practice until you CAN rack the slide well. In this case cocking the hammer won't help you. . .Kimber solo lacks an external hammer to be cocked! The gun will probably rack a bit easier/smoother with break in, but this is not going to be a night and day difference. Also, if you haven't already taken the gun apart, cleaned and (sparingly) lubricated it, do so. Again, while its not likely that this will make a big difference, it certainly can't hurt, and learning how to strip and clean any new gun is a necessary part of using it.
As depicted in the video, linked to above, grasping the slide with ALL the fingers and palm of the non-shooting hand, bringing the gun close to the chest, and pushing BOTH hands together will usually do to the trick. Obviously, you have to make sure to keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction when you do this.
An alternative solution (and one favored by myself) is to forget tiny pocket autos and use a revolver. IMO, what you give up in power and capacity, you more than make up for in simplicity and reliability.0
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