kimber pro vs ultra

ABB3

February 20, 2003 12:30

I am in the market for either a Pro or Ultra carry.The question is whether the extra barrell lenght and round(Pro) outweigh the smaller size of the Ultra?
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  dheffley

  February 20, 2003 12:42

  I wouldn't trade my Ultra Carry for any other pistol I know of. It's great!
  
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  Pearyw

  February 20, 2003 12:50

  I own a CDP Pro and have been happy with the 4" barrel. This is strictly a personal preference. I have a friend that has a 3" Ultra elite 3" Kimber that I have shot a good bit and I like it as well. I had the same question as you do when I picked the Pro. I chose it because I weight 225# and have no trouble conceiling it. I find the 4" gun easier to control. I also shoot the top end a good bit on my Custom Target frame and save the origonal Aluminum frame for carry purposes. I can't do that with the 3" barrel slide. I would look for an earier gun that doesn't use the new II series safety system as I don't trust the reliabilty of it.

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  mballai

  February 20, 2003 13:20

  Generally speaking a longer barreled 1911 tends to be more reliable and easier to shoot if all other factors are the same. For my money, I wouldn't be trustful of something shorter than a Commander length. The ease of shooting well at close range is much less important. Reliability is the main factor.
  
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  Mall Ninja

  February 20, 2003 17:51

  Another plus to the Pro is that the standard mags fit ~ a plus if you already have a full size 1911
  
  

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