LoffKat 0 Posted March 22, 2013 Does anyone have a Kimber Solo they'd be willing to let me shoot a few rounds off of? I'm looking for a CCW and I'm 5'2 so size of the handgun is of the utmost importance. I'm in the Jersey City area. Please let me know and thank you! Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damjan 73 Posted March 22, 2013 I know millsan posted this a while ago looking for a Kimber Solo to try. I dont think anyone responded. You might want to try Heritage Guild Easton and see if they have one for rent. I saw one there a few weeks ago but it was a display only/not for sale , that keads me to believe that they might rent you one. Call them. If you want to try a G26 and a Sig P238 , they are small CCWs anytime in Bayonne when the range is open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howard 538 Posted March 22, 2013 Don't know how they compare to the Solo but I saw a Stainless ultra carry 9mm and tactical pro 9mm which are non-full size Kimber's for rent at RTSP a little while ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoffKat 0 Posted March 22, 2013 I didn't know that was a rental at RTSP.. that's where I first oogled the solo... I may be going there later and will ask! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted March 22, 2013 I heard the solo was jam-o-matic. Not sure if they ironed out those issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howard 538 Posted March 22, 2013 I heard the solo was jam-o-matic. Not sure if they ironed out those issues. I looked at Kimber's web page on the solo and they have some very detailed warning that you need to use quality heavy grain (124 or 147) ammo otherwise the slide may not fully operate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLugNutZ 21 Posted March 22, 2013 PM/CM 9 is similar size. A little bigger and you can have a XDs or M&P Shield Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoffKat 0 Posted March 22, 2013 I read about the jam o magic as well... tjays what I was referring to. I refuse to even consider buying Kahr arms because that's one of the Mooney kid's companies and I won't support that no matter what. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71ragtopgoat 23 Posted March 22, 2013 I heard the solo was jam-o-matic. Not sure if they ironed out those issues. Bingo ! Thats why although I love my Kimber 1911 I bought an M&P shield instead. Plus although I have no first hand experience I've hear there customer service can be a little annoying at times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoffKat 0 Posted March 22, 2013 Found this posting extremely helpful... http://thefiringline...t=438957&page=2 Still considering the Kimber .. it seems that ones made from 2012 on seem to be mostly fine... had I not found that out I would have crossed it off the list... saw that on multiple other forums. http://www.northwestfirearms.com/handgun-discussion/104703-having-problems-kimber-solo.html http://www.defensivecarry.com/forum/defensive-carry-guns/139699-question-about-kimber-solo.html etc... Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLugNutZ 21 Posted March 23, 2013 Kate, you should really consider trying the M&P Shield. I have one in 9mm if you would like to shoot it. Ill be at Range 14 tomorrow morning with another forum member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lecky 1 Posted March 24, 2013 I have a Kimber custom tactical II 45, your more then welcome to try it. I think you would be surprised how smooth it shoots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoffKat 0 Posted March 25, 2013 I have the flu so I'll be doing no shooting in the immediate future. I'll write back when I'm well and ixd like to take you up on your offer. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites