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8/16/2003 3:53:37 AM EDT
Just bought my first 1911 model, a Kimber Ultra Carry II!!!  Although VA recognizes the "one gun a month" statute, my county (Fairfax) has a 3 day waiting period.  I pick it up on Monday.

I'd appreciate any advice on recommended loads and ammo manufacturers for carry and practice.  Many thanks!!  
8/26/2003 12:34:00 PM EDT
[#1]
I also have an Ultra Carry II.  I placed the Hogue grips on it and have bee extremely pleased with the pistol.

I have mainly shot Winchester white box (230 gr) and UMC (230 gr) through mine, also some 230 gr reloads I purchased at a gun show.  This ammo is usually high quality and have not had a FTF with it.  I did by some of the ARMSCOR (Phillipine?) ammo.  Had one FTF out of 200 rounds.  Have not used it since.  Wanted to break the gun in more before I used it again.  I used the UMC ammo to qualify for my Texas CCW.

Will probably stay with the 230 gr ball, because it prints well with that ammo.
9/11/2003 6:26:12 PM EDT
[#2]
Not related to Kimber in particular, but I did shoot some Armscor .40 S&W in two different guns, and it jammed like hell in both of them. It's crap ammo that I won't ever put in another of my guns.
9/11/2003 6:32:23 PM EDT
[#3]
Winchester value pak's from Walmart $19.99 a hundred.

Corbon or Speer Gold dot in 230gr JHP for carry.