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the hammer down by holding or blocking it.

Doing so can mar the sear tip which will result

in a substandard trigger pull.

6. To remove any remaining rounds from the

magazine, push the cartridges forward until

they clear the retaining lips.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Before firing the pistol for the first time, Field

Strip and clean the firearm following proper

procedures, (see DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING

and LUBRICATION and ASSEMBLY Instructions

in this Manual) Kimbers firearms are quality

custom pieces. Our firearms are hand fitted to

tight tolerances. For proper Break-in of the

firearm shoot 400-500 rounds of Quality Factory

Ball (230g. FMJ) Ammunition, cleaning and

lubricating the gun every 100-150 rounds.

FIRING

Always wear eye and hearing protection when

shooting.

1. Point muzzle in a safe direction.

2. Load pistol as previously directed.

3. Grip the frame firmly, depressing the grip safely.

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slide lock safely downward.

5. Place index finger on trigger, take aim and

gently squeeze rearward until hammer is

released and falls forward striking the firing pin.

Be prepared for loud noise and recoil.

Note: This is a semi-automatic pistol and will

recock the hammer, eject the empty cartridge

and chamber a new round. It will continue to

fire with each subsequent pull of the trigger until

all rounds in the magazine have been fired.

6. Continue procedure until magazine is empty

and slide is locked open.

7. If all rounds have not been fired and you wish

to stop shooting, immediately engage slide

stop and follow procedures for unloading

previously described.

DISASSEMBLY (FIELD STRIPPING)

This product should be cleaned after every use and

when exposed to dirt, sand, etc. When not in use,

clean at least twice per year.

1. With the pistol unloaded, the magazine

removed and the hammer down, depress the

recoil spring plug, with the supplied wrench,

and turn the barrel bushing clockwise, towards

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the right side of the pistol until the recoil spring

plug and recoil spring are free. Be careful, the

recoil spring and plug are under tension and

can fly out with substantial force.

Ease out recoil spring and plug. If recoil

spring does not come out easily, remove plug

and leave the spring for step 6. The open end

of the recoil spring goes into the plug.

Cock the hammer and push the slide rearward

until the semi-circular tab on the back of the

slide stop aligns with the semi-circular

disassembly notch in the bottom of the slide.

Push inward on the end of the slide stop shaft

on the right side of the pistol and remove the

slide stop from the left side.

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5. Slide the slide assembly forward off the frame.

6. Remove the recoil spring through the

opening at the front of the slide.

7. Turn the barrel bushing counterclockwise until

the lug aligns with the opening and remove the

bushing from the front of the slide.

8. Remove the full length recoil spring guide

from the bottom of the slide by rotating it

away from the barrel and withdrawing it

towards the rear of the slide. The barrel link

can get in the way of removal. To stop this,

hold the slide inverted and rotate the link to

its full forward position. The guide rod can

now be lifted over the link.

9. Tip the barrel link forward to clear the recoil

spring tunnel. Then pull the barrel forward

clear of the slide.

The pistol is now disassembled for cleaning

purposes (field stripped).

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Do not drop the hammer while slide is

removed from the pistol.

ASSEMBLY

To reassemble, follow steps in reverse order. The

most difficult procedure is often the alignment of

the barrel link with the slide latch hole in the

frame. The alignment can be seen through the

hole and link can be aligned by moving the slide

very carefully back and forth until it drops into

place. Do not try aligning the link and the semi-

circular disassembly notch and top of the slide

stop at the same time. Align the link first, insert the

slide stop shaft and then rotate the slide stop

upward until it aligns with the disassembly notch.

Install the recoil spring with the open end in the

recoil spring plug. Failure to install correctly will

result in damage to the Guide Rod. Then push the

slide stop inward until it is properly seated.

CLEANING

Always run the cleaning rods from the chamber end.

1. Disassemble pistol as described in previous

section.

2. Run a wet patch through the bore. Let soak a

few minutes. (Always read the manufacturers

directions of the bore cleaner you are using.)

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3. Run a dry patch through to remove loose

cruel/deposits.

4. Run a wet bore brush through the chamber

end of the barrel a few passes.

5. Run a dry patch to remove the dirt.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 a few times until the

patch comes out clean.

7. Lightly oil the barrel. NOTE: Run a dry patch

through the barrel before firing to remove oil.

8. Wipe off all dirt on all bearing surfaces on

slide and frame.

9. Clean breech face and all parts (an old

toothbrush or similar nylon brush works well).

10. Follow lubrication directions before reas-

sembling.

LUBRICATION

1. Use a High Tech Gun Oil such as Shooters

Choice FP-10 or similar quality oil (grease is

not recommended). If oil contains Teflon be

sure to shake well before using as the Teflon

settles when left overnight.

2. Lubricate the following internal parts of the

pistol:

a. Slide and Frame rails - Oil. Do not over oil!

b. Disconnector on top of frame - Small
 drop,

c. Barrel Hood - two drops, spread on
 hood,

d. Barrel Locking lugs inside Slide and on

Barrel - one drop on each lug.

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e. Barrel Link- one drop behind link.

f. Slide Stop pin - one drop, spread with finger.

g. Outside of Barrel. - Oil. Do not over oil,

spread with
 fingertip,

h. Cock Hammer - one drop in between the

hammer and
 frame,

i. Assemble gun. Rack the Slide 5-6 times,

dry fire, wipe off excess oil from gun.

j. Make sure, if you have stored the gun with

oil in the barrel and chamber, that you run

a dry patch through the barrel to clear it of

the oil before you fire the gun.

3. Reassemble as previously described.

The key is moderation. Not enough oil and your

gun may not function properly and lead to undo

wear. Too much oil and you risk attracting

damaging dirt and debris to the bearing surfaces

causing undo wear and potential functioning

problems. All metal parts even Stainless Steel

should be lightly lubricated because

RUST IS NEGLECT!

Cloths impregnated with silicone are good for

this purpose.

4. For long term storage or if you live in a

particularly damp or salty area, a good quality

rust preventative should be used. We

recommend Shooters Choice Rust Prevent

or equivalent.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

This Limited Warranty has been drafted to

comply with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty

Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act

which is effective for goods manufactured on or

after December 31, 1995.

Kimber Mfg., Inc. firearms are warranted to be

free from defects in material and workmanship

for one (1) year after the date of original new gun

retail purchase, the Manufacturer agrees to correct

by repair or replacement (with the same or com-

parable quality model) your firearm, without charge,

if returned prepaid with a copy of the bill of sale.

Kimber Mfg., Inc. assumes no responsibility for

product malfunction or for physical injury or

property damage resulting in whole or in part

from criminal or negligent use of the product,

improper or careless handling, unauthorized

modifications, use of defective, improper, hand-

loaded ammunition, customer abuse or neglect

of the product, or other influences beyond Kimber

Mfg., Inc.s control. This warranty does not apply

to normal wear of any parts, including metal,

wood, plastic, rubber and other materials

surfaced finish or if unauthorized repair and/or

alteration has been performed.

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This warranty does not cover repairs related to

unreasonable use, corrosion, failure to provide

proper maintenance, damaged or shopworn

display guns, gun barrels damaged by an

obstructed bore or guns damaged in return

shipment due to improper packing and handling.

Kimber Mfg., Inc. reserves the right to inspect any

product before making any adjustment covered

by this warranty.

Under no circumstances shall Kimber Mfg., Inc.

be liable for incidental or consequential damages

with respect to economic loss or injury or property

damage whether the result of breach of express or

implied warranty.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of

consequential or incidental damages so the

limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives

only the original retail purchaser specific legal

right. Other rights may also be available which

may vary from state to state.

The terms of the warranty cannot be changed

except in writing by an officer of Kimber Mfg., Inc.

The Kimber factory in Yonkers, New York is the

only authorized repair location.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS

Return handguns to KM I, 1 Lawton St., Yonkers,

NY, 10705, Attn: Warranty Repairs via UPS Next

Day Saver or FedEx. Securely attach complete

letter to handgun inside of package. The contents

of the letter must include: your name, complete

return mailing address (not a P.O. address),

telephone number (daytime), serial number of

gun sent and a complete description of the

problem. There must be a person over 18 years

of age to sign for the package.

SPARE PARTS

Only use genuine Kimber spare parts. Use of

inferior after market parts can create unsafe

conditions. Use of after market parts voids all

guarantees and warranties. Modifications and

alterations of the pistol or its parts voids all

guarantees and warranties.

CUSTOM SHOP

The Kimber Custom Shop was established at the

request of Kimber Customers who asked to have

their Kimbers professionally modified. As well as

shooters interested in purchasing genuine Kimber

accessories. Factory installed parts maintain the

original warranty.

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