Kimber Compact, Pro Carry, Ultra Carry Instructions Manual

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3. 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.
4. Remove the slide by sliding it forward off the
frame.
5. Tip the barrel link forward to clear the recoil spring
tunnel. Then pull the barrel clear of the slide.
The pistol is now disassembled for cleaning
purposes (field stripped).
Do not drop the hammer while slide is removed
from the pistol.
BARREL LINK FORWARDRECOIL
SPRING GUIDERECOIL SPRING  SLIDE 

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ALTERNATE DISASSEMBLY METHOD
1. Wear eye protection before proceeding.
2. With the pistol unloaded and the magazine
removed, retract the slide and line up the slide
stop with the slide stop disassembly notch.
3. 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.
4. Remove the slide by sliding it forward off the
frame.Note: Do not depress the grip safety
when attempting to remove the slide.
5. Push forward on the head of the...

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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...

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RECOIL SPRING REPLACEMENT &
BARREL REMOVAL FROM SLIDE
1. With the takedown tool in place, slide the
guide rod assembly into the spring tunnel of
the slide.
2. With the guide rod assembly in the slide, firmly
grasp the slide with your hand. (The ejection
port should be facing the palm of your hand.)
3. While grasping the slide place both your
thumbs firmly against the head of the guide
rod. Push the rod forward releasing pressure
on the takedown pin tool. Let takedown pin
fall clear.
4. Carefully back...

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8. Place the takedown pin tool securely in the
hole and relieve spring pressure (sometimes it
helps to have someone else insert the 
takedown pin).
9. The compressed spring and Guide Rod
Assembly is now ready for reassembly into
your slide.
RECOIL SPRING REPLACEMENT– ULTRA CARRY
The custom shop will replace both springs if you
send in the complete assembly to Yonkers,
however, the double spring assembly is normally
replaced as a complete unit.
CLEANING
Always run the cleaning rods from the chamber...

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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.
7. Clean breech face and all parts (an old
toothbrush or similar nylon brush works well).
10. Follow lubrication directions before re-
assembling.
LUBRICATION...

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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.
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...

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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,
19 9 5 .
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 comparable
quality model) your firearm,...

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repair and/or alteration has been performed.
This warranty does not cover repairs related to
unreasonable use, corrosion (corrosion is neglect),
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...

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The Kimber Factory in Yonkers, New York is the
only authorized repair location.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS
Return handguns to KMI, 1 Lawton St., Yonkers,
NY, 10705 Attn: Warranty Repairs. Send 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...