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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 guide rod to
expose the takedown pin hold in the guide rod.
6. Insert the small end of the takedown pin in
the guide rod hole, and slowly release tension
on the recoil spring.
7. The recoil spring/guide rod assembly is now
captive.
8. Remove the recoil spring guide assembly by
withdrawing it toward the rear of the slide.
9. Remove the barrel by first tipping the barrel
link forward to clear the recoil spring tunnel in
the slide, then slide the barrel out toward the
front of the slide. 
						

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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 upward until it
aligns with the disassembly notch. Then push the
slide stop inward until it is properly seated.
1. Re-assemble by inserting the barrel then the
compressed spring assembly, (take down tool
first) into the front of slide.
2. Replace the slide and slide stop.
3. Rack the slide, by hand, letting the take down
tool drop out.
DISASSEMBLY NOTCH
(PIN)
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 the guide rod out relieving the
spring pressure.
5. Remove the old recoil spring from the guide
rod.
6. Clean and lubricate all components. Place
new recoil spring with recoil spring plug back
onto the guide rod (closed end of the spring
goes on the rod first).
7. Once again grasp the slide firmly in your
hand. Push the guide rod forward until 
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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
end.
1. Disassemble pistol as described in previous
section.
2. Run a wet patch through the bore. Let soak a
few minutes. (A
lwaysread the manufacturers’
directions of the bore cleaner you are using.)
3. Run a dry patch through to remove loose
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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
1. Use a High Tech Gun oil such as Shooters
Choice FP-10 or similar quality oil (grease
is not rec ommended). 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! 
						

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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 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 m
oderation. 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. A
ll
metal parts even Stainless Steel should be lightly
lubricated because 
RUST IS NEGLECT!
A cloth impregnated with Silicone is good for this
purpose. 
						

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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, 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
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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 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. 
						

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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 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 aftermarket parts can create unsafe 
conditions. Use of aftermarket parts voids all 
guarantees and warranties. Modifications and
alterations of the pistol or its parts voids all 
guarantees and warranties.