Kimber Rimfire Pistols Operations Manual

							WARNING
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM, READ AND
FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
Operational Manual
Rimfire Pistols
Custom Model
Target Model 
						

							FIGURE 1 - THE KIMBER PISTOL 
						

							TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warning............................................................4
Main Features and Tech Info ........................5
Rules of Safety................................................6
Lead Warning ..................................................9
Safety Features ..............................................9
Chamber Indicators ......................................10
Series II Models ............................................14
Ammunition ..................................................12
Loading ..........................................................16
Unloading ......................................................19
Break-in Period ............................................20
Firing ..............................................................20
Disassembly ..................................................21
Assembly ......................................................24
Cleaning & Lubrication ................................25
Warranty Information ..................................27
Instructions for Warranty Repairs ..............29
Spare Parts ....................................................29
Custom Shop ................................................29
Parts Illustration ..........................................30
Parts List ......................................................31
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							WARNING:
This  product  is  classified  as  a  lethal  weapon.
Failure  to  read  and  properly  execute  the
instructions and warnings in this manual could
result  in  serious  injury,  death  or  damage  to
property.
Do not attempt to practice loading or unloading
with  live  ammunition  without  a  thorough
understanding  of  the  safe  operation  of  this
pistol. 
Always treat a firearm as if it were fully loaded.
Always store and carry this product empty, with
the  hammer  forward  on  an  empty  chamber.
Failure to do so could result in an unintentional
discharge.
Keep out of reach of children. 
When you squeeze the trigger, you must expect
the  pistol  to  fire  and  take  full  responsibility  for
your actions. 
Read  through  the  entire  manual  before
attempting to use this product. 
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							MAIN FEATURES
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Caliber:.22LR
Barrel Length:5"
Overall Length:8.5"
Weight Unloaded:25 oz.
Frame & Slide:Aluminium
Finish:Black or Silver Anodized
Magazine Capacity:10
Sights: (Rear) Fixed or Adjustable
(Front) Fixed
SPRING REPLACEMENT CHART
Recoil  Spring:.22LR,  change  every  8000-
10000 rounds.
Firing Pin Spring:change every 10000 rounds.
Mainspring:18 lb., change every 10000 rounds.
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							RULES OF SAFETY
NOTICE:Kimber Mfg., Inc. shall not be responsible
for any death, physical injury or property damage
that  is  the  result  of  the  proper  or  improper  use  of
this product. 
1. Always treat this and any other firearm as if it
were loaded. 
2. Never  point  this  or  any  other  firearm  at
anything  you  do  not  intend  to  shoot.  Keep
muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 
3. Never  take  anyone’s  word  that  a  firearm  is
unloaded.  Clear  it  yourself  with  finger  off  the
trigger  and  the  muzzle  pointed  in  a  safe
direction. Remove the magazine, lock the slide
open and visually check to ensure that no
round is chambered. 
4. Always make sure the pistol is unloaded and
the slide is latched open before laying it down
or handing it to someone else. 
5.Safe Carrying Condition:Never carry this pistol
cocked, loaded and ready to fire as this practice
could easily result in an unintentional discharge.
Do not carry a loaded gun with a live round in
the  chamber  while  walking,  running or crossing
any obstacle, where there is any possibility of
slipping  or  falling  as  this  could  lead  to  a
possible unintentional discharge. 
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							6. Always  make  sure  that  this  firearm  is  in  top
working condition and that no internal parts
have been damaged as a result of corrosion,
improper maintenance or dropping. If evidence
of these conditions exist, have them inspected
by a competent gunsmith prior to use.
7. Never leave a loaded pistol unattended. 
8. Make sure that your backstop is adequate to
stop your bullets prior to shooting. 
9. Make sure all other shooters and bystanders
are  well  away  from  the  ejection  port.  Empty
cases  are  ejected  under  force  and  may
cause injury if someone is struck. 
10. Obey all range rules at all times. 
11. Always  wear  adequate  hearing  and  eye
protection when using any firearm. 
12. While on the range, be sure to carry this pistol
cleared,  with  slide  locked  open  and  muzzle
pointed  in  a  safe  direction  until  ready  to  shoot.
13. Always ensure that barrel and action are clear
of  obstructions.  Shooting  a  blocked  firearm
can  result  in  serious  injury  or  death  and
damage to the weapon. 
14. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs
prior to or during shooting or handling of this or
any other firearm. 
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							15. Seek  a  doctor’s  advice  if  you  are  taking
medicine  prior  to  engaging  in  any  shooting
activity. 
16. Keep  safety  on  when  pistol  is  loaded  and
cocked until ready to fire. Immediately unload
and  clear  this  pistol  when  shooting  sequence
has been completed. 
17. Never shoot at any hard or flat surface, such as
rock  or  water.  The  resulting  ricochets  could
result  in  physical  injury,  death  or  property
damage. 
18. Never  put  your  finger  in  the  trigger  guard  until
you are ready to fire. 
19. Always  make  sure  pistol  is  unloaded  before
cleaning. 
20. Never force a jammed action. This could cause
a  round  to  explode  resulting  in  physical  injury
and damage to the pistol. 
21. If  firearm  fails  to  fire  when  trigger  is  pulled,  as
a  result  of  slow  primer  ignition  (hangfire),  keep
muzzle  pointed  downrange  for  a  minimum  of
30 seconds. If the round does not fire, remove
the  magazine,  clear  the  weapon  and  examine
the  ejected,  unfired  cartridge.  If  the  indent
from the firing pin is off center, light or absent,
take the pistol to a competent gunsmith. If the
indent  appears  normal  compared  to  other
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							rounds,  assume  a  faulty  round,  separate  from
other cartridges, reload and continue shooting.
22. Never  use  this  pistol  in  any  manner  other  than
that for which it was specifically intended.
23. Never indulge in "horseplay" while holding any
firearm.
LEAD WARNING
Discharging  firearms  in  poorly  ventilated  areas,
cleaning  firearms,  or  handling  ammunition  may
result  in  exposure  to  lead  and  other  chemicals
known  to  cause  birth  defects,  reproductive  harm,
cancer,  and  other  serious  physical  injury.  Have
adequate  ventilation  at  all  times.  Wash  hands
thoroughly after exposure.
SAFETY FEATURES
This  Kimber  firearm  is  equipped  with  several
safety features which, if properly employed, can
minimize the danger of accidental discharge. 
NOTE:Never  rely  on  mechanical  safeties  to
overcome  improper  maintenance  or  unsafe
handling practices. Always point the muzzle in a
safe direction.
TRIGGER GUARD
The trigger guard is a loop of metal that surrounds
the trigger, protecting it from damage or accidental
discharge.
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SAFETY LOCK OR THUMB SAFETY
The thumb safety is located on the left side of the
frame  immediately  forward  of  the  hammer.  To
operate,  pull  slide  to  its  most  rearward  position
and  release. Then  push  the  thumb  safety  upward
until  it  fully  engages  the  slide  lock  notch.  The
slide  lock  safety  cannot  be  engaged  unless  the
hammer  is  fully  cocked  and  the  slide  is  fully
forward  (in  battery).  To  disengage  the  safety,
point  in  a  safe  direction  and  move  safety  lever
downward completely.
GRIP SAFETY
The grip safety is located on the upper rear portion
of the frame immediately below the hammer and is
automatically engaged through spring pressure. It