We just received a shipment of LG-408-P10 grips – the rosewood Crimson Trace laser grips for Kimber’s Solo. We’ve got them available for sale in our web store and photos are below.
Kimber has been backed up with production for quite some time now. We’ve seen deliveries taking as long as 8 to 10 months for standard models and well over a year for more custom models (Rimfire Super and Eclipse Custom 10mm).
We’re finally seeing a lot of models that were ordered back during the first week of February. Today we’ve got the Super Carry Ultra HD in stock.
The Super Carry Ultra HD was introduced in January of 2011 as a variation on the 2010 Super Carry Ultra. The prior model is two tone and has an alloy frame while the HD version is all black and has a stainless steel frame.
The Super Carry Ultra HD has night sights (with a cocking shoulder), front strap checkering, a stainless steel frame, G-10 grips, and a KimPro II coating on the slide and frame.
Kimber has been shipping the Super Carry HD models for a number of weeks now but for some reason, we’re just starting to see the first shipments.
We just received and photographed the Super Carry Custom HD 1911. The Super Carry Custom HD is pretty well known. The stainless steel all black KimPro coated frame is main difference between the standard Super Carry Custom and HD model. The HD model does weight in at 38 ounces versus 31 ounces on the standard model.
Below are photos of the Super Carry Custom HD:
See pricing, availability, specs, and ordering information for the Super Carry Custom HD in our store.
Kimber has finally started shipping the new LG-408 Crimson Trace laser grips for the Solo Carry pistol. The Crimson Trace grips were first shown off back in January at the SHOT Show when we were shown a set of rosewood grips on a Solo Stainless.
To date, neither the Solo Stainless pistol or the rosewood Crimson Trace laser grips are available. Instead, we have the all black Solo Crimson Trace grips (LG-408) with front activation. We can assume that the rosewood Crimson Trace grips for the Solo will be held back for the Solo CDP model.
The black pair does not feature Kimber’s logo like standard 1911 Kimber grips…
Below are photos of the new grips and you can place an order in our store. If you want a set of grips, it is probably best that you grab a set now just in case availability ends up being similar to the Solo pistols themselves!
If you’re into reloading and have a Solo or intend to buy a Solo, there is a great discussion underway over at 1911forum.com where some of the members are sharing some of their reloading configurations.
See the discussion at http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=322707.
Crimson Trace is releasing a new line of 1911 laser grips identified as the Master Series laser grips (credit to 1911forum.com for the lead on this information).
The Master Series of Crimson Trace grips will all have a slightly updated design to accommodate a regular size ambidextrous safety. The laser module on the top of the grips appears to have been slightly reduced in overall length which allows the safety to properly function.
In addition to the modification to the laser module, there are new Master Series models that fit 1911’s with bobtail frames (rounded mainspring housing) like Kimber’s Super Carry line.
The new 1911 Master Series models are:
The Master Series laser grips are not yet available from Crimson Trace – release date is unknown.
After quite a dry spell, we’ve finally received a shipment containing the Kimber Rimfire Super. We haven’t seen a shipment with these since August of 2010! Kimber has been very backed up with .22 LR, 10mm, and .38 Super models (in addition to the Solos) and currently new orders are delayed by about 6 to 8 months!
Head over to our store to see more photos, specs, and ordering information!
Last week we mentioned the Ultra CDP II Plus model from Kimber and while they weren’t available last week, they are now. We just received a shipment with the new 2011 model.
The big draw on the Ultra CDP II Plus (properly called the Ultra+ CDP II) is its 3″ barrel and full size frame. This combination has been demanded for some time now by shooters with large hands or those wanting the extra grip. The full size frame will give more stability when shooting and allow the shooter to maintain a better grip.
We’ve got a handful of photos of the new Ultra CDP II Plus and you can also see specs / ordering information in our store.
We just received a batch of new pistols from Kimber – a 1911 Pro Carry II and Ultra Carry II with Slatewood Crimson Trace lasergrips and 3-dot contrast sights.
These pistols are not cataloged on Kimber’s website or in the 2011 catalog but they are configured by the factory – not an in-house customization.
You can see more photos of each model along with specs, pricing, and ordering information:
I shot some photos back in February of Kimber’s two new + models – the Ultra+ CDP II (Ultra CDP II Plus) and Super Carry Ultra+ (Super Carry Ultra Plus) and for some reason, I forgot to post them.
Even though the guns aren’t available from the factory yet, they are still worth checking out. We have made recent inquiries about availability and it sounds like they’ll start shipping in the next month or two. Originally we expected to have them by now….
The big draw to the Super Carry Ultra+ and Ultra+ CDP II is the full size frame and 3″ barrel / slide combination. Both pistols are Custom Shop. There are some shooters who would love to have a full size frame but want a short slide – this meets their demands. One poster over at 1911forum.org pointed out that this design is perfect for those carrying concealed in a shoulder holster.
Update 5-28-11: We received notification today that a shipment of Ultra CDP Plus pistols left the factory and we’re expecting delivery on Tuesday. We’ll have the pistols online and available for sale that afternoon.
Update 6-1-11: The Ultra CDP II Plus is now available for sale in our store. We’ve got about a dozen photos along with specs and ordering information.