XDM, oh yes. Bout as reliable as they come.
Sure looks like it. I will pass.
I believe Kimber did away with the Solo a year or two ago, which as I recall, needed premium (expensive) ammo to run reliably. In fact, I think Kimber even said so on it's web site. It sure was an eye-ball turner, but a pretty gun that won't go bang all the time or that you can't afford ammo for is just a ... a decoration? It was replaced in the line-up with the SA only Micro line. The Micro .380 and the Micro 9MM are fine little guns, much like the Sig P238/938 and the Colt Mustang. Now, Kimber has jumped back in with another try at making a striker fired gun that will run well. Good luck. I'm not even remotely interested in it.
MSRP: $850-$1050 depending on model so maybe 700-950?
Likes been said, I thought the solo looked nice but never heard good things about it. I have no interest in this new model either. I do like my Kimber Custom II and I love my k6s DC. I did notice Kimber has a DA/SA revolver now. I may have to give one a try. However, it's only available with a 2" or a 3" barrel.
I traded for a Stainless Kimber Solo a while back, owners manual read, use premium self defense ammunition, mine ran great using Winchester White Box and my light reloads. I liked the 8 round magazine better than the 6 round. Using hydra-shoks, the recoil was a bit much for me, especially with the 6 round magazine. For me the 6 round magazine needed a finger extension, the 8 round was a bit too much. Beautiful firearm, traded it for a Sig Sauer P224 9MM
A new Kimber doesn't have to cost $1000.....
I kinda think they're reasonable, considering they aren't made of plastic. The K6 has a nice smooth trigger too, and the whole gun is as smooth as a bar of soap. The hinged trigger on the Micro would take some getting used to for a 1911 guy.
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I kinda think they're reasonable, considering they aren't made of plastic. The K6 has a nice smooth trigger too, and the whole gun is as smooth as a bar of soap. The hinged trigger on the Micro would take some getting used to for a 1911 guy.
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It looks pretty slick, but the recent micro's from Kimber have me with the same awful taste in my mouth as the P365 does. I'm 0/3 on the P365 and 0/1 on the Solo.
Expand on that if you would. I stopped by the shop to look at the P365, and those Kimbers caught my attention, as my EDC is a CDP Pro. I'm considering a lighter, smaller alternative to the CDP.
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I had a Solo shortly after they launched. My issue was feeding. I don't know if it was mags or what, but about 1/30 rounds would stove pipe. Kimber said it had to be fed quality ammo, but I don't know how much more quality you can get with Federal AE and HST. I had 3 different mags I tried. One trip to Kimber and a 2 week turnaround saying "We could not replicate the issue". I had it fail on the line taking a class with two different instructors getting the same results after it was returned. Kimber didn't stand behind that weapon and I turned it for a yuge loss.
I've owned a dozen or so models in 45 include a CPD Pro (loved that weapon) over the years with zero issues. My CPD ate anything I fed it. The Solo, not so much
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