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 02-08-2009, 11:19 PM | #1 | I was made for lovin you Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,745 |  Kimber Ultra CDP II
Hello all,
If Illinois decides to pass the carry laws, I'll be in the market for a carry weapon. Even if they don't, I'm thinking about adding a little more punch to my arsenal than my 9mm. My local gun shop is a Kimber dealer, and I've had my eyes on an Ultra CDP II for a while.
Does anyone have one, and if so, what are your opinions on said weapon? I know several of you are Kimber owners and speak highly of the brand.
**DISCLAIMER**
I will shoot and decide for myself if I want to purchase a weapon. Just looking for 'owner reviews' of this one. | 
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| 02-08-2009, 11:34 PM | #2 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 21 |
How yea doin' false. I just bought a Pro CDP II and it is awsome. I got the 4" barrel because it felt better in my hand. I assume you've been to the Kimber web site? Choosing a kimber is definetly a hard choice with all they're makes and models. All I can really say is that I love mine and if you buy one you'll love yours. | |
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| 02-08-2009, 11:45 PM | #3 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 17,399 |
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Originally Posted by falseharmonix
Hello all,
If Illinois decides to pass the carry laws, I'll be in the market for a carry weapon. Even if they don't, I'm thinking about adding a little more punch to my arsenal than my 9mm. My local gun shop is a Kimber dealer, and I've had my eyes on an Ultra CDP II for a while.
Does anyone have one, and if so, what are your opinions on said weapon? I know several of you are Kimber owners and speak highly of the brand.
**DISCLAIMER**
I will shoot and decide for myself if I want to purchase a weapon. Just looking for 'owner reviews' of this one.
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I have a Colt Defender 3" 45 ACP and believe it uses the same recoil system as the kimber. (Or vise-versa) It has all the limits of a large bore, short barrel gun. Then again, it has all the good things that accompany a large bore self defense weapon.
I love my Defender, 8 +1 JHP in about as small a package as needed for easy concealed carry.
It's deadly at CQB distance (4M or ~12.5') and the carry weight is just right. It feels like a much larger gun than the small envelope it fits into.
I have had it for just over 5 monts and it cost < $800. A bargan for Colt quality and several hundred less than your kimber.
You need to do your due-dilligence and find The One that's right for you, but do your self a favor and give the Colt Defender or the Colt New Agent a look before you cash out!
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| 02-09-2009, 12:06 AM | #4 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
False - I have had three Kimbers in my safe, I still have two, and all of them have performed as advertised. I have never owned the CDP, but I have handled it and I have shot it and it's a good piece of kit. The aluminum frame does snap a bit, with 230 grain ball or +P, but it handles the load well and it does put rounds on target as expected.
I would have no problems recommending the CDP for someone who was looking for a good, lightweight alternative to the full steel 1911.
JD __________________ "as for my Sword & Spear we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Achilles - Warrior of Warriors
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Originally Posted by doctherock
Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 02-09-2009, 01:22 AM | #5 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 17,399 |
If you haven't read this post, go take a look:
http://www.firearmstalk.com/forums/f...un-help-10265/
In post #3 you will see what The One means. 
I think it makes good sense but then I wrote it!  __________________ .
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Colt, everything else is stamp collecting! - cane
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| 02-09-2009, 02:01 AM | #6 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
Damn it Cane, take your medication, or I will send a Haitian hooker over there to feed it to you. 
JD __________________ "as for my Sword & Spear we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Achilles - Warrior of Warriors
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Originally Posted by doctherock
Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 02-11-2009, 03:03 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: , Alaska Posts: 2,315 |
I have a Kimber Compact (4" barrel, 6 rd mag) it eats everything and shoots where you point it. What more do you want? | |
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