Kimber Full-Size 1911 Pistols - Manual (Page 11)

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UNLOADING
1. To unload, first remove magazine as in step 1
of previous section.
2. If all of the rounds from the magazine have
been fired, slide will automatically lock in the
open position. If not, repeat step 4.
If magazine is not removed prior to this
procedure, any rounds left in it will be
chambered, which could lead to an unintentional
discharge. The pistol will fire with a round
chambered and the magazine removed.
3. If slide has not automatically locked in the
rearward position as a result of firing the last
round from the magazine, do it manually and
visually inspect the chamber to ensure that it
is clear.
4. Release slide forward onto the empty
chamber by pulling slide fully rearward and
releasing or by manually rotating the slide stop
downward past the slide stop notch.
Repeatedly allowing the slide to slam closed
on an empty chamber will cause premature
wear and loosening on a match grade 1911
such as the Kimber. Ease the slide closed.
5. Pull the trigger allowing the hammer to free fall
forward on the empty chamber. Do not "ease"
the hammer down by holding or blocking it.
Doing so can mar the sear tip which will result
in a substandard trigger pull.
6. To remove any remaining rounds from the
magazine, push the cartridges forward until
they clear the retaining lips.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Before firing the pistol for the first time, Field Strip
and clean the firearm following proper procedures.
(see DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING and LUBRICATION
and ASSEMBLY Instructions in this Manual)
Kimbers firearms are quality custom pieces. Our
firearms are hand fitted to tight tolerances. For
proper Break-in of the firearm shoot 400-500
rounds of Quality Factory Ball (230g. FMJ)
Ammunition, cleaning and lubricating the gun every
100-150 rounds.
FIRING
Always wear eye and hearing protection when
shooting.
1. Point muzzle in a safe direction.
2. Load pistol as previously directed.
3. Grip the frame firmly, depressing the grip safely.
4. With your finger well clear of the trigger, rotate
slide lock safely downward.
5. Place index finger on trigger, take aim and
gently squeeze rearward until hammer is
released and falls forward striking the firing pin.
Be prepared for loud noise and recoil.
Note: This is a semi-automatic pistol and will