Manual

Firing pin block
The fi ring pin is held in the rearward position by
spring tension. Shorter than its housing, it cannot
protrude through the face of the slide and contact
the primer until the spring tension is overcome by
the force of the falling hammer.
Read through the entire manual before
attempting to use this product. Safe
operation of this fi rearm is your obligation,
and requires that you completely read and
understand this manual in its entirety.
Basic operation
Ammunition
Kimber fi rearms are designed to function
effectively with quality factory-manufactured
ammunition in the caliber for which the fi rearm is
chambered. The following is information to help
avoid potential ammunition related problems.
1. Kimber recommends the use of high quality
American factory-made ammunition.
2. Do not oil cartridges or spray lubricants,
preservatives or cleaners on cartridges
or where excess spray may come into
contact with cartridges. Lubricants and
other foreign matter on cartridges may
cause potentially dangerous ammunition
malfunctions. Use only ammunition of the
caliber for which a fi rearm is chambered.
3. The use of reloaded, hand-loaded,
remanufactured or other non-standard
ammunition voids all warranties. Kimber
specifi cally disclaims responsibility
for any injury or damage whatsoever
occurring in connection with, or as a
result of, the use in Kimber fi rearms
of faulty, reloaded, hand-loaded,
remanufactured or other non-standard
ammunition, or of cartridges other
than those for which the fi rearm was
originally chambered.
4. Improper ammunition and improperly
loaded ammunition can be extremely
dangerous. Severe damage to the
fi rearm and serious injury to the shooter
or to others may result. Always use
ammunition that complies with the industry
performance standards established
by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition
Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. of the United
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