™ Safety & Instruction Manual WARNING BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM, CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
NOMENCLATURE Barrel Rear sight Extractor Front sight Manual safety (right) Frame Trigger Ambidextrous magazine catch button Magazine Slide Slide stop takedown notch Slide stop Manual safety(left) Slide lock notch Trigger guard Grip panel Grip screw Beveled magazine well
TABLE OF CONTENTS Nomenclature ..................................................................2 Warnings ..........................................................................4 State-by-State Warnings ................................................5 Technical Information ..................................................11 Rules of Safety ..............................................................12 Lead Warning ................................................................15 Safety Features...
WARNINGS: This product is classified as a lethal weapon. Failure to read and properly follow the instructions and warnings in this Manual could result in serious injury, death or damage to property. Do not attempt to practice loading or unloading with live ammunition without a thorough understanding of the safe operation of this firearm. Always treat a firearm as if it were fully loaded. Always store and carry this firearm empty, with the striker unit unloaded on an empty chamber.
STATE - BY - STATE WARNINGS Certain states require, by law, that their own specified warning notices be conspicuously included in larger than normal type by the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold in that state.Kimber Mfg., Inc. sells products in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
STATE - BY - STATE WARNINGS (cont..) FLORIDA: “IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND.” MAINE: ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME.
STATE - BY - STATE WARNINGS (cont..) MARYLAND: “WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause death or serious injury. It is a crime to store or leave a loaded firearm in any location where an individual knew or should have known that an unsupervised minor would gain access to the firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!” MASSACHUSETTS: "WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device that fully blocks use by unauthorized users.
STATE - BY - STATE WARNINGS (cont..) MASSACHUSETTS (cont.. weapon locked in a secure place and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theft or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps may result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances may result in your liability for these deaths.
STATE - BY - STATE WARNINGS (cont..) NEW YORK CITY, NY: “THE USE OF LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS STORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY, FIREARMS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.” NORTH CAROLINA: “IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS ACCESSIBLE TO A MINOR.
STATE - BY - STATE WARNINGS (cont..) TEXAS: “IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.” WISCONSIN: “IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITS THE FIREARM.” The above warnings are not intended to be exhaustive. Laws and regulations change constantly.
MAIN FEATURES TECHNICAL INFORMATION Caliber: 9x19 Barrel Length: 2.67 inches Overall Length: 5.5 inches Weight Unloaded: 17.2 ounces Frame Material: Aluminum Slide Material: Stainless Steel Finish: Satin Stainless, Black Safeties: Ambidextrous thumb safety Magazine Capacity: 6 rounds standard, 8 round accessory magazine available.
RULES OF SAFETY NOTICE: Kimber Mfg., Inc. shall not be responsible for any death, physical injury or property damage that is the result of the proper or improper use of this product. 1. Always treat this and any other firearm as if it were loaded. 2. Never point this or any other firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 3. Never take anyone's word that a firearm is unloaded.
6. Always make sure that this firearm is in top working condition and that no internal parts have been damaged as a result of corrosion, improper maintenance or dropping. If evidence of these conditions exist, have it inspected by a competent gunsmith prior to use. 7. Never leave a loaded firearm unattended. 8. Make sure that your backstop is adequate to stop bullets prior to shooting. 9. Make sure all other shooters and bystanders are well away from the ejection port.
15. Seek a doctor's advice if you are taking medicine prior to engaging in any shooting activity. 16. Keep safety on when firearm is loaded until ready to fire. Immediately unload and clear this firearm when shooting sequence has been completed. 17. Never shoot at any hard or flat surface, such as rock or water. The resulting ricochet could result in physical injury, death or property damage. 18. Never put your finger in the trigger guard until you are ready to fire. 19.
22. Never use this firearm in any manner other than that for which it was specifically intended. 23. Never act in an irresponsible manner or ignore any established rules of safety when using or storing firearms. LEAD WARNING Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other chemicals known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times.
THUMB SAFETY The thumb safety is located on both the left and right side of the frame. To operate, push the thumb safety upward until it fully engages the slide lock notch (Figure1). To disengage the safety, point firearm in a safe direction and move safety lever downward until it stops. THE FIREARM IS NOW READY TO FIRE (Figure 2).
LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR PORT 3 NEVER ASSUME THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED! LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR PORT: A small opening on the top of the barrel hood provides a visual indication* as to whether or not a round is in the chamber. When a round is in the chamber, the rim of the shell casing should be visible. Note the placement of the arrow in the above photo (Figure 3). This loaded chamber indicator is another example of Kimber's commitment to safety.
AMMUNITION 1. Kimber recommends high-quality, factory-fresh premium personal defense ammunition in SOLO*. Do not oil cartridges. Do not spray aerosol type lubricants, preservative or cleaners directly onto cartridges or where excess spray may come into contact with cartridges. Lubricant or other foreign matter on cartridges can cause potentially dangerous ammunition malfunction. Use only ammunition of the caliber for which the firearm is chambered.
Kimber recommends, high-quality, factory-fresh premium personal defense ammunition in SOLO*. 3. Firearms may be severely damaged, and serious injury to the shooter or others may result from any condition causing excessive pressure inside the chamber or barrel during firing. Excessive pressure can be caused by obstruction in the barrel, propellant powder overloads or by the use of incorrect or defectively assembled cartridges.
– A shot sounds weak or abnormal. – In such cases it is possible that a bullet is lodged part way down the barrel. Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed barrel can damage the firearm and cause serious injury to the shooter or bystanders. 5. Bullets can become lodged in the barrel: – If the cartridge has been improperly loaded without propellant powder, or if the powder fails to ignite.
A bullet may be lodged some distance down the barrel where it cannot easily be seen. If a bullet is in the bore, do not attempt to shoot it out by using another cartridge, or by blowing it out with a blank or one from which the bullet has been removed. Such techniques can generate excessive pressure, damage the firearm and cause serious personal injury.
and subjects the firearm to stress similar to that imposed by excessive pressure. 9. Use lubricants sparingly on the moving parts of your firearm in accordance with lubrication instructions on page 40 of this Manual. As a premium personal defense firearm, SOLO is designed to operate on minimal lubrication. This prevents fouling from lint and other contaminants and assures most reliable function. Avoid excessive spraying of any aerosol gun care product, especially where it may contact ammunition.
LOADING Keep muzzle pointed in safe direction and follow all safety procedures at all times. Practice these steps with an unloaded firearm or dummy ammo until you are completely familiar and comfortable with the procedures. Use live ammo only when preparing to shoot. Only use clean, dry, high-quality, factory-fresh premium personal defense ammunition in SOLO (of the proper caliber) that meets industry performance standards. NEVER TOUCH THE TRIGGER WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING THE FIREARM. 1.
2. To load the magazine, place a round at the top (open end), then push down and back making sure that the back of the cartridge is facing the rear of the magazine. Repeat this procedure until magazine is fully loaded.(Figure 5) 5 6 NOTE: Fully seat the top round as shown above in Figure 6. 3. Place the magazine in the magazine well in the frame, with rounds facing forward and push up until magazine is fully seated. A click should be heard as the magazine catch engages when this is done properly. 4.
With the thumb and forefinger of the opposite hand, grab the serrations on both sides of the rear of the slide and pull it fully rearward, then release. Do not hold or restrict the slide as it moves to the forward position. Fully release the slide allowing the recoil spring to move the slide unhindered. Holding or restricting the travel of the slide may cause a misfeed, or stop the slide from fully closing.
UNLOADING 1. To unload, make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. Then, remove magazine as in Step 1 of previous section (Figure 4). 2. If all of the rounds from the magazine have been fired, slide will automatically lock in the open position. Always visually check to see that the chamber is clear (Figure 7). 7 If magazine is not removed prior to this procedure, any rounds left in it will be chambered. This could lead to an unintentional discharge.
4. Pull the trigger allowing the striker forward on the empty chamber. 5. To remove any remaining rounds from the magazine, push the cartridges forward until they clear the retaining lips. 6. To unload the firearm if all the rounds are NOT expended and the slide is NOT locked back; 6a. Make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. Then, remove magazine as in Step 1 of previous section (Figure 4). 6b. Keeping your finger clear of the trigger, grasp the slide serrations and pull the slide to the rear.
releasing or by manually rotating the slide stop downward past the slide stop notch. Ease the slide closed. 6e. Pulling the trigger releases the striker on the empty chamber. 7. To remove any remaining rounds from the magazine, push the cartridges forward until they clear the retaining lips. THIS FIREARM IS ABLE TO FIRE BOTH WITH AND WITHOUT THE MAGAZINE INSERTED. REMOVING THE MAGAZINE WILL NOT UNLOAD THE FIREARM OR PREVENT THE FIREARM FROM FIRING.
FIRING Always wear eye and hearing protection when shooting. 1. Point muzzle in a safe direction. 2. Load firearm as previously directed. 3. With finger well clear of the trigger, rotate thumb safety downward (Figure 9/1b). 1b 2b 9 4. Place index finger on trigger, aim and gently squeeze rearward until the striker is released to impact the cartridge primer (Figure 9/2b). Note: This is a semi-automatic firearm and will eject the empty cartridge, reset the striker and chamber a new round.
6. Continue procedure until magazine is empty and slide is locked open. 7. If all rounds have not been fired and you wish to stop shooting, remove the magazine, immediately engage slide stop and follow procedures for unloading as previously described. DISASSEMBLY (FIELD STRIP) MAKE CERTAIN THAT FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE BEGINNING DISASSEMBLY. 1. Unload the firearm(see page 26), and visually inspect that the chamber is empty (Figure 7). 7 2.
3. Remove the slide stop from the frame by pushing it from the right side of the frame (Figure 10). 10 11 2c 1c 4. Confirm that the firearm is unloaded then, pull the trigger to release striker from the sear (Figure 11/1c). 5. Move the slide assembly forward until it is removed from the frame (Figure 11/2c).
12 6. Invert the slide assembly so the recoil spring assembly is visible (Figure 12). 13 7. Push the recoil spring guide rod base forward (toward muzzle) slightly and lift from rear to remove the recoil spring assembly from the slide (Figure 13).
14 45o 8. Remove the barrel from the slide by rotating 45 degrees and lifting barrel from slide upward and to the rear (Figure 14 and 15).
Slide assembly Barrel Frame assembly Recoil assembly Slide stop 16 Field stripped Solo firearm components (Figure 16).
ASSEMBLY (FROM FIELD STRIPPED CONDITION) AN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED FIREARM IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE FIRED. PLEASE CONTACT KIMBER OR CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL GUNSMITH IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTY ASSEMBLING THE FIREARM. 1. Verify the firearm is clear of foreign matter. 2. Insert the barrel into slide by rotating it 45 degrees and easing it in towards the muzzle. Do not force the barrel into the slide or damage may occur (Figure 17 and 18).
3. Insert recoil spring assembly into the slide and place guide rod base against barrel lug (Figure 19). 19 4. Invert slide assembly and guide the slide assembly onto the frame rails from the front (Figure 20).
5. Push slide back until the barrel lug is aligned with the slide stop pin hole in the frame. 6. Partially insert slide stop into slide stop hole. 7. Push slide back until the slide disassembly notch is aligned with the slide stop tab (Figure 21). 8. Press slide stop inward until fully seated and release slide (Figure 21/1d and 2d). Be certain that the slide stop has picked up the retention spring located on the frame (Figure 21/3d).
CABLE LOCK 1. Point the muzzle of the firearm in a safe direction. Keep fingers clear of the trigger. 2. Follow unloading procedures, and visually inspect that the chamber and magazine are clear of ammunition. 3. Manually lock the slide in the rearward position. 4. Remove the magazine. 5. Take the open end of the cable lock and direct it down through the ejection port and out through the open magazine well. Insert the open end into the lock, turn and remove the key.
CLEANING Always insert the cleaning rod from the chamber end of the barrel. 1. Disassemble firearm as described in previous section. 2. Push a wet patch through the barrel bore. Let soak a few minutes. (Always read and follow the manufacturer’s directions for the bore cleaner being used). 3. Push a dry patch through to remove loose debris/ deposits. 4. Push a wet bore brush through the chamber end of the barrel make several passes. 5. Push a dry patch through to remove debris. 6.
LUBRICATION 1. Use a premium firearm lubricant such as Shooters Choice FP-10 or similar quality oil (grease is not recommended). If oil contains Teflon, be sure to shake well before using as Teflon settles when left overnight. 2. Lubricate the following internal parts: a. Slide and frame rails - One drop per side b. Trigger Spring, Trigger Bar and Sear Spring – one drop each c. Barrel hood - one drop, spread on hood. d. Slide stop pin - one drop, spread with finger. e.
REMEMBER: As a premium personal defense firearm, SOLO is designed to operate on minimal lubrication. This prevents fouling from lint and other contaminants and assures most reliable function.The key to lubrication is moderation. Not enough oil and a firearm may not function properly and have undue wear. Too much oil and there is a risk of attracting dirt and debris to the bearing surfaces causing premature wear and potential functioning problems.
EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION Always wear safety glasses that meet the requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 and hearing protection when shooting. Additionally, those in close proximity when shooting should also wear the appropriate eye and hearing protection. All semi-automatic, magazine-fed firearms may discharge powder, metallic particles, gas or other debris during shooting. Such discharge is normal.
WARRANTY INFORMATION This "Limited Warranty" has been drafted to comply with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act which is effective for goods manufactured on or after December 31, 1995. Kimber Mfg., Inc. firearms are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year after the date of original new gun retail purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs related to unreasonable use, corrosion, failure to provide proper maintenance, damaged or shopworn display guns, gun barrels damaged by an obstructed bore or guns damaged in return shipment due to improper packing and handling. Kimber Mfg., Inc. reserves the right to inspect any product before making any adjustment or repair covered by this warranty. Under no circumstances shall Kimber Mfg., Inc.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS Return firearms to KMI, 1 Lawton St., Yonkers, NY, 10705, Attn: Warranty Repairs via UPS Next Day Saver or Federal Express. Include a letter with the following information: name, complete return mailing address (not a P.O. address), telephone number (daytime), serial number of the firearm and a complete description of the problem. There must be a person over 18 years of age to sign for the package when returned. SPARE PARTS Only use genuine Kimber spare parts.
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SAFETY FIRST 1. ALWAYS KEEP A GUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 2. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL READY TO SHOOT. 3. ALWAYS KEEP A GUN UNLOADED UNTIL READY TO USE. 4. ALWAYS TREAT A GUN AS IF IT IS LOADED AND READY TO DISCHARGE. 5. KIMBER STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT EVERY PERSON RECEIVE FIREARMS SAFETY TRAINING PRIOR TO USING THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM. Kimber Mfg., Inc. 1 Lawton Street Yonkers, NY 10705 Sales - (888) 243-4522 Customer Service - (914) 964-0771 Fax - (914) 964-9340 www.
