Tag: Kimber

Is the .45 1911 Outdated for Carry?

The .45 ACP 1911 used to be the standard pistol for near everything. Nowadays, some scoff at the idea of concealed carrying a 1911 due to its size, capacity, and age. But is  the 1911 truly outdated for carry?  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video […]

Head-to-Head: .45 ACP vs. 10mm For Self Defense

10mm and .45 ACP are the heavy hitters of the self-defense handgun world. Which is better?  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition reloading data, technical articles, gunsmithing and other information) is […]

80,000 Rounds and Counting (Kimber 1911 in 45 ACP)

This article was written by Guy Miner Yes, I’ve put in excess of 80,000 rounds through his Kimber 1911 chambered in 45 ACP. In this article I’ll tell the full story behind this firearm, and why it’s my favorite. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video […]

Kimber Revolvers: Discussion at Shot Show 2019

Kimber has built a cult following among gun owners, especially 1911 fans! But recently (last year) Kimber announced a new addition to their lineup: revolvers. In this video, I caught up with Cameron at the Kimber booth, and he told me all about these cool wheel guns! You really have to see these Kimber revolvers […]

Semi-Auto or Revolver for Home Defense: Which is Better?

Your ability to protect your home, your family, and your property is something to take “very seriously”. If you choose to use a handgun to protect your home you may be wondering if it would be better to have a revolver on hand, or a semi-auto pistol. That’s exactly what we’ll discuss in this post: […]