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The "girlie gun" reference was my sister's, not mine. That's what she wanted, more of a girlie gun. I'm sure if she finds some Hello Kitty grips, she'll probably slap those on there, too. (Pics will follow if she does that) I personally couldn't care less what anyone shoots, especially for concealed carry. No one ever sees the thing anyway. As long as it's reliable, who cares? I'm just glad she's finally decided to start the process to start carrying a handgun. If it takes spending a grand on a pistol that she thinks is a little more purty or finding a Glock with a pink frame to get her to do that, so be it.

As far as the problems with her Kimber being human error, I doubt that. Her husband is quite experienced with these weapons. His duty weapon is a .45 1911 Colt, I believe, that he's able to carry because he qualified with it before Houston went to .40 only, and she told me the same thing was happening to him. I've seen him shoot, and if I'm ever half the marksman he is, I'll be happy.

I'll pass along the replies as far as possibly changing out mags and trying grease on the slide before she goes and sends it in. Maybe that will help. Of course, my bro-in-law probably already tried that, but we'll see.

Thanks for the advice.

Jeremae wrote:Well I only spent $682 last August for my Kimber (the Basic Custom II) and no had work done on it.

I carry it every day, shoot it in IDPA, have put 7425 rounds downrange and have had no problems at all.

I would give up a lot of my other possessions before I will let her go.

I guess lucky you. My sister just called me up asking what the heck to do about here Kimber ultra carry stainless and the FTEs and FTFs every few rounds on her first range trip.

Found this thread, so now I know ... send it back to Kimber. I told her not to buy that thing, but she wouldn't listen. She wanted more of a "Girlie gun" as opposed to my Glock or my wife's XD.

Live and learn.