Kimber’s Solo Carry DC Pistol (Gun Review)

By Max Lorenzen CA - Tuesday, August 18, 2015

The Kimber The Solo Carry DC Pistol offers more than the earnest look like. Additionally create a better pistol for those who choose to defend themselves through concealed carry. Solo line pistol and Carry solo DC in particular, you have to rethink what should subcompact pistol.

For almost all manufacturers, construction subcompact 9mm pistol weapon with the means to build polymer framework. Kimber, however, do not follow the pack. When Kimber release a line of subcompact Solo 9mm pistol in 2011, he decided to build a solo with an aluminum frame. But the all-metal chassis Traditionally, the assumption is that the metal means extra weight. Not so in the case of The Solo Carry DC Pistol. Pistol weighs 17 ounces unloaded, which is less than most polymers framed 9mm pistol of such subcompact competitors.

 

Deep-Cover Nine

Kimber Solo Carry DC-1

The Solo Carry DC Pistol Solo took the basic design and improve the treatment Carry Melt, durbale diamond like carbon coating (DLC) on the slide and barrel, and a self-lubricating finish KimPro II. He also has serrations strap, handle Micarta boxes Meprolight tritium night sights. 1911 A shooter can easily pass through solo and do not need to relearn the new platform since Kimber choose to seek the safety of thumb, slide stop and magazine release button in the same place as they were in the 1911 pistol.

The Solo Carry DC Pistol, like all weapons Solo, using an operating system with a short recoil locking tab at the top of the barrel which is locked in a knife, a design similar to 1911 CZ 75 or Browning Hi-Power. No bushings, but the barrel is flared at the muzzle for a tight fit in the front of the blade. One, two pieces of solid recoil rod guide is used, which leads to Solo Carry DC precision.

Firing mechanism is described as double action only (DAO) trigger style, but with a configuration striker striker-fired. The trigger feels like a coherent, non-stacking Dual Action (DA) fine gun. Lightweight aluminum frame coupled to a slide in stainless steel and stainless steel tubes. The overall length of the gun is 5.5 inches and only 1.14 inches wide, so it is very pocket friendly.

 

Micro Defender

Kimber Solo Carry DC-3

6 + 1 The ability to create incredible weapons Carry DC alone in a defensive situation. The magazine is flush, keeping the butt and no good area teaser mag. Eight rounds extended magazines are also available.

The (Deep Cover) is "DC" designation well worth it, because the weapon is very smooth and soft, but the blade offers plenty of shopping so it can be handled with ease. Which is important because many subcompact 9mm pistol had strong springs back, Bring Solo DC included. Small pistol and a strong return springs can squeeze a slide of a task, especially for someone with less hand strength. Knives feature similar to the serrations rear serrations on Kimber 1911s, making it easy to build the slide.

Expulsion hole width and tapered, which provides empty thrown by an external extractor easily. A port of the loaded chamber indicator allows the user to see in the living room to round or empty cases. It is actually a small hole in the top of the cylinder head, 00 o'clock position. Tritium night sights Meprolight three points dovetailed into the slide. Serrated aluminum frame, front and rear straps and provide excellent adhesion without blisters. Thin gripping panels made of Micarta boxes. As the strap serrations, they provide a solid grip without bite. Solo Carry DC Magazine slanted wells, which makes it easier to load a single magazine pile.

The slide working as well in 1911, but much smaller is size. Practical Manual safety also similar to 1911, but again much smaller and without grip and ambidextrous. Thumb safety locks the trigger and slide. Smooth release button ambidextrous, too, and it takes little effort to propose a magazine. This is great because you do not want to accidentally emptied a magazine for concealed carry.

Weapons guide recommends a break in the shooting period of at least 24 rounds of 124 grains or heavier balls. I always read the manual of my cannon. In fact, I used to write technical manuals for the US Navy. They were written and published for a reason. The Solo Carry DC Pistol has been designed for optimum performance using plants hollow point (HP) ammunition with balls weighing between 124 or 147 grains, and Kimber recommends premium brands such as Federal Hydra-Shok JHPs, Remington Golden Saber JHPs or Hornady TAP JHPs.

Kimber shows that the type of 9mm ammunition subcompact can perform in solo, with a lighter ball can reduce the cycle time of the slide, which could mean a failure to feed, and the conflicting pressures of poor quality ammunition can harm the function. I also clean all Solo per 500 rounds uses.

 

Time span

with ammunition on hand to meet the requirements of heavy balls and included 147 JHPs cereals Atlanta Arms, Winchester NATO WFSJ JHPs Winchester 124 grain and 147 grain. My tester came with a gun flush, six-shot magazine and extended by eight-shot magazine. Both tests were performed in stainless steel. Eight round extended magazine used basic polymer that increases the length of the handle The Solo Carry DC Pistol, gives the sensation of a full-sized without having to bend my finger in the ass. Several subcompact pistol magazines can be difficult to load, but I found the single DC Carry magazines do not chew my mother last lap even fairly easy to load. Squeeze hands slide with force pinch-pull method and necessary; it is easier to collect the knife with full pronation management.

Pull 9mm subcompact with a heavy load as required in a single Carry DC can be rough on the hands. Sharp decline and catchy bike can rub a finger in and out of the trigger guard, making extended shooting uncomfortable. In this case, this weapon is surprise. He SNAP but soft hand. With an extended magazine, I could better understand the pistol. Group I off-hand is also better, but that brings DC Solo is designed for concealed carry, and I give the magazine flush because the time goes on trips.

Solo Carry DC adapt to hand well, with my little fingers placed comfortably under the buttocks. The trigger is very smooth and even in the press. There is a little bit of take-up at the start of the press and smooth traction average of 7.3 pounds, but it feels much lighter. Traction long, which is fine for a defensive weapon that might be used when your system looted adrenaline.

Night view of sensible on weapons hidden weapon of attack will most likely take place in darkness rather than light. Thirdly green, bright spots are also quick to line up in the dark because they at noon.

The final shot

Kimber Solo Carry DC-3

What surprised me is very accurate The Solo Carry DC Pistol for a subcompact pistol. I averaged 2.25 inch groups at 15 yards. When shooting speed, open group, but remained the center of mass is very feasible because of the trigger gun, overcoming textured and good serrations for frontstrap and backstrap.

My hand remains in place without having to "gorilla grip" pistol. I always get a little itchy with a two-handed grip on small arms. I do not want to thumb my non-shooting hand is so close to the mouth, especially with the re-catchy. That's not a problem, however, with this weapon.

Since 2011, Kimber helped redefine the market for subcompact 9mm pistol, series 1911 weapons have been formulating this category. With The Solo Carry DC Pistol, Kimber has created an accurate, pistols designed for concealed carry.

For more information on the The Solo Carry DC Pistol, visit kimberamerica.com or call 888-243-4522.

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