Kimber Full-Size 1911 Pistols - Manual (Page 14)

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2. Run a wet patch through the bore. Let soak a
few minutes. (Always read the manufacturers'
directions of the bore cleaner you are using.)
3. Run a dry patch through to remove loose
crud/deposits.
4. Run a wet bore brush through the chamber
end of the barrel a few passes.
5. Run a dry patch to remove the dirt.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 a few times until the
patch comes out clean.
7. Lightly oil the barrel. NOTE: Run a dry patch
through the barrel before firing to remove oil.
8. Wipe off all dirt on all bearing surfaces on
slide and frame.
9. Clean breech face and all parts (an old
toothbrush or similar nylon brush works well).
10. Follow lubrication directions before reassembling.
LUBRICATION
1. Use a High Tech Gun Oil 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 the Teflon
settles when left overnight.
2. Lubricate the following internal parts of the pistol:
a. Slide and Frame rails - Oil. Do not over oil!
b. Disconnector on top of frame - Small drop.
c. Barrel Hood - two drops, spread on hood.
d. Barrel Locking lugs inside Slide and on
Barrel - one drop on each lug.
e. Barrel Link - one drop behind link.
f. Slide Stop pin - one drop, spread with finger.
g. Outside of Barrel - Oil. Do not over oil,
spread with fingertip.
h. Cock Hammer - one drop in between the
hammer and frame.
i. Assemble gun. Rack the Slide 5-6 times,
dry fire, wipe off excess oil from gun.
j. Make sure, if you have stored the gun with
oil in the barrel and chamber, that you run
a dry patch through the barrel to clear it of
the oil before you fire the gun.
3. Reassemble as previously described.
The key is moderation. Not enough oil and your gun
may not function properly and lead to undo wear.
Too much oil and you risk attracting damaging dirt
and debris to the bearing surfaces causing undo
wear and potential functioning problems. All metal
parts even Stainless Steel should be lightly
lubricated because
RUST IS NEGLECT!
Cloths impregnated with silicone are good for this
purpose.
4. For long term storage or if you live in a
particularly damp or salty area, a good quality
rust preventative should be used. We
recommend Shooters Choice Rust Prevent
or equivalent.