Kimber Ultra TLE II Review: Perfect 1911 Carry Gun

Kimber Ultra TLE II is a duty ready 1911 that is super compact but still has a 7+1 mag capacity with a 3" barrel. Thanks to Kimber for their partnership and a Big thanks to Fiocchi USA for Supplying our ammunition! @Kimberamerica @FiocchiUSA #1911 #KimberUltraTLEII #45ACP
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[@joaopedrobaggio4475]

As i can see the 1911 pistol will be manufactured forever, this gun never gets obsolete, and i can see that many military and police forces still use it, this gun will always be in the heart of gun lovers.

[@smittysmitty481]

Thank you for bringing us an non-9mm pistol!

[@sootch00]

Yeah, 9mm is everywhere but 45 ACP is in beast mode! lol! Thanks Smitty

[@enricomandragona163]

@@sootch00 I have a request Sootch00 how about a Millspec 45 comparison? And a video on the Colt 10 mm Delta and Revised M-16!! ✌️

[@enricomandragona163]

@@sootch00 🤷

[@Kiefy6886]

Really love all your reviews. Definitely my favorite "gun youtuber". Love that you go over all the details and show everything up close. There's been times where I had a question that I couldn't find an answer to, and found it by watching your video.

[@Swampthing401]

Always had heard 3" 1911s jam and are unreliable. Wife bought me a Kimber ultra raptor in .45 last year on my bday and i have thousands of rounds through it (i work at a public gun range) . gotta say, its been 100% reliable for me. Im sold on the 3"

[@johnj.baranski6553]

That story of jamming is an old wives tail

[@rogerwood5228]

Yes, before barrel feed ramps became more prevalent rather than just frame ramps, short slides had some trouble with hollow points. Much of that, though, was mitigated with proper timing on the recoil spring.

[@zipper396]

I have one as well,My favorite looking and shooting gun in my collection.100% reliable in 500 rounds so far.

[@peterdragon6367]

I talked my wife into trying a 3” 😂. 100 percent reliable though

[@rogerwood5228]

@@peterdragon6367 but is she satisfied?

[@USAFVET1998]

There’s just something about the look and feel of a 1911 that’s so satisfying. 🙌

[@jrranch9712]

My duty pistol for years, TLE II. Very accurate and reliable and comfortable with camel bone grips. I alway used Wilson Combat 8 and 10 round magazines.

[@vinceruland9236]

I've had a stainless TLE II for years and it has been 100% reliable

[@garbinator09]

I have been using the very same magazines in my Kimber with 100% function they been really great

[@juanhuttoe4517]

I have the 8 round mags. So far been 100%.

[@ryanzanow8221]

Heck yeah! Thanks for helping to get my week started, man! I always look forward to your reviews, and once again, you did not disappoint! Thank you, again, for all your time and work!!!

[@sootch00]

Thanks Ryan! Always appreciated it Brother

[@juanhuttoe4517]

I just picked up a pro tle 2 Wednesday. Man, i really like it. I had my eye on it for quite some time at my lgs. It got sold, or so i thought. Went in the other day it was back on the shelf. Found out someone put it on layaway but couldn't pay for it. Soooooo, when i saw it back on the shelf, i decided not to procrastinate anymore. Hopefully, it's a good one. Haven't cleaned it. I oiled it and shot it. So far, 200 rounds and zero problems.

[@jameslogan6127]

Another great review. I have a Kimber Ultra Carry II but not the TLE so it’s heavier than this model but I love how it shoots and because it’s heavier the recoil is very manageable especially after practicing with it. I own other 1911s including an Sig 1911 XO 5” and a Dan Wesson Specialist 5” and the Kimber hangs right in with the others so I have absolutely no complaints about my Kimber. It’s in my carry rotation and it’s actually the only 1911 that I routinely carry and I shoot it well and I actually have large hands.

[@vinceruland9236]

This is the exact next 1911 i want. Thanks for showing us.

[@rogerwood5228]

I used to have an Kimber Ultra Carry about 20 years ago. Unfortunately, it was stolen from the trunk of a vehicle. Learned my lesson there. Keep your weapon on you and screw the rules.

[@JeepsCafe]

Beautiful 1911, excellent solid review Sootch00!

[@sootch00]

Thanks brother!

[@zenkenshokunin]

Be strong. Be of good courage. God bless America and Long Live the Republic!

[@sporttourron51]

Love the outtakes! Shows that you’re a regular guy, as well. Carry on!

[@71TFFC]

Picked up mine last week....your video helped convince me :-)

[@waynecastleman1363]

I have the BUL UNDERCOVER IN 45 ACP. I agree with Don , Kimber has worked hard to get back on top of the QC and putting out some really nice firearms and I've been watching reviews for awhile and they have been very positive but can require some break in time as Kimber builds a tight pistol. I personally have had 0 issues.

[@sootch00]

Thanks Wayne!

[@phantp78]

Love the Kimbers. My first carry gun was a ultra carry Kimber.

[@dugger5302]

Love the Kimber!! Great review Don

[@327Federal]

Wow that’s a sweet little piece!

[@ramborob9777]

Great review! I carry A full size Kimber as one of my daily carry's! Great channel.

[@chuckoaks6756]

Mine was rough around the chamber and the feed ramp was catching the lip of the brass. Very light dremmel work in those areas and it was flawless. You need to go inspect the mechanical edges with the pad of your finger and find any sharp or bured areas. That'll usually do the job. I know people expect perfection from the box. But it works flawless if you just inspect it.

[@Bordashblades]

My Kimber Ultra Covert is perfect. Accurate out of the box, recoil surprisingly very manageable.

[@curly__3]

Sweet gun! Thanks.

[@hettro-cv6082]

Really nice pistole! Great review!

[@timsmith9645]

Sweet Kimber 1911 45 acp thanks for sharing sootch00

[@scottydoo330]

awesome video as usual.....thanks for all the videos...

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

I loved this video. I wonder how durable it will be after time. It seems like the only way to mitigate accuracy issues dealing with the 45 ACP with a piece so small is to get enough training behind it.

[@Fede1939]

12.24-12.35: my Ultra TLE II shoots slightly left too. Anyway one of the best carry options ever. I often carry with after market 6 rds magazines and it works well having enough firepower too.

[@lalbright4473]

I use Wilson Combat mags in mine. I believe they are better made than the Kimber mags. IMO. A fine 1911, I carried one not so long ago when working at the Sheriff's Office a few years ago before I retired in 2020. Love this 1911, no jams, smooth operation, snappy, but nice.

[@coyote102076]

OH I Want One! 😄 Yet another great vid dude!

[@chiang_paul]

Thank you for demonstrating ❤

[@sootch00]

Thanks for watching Paul!

[@crafty714]

First 1911 I bought was the Officer's model. I learned how to shoot it from an old Army veteran/retired police officer. He had seen war and the mean street of Birmingham. Y'all stay safe!!

[@axzipa]

Gorgeous Handgun.

[@BillHimmel]

Very cool!

[@DaveFuth-hk8lw]

The only jambs my 1998 kimber had was when my dad shot it. He was old and weak, and only ever shot revolvers. He shot it with bent elbows so basically limp wristing , He was the only person to have issues, I cleared his jambs , and emptied magazines with no problems with the correct hold.

[@PapaBear1911]

Thank you greatly @Sootch00 for the review. I've been looking for a really nice affordable quality compact 1911 in .45 Definitely have to add this to my cc rotation

[@sootch00]

Thanks PapaBear! With 7 rds, this little gun is a little hand canon!

[@PapaBear1911]

@sootch00 absolutely! Hand cannon indeed. I carry my commander 1911 in .45 and it's substantially heavier, but it feels really good for me, and I'm beyond confident and comfortable with it. It'll be a thrill to get this and see how it shoots with the weight difference

[@whippy107]

Thanks for the great video! I love my 1911s but have been missing an officer size in my collection!

[@sootch00]

Thanks whippy!

[@MickeyR6]

I bought the Springfield EMP in 9mm not a single hiccup. I'd recommend the EMP before anything else in this size.

[@bondalero0074]

I’m still using my Kimber Pro Raptor ll in 45 reliably and go buy 3 or 4 Wilson Combat 47 D magazines! Top shelf for sure in the mid range prices for me. Then fell in Love this last year with Kimber’s K6s revolver in 357 magnum being a 1911 fan had to give it a try! Shoots great using 38 spl. , 38 spl+P, & 357 magnum with night sights and a beautiful sexy build! I don’t care who you are you gotta give props to this snub ❤ of mine! ANY Kimber is $1000 bill+! You get what you pay for and I thought these were two Great guns made in America for a working man’s price! #Kimber❤#ProRaptorll#45acp#K6s(revolver)#357magnum

[@twjonckheere]

Holy muzzle flip. Looks fun. :)

[@sootch00]

It's definitely a little power house! lol! But I love it.

[@bonvaicu]

very nice review, this looks like my California Compliant EMP from Spring Field Armory

[@yoshdeez4644]

@sootch00 some of the things you said at 15:20-15:30 are just comical 😂😂😂

[@DARTHDANSAN]

I just got my first 1911 girscan sc. it awesome and so affordable

[@Tom-ux2tr]

I love mine

[@wisanu99]

Wow that thing kicks.

[@phillipyoung454]

Just got one of these

[@daleweller5193]

I have a Colt Defender with Pachmayer grips . I like it very much.

[@scottperson9487]

It was hard to see Kimber go through their issues yet still charge a premium for their guns. My local gun shop recently cut way back on stocking Kimbers because their customer service is a major issue.

[@jimmeyers8960]

Bought a Kimber 22 years ago. Great pistol. Apparently they were still ok then. Recently, I've been warned off Kimber by multiple FFLs. Sad.

[@natjonestower3035]

They charge a diamond price for zirconium a pistol. Like buying a pair of nike's over something else, puffed up branding with less to offer for only twice the price.

[@triggermike41]

My next pistol! I have the original TLE CUSTOM II.

[@moe41278]

Love this pistol sootch, I have a sig 1911 just like this and it's my edc. I might have to get another one 😅

[@sootch00]

I love the size with the 7+1 capacity. Feels great on the hip. Thanks Moe!

[@marcrhodes3382]

Oh thats a beauty! 45 is my fave...They can't stay on the shelves here in NJ, there's a 1 year wait..people are saying there's a surplus in other states? Wow. These type of guns, the colt defender , the s and w , just sell out years in advance...love it..

[@rogerwood5228]

Pretty much any state that has a magazine capacity limitation of 10 or fewer will have a higher percentage of 1911s being sold. During the Clinton AWB in the 90s-00s, the 1911 had a massive resurgence, and a number of companies got into the demand.

[@zipper396]

I was lucky enough to find a barely used ultra raptor II in my LGS for 650.00 a few months ago.My best and favorite gun i own,besides my K6s i also found barely used recently! Blessed to own 2 awesome and flawless Kimbers!

[@enricomandragona163]

I don't agree with you because I walk in gun shops and still see 1911's because most people especially women don't want a gun that large and heavy besides spending over 500.00

[@jimcunningham5040]

The take down on it is the same as my 3.5 inch Rock Island 1911 but they did not include the tool for the guide rod so I had yo make one with a paper clip

[@SilverLife-oi4ng]

Just bought mine today! 10-day wait period in California. 1500$ out the door, not cheap!

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

Good gawd, what a little beautie!! Ive gotta get one of these one day soon!! Theyre absolutely gorgeous!! Anybody have any horror stories on this specific maker, platform and size of 1911?

[@TomazY2]

Im love.... Compact carry with power

[@SouthernEngineering]

Great review. Looks almost like my EDC RIA BBR 3.1" 45ACP. I love to have a side-by-side with both of them. What do you think?

[@Shooter-1924]

I have a TLE-II in government size. This smaller Ultra size model looks like I may need it to my inventory.

[@socc6991]

i love my Ultra Carry Elite. I use Wilson Combat mags in mine. It runs flawlessly.

[@zipper396]

I have an Ultra Raptor II that has been flawless.BUT, i bought 2 of the best Wilson 7 rd mags and they are the only ones that dont feed right.Are the cheaper wilson mags better for this.All my Kimber and McCormack cheaper "looking" mags work perfectly.dO YOUR WILSON MAGS HAVE A PLASIC OR METAL FOLLOWER?

[@kanionargentina4157]

Beautiful (as said Carlitos TEVEZ,)

[@user-hj5yq4cx4t]

have a ruger officer, an a sig ultra that size, but i prefer commander size for every day carry.

[@justinjones9042]

I know Kimber had a reputation you hit or miss. That I really like and green G10 nice touch .This is everything I need nothing I don't want . I believe if a company really addressed issues I'm willing to give them a chance . They just checked my boxes . 45ACP is King 1911 all business that's my calling

[@starlife7750]

Beautiful 1911 pistol!!❤❤❤ What's the retail price in your area?

[@alericc1889]

Looks like my Light Weight Commander I used to carry. Waiting for Kimber to make a double stack .45....

[@user-np3oy8uz6j]

Do you prefer apparel ordinance to a Kimber warthog 10 or the Kimber ultra carry

[@Whizzo333]

Rock Island Armory RIA BBR 310. 🇺🇸✊ Ported barrel also fyi

[@god-gunsmerica9043]

I guess i got lucky, mine works well. Im glad I got a good one , and not have to deal with any problems.

[@zipper396]

Me too.I dont see any problems.Maybe some people just cant hang on to them correctly and blame the gun?

[@scott5747]

My buddy has one of (looks like it) these. See how sharp the trigger is? It cuts his fingers when shooting. Of course, I told him to have it machined off.

[@nealfry2230]

I'll Always Love my Kimber Custom Shop .45's and my Holsers are Smooth as Silk, amen.

[@nealfry2230]

Practice makes Perfect.

[@nealfry2230]

I'll Always Protect you Hayden Panettiere

[@nealfry2230]

I'll Always Love you Kirby Reed

[@richardholmes5691]

Sootch finally realizes that .45 ACP is God's caliber.

[@mikevm1981]

There is a way to take these down easily without any tools. Lots of videos on that same with the EMP.

[@garystotler3149]

Does it "Pack a wallop"? Looks pretty light.

[@yankeecornbread8464]

I had a Kimber commander size that had feeding problems. and a government size that ran well. Would be hesitant to try an officer’s size.

[@adonian]

looking to get my first REAL 1911, and Kimber is one of the best out there... However, I want ambi-safety... Is it possible to make/add ambi for this particular pistol? Anyone?

[@justin-ol5ic]

Please do a video on rugers new sr 1911 full size lightweight model aluminum frame

[@Jason-oo4jg]

Please review Kimber RAPTOR Ultra Carry 2 - .45ACP

[@berkosmansatiroglu]

Thanks.

[@exodo2226]

Omg ❤

[@M.Arbogast]

Thoughts this Kimber vs the Springfield ronin

[@weemane9030]

Nice pistol but why did they make it difficult to disassemble compared to others?

[@wesleyfoster1967]

is here, gave you a 👍! My notifications are on. I am a subscriber. I have received notification of your video 🙂. Audio video is good.

[@danielwebb9889]

can you get it in LH?

[@fredflintstone3714]

"I will never climb Mount Everest and I will never own a Kimber again."

[@Phanakh168]

❤❤❤

[@rudy52350]

Could you explain to me , why , when I go to my gun shops , there are always Dozens of used Kimbers for sale ??

[@grimeye1]

They’re the worst at qc so you either get a good one or a project gun.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Yup, Kimber is total crap these days. Kimber hasn’t been good since about 1997.

[@fuzzyreticle]

@@grimeye1wonder if keltec and kimber are sister companies

[@jeffreyolson3878]

People, some anyway, cannot take the recoil. Or at least, do not like it.

[@fuzzyreticle]

Also a pile of used SIg 365s everywhere I go.

[@fernandosuarez5815]

Can you review the Sar 9 mete

[@technikmotorsport]

I own this oldie in stainless. It's absolutely perfect in so many ways. Simple trigger adjustments make this thing ridiculous.

[@natjonestower3035]

Already have what I believe is the smallest decent 45 acp available. Miss the single action trigger, but it costs half as much, weighs a heck of a lot less, and has a red dot on it. Also, having to have some kind of tool on hand for field stripping is a huge detriment to any pistol. Edit- Ok, a third as much cost. $1100? Go pound sand.

[@dynasty2295]

Sootch I've been hesitant to buy Kimber for lack of quality and reliability, your thoughts? Have they improved?

[@peterrooney9461]

I’ve had a Raptor 2 in .45 for a couple of years. Not 1 problem so far.

[@joaopedrobaggio4475]

Kimber pistols are expensive.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Today’s Kimber is junk.

[@murphymmc]

I can only relate my experience. I have the ProCarry II, I've run several thousand rounds through it, over five thousand, maybe under ten thousand. It is far and away the most accurate pistol I own. Reliability is stellar. With the Ultra you can not limp wrist it. That pretty much goes with any 3" barreled .45 ACP. You'll get ejection jambs (stovepipe). My 4" is not prone to that issue but you're not shooting a 9mm, recoil is more, very manageable. I've several 9's, the Kimber is the best shooter of all. I started having some FTF problems, my recoil spring was long overdue for a replacement, bought Kimber's replacement kit, problem solved. Kit was around $15.00 for the 3 spring kit. Kimber recommends the replacement at just under a thousand rounds, I went several thousand beyond that. Their CS was great.

[@melissasmess2773]

@@colt10mmsecurity68yesterday’s Kimber has been junk for years😂

[@ketchman8299]

They use questionable MIM internal parts like the swinging links that may/may not be hardened. I saw 2 lock up open within 30 minutes of each other due to swinging links stretching with factory ammo. Sold my Kimber the next week and won't own one again.

[@joefuentez7232]

F’ing gorgeous.

[@jamesdelong6401]

Great pistol. I'm with, HRFUNK on these manufacturers only giving their customers ( one ) magazines. Especially for a pistol that coat over a grand. ( three magazines ). Let's go! Gun manufacturers. Get your head out your rear ends give us ( three manufacturers) with our firearms

[@charlesschenck911]

It wonders me how the kimber TLE II compares to the Colt Defender.

[@enricomandragona163]

Colt defender doesn't have a grip safety and it's chambered for 380 ACP

[@SouthernEngineering]

@enricomandragona163 or the RIA BBR 3.1 10 round plus pipe in a 45ACP. That is my EDC, and I love it.

[@dennispeltier6142]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@warlockcommandcenter]

Sootch you will find the smaller package to be your main practice gun it a bit more hard to handle, but the practice crosses over to all lengths of 1911.

[@BrianOgilvie79]

First!🎉

[@americanpatriot477]

I had the exact same pistol. Just wasn’t for me.

[@nmr6988]

My brother's love to shoot 45 caliber and said this Kimber is a winner. And they are very picky about their firearms.

[@joeltan2416]

Looks like rock island officers.

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Wow, Lean , Mean , and (45) Holy Moly Be well

[@aponoypi]

Kimbers have a long break in period. They also like good ammo