1911 Polished Steel: Kimber SIS Pro Barrel Maintenance - FateofDestinee

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Last night, I spent some time taking care of my Kimber SIS Pro 1911. Cleaning up my weapons makes me feel like I'm harnessing my chi or something. I feel like a relaxed gun girl and like all is well in the world after focusing on cleaning the detailing in machined steel. I feel I was fortunate to get my hands on a nice Kimber SIS Pro 1911 used. So I knew it wasn't going to be in mint condition. During the takedown process, I noticed wear indicators from the slide and corrosion along the barrel. At first, I was worried that I'd need to replace the barrel. However, when I looked at it closer, I realized I might be able to remove at least some of both the barrel scratches and the corrosion with some mag polish. I know that Pete from theARMORYchannel recommends Flitz, but I didn't have any around, so for this video, I used Mother (I've seen other guys recommend this polish, too). I've never tried this before, so I polish cautiously. After a little over an hour of careful hand polishing, I end up with a barrel that looks almost new; it's beautiful. My problem now? I want the guide rail to look as good.

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  • I have watched a few of your videos, I enjoy them they are straight to the point, may ask what kind of polish dud you use? by. the why I really lije your Kimber to bad they discontinued that model anyway I am from California were it is not allowed. Happy New Year and take care.

  • @philly4458 That's ironic, especially considering this pistol was designed for LA cops, originally. The polish I used was Mothers', but not because I think it's better than any other polish out there... I just happened to have some in a cupboard already. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. Anyhoo, glad you like the vids. Thanks for watching.

  • Nein.You must not use the Mothers.You must only use the Flitz.

    Flitz Flitz.Flitz polish,Flitz wax.Shiny like new penny!

  • @hpmacmurray Hahaha Well, I had Mothers' already, and I'm not one to be wasteful, ya know? I think it did an all right job :]

  • I Like these older video's.

  • @Doyouknowhowmuchusuc Thanks for your feedback!

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  • @FateofDestinee Which Mothers product did you use on it,? As you did not say because Mothers makes tons of polish products.? thanks nice job on the gun also

  • @FateofDestinee woo doggie..considering the price for this gun new is around 1,000 id say you got a descent price on it.

  • @FateofDestinee I dont know really. I quoted a friend of mine, but I cant imagine he coined it. I've also seen it worded a little different a couple times. So what I'm saying is get a Glock, and the quote is all yours, in fact I will quote you when I use that quote.

  • @sigmaoverglocks Eh, I'm not too picky about my cleaning/polishing products, but I had Mothers' around, and I think it did the job pretty well :]

  • @Iraqveteran8888 Thanks much! I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out... it's a lot better than how I purchased it, at least haha Hey, whatever works, right?

  • @cjm258 That's just how I felt when I first found this Kimber!

  • @thepassman This particular Kimber does, yep (hence no barrel bushing)! The 1911 is still my favorite style of handgun (but I love so many!). Browning must have been a real genius. If I could go back in time, I'd shake his hand and thank him haha

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