Pipeliner Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I have a kimber custom target I'd like to switch from 45 to 9mm is it possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I'm thinking no -- you might be able to swap a 9mm slide but I think you may have problems with mags/feed ramp/feed angle. You need to check the Tanfoglio's out -- Here are my Tanfoglio Elite Limited and Match frames with 45ACP / 40S&W / 9MM / 22LR conversions , all the mags have same dimension except for feed lip -- it's a 10 second conversion to change calibers Tanfoglio by targheeee, on Flickr Tanfoglio by targheeee, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I've not had a Kimber, but I thought they were 1911 pattern pistols. If so, the only thing you need to change on the frame is the ejector. Replace the slide with one for 9mm and a couple of 9mm mags and you should be good to go. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 You probably need a new ejector and extractor. Also: Most 40/9 use fully ramped barrels. Your 45 probably does not have a ramped barrel. You may have to have your frame cut--some people feel the clark/para/lisson is the better ramp cut. New slide New sights new ejector new extractor plus mags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 You will need a new top end, but there's no need to cut the frame. The STI spartan run with an unramped barrel. So it can be done. Oh, and as posted earlier, a new ejector and mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyoneton Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I bought a 9X23 conversion kit from CDNN many. many moons ago and put it on a Colt Series 70 .45. All I did to the frame was replace the ejector with the correct one. I also bought a .38 Super barrel but never fired it. Upon starting USPSA I got to thinking about that 9X23 sitting there, and me not being willing to loose 9X23 brass. SO I fitted a cheap 9mm Para barrel and bought a bunch of Tripp 9mm mags and I am having a ball shooting SS Minor. I don't think I am placing as well as I did shooting my .45 in SS but I am not down much. I really have not taken advantage of the ten round mags yet in my stage planning. It has been over a year since I shot in Production as I have been shooting Revolver and SS Major. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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