As I recall, Kimber wants oil on the frame and slide rails, not grease.
Short 1911s have to get everything done (feed, fire, extract, eject, then feed again) in less time (due to the shorter distance the slide has to travel) than the larger models. Because of that, everything must be spot on; extractor tension and profile, ejector nose profile, recoil and magazine springs strength, and slide stop inner lug profile.
Every Kimber I ever owned came with the extractor tension set too heavy. Your recoil assembly may also need to be replaced (I think the spring life on those is around 500-700 rounds).
Once everything is set up properly, the little guys can be made to run reliably.
I have one that is accurate, and has been totally reliable for many years now. That said, it took a good bit of work to make it so.
"Sights are for the unenlightened."
Rick
IDPA Certified Safety Officer
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