Kimber 1911 frame?

[m1a1driver]

How can you tell if the frame is aluminum or steel? I know there is a weight difference but would it be noticeable? The gun is a Kimber Compact Stainless II.

[m1a1driver]

Ah apparently on their website it states it is aluminum.

[leelaw]

Have you tried a magnet?

Kimber lists the Compact Stainless II as having a lightweight aluminum frame.

[m1a1driver]

I was unsure at first because i've never felt a lightweight 1911 frame before. It is very nice though.

[jptopz]

It has it stamped on the slide. I have had one for 12years and love it! Never had a issue or any wear problems.

[m1a1driver]

mine has an exteral extractor. I've heard horror stories about these, Took it to the range and fired 100 rounds with 1 failure to extract. Would you recommend sending it back to kimber for a new slide with the internal extractor?