Yes, FTF is failure to feed. While limp-wristing any .45 can be an issue, the fact is, all else equal, that will effect a full size vs a compact similarly. As such, I feel there is something definitely to the situation with the smaller Kimbers and their disproportionate number of FTF/FTE. Not that it's a deal killer by any means, but I think it's a function of the tight tolerances, crappy stock mags, and the slightly different geometry. On any Kimber, the first thing you do before shooting one is to chit-can the stock mag and get a few KimPro Tacs. Those will solve a good portion of any feed issues. Even my 5" SIS wouldn't work reliably until the stock mag was replaced. I knoew better with my TLE/RL and swapped immedaitely and that has been flawless. Then it's a function of getting some rounds throught them. I think Kimber says the break-in is around 600 rounds, but I think they really start coming around at 1,000. Swap to a 16# Wolff recoil spring, and you'll be set. However, out of the box, I still wouldn't put my life on the line with a Compact Kimber. Read some of the Kimber forums, go to some combat shooting events and develop your own opinion. I love my Kimbers, and will gladly carry a 5" if the attire allows, but not a Kimber Ultra - I've just seen too many jams with experienced shooters for my taste. My SF Ultra after 5,000+ has never hiccupped ever and I believe in sticking with what works. That's my .02 fwiw. Good luck, and whatever you get, shoot the heck out of it.