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12 Versatile 1911 Handguns From Kimber America

By Max Lorenzen CA - Thursday, July 9, 2015

Modern style meets classic function in Kimber’s versatile 1911 lineup!

Kimber is one of the largest manufacturers of the 1911s, providing a stable gun that has not only aesthetic beauty, but do as good as they look.

With the 1911s in six configurations of different sizes, you can get a Kimber pistol scale to your needs and all the possible scenarios you may encounter. Kimber has made a concealed weapon without a hitch care in the 1911s to a new level.

Carry mean treatment Melt the company all the sharp edges left: Nothing that hangs in the development of concealment.

Micro 1911 series took a proven design elements, such as control, simple tripping action and grip angle, and place them in the correct backup size in 1911.

Here is the latest breed of Kimber’s 1911-style pistols. (kimberamerica.com; 888-243-4522)

Onyx Ultra II

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The Onyx Ultra II has rakish good looks in a compact 1911. The frame is made of aluminum. On the top side, the stainless steel slide, The pistol utilizes a full-length guide rod and a fully ramped barrel. Tactical wedge night sights and thin, black Micarta grips round out this pistol’s sleek good looks.
Onyx Ultra II Specifications:
Caliber
: 9mm, .45 ACP
Barrel: 3 inches
OA Length: 6.8 inches
Weight: 25 ounces (empty)
Sights: Tactical wedge, three-dot night
Grips: Micarta
Action: SA
Finish: Satin silver frame, engraved black slide
Capacity: 8+1 (9mm), 7+1 (.45 ACP)
MSRP: $1,652

Pro TLE II (TFS)

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Kimber pistols from the Pro Series feature a full-length shot with a 4:25 inch barrel length commander. The TLE II Pro (TFS) is built primarily for law enforcement and military operators. The gun stainless steel, quality is threaded to match suppressor (TFS) use and is equipped with high, tritium night sights for the three-point shot with a can. Both the frame and slide are made of steel and features a matte black finish no-nonsense.

Pro TLE II (TFS) Specifications
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 4.25 inches
OA Length: 8.35 inches
Weight: 35 ounces (empty)
Grips: Black synthetic
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 7+1
MSRP: $1,224

Desert Warrior (TFS)

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The Desert Warrior is based on USMC (ICQB) Kimber pistol, but with a threaded barrel for use with a suppressor. The steel frame includes a Picatinny rail, allowing accessories to be added by the operator. Serrations slide forward and large sites for use with a top suppressor off the steel slide. Treatment "Melt service" is used to better control and handling operator. The finish KimPro Dark Earth II is self-lubricating, and a lanyard ring is integrated into the spring housing for added retention.

Desert Warrior (TFS) Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5.5 inches
OA Length: 9.19 inches
Weight: 40 ounces (empty)
Grips: G10
Action: SA
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Finish: KimPro II Dark Earth
Capacity: 7+1
MSRP: $1,586

Warrior SOC (TFS)

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A threaded barrel, a two-tone finish, tall sights and a stainless steel, match-grade barrel and matching bushing are only a short list of the features on the Warrior SOC (TFS). Also included is a Crimson Trace Rail Master laser sight. The trigger is set at the factory for a clean 4- to 5-pound break.

Warrior SOC (TFS) Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5.5 inches
OA Length: 9.19 inches
Weight: 40 ounces (empty)
Capacity: 7+1
Grips: G10
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Finish: KimPro II Dark Earth slide, Dark Green frame
Action: SA
MSRP: $1,738

Classic Carry Elite

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The word most used to describe the Classic Carry Elite is “striking.” The round heel frame and slide have a two-tone (gunmetal rose/gold) PVD finish with fine-line engraving. The grips are made of French walnut with a Micarta inlay that has 24 lines-per-inch frontstrap checkering. If looks aren’t enough, then the Classic Carry Elite features a 5-inch barrel, three-dot tritium night sights and an ambidextrous thumb safety.

Classic Carry Elite Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inches
OA Length: 8.7 inches
Weight: 38 ounces (empty)
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Finish: Gunmetal rose/gold PVD
Grips: Walnut, Micarta
Capacity: 8+1
MSRP: $2,495

Eclipse Custom II (LG)

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The Eclipse pistols have a brand Kimber look, with polished satin flats with contrasting black frames and slides. They also Kimber performance benchmarks with stainless steel quality match barrels and stainless recessed sockets. The Eclipse Custom II (LG) ups her game with double diamond Crimson Trace grips to complete Slatewood tritium sights three points.

Eclipse Custom II (LG) Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inches
OA Length: 8.7 inches
Weight: 38 ounces (empty)
Grips: Crimson Trace Slatewood
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA • Capacity: 8+1
Finish: Polished stainless, matte black
MSRP: $1,589

Eclipse Pro II (LG)

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The Eclipse Pro II (LG) has all the qualities of the full Eclipse Pro II (LG), but in a major commander package. The Eclipse Pro II (LG) has not only the shortest 4-inch gun, but also has double diamond Crimson Trace Slatewood Lasergrips. Just because it is a small package does not mean the fire power of the gun is reduced. The Eclipse II Pro (LG) has a capacity of 8 + 1.

Eclipse Pro II (LG) Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5.25 inches
OA Length: 7.7 inches
Weight: 35 ounces (empty)
Grips: Crimson Trace Slatewood
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA
Capacity: 8+1
Finish: Polished stainless/matte black
MSRP: $1,589

Eclipse Ultra II (LG)

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For maximum concealment, the Eclipse II Ultra (LG) has a total length of just 6.8 inches and is only 4.75 inches tall. It has a 3-inch bull barrel and a stainless steel frame and slide. The Eclipse Ultra II (LG) has a capacity of 7 + 1 in .45 ACP. The double-diamond Crimson Trace Slatewood Lasergrips offer Fast targeting with easy activation, even when the gun is fired in the profound dissimulation.

Eclipse Ultra II (LG) Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 3 inches
OA Length: 6.8 inches
Weight: 31 ounces (empty)
Grips: Crimson Trace Slatewood
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Capacity: 7+1
Action: SA
Finish: Polished stainless, matte black
MSRP: $1,589

Micro Raptor Stainless

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The Micro Raptor Stainless features Custom Shop detail like scale serrations on the slide and feathered zebra wood grips. Function follows form on this compact pistol with its ambidextrous thumb safety, the self-illuminating, tritium, three-dot night sights and its corrosion-resistant satin stainless finish. A Carry Melt treatment is given to the Micro Raptor Stainless, making it virtually snag-free with no sharp edges to grab or impede your draw.

Micro Raptor Stainless Specifications

Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 2.75 inches
OA Length: 5.6 inches
Weight: 13.4 ounces (empty)
Grips: Zebra wood
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA
Finish: Satin silver
Capacity: 6+1
MSRP: $960

Micro Raptor

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The Micro Raptor takes the Raptor aesthetics from the Custom Shop’s 1911 series and micro sizes it. The scale serrations and feathered zebra wood grips give the Micro Raptor the lethal good looks of its .45 ACP sibling but in a smaller .380 ACP package made for deep-cover concealment. Tritium night sights and six-round magazines are standard on this CCW-ready pistol.

Micro Raptor Specifications

Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 2.75 inches
OA Length: 5.6 inches
Weight: 13.4 ounces (empty)
Grips: Zebra wood
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 6+1
MSRP: $939

Micro Crimson Carry

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The two-tone Micro Crimson Carry has a matte black stainless steel slide mated to a satin aluminum frame. Crimson Trace Lasergrips come standard, making this Micro a fast-to-target weapon no matter what position you might find yourself in. The Lasergrips have an ambidextrous activation button just under the triggerguard so it is very easy to project the laser’s red dot on a target when seconds count.

Micro Crimson Carry Specifications

Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 2.75 inches
OA Length: 5.6 inches
Weight: 13.4 ounces (empty)
Grips: Crimson Trace Lasergrips
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Matte black slide, satin aluminum frame
MSRP: $911


Micro Advocate

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The Micro Advocate Kimber has an extended-magazine basepad that increases the pistol’s grip for better control. This a deep-cover pistol for those who cut their teeth on the 1911 platform. The matte black slide contrasts with the satin aluminum frame. Brown and purple G10 grips are available. The Advocate holds seven rounds of .380 ACP ammunition and weighs only 13.4 ounces.

Micro Advocate Specifications

Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 2.75 inches
OA Length: 5.6 inches
Action: SA
Weight: 13.4 ounces (empty)
Grips: G10 (brown or purple)
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Finish: Matte black slide/satin aluminum frame
Capacity: 6+1
MSRP: $796

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