Kimber 2K11 1911 Pistol | High-Capacity 9mm & .45 ACP Overview [Video]

Kimber 2K11 1911 Pistol in 9mm & .45 ACP
Kimber 2K11 1911 Pistol

In this video Kimber’s Everett Deger shares the features of the new Kimber 2K11, available in 9mm and .45. This firearm is loaded with features that you’d otherwise have to buy aftermarket.

Watch the video to learn what sets the Kimber 2K11 apart from the competition.

Kimber 2K11 with tactical rail
Kimber 2K11 in 9mm & .45 ACP

2K11 Stainless Target (OR) Specs and Features:

  • Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 5.74
  • Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 35
  • Length (inches): 8.56
  • Magazine capacity: 10 Rounds 
  • Recoil spring (pounds): 10 (3 magazines included)
  • Toolless Guide Rod (Patent-pending)
  • Kevlar® Carbon Fiber Grip Module
  • Frame Material: Stainless Steel
    Matte KimPro Granite finish
    Width (inches): 1.53
    Bumped grip safety
    Front strap checkering (LPI)
    Ambidextrous thumb safety
  • Slide Material: Stainless Steel
    External extractor
    Matte KimPro Granite finish
    Custom 2K11 front and rear serrations
  • Barrel Length (inches): 5
    Material: Stainless Steel
    Twist rate (left hand): 5R rifling |9MM:1:10
    Fluted
    Ramped
    Highly Polished with Coyote PVD
  • Sights: TAG Fiberlok 2
    Additional red abd black fiber-optic inserts included
    6.8 Radius
  • Grips Material: Kevlar® Carbon Fiber
  • Trigger: GT Match Grade Trigger
    3-4lb pull
    Material: Aluminum
  • UPC: 669278350615
  • SKU: 3500061

2K11 OR (45 ACP) Specs and Features:

  • Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 5.74
  • Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 40.1
  • Length (inches): 8.56
  • Magazine capacity: 13 Rounds (3 magazines included)
  • Recoil spring (pounds): 16
  • Toolless Guide Rod (Patent-pending)
  • Aluminum Grip Module
  • Frame Material: Stainless Steel
    Width (inches): 1.4
    SST steel sub-frame with matte DLC coating
    Tapered magwell
    Ambidextrous safety
  • Slide Material: Stainless Steel
    External extractor
    Brush polish flats with DLC coating
    Custom 2K11 front and rear serrations
  • Barrel Length (inches): 5
    Material: Stainless Steel
    Twist rate (left hand): 5R rifling | .45 ACP: 1:16
    Fluted
    Ramped
    Highly Polished with Coyote PVD
  • Sights: C&H Precision RMR Optic Adapter plate included with purchase
    C&H Precision Optic adapter plates available for purchase in RMR, RMSc, DPP, ACRO, and 509T
    Front: TAG FiberLok 2 Green
    Rear: Aluminum Cover plate with built in rear sight
  • Grip: Aluminum Grip Module
    Aluminum Main Spring Housing
    Matte with Type III Hardcoat Anodizing
  • Trigger: GT Match Grade Trigger
    3-4lb pull
    Material: Aluminum
  • UPC: 669278350509
  • SKU: 3500050

Kimber 2K11 with Ambidextrous thumb safety

2K11 Target OR Specs and Features:

  • Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 5.74
  • Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 40.1
  • Length (inches): 8.56
  • Magazine capacity: 13 Rounds (3 magazines included)
  • Recoil spring (pounds): 16
  • Toolless Guide Rod (Patent-pending)
  • Aluminum Grip Module
  • Frame Material: Stainless Steel
    Width (inches): 1.4
    SST steel sub-frame with matte DLC coating
    Tapered magwell
    Ambidextrous safety
  • Slide Material: Stainless Steel
    External extractor
    Brush polish with Coyote PVD Coating
    Custom 2K11 front and rear serrations
  • Barrel Length (inches): 5
    Material: Stainless Steel
    Twist rate (left hand): 5R rifling | 1:16
    Fluted
    Ramped
    Highly Polished with DLC Finish
  • Sights: C&H Precision RMR Optic Adapter plate included with purchase
    C&H Precision Optic adapter plates available for purchase in RMR, RMSc, DPP, ACRO, and 509T
    Front: TAG FiberLok 2 Red
    Rear: SST cover plate with built in adjustable rear sight
  • Grips: Aluminum Grip Module
    Aluminum Main Spring Housing
    Matte with Type III Hardcoat Anodizing
  • Trigger: GT Match Grade Trigger
    3-4lb pull
    Material: Aluminum
  • UPC: 669278350523
  • SKU: 3500052

2K11 Target (OI) Specs and Features:

  • Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 6.75
  • Weight (ounces) with empty magazine:  42.9
  • Length (inches): 8.56
  • Magazines Included:  (1) 17 Rounds and (2) 20 Rounds
  • Recoil spring (pounds):   10
  • Toolless Guide Rod (Patent-pending)
  • Aluminum Grip Module
  • Frame Material: Stainless Steel
    Width (inches): 1.4
    SST steel sub-frame with matte DLC coating
    Tapered magwell
    Ambidextrous safety
  • Slide Material: Stainless Steel
    External extractor
    Brush polish with Coyote PVD Coating
    Custom 2K11 front and rear serrations
  • Barrel Length (inches): 5
    Material: Stainless Steel
    Twist rate (left hand): 5R rifling | 1:10
    Fluted
    Ramped
    Highly Polished with DLC Finish
  • Sights: C&H Precision RMR Optic Adapter plate included with purchase
    C&H Precision Optic adapter plates available for purchase in RMR, RMSc, DPP, ACRO, and 509T
    Front: TAG FiberLok 2 Red
    Trijicon SRO
  • Grips: Aluminum Grip Module
    Aluminum Main Spring Housing
    Matte with Type III Hardcoat Anodizing
  • Trigger: GT Match Grade Trigger
    3-4lb pull
    Material: Aluminum
  • UPC: 669278350554
  • SKU: 3500055

Kimber 2K11 double-stack 1911 pistol with Coyote PVD Coating
Kimber 2K11 double-stack 1911 pistol with Coyote PVD Coating

What Makes the 2K11 Different From Other Double-Stack 1911s?

The 2K11 stands out with its enhanced internal geometry, tapered magwell, and tool-less guide rod, which improve feeding reliability and simplify maintenance. Additionally, it features a match-grade GT trigger and is optic-ready with C&H Precision adapter plates

Kimber 2K11 with Stan Chen magwell
Kimber 2K11 with Stan Chen magwell

Can I Mount a Red-Dot Sight on the 2K11?

The 2K11 comes with a C&H Precision Optic adapter plate compatible with various red-dot optics, including those with a Trijicon RMR footprint. Also the “Target OI” version comes with a Trijicon SRO red dot sight pre-installed. 

Kimber 2K11 double-stack 1911 pistol with black DLC finish
Kimber 2K11 double-stack 1911 pistol with black DLC finish

The Kimber 2K11 is a high-performance double-stack 1911 pistol released in 2025 by Kimber, available in both standard and target models. Chambered in 9mm and .45 ACP, the 2K11 features advanced enhancements for improved accuracy, reliability, and competitive shooting performance.


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