{"id":209230,"date":"2024-11-17T14:24:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T20:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=209230"},"modified":"2026-02-23T09:51:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:51:16","slug":"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\/","title":{"rendered":"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">7<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upfront, there are two important points to make about Kimber America\u2019s Stainless II \u2013 High Polished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, this is a high-quality 1911, chambered in .38 Super, and is very accurate. This reliable semi-automatic action sports a first-class trigger, fine sights, and many more positive features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-full-size\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\" data-level=\"2\">Full Size<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ammo-for-the-kimber-stainless-ii\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\" data-level=\"2\">Ammo For the Kimber Stainless II<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ballistics\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\" data-level=\"2\">Ballistics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-nice-shooting\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\" data-level=\"2\">Nice Shooting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-prices-for-the-stainless-ii\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\" data-level=\"2\">Prices For the Stainless II<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-specifications-kimber-stainless-ii-highly-polished\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\" data-level=\"2\">Specifications: Kimber Stainless II \u2013 Highly Polished<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, yes, one could very well think that the flashy stainless steel frame and slide, plus&nbsp;the ivory-style grips, make the pistol look like the sidearm of a drug boss in the Netflix show, <em>Narcos.<\/em> I view the Stainless II as classy, but I understand the cartel assumption!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kimber-Stainless-II-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Kimber Stainless II 1911 with Kimber patch on wooden table\" class=\"wp-image-209231\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kimber-Stainless-II-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kimber-Stainless-II-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kimber-Stainless-II-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kimber-Stainless-II-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kimber-Stainless-II-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kimber-Stainless-II-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911\u2014classy-looking or cartel ready?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-full-size\">Full Size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimberamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\">Kimber America\u2019s<\/a> Stainless II is a full-sized 1911 and features a 5.25-inch barrel and a stainless steel match-grade bushing. The frame and slide are also stainless, with a highly polished finish. Lengthwise, the pistol comes in at just under nine inches, and unloaded tips the scales at 38 ounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ammunition capacity is 9+1, and the magazine well gently bevels. Sights popped nicely with white dots front and rear setting off the black rear blade. The synthetic grips are, as noted, ivory colored and very smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-Round-Magazine-956x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"nine-round magazine with ammo\" class=\"wp-image-209232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-Round-Magazine-956x1024.jpeg 956w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-Round-Magazine-280x300.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-Round-Magazine-140x150.jpeg 140w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-Round-Magazine-768x823.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-Round-Magazine-1434x1536.jpeg 1434w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-Round-Magazine-1912x2048.jpeg 1912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The nine-round magazine loads easily by hand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/brand\/kimber\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\">Kimber<\/a> added an aluminum, 3-hole match-grade trigger. The gunmaker\u2019s specs have the trigger pull at 4- to 5-pounds, but mine snapped off at a very clean 2-pounds, 5 ounces on average. Great trigger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Two-Safeties-984x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Safety System on Kimber handgun\" class=\"wp-image-209233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Two-Safeties-984x1024.jpeg 984w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Two-Safeties-288x300.jpeg 288w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Two-Safeties-144x150.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Two-Safeties-768x799.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Two-Safeties-1476x1536.jpeg 1476w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Two-Safeties-1968x2048.jpeg 1968w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Standard 1911 safety system: one manual safety, one grip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Safeties include a manual butterfly at the rear and left of the frame and a standard 1911-style grip safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ammo-for-the-kimber-stainless-ii\">Ammo For the Kimber Stainless II<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I had difficulty finding .38 Super ammunition where I live in north-central Wisconsin. I managed to locate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalpremium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\">Federal Ammunition<\/a> America Eagle loaded with a 115-grain jacketed hollow point bullet, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\">Remington <\/a>UMC, and a 130-grain full metal jacket. As these are .38 Super rounds, loaded up to 36,500 pounds per square inch, they are by definition +P.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/38-Super-Ammo-1024x531.jpeg\" alt=\".38 Super ammo from Remington and American Eagle\" class=\"wp-image-209234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/38-Super-Ammo-1024x531.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/38-Super-Ammo-400x207.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/38-Super-Ammo-150x78.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/38-Super-Ammo-768x398.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/38-Super-Ammo-1536x796.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/38-Super-Ammo-2048x1061.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">McCombie only located two brands of .38 Super for his evaluation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of note, the .38 Super is not a juiced-up version of the .38 Special. The .38 Spl.&nbsp; was specifically designed for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/firearms\/handguns\/revolvers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\">revolvers<\/a> and the .38 Super for&nbsp;semi-automatic pistols. &nbsp;The .38 Super was a more powerful take on the .38 ACP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, the larger point here is that the .38 Super and .38 Spl. are <em>not<\/em> interchangeable in firearms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beveled-Magwell-781x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Beveled magwell on Kimber handgun \" class=\"wp-image-209243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beveled-Magwell-781x1024.jpeg 781w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beveled-Magwell-229x300.jpeg 229w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beveled-Magwell-114x150.jpeg 114w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beveled-Magwell-768x1007.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beveled-Magwell-1171x1536.jpeg 1171w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beveled-Magwell-1562x2048.jpeg 1562w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beveled-Magwell-scaled.jpeg 1952w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The magwell\u2019s beveling at the sides made for easy magazine insertion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I guess one could consider the American Eagle a self-defense load, given the jacketed hollow-point bullet. But Federal itself categorizes this load as made for \u201cTarget Shooting.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-defense rounds in .38 Super? A web search finds it made by Buffalo Bore, Cor-Bon (though listed as \u201cout of stock\u201d when I searched), Doubletap, Underwood Ammo, and Winchester. Minimal self-defense offerings are available in .38 Super compared to the 9mm, .357 Mag. and .45 AUTO. Just as clearly, not a lot of it&#8217;s made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A point to consider for anyone in the market for the Stainless II or pistols of the same caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ballistics\">Ballistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ammunition availability aside, the .38 Super is one solid round.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick scan of ballistics data finds the .38 Super has greater velocity and energy than comparable 9mm loads. Not really a factor for plinking and range shooting but certainly a consideration for self-defense applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-from-10-yards-1024x859.jpeg\" alt=\"Kimber Stainless II 1911 with American Eagle 38 Super\" class=\"wp-image-209236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-from-10-yards-1024x859.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-from-10-yards-358x300.jpeg 358w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-from-10-yards-150x126.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-from-10-yards-768x644.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-from-10-yards-1536x1289.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-from-10-yards-2048x1718.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ten shots, ten yards, offhand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d rate the recoil of the .38 Super in this pistol as slightly more than 9mm recoil in a 1911 platform. More power, similar recoil. Win, win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nice-shooting\">Nice Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At my outdoor range, I ran the Stainless II from a rest at twelve yards and offhand at seven and ten yards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-Remington-Ammo-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Shiny silver handgun on target with Remington ammo\" class=\"wp-image-209237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-Remington-Ammo-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-Remington-Ammo-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-Remington-Ammo-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-Remington-Ammo-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-Remington-Ammo-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-Remington-Ammo-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Remington UMC made several 1\u201d groups in McCombie\u2019s shooting, this one from seven yards offhand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Accuracy was solid. Shooting at seven and eight yards offhand, both ammunition brands scored groups of 1.0 inches and slightly under. I certainly fired larger groups, too. But once I was used to the pistol and the sights, the gun was one-inch accurate at any distance under 10 yards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-American-Eagle-Ammo-1024x947.jpeg\" alt=\"Kimber handgun on green and blue target with bullet holes\" class=\"wp-image-209238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-American-Eagle-Ammo-1024x947.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-American-Eagle-Ammo-325x300.jpeg 325w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-American-Eagle-Ammo-150x139.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-American-Eagle-Ammo-768x710.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-American-Eagle-Ammo-1536x1420.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1in-American-Eagle-Ammo-2048x1893.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At eight yards offhand, the pistol and American Eagle .38 Super nailed this 1\u201d group.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The two white dots on the rear sight blade and the single dot at the front came up to my eyes easily and showed up clearly on my targets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Rear-Sight-1024x660.jpeg\" alt=\"Rear sight dots on handgun\" class=\"wp-image-209239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Rear-Sight-1024x660.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Rear-Sight-400x258.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Rear-Sight-150x97.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Rear-Sight-768x495.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Rear-Sight-1536x991.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Rear-Sight-2048x1321.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The two dots on the rear sight blade pulled in McCombie\u2019s eyes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The backstrap metal was nicely checkered and anchored to the palm of my shooting hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Checkered-Backstrap-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Checkered grip texture on Kimber Stainless II 1911\" class=\"wp-image-209240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Checkered-Backstrap-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Checkered-Backstrap-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Checkered-Backstrap-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Checkered-Backstrap-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Checkered-Backstrap-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Checkered-Backstrap-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Checkering on the backstrap metal promoted a firm grip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-pocket-pistol-and-lessons-learned-toting-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\">The Pocket Pistol and Lessons Learned Toting Them<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pistol arrived with a single, metal magazine. I had no problem loading all nine rounds into the magazine without the aid of a mag loader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prices-for-the-stainless-ii\">Prices For the Stainless II<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All this stainless steel, plus features like the barrel bushing and full-length guide rod, are not inexpensive. Kimber lists the Stainless II with a suggested retail of $1,223.00. Web price postings I found ranged from $50 to $200 below that MSRP. Of course, add shipping costs to these prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stainless-Barrel-Bushing-888x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"barrel bushing on pistol\" class=\"wp-image-209242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stainless-Barrel-Bushing-888x1024.jpeg 888w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stainless-Barrel-Bushing-260x300.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stainless-Barrel-Bushing-130x150.jpeg 130w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stainless-Barrel-Bushing-768x885.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stainless-Barrel-Bushing-1332x1536.jpeg 1332w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Stainless-Barrel-Bushing-1777x2048.jpeg 1777w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The pistol featured a stainless steel barrel bushing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A higher-end, though not <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/a-corvette-or-a-spark-trying-to-determine-worth-with-a-4k-1911-from-nighthawk-custom\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-stainless-ii-1911-one-classy-shooter\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Stainless II 1911: One Classy Shooter\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3684\">custom 1911<\/a>. Not a bad price at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-specifications-kimber-stainless-ii-highly-polished\">Specifications: Kimber Stainless II \u2013 Highly Polished<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Action: Single,&nbsp; Semi-Auto&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caliber: 9mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 9+1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrel: 5.25\u201d, Match Grade, Steel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slide: Stainless Steel, High Polish, Serrations Front and Rear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frame: Stainless Steel, High Polish Finish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trigger: Aluminum, 3-Hole Match Grade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sights: Front and Read White Dots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safeties: Manual and Grip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grips: Synthetic, Ivory Colored<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Length: 8.7\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Height: 5.2\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Width: 1.28\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight: 38 Ounces (Unloaded)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Misc: Full-Length Guide Rod, 16 lb. 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