{"id":217415,"date":"2025-06-24T09:11:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T14:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=217415"},"modified":"2025-10-06T09:38:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:38:04","slug":"kimbers-next-gen-1911s-are-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/kimbers-next-gen-1911s-are-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Kimber\u2019s Next Gen 1911s Are Here"},"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\">2<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kimber is stepping into the modern era without ditching what made the 1911 iconic in the first place. The company just rolled out its <em>Next Gen 1911<\/em> lineup, available in both Two-Tone and Stainless finishes\u2014and these aren\u2019t just cosmetic upgrades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built off the success of the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=kimber%202k11\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-next-gen-1911s-are-here\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Next Gen 1911s Are Here\">2K11<\/a>, the new models are a tasteful fusion of old-school style and modern performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kimber&#039;s Next Generation 1911!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2vs-q8Gu5Ek?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What do you think of Kimber&#8217;s Next Gen 1911?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the looks: the <em>Two-Tone<\/em> version pairs a black Kimpro II slide with a satin silver stainless <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/now-shipping-iwis-legendary-steel-frame-jericho-pistol\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-next-gen-1911s-are-here\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Next Gen 1911s Are Here\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"393\">steel frame<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Stainless<\/em> model keeps it all brushed metal for that classic all-American shine. Both come with handsome black walnut grips featuring G10 inlays, which not only look sharp but offer solid grip in the hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the real story is under the hood. These aren\u2019t your granddad\u2019s 1911s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-also-rhode-island-passes-gun-ban\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/rhode-island-passes-gun-ban\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-next-gen-1911s-are-here\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Next Gen 1911s Are Here\">Rhode Island Passes Gun Ban!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both models feature an optic-ready slide, external extractor, and flat-topped serrated slides, giving shooters flexibility and faster follow-ups. Inside, the sloped disconnector ramp smooths out the action, while the GT Performance Trigger delivers a crisp 4\u20135 lb. pull\u2014right in the sweet spot for carry and competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available in <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/cartridge-showdown-9mm-versus-45-acp\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-next-gen-1911s-are-here\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Next Gen 1911s Are Here\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"392\">9mm and .45 ACP<\/a>, each pistol sports a 5-inch crowned barrel, 9-round capacity, and a mil-spec guide rod. At 36.2 oz unloaded, they\u2019re solid but still manageable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kimber also includes a red dot front sight and a fixed black rear sight on a C&amp;H optic plate\u2014another nod to today\u2019s shooter who wants out-of-the-box performance without needing a trip to the gunsmith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MSRP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimberamerica.com\/gen-ii-1911-or\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-next-gen-1911s-are-here\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Next Gen 1911s Are Here\">sits<\/a> at $999, which puts this firmly in the \u201cpremium-but-not-insane\u201d category for 1911 fans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For shooters who\u2019ve been craving a <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=Kimber%20Next%20Gen%201911\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-next-gen-1911s-are-here\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Next Gen 1911s Are Here\">next-gen 1911<\/a> that respects tradition while embracing the 21st century, Kimber may have just dropped your new sidearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"kimbers-next-gen-1911s-are-here\" title=\"Kimber\u2019s Next Gen 1911s Are Here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For shooters who\u2019ve been craving a next-gen 1911 that respects tradition while embracing the 21st century, Kimber may have just dropped your new sidearm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":158,"featured_media":217416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4024],"tags":[615,132,617,621],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-217415","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"tag-615","9":"tag-buzz","10":"tag-industry-news","11":"tag-pistol"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Kimber\u2019s Next Gen 1911s Are Here<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Kimber\u2019s new Next Gen 1911s\u2014available in Two-Tone and Stainless\u2014blend classic design with modern upgrades. 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