The Kimber 2K11 Comp is a double-stack, 2011-style 1911 chambered in 9mm, built around a 5-inch stainless steel bull barrel with an integrated compensator machined into both barrel and slide. The slide wears a black DLC finish and comes optics-ready with an RMR-footprint cut, while the barrel's fluting and deep crown support consistent accuracy. It ships with two 20-round magazines and weighs about 35.6 ounces. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: 2K11 Comp 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 5" 
• Capacity: 20+1 
• Finish: Black DLC 
• Weight: 35.6 oz 
   

Detailed Features 

• The compensator is machined into slide and barrel together, which cuts felt recoil and speeds follow-up shots 
• Fiber-optic front sight is paired with an adjustable rear sight for fast target acquisition 
• Optic-ready slide accepts red-dot sights via an RMR footprint 
• Ambidextrous thumb safety and an enhanced sub-frame improve magazine fit and handling 
• Carbon fiber-infused molded grip and a ramped barrel with external extractor support a secure hold and smooth feeding

Shooters who move up to a double-stack 1911 like the 2K11 Comp generally comment on how tight the fit and finish feels compared to a stock 1911, though the higher price tag draws some pushback from buyers used to production-class guns. The integrated compensator earns consistent praise for taming muzzle rise, and owners appreciate that Kimber assembles these by hand rather than on a fully automated line.

In the hand, the double-stack grip and carbon fiber grip panels feel substantial, and most owners find the balance points naturally for fast transitions between targets. A few smaller-handed shooters note the wider grip takes some adjustment compared to a single-stack 1911.

Aftermarket support for 2011-pattern guns keeps growing, so magazine and holster options are easier to find than in years past, though replacement magazines still cost more than typical striker-fired pistol mags. Owners generally view the 2K11 Comp as a serious competition or range gun rather than a budget option, and most consider the compensated recoil control worth the investment.