The Kimber 2K11 Stainless Target is a single-action 9mm pistol built on a full-size platform with a 5-inch bull barrel and an optics-ready slide. It ships with one 17-round and two 20-round magazines. The stainless slide pairs with a carbon fiber and Kevlar grip in a Granite finish, and a Picatinny rail sits under the dustcover. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: 2K11 Stainless Target 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Single Action (SA) 
• Capacity: 20+1 
• Barrel Length: 5" 
• Finish: Stainless / Coyote PVD / KimPro 
• Color: Granite 
   

Detailed Features 

• Optics-ready slide with no rear sight obstruction 
• 5-inch bull barrel with Coyote PVD finish 
• Carbon fiber and Kevlar grip panels in Granite color 
• Picatinny rail on the frame 
• Includes one 17-round and two 20-round magazines

Owners of the 2K11 Stainless Target tend to highlight the precision of the bull barrel setup and the optics-ready cut as the two features that pushed them toward this pistol over comparable 1911-pattern options. The single-action trigger draws consistent praise for a clean break, though a few owners note the pull weight feels slightly heavy out of the box and prefer a gunsmith touch-up.

The Granite grip with carbon fiber and Kevlar panels gets mixed feedback. Shooters with larger hands find it comfortable during extended range sessions, while those with smaller hands report the grip feels blocky. The Stainless slide and KimPro finish hold up well to holster wear according to most owners.

Value perception is divided. Buyers who came from budget-tier pistols regard the 2K11 Stainless Target as a meaningful step up. Those comparing it directly to custom shop alternatives question whether the price difference over a standard Target model justifies the bull barrel and optics package specifically.