The Kimber Custom Covert is a 1911-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP. It has a 5-inch stainless steel match-grade barrel with a match-grade bushing, a stainless steel slide with front serrations, and a Charcoal Gray KimPro II finish. Weight is 31 ounces with an empty magazine, overall length is 8.7 inches, and capacity is 7 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Custom Covert 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Capacity: 7 Rounds 
• Finish Color: Charcoal Gray (KimPro II) 
• Weight: 31 ounces (with empty magazine) 
• Overall Length: 8.7 inches 
   

Features 

The Tactical Wedge 3-dot tritium night sights are functional in low-light conditions without additional equipment. The Urban Camo Crimson Trace Lasergrips are the most distinctive feature of this configuration. They integrate a laser for faster target acquisition and double as the grip panels, so there is no external mounting hardware. The aluminum match-grade trigger is factory-set at approximately 4 to 5 pounds and is adjustable. 
 
The stainless steel slide and barrel hold tolerances well. Front serrations on the slide allow press-checks or cycling from the front if needed. 
 

Use Cases 

The Custom Covert is a full-size 1911 at 5 inches. At 31 oz. empty, it's heavier than most modern polymer pistols but within the normal range for an all-steel 1911. The lasergrips and night sights make it well-configured for home defense use in low-light environments. Sport shooting is possible given the match trigger, though 7-round capacity is a limitation in competition formats that reward higher magazine capacity.

Owners of the Kimber Covert 1911 in .45 ACP generally focus on two things: the fit and finish, and the Crimson Trace lasergrips. Both get consistent praise. Kimber's build quality on the Custom series is a well-established talking point, and buyers of this model seem to get what they expected there.

The night sights are appreciated for their practical value, and the laser grips draw attention as a feature that's actually useful for defensive applications rather than just a novelty.

The trigger pull, around 4 to 5 pounds adjustable, is described as smooth, which is expected at this price point and consistent with Kimber's Custom line.

Criticism centers on price, which sits at the high end of the production 1911 market. Some users note that grip texture or size doesn't work ideally for all hand dimensions, which is a common 1911 consideration. Maintenance notes occasionally come up, mostly around the closer tolerances that Kimber runs. Tight guns need consistent cleaning. Nothing unusual for the platform.

Overall, owners who bought this specifically for the lasergrip/night sight combination as a defensive pistol tend to be satisfied. Buyers evaluating it purely on price-to-performance will have a harder time justifying the cost against less expensive 1911 alternatives.