The Kimber Custom CDP II is a 1911-pattern pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch stainless steel barrel and an 8-round magazine capacity. At 2 lbs. it's on the lighter side for an all-steel .45, owing to the aluminum frame. The slide carries a dual finish (matte black oxide on top, satin silver on the frame), and the rosewood grips with the Kimber logo are a distinctive touch. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: Custom CDP II 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Overall Length: 8.7 inches 
• Height: 5.25 inches 
• Width: 1.28 inches 
• Capacity: 8 rounds 
• Weight: 2 lbs. 
• Sights: Tritium night sights 
• Finish: Matte black oxide slide / satin silver frame 
   

Features 

 
The match-grade aluminum trigger has an adjustable pull weight of 4 to 5 pounds and breaks cleanly enough for precise work at the range. Tritium night sights sit low and don't snag on a draw. The ambidextrous thumb safety works the same for both hands without modification. The stainless barrel is well-fitted to the slide, which contributes to the accuracy this pistol is known for. 
 
The aluminum frame is the main reason the weight comes in at 2 lbs. rather than the 2.5+ lbs. typical of an all-steel Government-size 1911. That difference matters for carry. At 1.28 inches wide it's still a single-stack, so the profile is manageable under a cover garment, though it's a large pistol overall at 8.7 inches.

The Kimber Custom CDP II in .45 ACP gets a fair amount of discussion, and the tone is generally positive with some recurring caveats.

Fit, finish, and build quality come up almost universally. The dual-finish slide, tight slide-to-frame fit, and rosewood grips make an impression on people who handle it. Range performance tracks with that: shooters report tight groups and smooth cycling with quality .45 ACP loads. The trigger, especially, draws praise for its clean break.

Ergonomics get good marks. The grip angle and balance feel natural to most 1911 shooters, and the ambidextrous thumb safety works well without extra cost or modification.

The price is the most common friction point. Kimber sits above the mid-tier 1911 market, and some buyers question whether the CDP II justifies that gap over a Springfield or Rock Island at half the price. It's a fair debate. You're paying partly for fit and finish, not just function.

Concealed carry suitability is genuinely mixed. Some owners carry it, but at 8.7 inches overall it's a commitment. Most owners seem to treat it primarily as a range gun or home-defense pistol.

Customer service feedback on Kimber varies. Some owners report smooth warranty experiences, others hit friction. It's worth noting as a buying consideration if you're paying full price.