The Kimber Eclipse Ultra II is a compact 1911-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, built on an aluminum frame with a polished stainless steel slide. It's California-compliant and ships ready for concealed carry or range use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber America 
• Model: Eclipse Ultra II 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Type: 1911 Commander 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Barrel Length: 3 inches 
• Capacity: 7 rounds 
• Weight: 2.2 lbs. 
• Finish: Polished Stainless Steel 
   

Features 

The 3-inch match-grade barrel keeps overall length down for concealed carry while maintaining the accuracy advantages of tight barrel-to-bushing fit. Meprolight tritium night sights give a usable sight picture in low light without needing a weapon light. The ambidextrous manual safety works for left- and right-handed shooters. The aluminum frame paired with a stainless slide keeps weight at 2.2 lbs — notably light for a .45 ACP 1911 platform. The Eclipse's polished flats over a brushed finish give it a distinct appearance compared to standard matte-finish Kimbers.

The Kimber Eclipse Ultra II draws mixed but generally positive feedback, with the standard Kimber caveats around price, reliability break-in, and customer service.

What owners consistently like: the accuracy is good out of the box, the compact size carries well without feeling like a toy, and the Eclipse's polished finish and aesthetics get attention. Recoil is manageable for .45 ACP in a 2.2 lb aluminum-frame gun, though it's not a soft shooter. The ergonomics suit most hand sizes that fit a 1911 grip well.

The recurring criticisms are familiar to any Kimber discussion. Price is high relative to similarly-spec'd 1911s from other makers, and some users feel it's hard to justify unless you're committed to the Kimber brand. Reliability complaints during the first few hundred rounds come up — some owners report needing a break-in period before the gun cycles all loads reliably, which is less acceptable at this price point. Customer service experiences split roughly evenly between positive and frustrating.

For a California-legal compact .45 ACP 1911 with night sights and a polished finish, the Eclipse Ultra II fills a specific niche well. Going in knowing about the potential break-in requirement reduces the most common disappointment.