The Kimber KHX Custom RL is a Government-size 1911 in 9mm, built with a stainless steel frame and slide finished in KimPro II gray. It ships with a Trijicon RMR Type 2 red dot mounted on the slide. Barrel is 5 inches with a match-grade stainless bushing and a 1:16 twist rate. Weight with empty magazine is 39 ounces. Capacity is 8 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Kimber 
• Model: KHX Custom RL with Included Optic 
• Type: 1911 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Capacity: 8 rounds 
• Weight (empty magazine): 39 oz 
• Finish: Stainless / KimPro II Gray 
• UPC: 669278303819 
   

Features 

 
The match-grade barrel and bushing are intended to reduce play in the barrel-to-slide fit, which is the standard approach to tightening groups in a 1911. Twist rate is 1:16. The RMR Type 2 co-witnesses with white dot iron sights, so you can transition between optic and irons without removing either. 
 
Grips are Hogue Magrip G10 -- textured and grippy in most conditions. The aluminum trigger is set from the factory to approximately 4-5 pounds, and it breaks cleanly. 
 
KimPro II is Kimber's in-house hard finish, applied over the stainless steel. It resists corrosion and wear better than bare stainless.

Owners of the KHX Custom RL tend to focus on two things: the optic integration and Kimber's reputation for fit and finish. The Trijicon RMR mounted at the factory gets good marks -- the co-witness setup with the iron sights is well executed, and target acquisition is faster than irons alone.

The craftsmanship praise is consistent. The KimPro II finish looks and holds up well. Action quality gets called out positively by owners who care about that level of detail.

The main tension in feedback is price versus value. This is an expensive 1911, and a portion of reviewers question whether it delivers enough over less costly options. The 39-oz weight comes up for those who want to carry it daily -- not a heavy 1911 by any means, but noticeable.

A smaller number of users mention accessory mounting variability with different optic footprints and rail-mounted lights. These are fitment specifics rather than quality defects.

Among shooters who prioritize precision and are comfortable paying for a finished package, the KHX Custom RL earns consistent approval.