The Kimber KHX Pro is a compact single-action 9mm 1911 with a 4-inch match-grade barrel, stainless steel frame and slide in matte black finish, and fiber optic sights. It weighs 38 oz with an empty magazine and has an overall length of 8.7 inches. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model Name: KHX Pro 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) 
• Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4 inches 
• Overall Length: 8.7 inches 
• Weight (with empty magazine): 38 ounces 
• Height: 5.25 inches 
• Finish: Matte Black 
   

Detailed Features 

The stainless steel frame and slide are both matte black finished. The 4-inch match-grade barrel gives a good balance of compactness and sight radius. Fiber optic sights give a fast-acquiring front sight picture in good light. The full-length guide rod and recoil spring contribute to consistent cycling. 
 
The grip has a specialized texture pattern designed for positive hold under recoil. Standard 1911 single-action operation: carry cocked-and-locked with the thumb safety engaged. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The KHX Pro is a carry and range 1911 in compact Commander-length format. It suits shooters who want 9mm capacity in a 1911 platform with factory fiber optic sights and a match-grade barrel without sending it out for custom work.

Kimber KHX Pro Gen 2 9mm owners reflect the typical Kimber split: strong praise for aesthetics and craftsmanship, more divided opinions on value and reliability.

The matte black finish and overall fit are consistently praised. Kimber's machining quality is generally regarded as high, and the KHX Pro looks and feels well-made in hand. The compact 4-inch format is appreciated for concealability compared to full Government-length 1911s. Fiber optic sights are a frequently praised stock feature.

The trigger is cited as smooth and crisp, which is expected for a Kimber at this price point. Shooters who compared it to less expensive 1911s generally found the trigger notably better.

Pricing is the most common critique. At its retail tier, some buyers compare it against Wilson Combat or Les Baer and question the premium versus those custom shops, while others compare it against Turkish or Philippine-made 1911s and find the Kimber significantly better. 8+1 capacity in a compact 9mm 1911 is occasionally noted as a limitation relative to polymer double-stacks, though buyers who chose the 1911 format accepted this beforehand.

Reliability feedback is generally positive but some owners report an early break-in period with certain hollow-point loads, consistent with Kimber's general pattern.