The Kimber Next Gen is a 1911-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch stainless barrel. It has a stainless steel frame with a beavertail, an optic-ready slide cut to an RMR footprint, and Black Walnut grips with G10 inserts. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: Next Gen 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 7+1 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Finish: Stainless 
• Material: Stainless Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Optic-ready slide is cut to an RMR footprint and wears a red dot front sight with a fixed black rear sight. 
• Deep crown barrel with a 1:16 twist is finished in stainless to match the slide and frame. 
• Beavertail on the stainless steel frame and an ambidextrous safety support a secure, consistent grip. 
• GT Performance trigger and a serrated slide are built for fast, repeatable presentation. 
• Black Walnut grips with G10 inserts combine a classic material with a durable insert panel.

Kimber 1911s draw a range of opinions on build quality, and the Next Gen line gets credit for fit and finish, with owners noting a tight slide-to-frame fit and a smooth stainless finish. Some longtime 1911 shooters remain cautious about Kimber's reliability reputation from older production runs and recommend a break-in period before trusting a new one for carry.

The beavertail and ambidextrous safety make the Next Gen comfortable for both right- and left-handed shooters, and the Black Walnut grips with G10 inserts add texture without feeling harsh in the hand. Being optic-ready on an RMR footprint is a popular feature for owners who want a red dot without sending the slide out for milling.

Buyers see the Next Gen as priced toward the premium end of the 1911 market, justified by the factory red-dot cut and the GT Performance trigger. Aftermarket support for 1911-pattern parts, holsters, and grips is broad, which makes the pistol easy to customize further.