The Kimber Pro Carry HD II is a 1911-pattern semi-automatic pistol chambered in .38 Super, built on a stainless steel frame and slide with a satin silver finish. At 4 inches of barrel and 7.7 inches overall, it sits in the compact carry range without going as short as an Officer-size gun. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Kimber 
• Model: 1911 Pro Carry HD II 
• Type: Semi-Auto Pistol 
• Caliber: .38 Super 
• Barrel Length: 4 inches 
• Overall Length: 7.7 inches 
• Capacity: 9+1 rounds (includes 1 magazine) 
• Weight: 35 ounces (empty) 
• Finish: Satin Silver 
• Frame Material: Stainless Steel 
• Slide Material: Stainless Steel 
• Grip Type: Black Synthetic with Double Diamond Checkering 
   

Features 

 
The aluminum match-grade trigger breaks at roughly 4 to 5 pounds, which is consistent enough for accurate work at the range and defensive use. Fixed low-profile sights keep the slide snag-free on a draw. The double-diamond checkered synthetic grip gives a positive hold without the bulk of extended grip panels. A full-length guide rod manages recoil and keeps the slide cycling consistently. 
 
The .38 Super chambering is a minority choice in the carry market but has a following among competition shooters and 1911 enthusiasts who want more velocity than .45 ACP while staying on a single-stack platform.

Users of the Kimber Pro Carry HD II in .38 Super tend to be deliberate buyers who chose both the caliber and the platform intentionally. Kimber's build quality and fit-and-finish get frequent praise, and the satin silver stainless finish holds up well to regular handling. Accuracy and range performance are commonly called out as strengths, with the match trigger credited for consistent shot placement.

For concealed carry, the 4-inch barrel and stainless frame keep the profile manageable, and owners who carry it regularly report the ergonomics hold up through the day. The double-diamond checkering grips provide enough texture without being abrasive against a cover garment.

Critical feedback clusters around three areas. Price: the Pro Carry HD II sits at the upper end of the carry pistol market, and not everyone finds the premium justified compared to polymer-framed alternatives. Maintenance: the 1911 platform generally needs more attention than a Glock or similar design, which is a real consideration for owners who won't put in that time. Capacity: 9+1 in .38 Super on a single-stack frame is competitive for the platform but behind most modern double-stack options. Buyers who know the 1911 format and want it in .38 Super tend to be satisfied; those coming from high-capacity polymer guns may find the trade-offs harder to accept.