The Kimber Stainless II is a .45 ACP 1911-style pistol with a 5-inch barrel and an optic-ready, serrated slide. It has a matte stainless finish with black walnut grips featuring a G-10 inlay, and it holds 7+1 rounds of .45 ACP. Some listings market this same SKU as the Custom Stainless Next Gen Optic Ready, and it identifies as MPN 3200402. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: Stainless II 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Platform: 1911-Style 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 7+1 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Finish: Matte 
• Material: Stainless Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Optic-ready, serrated slide accepts a red dot through the included RMR mounting plate 
• Red dot front sight allows co-witness with a mounted optic 
• Ambidextrous safety works for left and right-handed shooters 
• Black walnut grips with a G-10 inlay for a secure hold 
• Ships with two magazines for the 7+1 capacity

Owners of Kimber's Stainless II line generally praise the fit and finish, noting tight slide-to-frame tolerances and a crisp single-action trigger typical of a well-built 1911. Some shooters report a short break-in period before the pistol runs completely smooth, which is common on tightly fitted 1911-pattern guns.

The stainless build and G-10 walnut grips get positive feedback for grip and durability, and the optic-ready slide is popular with owners who want to add a red dot without a gunsmith. A few users find the classic 1911 grip angle takes some adjustment if they are coming from a polymer striker gun.

The 1911 platform has a deep aftermarket, so Stainless II owners have no trouble finding holsters, sights, and optic plates. Price is the recurring complaint relative to entry-level 1911s, though most buyers feel the stainless construction and optic-ready slide justify the premium.