The Kimber Ultra Carry II is a 1911-pattern .45 ACP compact pistol with a 3-inch barrel and two-tone stainless polished finish. At 25 oz unloaded, it's one of the lighter full-caliber 1911s available for carry. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Kimber 
• Model Name: Ultra Carry II (Two-Tone) 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 7 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3 inches 
• Overall Length: 6.8 inches 
• Weight (with empty magazine): 25 oz. 
• Height (90 degrees to barrel): 4.75 inches 
• Width: 1.28 inches 
   

Features 

 
The stainless steel barrel and chamber are cut to match-grade dimensions, which Kimber achieves by hand-fitting components to tighter tolerances than production 1911s. The match-grade trigger breaks between 4 and 5 lbs. Smooth/checkered rosewood grips give a secure hold during extended use. Beavertail grip safety and thumb safety together provide passive and active mechanical blocks. The brush-polished slide flat finish reduces glare.

Owners of the Ultra Carry II generally like its compact size for concealed carry and appreciate the two-tone finish for aesthetics. The trigger pull gets consistent praise, and accuracy at range distances is well-regarded.

The main criticisms are price, Kimber sits at the higher end of the market, and occasional feeding issues with certain ammo types or ejection problems, especially with cheaper rounds. Recoil is also noted as more noticeable than larger 1911 variants given the shorter barrel and lighter weight. These aren't universal complaints, but they come up often enough to factor into buying decisions.