Description
- Optic-ready with red dot front sight and black serrated rear sight
- Ability to add compatible red dot to slide without gunsmithing
- External hammer firing system preserving traditional 1911 manual of arms, allowing thumb-cock or decock
- Skeletonized GT trigger with reduced mass and factory-set pull averaging 4.50 pounds for a crisp, consistent break
- DLC deep-crown barrel with diamond-like carbon coating for increased surface hardness and wear resistance
- Deep crown protecting rifling at the muzzle from dings and dents
- 1:16 twist rate stabilizing 9mm projectiles
- Matte black finish on steel frame and slide providing a uniform low-glare appearance
- Weight of 36.2 ounces steel-frame heft helping tame recoil and keep sights on target
- Custom red and black G-10 grips offering aggressive texture and moisture resistance for a secure hold
The Kimber 1911 Next Gen ships optic-ready with a red dot front sight and a black serrated rear sight, giving shooters a fast-acquiring sight picture whether running the irons alone or adding a compatible red dot to the slide without gunsmithing. An external hammer firing system preserves the traditional 1911 manual of arms, letting experienced shooters thumb-cock or decock the pistol by feel the same way they would on any classic single-action 1911. The skeletonized GT trigger cuts unnecessary mass from the trigger blade while delivering a factory-set pull averaging 4.50 pounds, giving the Next Gen a crisp, consistent break that rewards precise trigger control.
The DLC deep-crown barrel features a diamond-like carbon coating that adds significant surface hardness and wear resistance beyond what a standard stainless or blued barrel offers, while the deep crown protects the rifling at the muzzle from the dings and dents that can degrade accuracy over time. A 1:16 twist rate stabilizes 9mm projectiles through the single, rifled barrel configuration, and the matte black finish across the steel frame and slide gives the Next Gen a uniform, low-glare appearance suited to both daily carry and low-light training. At 36.2 ounces, the pistol carries the substantial steel-frame heft that helps tame recoil and keep the sights on target through repeated strings of fire.
Custom red and black G-10 grips add a distinctive visual accent against the all-black metalwork while providing the aggressive texture and moisture resistance that G-10 composite is known for, giving shooters a secure hold regardless of range conditions. Two included magazines give owners a second single-stack magazine right out of the box, reducing the need for an immediate aftermarket purchase to get a backup on hand
Warranty Information
- Action: Single-Action
- Firing System: External Hammer
- Barrel Configuration: Single, Rifled
- Barrel Description: DLC Deep Crown
- Barrel Twist: 1:16
- Frame Material: Steel
- Frame Finish: Matte Black
- Slide Description: Matte Black
- Grips: Custom Red/Black G-10
- Sights: Red Dot Front, Black Serrated Rear
- Safety: Manual
- Trigger: Skeletonized GT
- Trigger Pull: 4.50 lbs.
- Magazine Type: Single Stack
- Magazine Count: 2
- Weight: 36.2 oz.