Kimber 2K11 Pro Comp Impresses in 300-Round Recoil Test
Kimber's double-stack 1911 lineup gets a compensated Commander-size entry in the 2K11 Pro Comp, and American Rifleman's hands-on testing found it delivers real recoil control along with a few rough edges typical of a newer pistol line.
Snapshot
American Rifleman put roughly 300 rounds through the 9 mm 2K11 Pro Comp, an optic-ready pistol with a 4¼-inch bull barrel, integrated compensator and Commander-length slide. The reviewer reports zero malfunctions, a light single-action trigger, and effective muzzle control, concluding that Kimber's double-stack platform is earning a solid reputation two years into its run.
Key points
- Trigger: The flat, skeletonized aluminum trigger averaged 3 lbs., 9 ozs. across ten pulls, with minimal pre-travel, per the review.
- Compensator performance: The reviewer found the integral port kept the slide tracking flat and the red-dot easy to follow, comparing its chamber size favorably to the Staccato XC and Radian Afterburner units.
- Reliability: American Rifleman reports no malfunctions despite running mostly inexpensive steel- and aluminum-cased 115-grain ammunition.
- Ergonomics and carry concerns: The reviewer noted the grip module lacks texture, the ambidextrous safety levers are mismatched in thickness, and the compensator vents a long, visible gas plume that could matter for concealed carry.
- Optics setup: The included TAG Precision RMR-pattern plate accepted a Trijicon SRO easily, though it lacks a built-in rear sight, which the reviewer says favors competition use over defensive carry.
Quick take
American Rifleman's reviewer went in skeptical of another double-stack 1911 entry but came away impressed, calling the Pro Comp a strong value next to pricier rivals like the Staccato HD P4.5, even while flagging grip texture and safety-lever fit as areas Kimber could refine.
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