Kimber

Kimber Parts and Upgrades

Kimber parts are replacement and aftermarket components for Kimber Manufacturing pistols and rifles, including magazines, recoil springs, guide rods, triggers, thumb safeties, extractors, grips, sights, and takedown tools. Kimber parts divide into 3 platform categories: Kimber 1911 single-stack pistols (Custom, Pro, Ultra, Raptor, and Aegis lines), Kimber 2K11 double-stack pistols (the Kimber competition and duty platform based on the 2011 frame), and Kimber compact pistols (Micro 9, R7 Mako, KDS9c, K6s revolver). TactaBlue stocks Kimber parts from Dawson Precision, NDZ Performance, Evolution Gun Works (EGW), Red Dirt USA, Wolff Gunsprings, ISMI, Aftec, Mec-Gar, Meprolight, and Kimber America alongside Kimber Micro 9 magazines in 6-round flush fit, 7-round standard, and 8-round extended configurations.

Kimber Magazines

Kimber 2K11 Magazines

Kimber 2K11 magazines are double-stack 9mm magazines that feed the Kimber 2K11 competition and duty pistol platform. The Kimber 2K11 / Warrior 9mm 20-Round Magazine (part number 1600086A) is a factory Kimber America magazine with steel feed lips and a polymer follower. The Mec-Gar 22-Round 9mm Magazine fits the Kimber 2K11 and Springfield Prodigy using the standard 2011 magazine pattern. The Kimber Ten II and Bul Armory SAS II 20-Round Magazine by Mec-Gar provides a direct-fit option for Kimber double-stack frames that use the Para-Ordnance/Bul Armory magazine well geometry. Kimber 2K11 magazines are compatible with aftermarket basepads from Dawson Precision that add 1 round to the magazine capacity.

Kimber 1911 and Compact Pistol Magazines

Kimber 1911 single-stack magazines are available in 6 caliber and capacity configurations from the Kimber America factory store.

• .45 ACP (American Cartridge Pistol) 7-round full-length — fits Kimber Custom, Custom II, and full-size 5-inch (127 mm) barrel 1911 models in stainless steel ($32.00) and black finish ($32.00)
• .45 ACP 8-round full-length — extended capacity magazine for full-size Kimber 1911 pistols in stainless steel ($32.00) and black finish ($32.00)
• .45 ACP 7-round compact — fits Kimber Pro (4-inch / 101.6 mm barrel) and Ultra (3-inch / 76.2 mm barrel) models in stainless ($36.00) and black ($32.00)
• 9mm 8-round compact 1911 — fits Kimber Pro Carry and EVO series compact 9mm 1911 pistols ($46.00)
• 9mm 9-round full-length 1911 — fits Kimber 1911 full-size 9mm pistols ($56.00)
• .22 Long Rifle (LR) 10-round — polymer magazine for Kimber 1911 .22 LR conversion kits ($34.00) and stainless full-length magazine ($34.95)

The KDS9c 9mm 10-Round Magazine ($62.00) and KDS9c 9mm 15-Round Magazine ($54.00) fit the Kimber KDS9c compact duty pistol. The R7 Mako 9mm 13-Round Magazine ($46.00) and R7 Mako 9mm 15-Round Magazine ($50.00) fit the Kimber R7 Mako striker-fired pistol.

Kimber Basepads and Magwells

Kimber 2K11 basepads replace the factory magazine floor plate with an extended basepad that adds 1 round of capacity and provides a larger surface for magazine seating during reloads. The Dawson Precision Kimber 2K11 Pistols Magazine Basepad is a machined aluminum basepad with a flared profile for positive magazine insertion into the magwell. The Dawson Precision Kimber 2K11 Tool-less +1 Basepad removes without tools for faster magazine cleaning and spring replacement. Magwells for the Kimber 2K11 funnel the magazine into the grip opening and reduce reload times by 0.1 to 0.3 seconds per reload in competition shooting.

Kimber Recoil Springs

Kimber recoil springs control the slide cycling speed, return-to-battery timing, and felt recoil of Kimber 1911 and 2K11 pistols. There are 5 recoil spring options for Kimber platforms.

• Wolff 1911/2011 Recoil Springs — available in 8 lb (pound) to 22 lb weights in 1 lb increments for tuning slide return speed to specific ammunition power factors
• Sprinco 1911 Chrome Silicon Moly Plated Cryogenic Processed Recoil Spring — uses cryogenic treatment at -300°F (-184.4°C) to increase spring life and reduce set (permanent deformation) over the service life
• ISMI 1911 and 2011 Chrome Silicon Recoil Spring — chrome silicon wire construction that resists heat degradation from sustained firing sessions
• Taylor Tactical 1911/2011 Commander Length 4.25-inch Color Coded Recoil Spring — color-coded by weight for quick identification during spring swaps at the range
• Kimber 2K11 10 lb Recoil Spring 3-Pack for Full-Size 9mm — factory Kimber replacement spring set for the 2K11 full-size 9mm competition configuration

The Kimber 22# Recoil Spring and Bushing for 4-inch PRO models is a factory take-off set that includes the recoil spring and barrel bushing matched to the Kimber Pro 4-inch slide. Replace recoil springs every 3,000 to 5,000 rounds for .45 ACP 1911 pistols and every 5,000 to 8,000 rounds for 9mm 2K11 pistols to maintain consistent slide cycling.

Kimber Guide Rods and Takedown Tools

Dawson Precision Guide Rods

Dawson Precision produces 3 guide rod configurations for Kimber 1911 and 2K11 pistols with tool-less disassembly. The Dawson Precision Tool-Less 1911/2011 Guide Rod for 5-inch Bushing Barrel uses a captive design that eliminates the need for a barrel bushing wrench during field stripping. The Dawson Precision Guide Rod for Kimber 2K11 with 5.0-inch Bull Barrels (Posi-Lock Tool-less) uses a positive-lock mechanism that prevents the guide rod from unscrewing during firing. The standard Dawson Precision Guide Rod for Kimber 2K11 with 5.0-inch Bull Barrels (Tool-less) provides the same tool-free takedown without the Posi-Lock feature. The Dawson Precision Reverse Plug for Kimber 2K11 5.0-inch with Tool-less Guide Rods (Full Shoulder) mates with the Dawson guide rods and provides a flush fit to the dust cover.

NDZ Performance Takedown Tools

NDZ Performance manufactures 8 takedown tool configurations for Kimber 1911 Pro and Ultra series pistols that use a full-length guide rod instead of a barrel bushing.

• NDZ Kimber 1911 4-inch Pro Series Takedown Tool Kit — Titanium Carbonitride (TiCN) — includes the takedown tool and retention clips in a TiCN coating rated to 3,000 Vickers hardness (HV) for abrasion resistance
• NDZ Kimber 1911 4-inch Pro Series Takedown Tool Kit — Black Nitride — black nitride coating for corrosion resistance
• NDZ Kimber 1911 4-inch Pro Guide Rod Takedown Kit — Titanium Nitride Gold (TiN) — gold TiN coating with a replacement guide rod and takedown tool
• NDZ Kimber 1911 4-inch Pro Guide Rod Takedown Kit — standard finish guide rod and takedown tool set
• NDZ Kimber 1911 3-inch Tear Down Tool Kit — fits Kimber Ultra Carry and Ultra CDP models with a 3-inch (76.2 mm) barrel
• NDZ Spare Tear-Down Tool and Clips for 4-inch Kimber Pro Series — replacement tool and clips only
• NDZ Kimber 4-inch Pro Series Takedown Tool Clips Only — spare retention clips
• NDZ Long and Short Tear-Down Tools for Kimber Ultra Carry II — 2 tool lengths for the Ultra Carry II full-length guide rod configuration

The NDZ Kimber Pro 4-inch Guide Rod (Modded by NDZ) is a modified guide rod that works with the NDZ takedown tool system for faster disassembly than the factory Kimber Pro guide rod.

Kimber Triggers

Kimber 2K11 triggers replace the factory trigger shoe with aftermarket flat or curved triggers that change the trigger face angle and finger contact point. The Red Dirt USA Trigger for Kimber 2K11 (Flat) ($69.99) is a flat-faced trigger that provides a consistent pull through the entire trigger stroke without the angular change of a curved trigger bow. The Red Dirt USA Kimber 2K11 Grip ST Step Down Trigger uses a stepped profile that positions the trigger finger below the trigger bow pivot point for a shorter perceived reset distance. Kimber 1911 triggers use the standard 1911 single-action trigger mechanism — any 1911-pattern trigger shoe fits Kimber 1911 frames without modification to the sear, disconnector, or hammer.

Kimber Magazine Releases and Catches

Kimber 2K11 and 1911 magazine releases use the standard 1911/2011 magazine release pattern with options for extended button profiles and ambidextrous operation. There are 7 magazine release configurations for Kimber platforms.

• Dawson Precision 2011 STI Mag Release — fits Kimber 2K11 and all 2011-pattern double-stack frames
• Hayes Custom Guns 2011 Gen 2 Extended Magazine Release Button — extended profile for faster activation without shifting the grip
• Fusion Firearms 1911 Double Stack / Prodigy Magazine Catch / Release (Big Button) — oversized button for competition use
• Fusion Firearms 1911 Double Stack / Prodigy Magazine Catch / Release (Extended) — extended reach for shooters with smaller hands
• 10-8 Performance Magazine Catch for Staccato 2011 Gen 1 and Springfield Prodigy — fits 2011-pattern frames including the Kimber 2K11
• EGW Mag Release Lock for 1911/2011 (Hex, Stainless) — hex-head retention screw in stainless steel
• EGW Mag Release Lock for 1911/2011 (Hex, Blued) — hex-head retention screw in blued steel

Kimber Thumb Safeties

Kimber thumb safeties are single-sided or ambidextrous manual safeties that engage the sear to lock the hammer in the cocked position on Kimber 1911 and 2K11 pistols. The AGW 1911/1911DS/2011 Shielded Single Sided Thumb Safety uses a raised shield that prevents accidental disengagement from holster contact or clothing snag. The EGW 1911 and 2011 Stainless Steel HD (Heavy Duty) Ambi Thumb Safety ($39.95) provides ambidextrous safety activation for left-handed and right-handed shooters. The SV Infinity 1911 and 2011 Thumb Safety (Ambi Extra Wide Left Side) uses a wider left-side paddle for faster thumb activation during competition draws. The EGW 1911 and 2011 HD Thumb Safety in Blue is a blued steel single-sided or ambidextrous safety. Kimber 1911 and 2K11 thumb safeties use the standard 1911 safety plunger tube and safety detent system.

Kimber Slide Stops and Extractors

Slide Stops

The EGW Springfield Armory Prodigy Slide Stop fits Kimber 2K11 and 2011-pattern double-stack pistols that use the standard 2011 slide stop cross-pin location. The Shooting Sports Innovations (SSI) Springfield Prodigy and 2011 NITRO FIN Slide Lock Thumb Rest provides a combination slide lock and extended thumb rest for a consistent high grip during recoil control.

Extractors

The Aftec Extractor for 1911/2011 is a drop-in replacement extractor that uses a multi-piece design with an independent pivot spring for consistent extraction tension across the service life. Aftec extractors require no fitting or tuning — the extractor installs in the slide's extractor channel and is retained by the firing pin stop. Aftec Springs for 1911/2011 Extractors (4-Pack) replace the pivot spring when extraction tension decreases after extended use. The Aftec Spring Cap for 1911/2011 Extractors retains the spring and extractor hook assembly in the slide channel.

Kimber Grips and Sights

Grips

NDZ Performance produces 3 textured grip configurations for Kimber 1911 pistols using black granulate adhesive grip tape. The NDZ Textured Pistol Grip Combo for Kimber 1911 covers the front strap and grip panels with a single adhesive sheet. The NDZ Textured Pistol Grip for 1911 Kimber Clones (Front Strap) covers the front strap only for use with aftermarket grip panels. The NDZ Textured Pistol Grip for Kimber 1911 (Short) provides a shorter coverage area for Kimber Pro and Ultra compact models. Granulate grip tape increases friction between the shooting hand and the grip frame without permanent modification to the factory finish.

Sights

Meprolight produces tritium night sights for Kimber 1911 pistols with a green-on-green or green-on-orange tritium lamp configuration. Meprolight Kimber 1911 sights replace the factory dovetail sights and provide 24-hour visibility without batteries. Tritium has a half-life of 12.3 years — Meprolight rates Kimber 1911 tritium sights for 12 years of usable illumination from the date of manufacture. The Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex (RMR) Optic with 3.25 Minutes of Angle (MOA) dot ($547.40) mounts on Kimber 1911 and 2K11 slides milled for the Trijicon RMR footprint.

Kimber Tools and Accessories

The Dawson Precision Link Alignment Tool for 1911/2011 (K.I.S.S.) is a precision alignment tool that positions the barrel link pin hole relative to the slide stop cross-pin for correct barrel lockup and unlock timing during the firing cycle. Correct barrel link alignment affects accuracy, extraction timing, and slide velocity. The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid) tool clamps to the barrel lug and provides a visual reference for link pin hole position relative to the slide stop.

Kimber Platform Compatibility

Kimber 1911 Parts

Kimber 1911 parts follow the standard Government Model 1911 pattern designed by John Moses Browning, with Kimber-specific tolerances on the slide-to-frame fit, barrel hood dimensions, and firing pin stop profile. Standard 1911 aftermarket parts from EGW, Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, and Dawson Precision fit Kimber 1911 pistols in most configurations. Kimber uses Metal Injection Molded (MIM) parts for the hammer, sear, disconnector, thumb safety, grip safety, slide stop, and magazine release on standard-production models. The Kimber Custom Shop uses machined tool steel parts on Custom Shop models. MIM parts are functional and meet Kimber's durability specifications, but aftermarket machined steel replacements from EGW and Wilson Combat provide increased wear resistance for high-volume competition and duty use.

Kimber 2K11 Parts

Kimber 2K11 parts use the 2011 double-stack frame pattern that is compatible with most aftermarket 2011 components from Dawson Precision, Red Dirt USA, Hayes Custom Guns, and Fusion Firearms. The Kimber 2K11 uses a modular grip frame with a removable grip module, a bull barrel without a barrel bushing, and a full-length guide rod. Kimber 2K11 magazines use the standard 2011 magazine pattern and accept aftermarket basepads and followers from Dawson Precision and MBX. The MBX Competition 24+1 Spring and Follower for all 140mm 2011 Factory Magazines replaces the factory spring and follower in Kimber 2K11 magazines for improved feeding reliability during competition use.

Is a Kimber Micro 9 a 1911?

Yes, the Kimber Micro 9 is a scaled-down single-action 1911-pattern pistol chambered in 9mm with a 3.15-inch (80 mm) barrel and an aluminum alloy frame. The Kimber Micro 9 uses 1911-style controls including a thumb safety, grip safety, and single-action trigger, but Kimber Micro 9 parts are not interchangeable with full-size 1911 parts due to the reduced frame dimensions. Kimber Micro 9 magazines, recoil springs, grips, and sights are specific to the Micro 9 platform.