Kimber 2K11 Comp Royal 9mm Pistol – Stunning Bronze 5″ Compensated 2011

Description

The Kimber 2K11 Comp Royal 9mm is the bronze member of Kimber’s compensated 2K11 family. It takes the same integrated compensator, 5-inch fluted barrel and double stack 1911 frame as the other 2K11 Comp models and dresses them in a matte bronze PVD finish with a black composite MJD grip module. This listing is Kimber model 3500095, UPC 669278350950.

Kimber 2K11 Comp Royal 9mm at a Glance

Rather than threading a separate comp onto the muzzle, Kimber machines the ports directly into the slide and the barrel. When the gun fires, gas vents upward and pushes the muzzle back down, so the dot or front sight returns to the target faster. That is what makes this a true compensated 9mm pistol without adding length: the gun measures about 7.8 inches long, close to a standard 5-inch 2011.

Both the stainless steel slide and the SST steel sub-frame wear matte bronze PVD, while the barrel is finished in black DLC. Kimber notes that the bronze PVD finish shifts in tone depending on the light, from warm copper outdoors to a darker brown indoors, so expect it to look a little different in person than in photos.

How the Kimber 2K11 Comp Royal 9mm Handles

The trigger on the Kimber 2K11 Comp Royal 9mm is Kimber’s GT match grade aluminum unit with a 3 to 4 lb break, and the single-action layout gives the short, clean press 1911 shooters expect. A 12 lb recoil spring rides on a patent-pending tool-less guide rod, which makes field stripping quicker than on a traditional full-length guide rod gun.

The composite MJD grip module and matching MJD magwell give a textured, secure hold and a funnel for quick reloads. The ambidextrous thumb safety suits right- and left-handed shooters, and the frame carries an accessory rail for a weapon light. At roughly 35 oz empty, it is lighter than the stainless-framed Coyote version, which some shooters will prefer for longer range sessions.

Optics Ready 2K11 Sighting System

Like every optics ready 2K11, the Kimber 2K11 Comp Royal 9mm ships with an adjustable rear sight on a removable cover plate plus an adapter plate cut for the Trijicon RMR footprint. Swap the plate and you can mount an RMR-pattern red dot without sending the slide out for milling. The TAG FiberLok 2 front sight is bright in daylight, but fiber optics do not glow in the dark, so add a dot if you plan to shoot in dim light.

Kimber 2K11 Comp Royal 9mm Specifications

• Manufacturer: Kimber, model 3500095
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Action: single action, double stack 1911 style
• Barrel: 5″ stainless, fluted, ramped, black DLC, 5R rifling, 1:10 left-hand twist
• Compensator: integrated into slide and barrel
• Slide: stainless steel, bronze PVD, external extractor, custom front and rear serrations
• Frame: stainless steel with SST steel sub-frame, matte bronze PVD, tapered magwell, ambidextrous safety
• Grip: composite MJD grip module with MJD magwell
• Sights: TAG FiberLok 2 front, adjustable rear cover plate, RMR adapter plate included
• Trigger: GT match grade aluminum, 3-4 lb
• Capacity: 20+1; ships with one 17-round and two 20-round magazines
• Length 7.79″ / Height 5.76″ / Width 1.53″
• Weight: 35 oz with empty magazine

Distributor data for this model lists an 8.56″ overall length and a carbon fiber grip; the figures above come from Kimber’s own product page.

What to Consider Before Buying

Any comp gun is louder at the shooter’s sides than an uncompensated pistol, and the ports need regular cleaning to clear carbon. Use full-power 9mm loads, test light target ammunition before relying on it, and only run +P if Kimber approves it for this pistol. Twenty-round magazines are restricted in some states, so confirm your local capacity laws.

Holsters must be made for a compensated 2011 with a rail, which narrows the options compared with a Glock or standard 1911. At this size and weight the Kimber 2K11 Comp Royal 9mm is a range, match and home-defense pistol rather than a practical concealed carry gun. Spare 2K11 magazines are model specific, so it is smart to buy extras up front.

Get the Kimber 2K11 Comp Royal 9mm from MAG5 Firearms

If you want a premium double stack 1911 that stands out on the line, the Kimber 2K11 Comp Royal 9mm delivers a flat-shooting comp, optics readiness and a finish you will not see on every bench. MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, PA; your pistol ships to your local FFL for transfer and all applicable laws apply. Compare it with our other firearms for sale or read Kimber’s 2K11 Comp Royal page.