Description
The Kimber Next Gen Custom Two-Tone 45 ACP is a Government-size 1911 with a matte black KimPro II slide over a matte stainless steel frame, walnut grips with G10 inlays, and an RMR adapter plate in the box.
Kimber Next Gen Custom Two-Tone 45 ACP Overview
The Next Gen line is Kimber’s updated 1911, and model 3200400 brings it to the familiar Custom layout in 45 ACP. Lipsey’s lists a 5 inch barrel, 8.6 inch length, 36.2 ounces of weight, a red front sight and a GT Performance trigger, with two 8-round magazines. The slide ships ready for an optic with an adapter plate, so you can run iron sights now and add a dot later.
Two-Tone Looks
A black slide over a stainless frame is a classic 1911 look, and the walnut grips with G10 inlays add warmth and some extra grip texture. The stainless frame resists holster wear and sweat better than a blued frame, while the KimPro II slide finish is tough and easy to wipe down.
Optics Ready with an Adapter Plate
Kimber includes an adapter plate for RMR-pattern optics. Plates add a little height and an extra joint, so use the right screws with thread locker and recheck torque after the first range trips. Many shooters keep the irons as a backup; if you want co-witness with a dot, you may need taller sights.
Trigger and Safety
The GT Performance trigger is a big part of the Next Gen appeal: short, light and clean, the way a good 1911 should feel. The pistol has an ambidextrous thumb safety, which helps left-handed shooters and one-handed drills. Train the safety sweep until it happens on every draw.
45 ACP in a Full-Size Steel Gun
A 36 ounce steel 1911 makes 45 ACP pleasant to shoot, with a push rather than a snap. That makes this a good range and competition gun and a capable home-defense pistol. Ammunition costs more than 9mm, so budget accordingly if you plan to train often.
Honest Trade-Offs
Eight rounds is the 1911 standard but well behind modern double-stack pistols. A 5 inch steel gun with an optic is a lot to carry concealed. Some holsters are not cut for an optic or a two-tone frame profile, so confirm fit before you order.
Cleaning and Care
Clean the barrel and breech face after every range session, oil the rails and barrel hood, and wipe the stainless frame to remove fingerprints. Check the grip screws and the plate screws if you mount a red dot. The walnut grips can take a light coat of wax. Replace the recoil spring on Kimber’s schedule to keep the slide running smoothly.
State Laws and Ownership
Eight-round 1911 magazines are legal almost everywhere, but handgun-roster states may not list this model, and permit and carry rules vary by state. Check your state and local rules before ordering, and ask your receiving FFL if you are unsure.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kimber
- Model: Next Gen Custom Two-Tone, 3200400
- UPC: 669278324005
- Caliber: 45 ACP
- Action: Single action
- Barrel: 5 in.
- Overall length: 8.6 in.
- Weight: about 36.2 oz
- Capacity: 8+1; two 8-round magazines
- Finish: Matte black KimPro II slide, matte stainless steel frame
- Grips: Walnut with G10 inlay
- Sights: Red front; RMR adapter plate included
- Trigger: GT Performance
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old when buying from a licensed dealer, and every sale goes through an FFL with a completed Form 4473 and background check. Plan on a holster for a 5 inch 1911, spare magazines, and 45 ACP practice ammunition. If you add a red dot, choose one with an RMR footprint.
Who It Is For
The Kimber Next Gen Custom Two-Tone 45 ACP is a great fit for shooters who want a classic-looking steel 45 with a modern trigger and the option to add an optic later.
Buy the Kimber Next Gen Custom Two-Tone 45 ACP at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Kimber Next Gen Custom Two-Tone 45 ACP online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Kimber.
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