Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP – Superb One Inch Accuracy 1911

Description

The Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP sits at the top of the Kimber 1911 line and it is the only model in the catalog that ships with a written accuracy guarantee. Kimber promises five shots inside one inch at twenty five yards, and every pistol is hand fitted to make that number honest. A satin silver stainless frame carries a matte black KimPro II slide, the sights are fully adjustable, and the trigger breaks between three and a half and four pounds.

What The Accuracy Guarantee Actually Means

A one inch group at twenty five yards from a five inch service pistol is a genuinely tight standard. Reaching it requires a hand fitted barrel and bushing, a slide to frame fit with essentially no play, and a trigger consistent enough that the shooter is not fighting it. Kimber does that fitting by hand on the Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP, which is why this model costs meaningfully more than the rest of the line.

It is worth being clear about the conditions. The guarantee is measured from a machine rest or a solid bench with quality match ammunition. It is not a promise about what any given shooter will do offhand, and it is not a promise about every brand of bulk range ammunition. Feed it good match loads and the pistol will show you what it can do.

The practical benefit for most owners is not competition scores. It is confidence. When a group opens up on a hand fitted gun like this, the shooter knows the problem is in the technique or the ammunition rather than the pistol, and that makes practice far more productive.

Sights, Trigger And Finish

Sights on the Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP are Kimber adjustable units on a 6.8 inch radius, which is the correct choice for a target pistol. Being able to dial elevation and windage for a specific load is the difference between chasing point of impact with holdover and simply zeroing the gun. Shooters who want night sights should know that adjustable target sights and tritium are not the same tool, and this pistol is built for the former.

The trigger is set at three and a half to four pounds from the factory, lighter than the four to five pound setting on the rest of the Kimber line. That lighter break is a real advantage for precision work. It also demands better trigger discipline, and a lighter trigger is not the right choice for a first handgun or for a duty style carry gun where gloves and stress come into play.

The two tone finish on the Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP is functional as well as attractive. The satin silver stainless frame resists corrosion while the matte black KimPro II slide cuts glare above the sights, so the sight picture stays clean in bright light. A serrated flat top and aggressive slide serrations complete the package on the Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP, and fancy walnut grips give it the look the model has always carried.

Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP Specifications

• Caliber: 45 ACP
• Barrel Length: 5 inches, steel match grade
• Overall Length: 8.7 inches
• Height: 5.50 inches
• Width: 1.28 inches
• Weight: 39 ounces with empty magazine
• Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
• Frame: Stainless steel, satin silver
• Slide: Stainless steel, matte black KimPro II
• Slide Top: Serrated flat top with aggressive serrations
• Grips: Fancy walnut
• Sights: Kimber adjustable, 6.8 inch radius
• Trigger: 3.5 to 4.0 pounds factory setting
• Recoil Spring: 16 pounds
• Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety plus grip safety
• Accuracy Guarantee: 5 shots, 25 yards, 1 inch group or less
• UPC: 669278323091

One eight round magazine ships with the Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP. A gun built to this standard deserves quality factory magazines, because magazine problems will mask the accuracy you paid for faster than anything else.

Why Buyers Choose The Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP

Buyers step up to the Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP when good enough is not good enough. Every model below it in the line is a well built 1911, but this is the one where a person spends hours hand fitting the barrel, bushing and slide to a written standard. That labor is what you are buying, and it is not something that can be added later for the same money.

The adjustable sights and the lighter trigger make it a purpose built target and competition pistol rather than a general purpose gun. For bullseye shooting, for single stack competition, and for anyone who simply enjoys shooting small groups on paper, the combination is exactly right. The Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP rewards good fundamentals and shows you immediately when they slip.

The honest caveats are cost, weight and carry suitability. Thirty nine ounces with eight rounds is heavy for daily carry, adjustable sights are more fragile than fixed sights and can be knocked out of zero, and a three and a half pound trigger is not what most instructors recommend for a defensive gun. This is a precision instrument, and it is best used as one.

Who Should Buy The Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP

The Kimber Super Match II 45 ACP is aimed at the serious target shooter, the bullseye and single stack competitor, and the experienced 1911 owner who wants the best fitted gun in the catalog. It suits anyone who shoots a lot of paper at twenty five yards and wants to know the gun is not the limiting factor. It is also a natural collector piece given the hand fitting and the fancy walnut. Buyers looking for a concealed carry pistol, a duty gun, or an inexpensive first handgun should look at other models in the Kimber line instead.

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