Kimber 2K11 Pro Royal 19+1

Description

Kimber 2K11 Pro Royal — 9mm Double-Stack 1911

Given that most double-stack 1911s ask a shooter to trade away trigger feel in exchange for capacity, the Kimber 2K11 Pro Royal refuses to make that trade.

Kimber built the 2K11 platform to bridge a traditional single-stack 1911 and a high-capacity double-stack; in particular, the Pro Royal is the concealable expression of that idea. Because a single technician hand-assembles every 2K11 from start to finish, the fit between the stainless steel slide and the SST sub-frame stays tight enough to support genuine competition accuracy in a package built for daily carry. The 4.25-inch fluted, crowned barrel pairs with 5R rifling at a 1:10 twist, while the Kimber GT Trigger delivers a short, consistent 3.0-4.0 lb break that comes standard rather than as an upgrade most double-stack 1911s still charge extra for.

On top of that trigger, the slide ships optics-ready with a C&H Precision adapter plate cut for the Trijicon RMR footprint, and Kimber sells additional plates separately in the RMSc, DPP, ACRO, and 509T patterns for shooters who run a different red dot. Beyond that, the bronze PVD-finished slide and frame pair with a black DLC barrel for a look that stands out on the line. The guide rod is tool-less too, which means field-stripping never requires a bushing wrench. Kimber engineered the enhanced sub-frame to control a 19-round double-stack magazine under recoil, and that’s why two Checkmate UHC magazines ship standard with every Pro Royal.

Key Features — Kimber 2K11 Pro Royal

A sub-frame and trigger group engineered specifically for double-stack control back up every feature below, rather than a single-stack design adapted after the fact.

• 4.25″ fluted, crowned, ramped barrel in stainless steel with a black DLC finish, 5R rifling at a 1:10 twist
• Kimber GT Match Grade Trigger, aluminum construction, 3.0-4.0 lb pull with short travel and a clean break
• Optics-ready slide, ships standard with a C&H Precision RMR-footprint adapter plate, with RMSc, DPP, ACRO, and 509T plates available separately
• Bronze PVD-finished stainless steel slide and frame with custom front and rear slide serrations
• Tool-less guide rod (patent-pending), so disassembly never requires a bushing wrench
• SST steel sub-frame with an enhanced, tapered magwell for consistent double-stack magazine fit
• MJD composite grip module with an integrated MJD magwell
• TAG FiberLok 2 front sight and a fixed rear sight cover plate
• Ambidextrous thumb safety
• Two 19-round Checkmate UHC magazines included
• Accessory rail for mounting lights and lasers
• External extractor paired with a disconnector ramp for smoother cycling

Why This Product Stands Out

Double-stack 1911s built for carry usually ask the shooter to trade something away — notably the crisp trigger break, the low bore axis, or the flat point of aim shooters expect from the platform. Kimber built the 2K11 Pro Royal around an enhanced sub-frame rather than simply stretching an existing single-stack frame, which means that low bore axis stays intact even with a magazine well wide enough to run 19-round Checkmate UHC magazines. As a result, recoil impulse stays close to what a single-stack 1911 shooter already expects, which is what shortens the learning curve for anyone stepping up from a Custom or Compact frame.

In particular, the optics-ready slide is where the Pro Royal earns its keep for a shooter who competes or carries with a red dot. Since Kimber ships the C&H Precision RMR plate standard, a buyer isn’t locked into a single footprint the way many optics-ready 1911s force them to be, especially once the RMSc, DPP, ACRO, and 509T options come into play. Paired with the TAG FiberLok 2 front sight and the fixed rear cover plate, the pistol still functions as a fully sighted handgun before an optic ever goes on, which matters the moment a red dot goes dark mid-string.

Hand-assembly is the detail that separates this platform from a mass-produced double-stack, given that a single technician machines, fits, and finishes every 2K11 rather than passing the gun down an assembly line. That approach shows up notably in details a shooter actually feels: a tool-less guide rod that field-strips without a bushing wrench, a tapered magwell that indexes a fresh magazine without hunting for the well, and a trigger that breaks the same way on pistol number one as it does on pistol number one thousand.

Ideal Use Cases

Because the Pro Royal pairs double-stack capacity with a genuine single-action 1911 trigger, it covers a wider range of roles than most carry-size 1911s.

• Competitive shooting disciplines that reward double-stack capacity and a crisp single-action trigger
• Concealed carry for shooters who want 1911 ergonomics without a single-stack magazine limit
• Range training and practice, particularly for shooters transitioning from a single-stack 1911
• Home defense, given the 19+1 capacity and accessory rail for a weapon light
• Collectors building out a Kimber 2K11 lineup

 

Technical Specifications

 

Compatibility Information

Optic Compatibility — The slide ships standard with a C&H Precision adapter plate cut for the Trijicon RMR footprint, since that’s the most common pattern among red dots this size. Kimber also sells RMSc, DPP, ACRO, and 509T plates separately; as a result, a shooter who prefers a different footprint isn’t stuck waiting on a third-party solution.

Accessory Rail Compatibility — The frame carries an integrated accessory rail on the dust cover; for that reason, standard rail-mounted weapon lights and lasers attach directly without an adapter.

Magazine Compatibility — This pistol runs on Kimber 2K11 Pro-specific 19-round Checkmate Ultra High-Capacity magazines, and two ship standard with the pistol.

Holster Fitment — Kimber does not publish a holster fitment list for the 2K11 Pro Royal specifically. Given the optics-ready slide profile, a holster cut for a red-dot-equipped 2K11 Pro is the safer choice over a generic double-stack 1911 shell, particularly once an optic gets mounted.

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Manufacturer: Kimber America | Model: 2K11 Pro Royal | Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol | Caliber: 9mm Luger | UPC: 669278350653 | SKU: 3500065

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