Kimber 2011? The New 2K11 45 ACP DS 1911 Gun Review

[@Stealth639]

Looks great. So glad they are making it in .45ACP.

[@sandraherdman3783]

Looks like a Alien

[@LOLONO666]

The 1911 has to be a 45acp

[@chipblythe3073]

"Be strong, be of good courage, God bless America, and long live the Republic". THIS IS THE WAY.

[@JohnAdams-mu7xd]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@leandrovm45]

FINALLY A 2011 IN 45

[@TeraQuad]

Thank God they have a double stack 45acp.

[@darjokturr]

A smith was telling me that the 45 magazines need constant tuning. 9 mm works better.

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness6907]

​​@@darjokturrsome of us don't want that puny round, enough of the 9mm shenanigans, some of us like to carry man stoppers and not have to shoot 6 to 12 times just to stop somebody, nobody's talking about a 9 mm

[@JohnGatesIII]

As a soldier in the US Army, I carried a 1911 in Iraq in 2007/08....with 10 rnd Wilson mags, I never felt "Out gunned"

[@jmyguzzi]

Love 10 rd Wilsons

[@davidpyle7333]

Yep, that has me wondering as well - for .45 it's a thicc grip for only 3 more rounds compared to a regular 1911 with a 10 rounder (I'm a CMC guy) and the magazine sticks out the same length. In 9mm the capacity increase seems with it.

[@m.w.2401]

I'd believe it if you said marines but Army wasn't issuing 1911's in 2007/08 they had long been replaced by the beretta 92.

[@brianb3628]

Nice review! I have a Kimber 1911 in .45 that I bought new in 2008. Very accurate and dependable. It’s good to see Kimber delving into the more traditional 2011 market.

[@AllAboutSurvival]

The aluminum grip frame and optics-ready setup show they’re listening to what modern shooters want.

[@timothymadaras1613]

This model was well thought out and it includes high capacity. I just love the guide rod.

[@TRok531]

I literally have been looking at a Jacob gray “2011” or the Romulus. I said to myself just yesterday, “why can’t someone make this in a .45acp”. I have ammo left over from my XDS that I’ve gotten rid of and I don’t need another 9mm. I know rock island has the DS, but no optics cut…… and here comes Kimber!

[@danielhenderson8316]

It was mostly a magazine issue. Until Kimber gave Checkmate some encouragement to pump out of .45 2011 magazines, you were stuck with MBX mags that run $100+.

[@KoopKooper-z2q]

Im happy the new facility is station in My home city and state. I didn’t have a chance to stop and have a tour this year, But I will next year😊. My sister works there. Her and her team are awesome..

[@RepentorPerish77]

Remember when all the striker fired guys didn’t want to use a pistol with a safety? That didn’t age well

[@davidinoklahoma5627]

The finish with the scratch on the left muzzle flat that "will resist scratches". Fortunately, someone noticed the irony at at 4:30 mintues, the scratch was 'helped' out of the video. Reminds me of the S&W M&P 10mm that was the best thing since sliced bread, ecept that mine could not be made to feed reliably.

[@ldaniel5915]

Are you speaking of the little white thread looking thing that was stuck on the side of the slide?

[@davidinoklahoma5627]

@@ldaniel5915 Truthfully, I'm more usinjg the flaw shown in the finish as he is reciting factory talking points about the durable finish as an excuse to refer back to Scotch's glowing review about the S&W M&P 10mm that he found to be excellent, despite many reports of problems with this gun at that time. Based on his review, I purchased two. Both conintue to jam despite having been back to the factory twice for servicing, replacing mags, trying different high end ammo, etc.

[@m.w.2401]

​@@davidinoklahoma5627 Thats your eyes trust me, I have a 2011 by CK Arms with the exact same black dlc finish or very close. I have 3K rounds through it and yet to see a scratch anywhere.

[@AlmightyG1969]

I have an old Kimber Ten II Gold Match .45, it's a double stack with stainless slide/barrel, and a polymer frame. It's a pretty sweet shooter. The 2k11 looks amazing.

[@goombakiwi]

I've got one too and every channel is claiming this is kimbers first double stack 1911.

[@JeepsCafe]

Excellent review Sootch00, nice looking 2011. Thank you for bringing it to us to view.

[@AriePharmD]

@Sootch00 @15:22 They have a Marvel cut in the slide to eliminate the slide catching on the disconnector. That’s another reason why it’s so smooth to rack the slide (in addition to the DLC coating).

[@MrBailman1911]

Kimber is fantastic!

[@petervoyt24]

uhh yeah. That's why I;ve only ever owned but one. Sold it after a couple of months after FTF, stove pipes, ejecting shells into my forehead, and having it worked on by 3 gunsmiths who couldn't fix it. Sold that piece of overpriced garbage.

[@AnthonyFord-zc9fl]

I gotta say that gap the magazine is leaving really grinds my gears

[@henriquecardosoferreira8994]

Yup. Really ruins the look of the piece.

[@delb15]

...A common look in ds 1911's

[@mattshirley8124]

Leaves room for extended magwell, a Stan Chen custom magwell is an option designed specifically for this gun, and comes standard on the target model. The frame has a nice flared magwell as is. But the gun does come with one flush fit that does not have that gap on the 9mm version.

[@henriquecardosoferreira8994]

@@mattshirley8124 I hear you. Still looks, odd.

[@jonwillis9919]

@@mattshirley8124TC has a review of the target model and there's still gap so this is a o go for me also

[@timjohnson8390]

Great looking pistol and glad to see it's not 9mm. So tired of 9mm everything

[@danielpadgett2831]

Right and him comparing every gun in the world to glock

[@tmdiecastreviews4437]

@@timjohnson8390 me too!!

[@tmdiecastreviews4437]

@danielpadgett2831 nobody wants that plastic crap!!

[@timjohnson8390]

@@tmdiecastreviews4437 It's a metal gun Karen

[@Hawtload]

I hate affordable ammo too

[@hivelsword]

Due to the taper of the mag, I’m guessing that’s why it’s only 13+1. Para Ordnance based pistols hold 14 in a shorter magazine. A mag that length should hold at least 15 but the taper starting where it does, that’s the limiting factor.

[@unixfool]

Thanks for sharing that information...I kept wondering why so little 45ACP ammo capacity. What you said makes sense.

[@Stab_Knifewind]

It might be time to upgrade from my 90's Kimber. Great review Sootch.

[@lexluther934]

This gun screams Aztec warrior

[@Blando7887]

Looks expensive

[@docregsportsmd]

It always is with 2011s and kimbers 😅

[@ThisOldHelmet]

It’s a Kimber

[@TTiger86268]

$1120 and up

[@Milspecpoptart]

Your eyes do not decieve you.

[@tmdiecastreviews4437]

It is!!

[@sirjofx]

Great to see Kimber moving forward with the 45 ACP. I have a double-stack 45 2011 but I had to have it custom built because no one was/is doing them. The video isn't over at the point I am writing this, but I REALLY wish they did NOT HAVE a LCI. It just really dirties an optic and isn't needed IMHO. Otherwise looking nice

[@danielhenderson8316]

TheHumbleMarksman found that with the SRO, the LCI hole gasses into the underside of the lens so it doesn't get dirty.

[@sirjofx]

@ Yup saw that and it’s the case with all my SROs on my other guns, too (I have 4 SROs). But not everyone runs those. That’s why S&W got innovative and angled theirs forward. Still not needed, but they improved on it haha

[@garrettjaneski6209]

Only gripes I have right out of the box with this amazing new pistol is the slide serrations look rather shallowly machined into it and that magazine hangs wayyyy down out of the bottom of the magazine well for my liking. I would totally run this blaster with some custom cut grip tape inlayed into the serrations, install a RMR HD on the optic plate, and run the Target model's extended magwell or one rather similar to it so the magazine basepad area sticking down looks more integrated into the grip itself... likely get the black colored version in 9MM since I have 9MM pistols already. Nuff said.

[@6BTGriddy]

Love that other manufacturers are stepping up the plate for DS offerings, however 2K for a MIM-Ber or for another $400 a Staccato P with gunsmith fit barrel and all billet parts is still apples to oranges by comparison. The .45 acp chambering and aluminum frame does get a double thumbs up.

[@RolandtheThompsonGunner]

That's a mighty fine pistol you have there.

[@darrendyson8347]

Thanks for the review Unk!!! All this time I've been commenting on you channel on when is somebody going to do a true 45 ACP 2011?! And here it is. Smith & Wesson or Colt made their version in 45 ACP. That's when I would join the 2011 concept.

[@danielhenderson8316]

They've done .45 2011s ever since they were released. The recent problem has been getting Checkmate to make .45 magazines. Otherwise, your options were old STI magazines that needed the user to "tune" in order to kinda work or spend $100+ on MBX magazines. Thankfully, Kimber is big enough to make Checkmate to start making .45 magazines again.

[@dugger5302]

Kimber quality again. Nice review Sootch!

[@Rairyuujin]

Please look up SaRUSA’s K2 45 - it’s a cz clone that is a 14+1 capacity firearm that’s all steel. Has a smaller profile than this, about size of a g17. Handles like a spicy 9mm. And though it’s not optics ready, you can have it milled for one.

[@danielhenderson8316]

It's probably very similar to the Tanfoglio Large Frame guns, some of which are optics ready.

[@mikewashington-se6qw]

It's outstanding & functions with Para-Ordinance P14 mags(slide won't lock open though). Paid $280 the 1st yr.they were imported & I'd say at $600+ they are a steal. LOVE IT!

[@m.w.2401]

Yeah but it's in terrorism supporting Turkey, phucc that buy American.

[@12Bravojeepstuff]

The next "John Wick" pistol 😋

[@ChristopherKnN]

The trigger design looks like a Transformer badge sideways.

[@DavidHernandez-dq1ih]

That’s different looks awesome love that it’s a 45

[@oleukeman]

You provide some good information in your videos , but I wish you would shoot some other types of ammunition in addition to FMJ. People want to know if these guns will feed hollow points.

[@G1llmanBlacklg00n]

I notice quite a few nicks and scratches in the finish, both on the DLC on the slide and in the anodizing on the frame. I know that if you're going to shoot them regularly that they are going to get roughed up a bit, but I wonder how they will look in a year or two. The gap between the mag and grip also bugs me a lot.

[@TheLoneRanger745]

ITS LOOKS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING BEAUTIFUL, SUPER QUALITY, FINISH IS AMAZING, I'd like the 9 with more rds. Don't like the shinny mag hanging out below the well on 45. I like the grip texture.

[@ShanMan138]

Man, I'm grabbing one of these suckers!!!!

[@soupnazi8061]

I always loved your gun reviews Sir, thank you so much for bringing these to us.

[@jimbobborg22]

How to break that gun down with the toolless guide rod. Pull slide back, engage the catch at the front of the guide rod. This takes the tension out of the spring. Push the slide forward so the notch on the slide matches the bump on the slide stop. Push the slide stop out. It's super easy now because there's no tension on the spring. Push the slide forward, remove the toolless guide rod, push the barrel out. Clean. Reassembly. Place the barrel in the slide. Insert toolless guide rod. DO NOT LET THE SPRING GO BACK. Place slide back on. You should see the link. Since there's no tension, it's easy to put the slide stop back in. Release the spring and it's done.

[@FirstLast-ff7qx]

Sar k2 is the king of high capacity 45. Maybe fn 45 but i never handled one of those.

[@Chaosmos_1349]

Kimber burned me too many times lately. Not the quality it used to be, while the price is going higher? There's better alternatives.

[@tnsteel]

Yep. Kimber Camp Guard 1911 10 MM and Kimber 1911 45 ACP Ultra TL2, both beautiful but neither would make it through a magazine without a jam. Followed all the stupid Kimber rules, tried many brands of mags, sent back, and wasted about $1000+ on ammo clearing jams. Never again.

[@Renaldo135]

Comes with the best red dot optic plates out there with CM precisions. Excellent review as ALWAYS. THANK YOU SO MUCH Sootch!!!

[@ChipLinck]

This is what I've been looking for. I wish they had a flush fit mag for concealed carry. Also, surprised they didn't put a boot on the 13 round mag to make it look cleaner. I was about to get a 627, but I'm really thinking I'm getting one of these first.

[@Jason-oo4jg]

That's Gnarly 😮

[@tonyp91]

The PARA is back!!! 😉

[@leandrovm45]

para has a different magazine, 14+1 in 45

[@yourface3154]

@@leandrovm45 1 round? OH NO!

[@danielhenderson8316]

@@yourface3154There's a difference between a fat 1911 like the Para Ordnance (which now exists through RIA) and the 3 piece 2011 style that Kimber went for.

[@unixfool]

LOL...not quite. 🤣

[@adamethridge7824]

This is what the prodigy should’ve been

[@leftyo9589]

then the prodigy would cost just as much.

[@guillermodvl]

I really like this weapon because it's 45acp. If Staccato made a 45acp it will be a tough choice.

[@fanningtheflames3403]

Nice looks...except for the gap between magazine and pistol, this alone would turn me off from buying one

[@unixfool]

The only way to fix that would be to shorten the mag. That would mean lessening the capacity and folks are already complaining that 13 rounds isn't enough. The problem you mention goes away with the 9mm variant.

[@83tactical]

Looks pretty but Kimber has been known for issues, I shoot competition and don’t know anyone that shoots a Kimber

[@charles17508]

Know not really there not known for poor issues lol there warranty is really great and if there is a issue they will fix or even send you out a new part in have 3 kimbers and there as reliable as my glocks .

[@JosephKrob]

I hear they're putting together a pretty good competition team since the release of this gun.

[@unixfool]

Their non-1911s have been pretty good lately, actually. Their KDS9 variants, their Mako series have not had many (if any) issues. None of the recent 2K11 videos show issues, either.

[@cobbetlprogrammer1344]

NICE. I actually Love the Kimber 2011 and the Watch! Cheers.

[@cia290]

I got a Kimber years ago and had nothing but trouble even sent it back to Kimber and that didn’t work. I sold it and then picked up a HK45ct and never looked back it’s more accurate and have yet to have a problem with it. Only thing this has that the HK doesn’t is 3 more rounds. It’s a nice looking gun.

[@neil7132]

Sweet looking gun. Almost perfect (in my opinion) if not for the full length guide rod

[@timsmith9645]

Absolutely beautiful Kimber 2k11 love it but price is out of my league thanks for sharing sootch00

[@tedcollins4684]

Mag hanging out looks half baked

[@unixfool]

Doesn't hang out when chambered in 9mm. There's no way around the length of the mag with 45ACP other than lessening capacity.

[@empoweryou1]

Did not realize Kimber moved from Yonkers, NY to Alabama. Love it.

[@rockhandssteve]

Great review!

[@traeucity6087]

Perhaps it's just the camera, but it looks like the trigger is bronze and the barrel is gold.

[@damirjalali]

Thx for everything. The way you represent these guns is amazing. Is this a range gun because the Triger is extremely lightweight? What is the value approximately ? Cheers 🍻 Also, why is there a gap between mag and gun?

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

Love that this is 45.. interested

[@Hawtload]

literally the only .45acp DS 1911 on the market that I'm aware of. Kimber made a good move there.

[@PatternRecognitionMusic]

There are a few, but they're not common. I don't know why. Girsan and Rock Island are the two obvious ones. Tisas has started doing double stacks in 9mm, I'm hoping they'll jump in the fray with other chamberings.

[@unixfool]

@@PatternRecognitionMusic Rock Island Armory doesn't sell 2011s, though...their DS guns are Para-patterned. EAA has them in 45 but they are absolute junk. Cosaint makes them in 45ACP, and are equivalent in price/build, but I'm not sure if they're considered 100% production-level guns (many folks rate them as semi-custom).

[@PatternRecognitionMusic]

@@unixfool to be fair, the comment was regarding DS 1911s, not pattern specific.

[@jlcougilljr]

DAMN IT SOOTCH!!!! YOU ARE NOT DOING MY WALLET ANY DAMN GOOD BROTHER!!! lolol Question for you my friend: i was going to message you through Facebook but maybe it's easier through here-not sure. Anyway, since you've used , tested and owned many of the PSA Dagger 9mm pistols, i wanted to get your current over-all opinion as of now on the long term reliability of those guns please?? i've watched hours and hours of your content over the years and truly value your opinion above most on YT so what do you think these days of those daggers given a chunk of time has passed now? i'm very close to pulling the trigger on getting one and just wanted to get your current view & feelings on them please?? i would very much appreciate it sir. and you've got me wanted to pick up an M&P 380 Bodyguard as well,i think it would be a perfect back-up gun. hope to hear back from you and thank you so much, Jerry

[@firstimeshooter6590]

Kimber 2011?! Ah man this is gonna jam like a jelly.

[@unixfool]

Hrmm...I saw no jams of this gun in any of the recent reviews on KZbin.

[@Radvous]

It's awesome that Kimber is making a comeback

[@Hawtload]

the grip looks really nice on that

[@hyper8545]

I wanna see sootch review the new 2025 girsan 🔫 lineup

[@nicholasnapier2684]

How’s it like the hollow points in the feed ramp

[@unixfool]

Antother reviewer shot Speer Gold Dots from it without issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKrOnJWlgayDrsksi=-VrhNHdC1xNXF1Ny&t=524

[@ArtofHunter]

The mag sticking out that far for a 13rd is ridiculous. Especially as other reviewers have stated you can load that mag to 15rds. If that was a flush fit 13rd I'd say it would be a perfect addition as a DS 45 is something we haven't seen since the Para days.

[@unixfool]

If they didn't do that, it would be a 10 round capacity. That's a limitation that can't be worked around...probably due to the nature of the top of the mag (it narrows). The limitation is the ammo (45ACP).

[@DL-mn7co]

Yeah but wear is the 2011 9mm , You’re missing the boat Kimber. Stealth arms has the right approach

[@unixfool]

The first two variants are sold in 9mm and 45ACP. The top variant is sold only in 9mm.

[@MassiveVictories]

Whoa! I just commented on manufacturers giving us 2011 traditional caliber options. Sootch is effen man!

[@MrTillerman22]

What kinda watch u wearing at the start Sootch

[@TT-ch2pz]

2024 the year if the 2011

[@jamesdelong6401]

Looks nice. 👍👍 on the three magazines come with it

[@hondasaurusrex6998]

Sneaky solution on the guide rod assembly. Thanks Sootch.

[@ArnoSchmidt70]

Who sells a gut with magazins that do not fit?

[@WN_Byers]

People selling magwells

[@cavalieroutdoors6036]

Kimber. Kimber sells guns with mags that don't fit.

[@JosephKrob]

For a competition gun, it is the standard. This allows for ease of use and speed, hence the custom magwell offered on the target model.

[@unixfool]

The problem goes away with the 9mm until you use the 20-round mag, and then you just add a magwell and that problem goes away. With 45ACP, there's limitations.

[@MrSirHosealot]

Guess what I’m getting for Christmas….😮

[@blastedmcgraw152]

I’ve been waiting for a nice, double stack 1911 in .45 that didn’t cost $2500+.

[@Ki113rTofu]

That’s how much this is lol

[@melissasmess2773]

Glock 21, $600 😂

[@unixfool]

@@Ki113rTofu He's not wrong. It's $1995 for the 9mm base model and $2125 for the 45ACP base model. The next model is $2595.

[@jagpilotohio]

Interesting factory work on the stripper rail seen at 15:22. Generally you only see gunsmiths cut an angle like that into it with hand filing to let the slide glide over the disconnector more smoothly. I’m not sure why this isn’t universal with higher end 2011’s. I’m surprised you didn’t discuss it a bit.

[@PatternRecognitionMusic]

I spotted that also, had to rewind and pause - Marvel cut! He mentioned the slide running smooth without the obvious lurch from the disco, but didn't really get into the technical side of that.

[@LGB-FJB]

Looks nice, but I'd choose different options.

[@spook5756]

Kimber ❤

[@Gunrunner4532]

Sootch, do you have a review of any Les Baer 1911’s?

[@davidpyle7333]

Don, can you lock (and unlock) the recoil spring (ie make the quarter turn with the guide rod) with the slide still on the frame ? Like the Dawson system ? That way you're not under spring tension while removing or installing the take-down pin ?

[@DTreatz]

Wish they would have put a window behind the serrations so I can see that gorgeous barrel more Or hopefully theyll make a target version of black too, with the lightening cuts. and bronze that hammer on the black version like the barrel And make both option's in 4.25 commander length

[@kvnjmz6188]

The million dollar question is can I put that guide rod in a regular 1911 please answer this for me lol

[@TT-ch2pz]

Great looking gun. I hope there's a 9mm version on the way.

[@mattshirley8124]

This one launched in .45 and 9 already!

[@glockumollie1230]

QUESTION; DOES THIS GUN SHOOT +P AS IS OR WILL IT REQUIRE A DIFFERENT SPRING. I LOVE MY 30S HAS A DOUBLE RECOIL SPRING WHICH COMES IN SOO SWEET WITH MY DOUBLE TAP 185GR JHP AT 1200FPS, 600FT. LBS I'M ASSUMING ITS NOT GOING TO SHOOT THE +P WITHOUT THE HEAVIER RECOIL SPRING BUT I NEED TO KNOW FOR SURE ONE WAY OR ANOTHER.

[@NCmtnMan89]

Greta video sootch always love the content. Kimber makes beautiful firearms but I just wished the function matched to appearance. Why not make the mag seat in the grip, it looks terrible for the factory mags to hang out like that.

[@MrRampro]

Does it have a marvel cut? Wonder how they get it smooth. Should have kept watching. It does. About time. I usually have to do my own.

[@AriePharmD]

@MrRampro I saw that too @15:22.

[@claytongross5657]

I was there right up until the price, and then I checked out.

[@larryinokc]

I just don't get what the big fuss is about double stack 1911's, or "2011"...whatever you want to call them. Para Ordnance developed the concept decades ago, but it never quite took off. Now they're all the rage. Unbelievable.

[@unixfool]

They are two different styles of guns (the frames are different)...there's really no fuss.

[@Platoon_Guide]

Looks thick like a milkshake‼️

[@ericbergfield6451]

Good comprehensive review

[@anthonyfunderburk7871]

I gotta get me one of those😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joaopedrobaggio4475]

Good to see that Kimber are back in the business of double-stack 45 ACP pistols, but i know that this gun is very expensive.

[@JosephKrob]

Actually very well priced for an all metal 2011 style handgun.

[@unixfool]

It's not super expensive for a 2011, especially considering all the features it has, and especially with the 45ACP offering - mainstream 2011 makers aren't doing 2011s in 45ACP.

[@TEH47]

I may need to look into the 9mm target model

[@AlejandroFreitasBragaBraga]

I can't even say which pistol between the 1911 and 2011 is the best

[@todds2248]

Very cool to see a new 2011 in .45 ACP. I have to say I just don't see the reasoning for a 9mm 1911 (2011), but to each their own. As others have mentioned I think the gap showing on the magazine looks terrible. I would hope maybe there's a flush fit 10 round mag coming or something. Just looks like the mag isn't seated. Be interesting to see other reviews and how the reliability is.

[@unixfool]

That's a limitation solely related to the fact that the ammo is 45ACP. Designing a 10 round mag just to not be OCD-triggered is a bit wild when you can just add a mag well. About your 9mm comment, choice is always good. 9mm is the common/default offering with 2011s. The fact that Kimber did this in 45ACP is great...they're pretty much the only production gun maker that are currently chambering their 2011 in 45ACP.

[@BlowinSmokeTv]

Never thought I'd grow up watchin an old white guy shoot guns. Damn Hickok ...you started this years ago lol Beautiful Damn gun..ooh..45...😵‍💫 "Be strong, be of good courage, God bless America, and long live the Republic" ...Yeaaahh Boyyy!!!!!

[@ek3908]

ME WANT ONE~ man this thing looks incredible.

[@zCreepingDeathz]

Do the slide serrations actually work or are they just for decoration, they look like decoration with not much functionality?

[@nicholasnapier2684]

Like Handy critical defense

[@nickarellano7266]

Extra Springs for the slide would be nice