Kimber 2K11 Pro Royal 9MM 4 25 IN Optics Ready
Pros & cons
What works
- 19+1 double-stack capacity in a familiar 1911 trigger platform
- RMR-footprint optics-ready slide cut
- Stainless steel frame and slide construction
- Distinctive bronze PVD finish
Trade-offs
- Full-size and heavier than a typical carry 1911
- Optic sold separately
- Kimber's MAP policy limits published pricing transparency
Specs at a glance
About this product
The Kimber 2K11 Pro Royal brings Kimber's take on the double-stack 2011-pattern 1911 to market, built on a stainless steel frame and slide finished in bronze PVD that sets it apart from the black and stainless finishes more common on this style of pistol. Chambered in 9mm Luger with a 19+1 magazine capacity, the 2K11 Pro Royal pairs classic single-action 1911 fire control with the higher round count of a double-stack magazine well, a combination that has become popular with shooters who want a 1911 trigger without giving up capacity.
What sets the 2K11 Pro Royal apart from a standard 1911?
The most obvious difference is the magazine well. A traditional 1911 in 9mm typically holds 8 or 9 rounds in a single-stack magazine, while the 2K11 Pro Royal's double-stack design brings that up to 19+1. Kimber built the pistol around an MJD composite grip module, which houses the double-stack magazine while keeping the grip circumference manageable, and paired it with Kimber's GT trigger to keep the single-action pull close to what 1911 shooters already expect. Like other 1911-pattern pistols, it retains a manual thumb safety and grip safety as part of the platform's manual of arms. The slide carries lightening cuts and front and rear serrations, and the 4.25-inch bull barrel is fitted without a separate bushing, a common approach on this style of gun to tighten barrel-to-slide lockup for accuracy.
Is the 2K11 Pro Royal optics ready out of the box?
Yes. The slide is machined with an RMR-footprint optic cut, so a red dot in that mounting pattern can be installed directly without an adapter plate. For iron-sight use, or as a co-witness backup with a dot mounted, it ships with a fiber front sight and a fixed black rear sight. Overall length is 7.79 inches and the pistol weighs approximately 35 ounces unloaded, numbers that put it in the full-size duty and competition category rather than a daily-carry gun. Buyers planning to run an optic should confirm their footprint of choice matches the cut before ordering a separate plate or mount.
Who is the 2K11 Pro Royal built for?
This pistol is aimed at shooters already comfortable with 1911-pattern handguns who want a higher-capacity option for competition, range use, or home defense without switching to a different platform's trigger and controls. The bronze PVD finish is a cosmetic option for buyers who want their 2011 to stand out visually; function is otherwise the same as Kimber's other 2K11 Pro configurations. Because it's a full-size, optics-ready double-stack pistol, it suits open carry, range work, and competition better than everyday concealed carry.
Kimber's manufacturer pricing on this model is restricted under the company's minimum advertised price policy, so the price shown here reflects a real current selling price for this exact configuration rather than a published MSRP.
California has its own requirements for handgun sales, including the state's certified handgun roster and magazine capacity rules, and those requirements can change independently of what a manufacturer publishes elsewhere. Buyers should confirm current California compliance for this specific model with their receiving FFL before placing an order.
This is a firearm and ships to a licensed FFL dealer of your choosing for pickup, not to a home address. Your FFL will handle the required background check and any state paperwork at transfer. Checkout on this site uses secure checkout.
Beyond the trigger and capacity story, the fit and finish typical of a Kimber 2011-pattern build is part of the draw for shooters moving up from a standard single-stack 1911, since the double-stack magazine well and grip module are engineered to keep the pointing angle and trigger reach close to what long-time 1911 shooters already know instinctively.
FFL transfer required
This item is a firearm and ships only to a licensed FFL dealer, never to a home address. At checkout, enter your preferred dealer as the shipping address, or leave it blank and we will assign a licensed dealer near you at no extra cost. You complete the background check and paperwork with the dealer when you pick up.
California buyers: handguns must be on the California roster for delivery to a California FFL, a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) and DROS are handled at the dealer, and the 10-day waiting period applies. Out-of-state buyers receive the firearm through their own local FFL under their state's rules.
Key attributes
| Transfer | Ships to your FFL dealer |
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
| Capacity | 19+1 |
| Barrel Length | 4.25 in |
| Action | Single-Action 1911-Pattern |
| Finish | Bronze PVD, Stainless Frame/Slide |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Kimber 2K11 Pro Royal come with a red dot sight?
- No. The pistol ships optics ready with an RMR-footprint cut on the slide; a red dot sight is sold separately.
- How many rounds does it hold?
- It uses double-stack 9mm magazines rated at 19 rounds, for 19+1 total with a round chambered.
- Does this pistol have a manual safety?
- Yes. As a 1911-pattern design it has both a thumb safety and a grip safety.
- Will this ship to my house?
- No. As a firearm it must ship to a licensed FFL dealer for the background check and transfer.
- Is the listed price Kimber's MSRP?
- Kimber restricts advertised pricing on this model under its MAP policy, so the price shown reflects a current real-world selling price rather than a published MSRP.