Kimber Custom II Two Tone 24 Carat Gold Black Aztec Style 45 Acp 5 Barrel 7 Rounds Grabagun Exclusive
Pros & cons
What works
- Standard Kimber Custom II fit and function under a dressed-up finish
- Full-size 5-inch barrel gives a long sight radius for accuracy
- Gold-accented controls and Aztec-style engraving make it a distinct piece
- Single-stack grip fits a wide range of hand sizes
Trade-offs
- Decorative finish adds cost over a plain black Custom II with no functional gain
- 7-round single-stack capacity is low next to modern double-stack 9mm pistols
- .45 ACP ammo costs more per round than 9mm
- Engraved finishes are harder to touch up if scratched from daily carry
Specs at a glance
About this product
This Kimber Custom II is a dealer-exclusive two-tone 1911 chambered in .45 ACP, built on the same 5-inch single-stack Custom II platform Kimber has sold for years but dressed in a black-and-gold Aztec-style engraved finish. Underneath the gold-accented controls and engraving, it runs the standard Kimber Custom II fire control group and 7-round single-stack magazine — this is a finish and cosmetics upgrade over the catalog model, not a mechanical one, so shooters get the same reliability Kimber built its reputation on.
What is it used for?
Buyers pick this up for two overlapping reasons: it's a shootable full-size 1911 with real Kimber build quality, and it's a display-worthy piece thanks to the engraved, gold-accented finish that sets it apart from a standard black gun. Plenty of owners run it at the range like any other Custom II and don't baby it at all, while others treat it more as a collectible and carry a plainer, less dressed-up gun day to day for that purpose.
How does this dealer-exclusive differ from a standard Kimber Custom II?
Mechanically, nothing changes — same 5-inch barrel, same single-stack 7-round magazine, same trigger group and internals as a standard black Custom II off the shelf. What you're paying extra for is the two-tone finish, the gold-toned plating on the controls, and the Aztec-style engraving pattern that makes this a limited dealer run rather than a catalog-standard configuration you'll find everywhere.
What accessories and holsters fit a 5-inch 1911 like this?
Any holster molded for a Government-size 1911 pattern will fit, as long as it isn't cut specifically for an accessory rail or a different sight configuration than what ships on this gun. Standard 1911 magazines, grips, and most aftermarket parts built for the Government-length Custom II will interchange normally, since the frame dimensions haven't changed at all from the standard production model.
Who is this not for?
If you want the most rounds per magazine for the money, a modern double-stack 9mm will beat this 7-round single-stack .45 easily on capacity — see our Fusion XP Pro for a higher-capacity, optics-ready alternative built on a related platform. Anyone who plans to carry and holster it daily should also weigh whether an engraved, plated finish is worth the risk of holster wear scuffing it up over time.
Does it work in California?
Kimber's standard Custom II .45 ACP models have a long history on California's handgun roster, but dealer-exclusive finish variants like this one aren't always separately certified under their own listing — confirm this specific configuration's roster status with us before ordering. If listed, it ships through a licensed FFL after DROS approval and the standard 10-day wait like any other pistol; see our California gun laws page for the full process.
Key attributes
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Barrel Length | 5 in. |
| Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Frame | Single-stack 1911 |
| Finish | Two-tone, gold-accented, Aztec-style engraving |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the gold actually solid gold?
- No — it's a gold-toned finish and plating on the controls and engraving accents, not solid gold construction.
- Is this a safe queen or a shooter?
- It runs the same internals as a standard Kimber Custom II .45, so it shoots fine, but a lot of buyers of dealer-exclusive finishes treat them as collector pieces and carry a plainer gun day to day.
- What holsters fit a 5-inch 1911 like this?
- Any holster molded for a Government-size 1911 pattern fits, as long as it isn't cut specifically for a rail or a different sight configuration.
- Does .45 ACP kick a lot in a full-size 1911?
- A steel-frame, full-size 1911 like this soaks up .45 ACP recoil well compared to lighter compact .45 pistols.
- Is this the same gun sold elsewhere under a different name?
- It's a Kimber Custom II at its core; the two-tone gold Aztec-style engraving is what makes this specific dealer-exclusive version different from the standard black Custom II.