Kimber 2K11 Eclipse 9MM Luger 9X19 Para 5 0 Barrel 20 Rounds Two Tone

About this product

The Kimber 2K11 Eclipse is Kimber's premium double-stack 1911-pattern competition and carry pistol, combining the crisp single-action trigger the 1911 platform is known for with the higher magazine capacity of a modern 2011-style double-stack frame. The Eclipse variant specifically dresses the platform in Kimber's signature brushed stainless slide over a darker frame, giving it a distinctive two-tone appearance among the 2K11 lineup.

What sets a 2K11 apart from a traditional single-stack 1911?

A classic 1911 magazine holds around 7 or 8 rounds because of its single-stack design, prized for a slim grip at the cost of capacity. The 2K11 keeps the same fundamental single-action fire control system and manual thumb safety operation as a 1911, but widens the frame to accept a double-stack magazine, meaning this 9mm version ships with both a flush-fit 17+1 magazine and an extended 20+1 magazine for more capacity when concealment isn't the priority.

What does the optics-ready slide support?

The Eclipse's slide is configured around the Trijicon RMR optic footprint, letting buyers mount a compatible red dot directly for faster target acquisition in competition or duty use. Kimber pairs that with an accessory rail on the frame for a weapon light, and an external extractor on the stainless slide designed to improve reliability and ease of maintenance compared to older internal-extractor 1911 designs.

How does the 5-inch barrel affect handling?

With a 5-inch barrel and an 8.56-inch overall length, the 2K11 sits at full-size 1911 dimensions, giving it a long sight radius that benefits precision shooting at range, along with the recoil-dampening benefit of a longer, heavier slide-and-barrel assembly. Height runs 5.7 inches with the flush 17-round magazine inserted, or 6.6 inches with the extended 20-round magazine — a meaningful difference in grip length between the two included magazines that buyers should factor into their holster choice.

Is the 2K11 built for competition, carry, or both?

Kimber markets the 2K11 line toward competitive shooters in double-stack 1911 divisions who want more capacity than a traditional 1911 without giving up the platform's trigger feel, and the Eclipse's optics-ready slide and premium finish reflect that competition and enthusiast focus. Its size and weight make it less suited to deep concealment carry, though open carry, range use, or home defense are all reasonable roles given its capacity and reliability-focused design details like the external extractor.

Why is this pistol priced significantly higher than most 9mm handguns?

The 2K11 Eclipse sits at the premium end of the double-stack 1911 market, reflecting Kimber's fit-and-finish standards, the hand-fitting typical of higher-end 1911-pattern builds, and the inclusion of two magazines plus an optics-ready cut standard. Buyers should expect a level of machining and trigger tuning closer to a semi-custom pistol than a mass-market striker-fired gun, which is where the price difference comes from.

As a firearm, this pistol ships to a licensed FFL dealer rather than to your home address; you'll complete your background check and required paperwork there before taking possession. California buyers should confirm current compliance status for this model with their FFL before ordering.

How does the Eclipse finish compare to other 2K11 variants?

Kimber offers the 2K11 platform across several finish and configuration options, and the Eclipse specifically pairs a brushed stainless slide with a noticeably darker frame for contrast, distinguishing it visually from the more uniform black or all-stainless versions elsewhere in the lineup. Beyond the cosmetic difference, the core mechanics — the single-action trigger, capacity, and optics-ready slide cut — remain consistent across 2K11 variants, so buyers are primarily choosing the Eclipse for its distinct two-tone look.