Description
Kimber's 2K11 line has been building toward something like this. The Pro Comp takes the high-capacity 2011-style foundation and adds a factory-integrated forward port compensator, machined seamlessly into the stainless steel slide and barrel as a single unit. The result is a gun that stays noticeably flatter during rapid fire compared to a standard 1911 or even a non-compensated 2K11. For anyone who spends serious time on the range, runs USPSA or similar competitions, or just wants the best follow-up shot capability Kimber has ever offered, this is the one.
What Makes the 2K11 Pro Comp Different
The compensator isn't bolted on or threaded into place as an afterthought — it's machined as part of the barrel and slide assembly, using a forward port that vents 0.16 square inches of propellant gas upward to counteract muzzle rise. Combined with the 4.25" fluted stainless bull barrel featuring 5R left-hand rifling and a 1:10 twist, you're getting a setup that's both mechanically sound and precision-accurate. The lightening cuts in the slide aren't just cosmetic either — they reduce reciprocating mass and help the gun cycle cleanly. Every 2K11 is assembled start to finish by a single Kimber technician, and it shows in the fit and finish.
The trigger is a GT match-grade aluminum unit with a 3-4 lb pull, ambidextrous thumb safety, and a bumped beavertail grip safety. Front strap checkering keeps things locked in during a hard grip. The carbon fiber and glass matrix grip module is lightweight and aggressively textured — Kimber's proprietary dual CF/glass construction. Controls are sensible and well-placed for both right- and left-handed shooters.
Running Optics on the 2K11 Pro Comp
The slide is milled to an RMR footprint and ships with a TAG Precision adapter plate, so you can drop your red dot on without sending it out to a machinist. Additional red and black fiber-optic inserts are included along with an adjustable rear sight cover plate, so you can run iron sights in the meantime. The Picatinny rail on the frame handles lights and lasers without any adapter needed. The whole package is genuinely competition-ready out of the box in a way that most metal-frame pistols simply aren't.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kimber
- Model: 2K11 Pro Comp
- MPN: 3500075
- UPC: 669278350752
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Single-Action Semi-Auto
- Capacity: 19+1
- Barrel Length: 4.25"
- Barrel Material: Stainless Steel, Fluted, Ramped, Matte Finish
- Barrel Rifling: 5R Left-Hand, 1:10 Twist
- Compensator: Integrated Forward Port, 0.16 sq in
- Frame Material: Stainless Steel with SST Steel Sub-Frame
- Overall Length: 7.79"
- Height: 5.76"
- Width: 1.53"
- Weight (Empty): 33.4 oz
- Trigger: GT Match Grade Aluminum, 3-4 lb Pull
- Safety: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Bumped Grip Safety
- Front Sight: TAG FiberLok 2 Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Adjustable Rear Sight Cover Plate
- Optics Ready: Yes, RMR Footprint with TAG Precision Adapter Plate
- Grip: Kimber Carbon Fiber and Glass Matrix Module
- Rail: Picatinny
What’s Included
- Kimber 2K11 Pro Comp pistol
- Two Checkmate Ultra High-Capacity 19-round magazines
- TAG Precision RMR adapter plate
- Additional red and black fiber-optic front sight inserts
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the integrated compensator on the 2K11 Pro Comp make a noticeable difference shooting?
Yes, and it's not subtle. The forward port compensator vents propellant gases upward through 0.16 square inches of porting machined directly into the slide and barrel assembly, which counters muzzle flip during the firing cycle. Paired with a 9mm cartridge that's already on the softer end for recoil, the result is a gun that stays remarkably flat through rapid strings. It's one of the more practical comp setups on a production pistol right now.
What red dot sights are compatible with the 2K11 Pro Comp's optic cut?
The slide is cut to an RMR footprint, and the pistol ships with a TAG Precision adapter plate that covers the most common micro red dot mounting patterns. Trijicon RMR and similarly footprinted optics mount directly. If you're running a different footprint, check with TAG Precision on their available adapter options, as the plate system is designed to accommodate multiple sight platforms.
How does the 2K11 Pro Comp differ from the standard 2K11 Pro?
The core platform is the same — double-stack 2011-style 1911, single-action trigger, carbon fiber grip module, optics-ready slide — but the Comp variant adds the factory-integrated forward port compensator machined into the slide and barrel. The compensated barrel assembly is unique to the Comp models and is not a field-swappable upgrade on a standard 2K11. If muzzle control and speed are priorities, the Pro Comp is the purpose-built answer within the lineup.
Is the 2K11 Pro Comp suitable for carry, or is it more of a competition and range gun?
At 33.4 oz empty and 7.79" overall, this is on the heavier and longer end for everyday carry, though some experienced carriers do run guns this size. Where it genuinely excels is as a competition pistol, a high-performance training gun, or a home defense option where size is less of a concern. The 19+1 capacity, flat-shooting comp, and match trigger are all attributes that translate very well to dynamic shooting environments.
What magazines does the Kimber 2K11 Pro Comp ship with?
The Pro Comp ships with two Checkmate Ultra High-Capacity 19-round magazines. Checkmate is a well-regarded manufacturer that supplies magazines to several premium 1911 and 2011 builders, so these are proper quality units and not throwaway inclusions.
Is each 2K11 Pro Comp individually assembled, or are they production line pistols?
Kimber assembles each 2K11 from start to finish by a single firearms technician, which is a genuine differentiator for a production pistol at this price point. Components are machined to tight tolerances, and the same technician who builds the gun also finishes it, which helps explain the consistent fit and finish quality people notice when they get one of these in hand.





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