Description
The Kimber KHX Ultra is a sub-compact 1911 in 9mm that takes everything people love about the platform and shrinks it down for concealed carry. You get a 3-inch stainless match-grade barrel with a matching bushing, a forged aluminum frame, and a stainless slide, all wrapped in Kimber's gray KimPro II finish. At roughly 25 ounces empty and 6.8 inches long, it carries like a compact but shoots with the balance and crisp single-action trigger a 1911 fan expects. The solid aluminum trigger comes set from the factory around 4 to 5 pounds, which makes a real difference on a short-barreled gun.
What Sets the KHX Ultra Apart
The standout feature is the Hogue Enhanced MagGrip G10 grip system with an integrated red laser. The grips wrap all the way around to form a flat G10 mainspring housing and an external magwell, so reloads drop in smoother and your support hand has plenty to hold onto. The laser activates through a pressure switch right under the triggerguard, which means it comes on naturally the moment you take a firing grip. For anyone whose close-range eyesight isn't what it used to be, that projected dot is a genuine confidence builder.
Sighting and Handling on the KHX Ultra
Up top you'll find green and red fiber optic sights front and rear, giving you a bright, high-contrast picture in daylight that's easy to pick up fast. The hexagonal slide serrations are stair-stepped for solid purchase when you rack it, and the Stiplex golf-ball stippling on the front strap keeps the gun planted in your hand. The rounded heel frame and full-length guide rod round out a package that's clearly aimed at serious carry use.
Between the match-grade barrel, the laser grips, and the fiber optics, this is a gun built for people who want a metal-framed carry pistol that still handles like a quality 1911. It splits the difference between a range gun and a defensive piece about as well as anything in its size class.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kimber
- Model: KHX Ultra
- MPN: 3000370
- UPC: 669278303703
- Action: Semi-Auto, Single-Action 1911
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 8+1
- Barrel Length: 3 in. Stainless Steel, Match Grade
- Twist Rate: 1:16 LH
- Overall Length: 6.8 in.
- Weight: 25 oz. (empty magazine)
- Width: 1.28 in.
- Frame: Aluminum, Gray KimPro II
- Slide: Stainless Steel, Gray KimPro II
- Sights: Green and Red Fiber Optic, 4.8 in. radius
- Grips: Hogue MagGrip G10 Laser Enhanced
What’s Included
- Kimber KHX Ultra pistol
- One 8-round magazine
- Hogue MagGrip G10 laser-enhanced grips (installed)
- Owner's manual
- Lockable case
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of laser comes on the KHX Ultra?
The KHX Ultra ships with an integrated red laser built into the Hogue G10 MagGrip panels, developed by Hogue and Crimson Trace. It's activated by a pressure switch on the front strap just below the triggerguard, so it turns on the instant you take a normal firing grip. The master switch is tucked away and intentionally stiff, which makes it hard to bump off by accident.
Is the Kimber KHX Ultra a good concealed carry gun?
Yes, it's designed for it. The aluminum frame keeps weight down to about 25 ounces, the 3-inch barrel and 6.8-inch overall length make it easy to conceal, and the rounded heel frame reduces printing and snagging. Reviewers consistently point to it as a strong pick for 1911 fans who want a smaller metal carry gun.
How many rounds does the KHX Ultra hold?
It's a single-stack 1911, so it holds 8 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber for 8+1 total in 9mm. That's a few fewer than most double-stack micro-9s, but the slim single-stack frame gives you a very secure, natural grip in return.
How does the KHX Ultra handle recoil for such a small 9mm?
The all-metal construction helps here. The steel slide and aluminum frame give the gun some heft and a low center of gravity, which keeps felt recoil manageable compared to lighter polymer sub-compacts. Combined with the match-grade barrel and crisp single-action trigger, most folks find it very shootable for its size.





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