Compact II & Pro Carry II
Compact model pistols have all the features of the Custom II, along with
a four-inch bushingless bull barrel design that ensures dependability while
making them easier to carry and conceal. The unique Kimber bull barrel keeps
maximum barrel weight forward, minimizing felt recoil and reducing muzzle
lift for faster sight recovery. Keeping weight forward has the added benefit
of holding the slide in battery longer, increasing accuracy. In the Kimber
design,
the slide travels further than on similar pistols. This gives the magazine
follower spring more time to properly position the next round, ensuring positive
feeding.
The Kimber design also uses a single recoil spring.
Models differ in both frame material (steel, stainless steel or aluminum)
and grip length. The Compact Stainless II has an Officer's-length grip that
is .400
inch shorter than full size models, making them easier to conceal. Pro Carry
II models have the same full length grip as full size pistols, permitting
the four
finger grip preferred by many shooters.
Kimber uses the finest aluminum available as the basis for frames. Machined
from solid blocks on the same machines and to the same precision
tolerances demanded from steel, the 7075-T7 material yields frames that have
been tested to 20,000 rounds without measurable wear. While reducing
weight by six or seven ounces may not initially seem important, it makes a
big difference if the pistol is carried every day.
New this year is the Pro Carry HD II (Heavy Duty) .38 Super. Like the Pro Carry II .45 ACP it features a stainless steel frame.
Compact Series Pistols have a grip .400 inch shorter than the full length Pro Carry, making them easier to conceal.
Some Compact and Pro Carry pistols have lightweight aluminum frames. These
frames are machined from solid blocks of 7075-T7 aluminum,
the hardest and strongest available. This premium material holds the same
tight tolerances Kimber demands from steel frames.
 All Kimber Classic Pistols have a ribbed Commander-style hammer to prevent clothing snags. An enlarged firing pin stop locks the tactical extractor in position for total reliability. |
 Pro Carry II pistols have a 4-inch bull barrel. The barrel is fitted directly to the slide, eliminating the need for a bushing. Maximum weight is kept forward, increasing accuracy while reducing felt recoil. |
Some Compact and Pro Carry pistols have lightweight aluminum frames. These
frames are machined from solid blocks of 7075-T7 aluminum,
the hardest and strongest available. This premium material holds the same
tight tolerances Kimber demands from steel frames.
Compact Stainless II
The Compact Stainless II has the standard features of the Stainless II (page
10) but incorporates a 4-inch bull barrel fitted directly to the slide
without a bushing. The grip is .400 inch shorter, making it lighter and easier
to conceal, yet it still accepts a seven round magazine. Rounded and
blended edges, low profile dovetail-mounted combat sights and absolute dependability
make it ideal for concealed carry.
Stainless Pro Carry II
The Stainless Pro Carry II™ has the same features and 4-inch bull barrel
design found on the Compact Stainless II, but has a full length grip that
many
shooters feel improves control. It has a lightweight aluminum frame that reduces
weight by seven ounces compared to the Pro Carry HD II with its stainless
steel frame. The Stainless Pro Carry II is also available in .40 S&W.
The Pro Carry HD II is also available in .38 Super.
Pro Carry II
The Pro Carry II has many of the same features as the Stainless Pro Carry
II, but incorporates an aluminum frame and
carbon steel slide. It is finished in matte black.