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A buddy is looking at a new Kimber Aegis Elite Custom and KHX Custom in 9mm and 45 ACP for local bullseye league (he can't make his mind up on caliber, I told him 45). I've read that Jon said he didn't like stainless frames and slides together, and something else he didn't like about Kimbers but I can't remember. These both are completely ss even though they are some black treatment on them. I handled a few in the store with him and they seem decent. They are Series 70, no firing pin block, which surprised me. I told him he would need a trigger job and maybe a match bushing to start with, but it seemed to have a decent fit so maybe just a trigger job to start. He likes the way the frames were milled for mounting the red dots. I think one has a Vortex and the other a RMR. I told him to buy a SARO, but he didn't want to use a grip mount or drill and tap the frame or slide. If you or any of the Smith's have any feedback on your thoughts about either of these for competition, let me know and I'll pass it on to him.

Kimber Aegis Elite Custom (sold); 9mm Springfield Loaded Stainless. In my quest of doing the perfect trigger job and the fact that I basically know nothing, I. XD Svc.40 S&W, Trijicon Night Sights, Powder River Match Trigger, Don's Stainless Guide Rod 22# spring, XDm slide stop XDm 9mm, Springer Match Trigger, X-treme Grip, Don's Stainless Guide Rod 16# spring And more from Beretta, Benelli, CZ, Kimber, Rock River, Ruger, and Savage. The Kimber 1911 Aegis Elite Ultra Sub-Compact 9mm Review Plan. Initially, for this review, I want to present the specifications and features of the Kimber Aegis Elite Ultra 3-inch 9mm. Then, I will give my ten criteria and range test results and my opinions on it to help you analyze your handguns and make the best selection for yourself. Caliber.45Auto(ACP), semiauto Pistol Aegis Elite Custom (OI) 8+1 Rounds, barrel length 5' match grade, 1 magazine 8 rounds black, Venom Optic 6MOA and sight 3-Dot white, G-10 grip, trigger factoring setting 4 to 5lbs, recoil spring 16 pounds, Kimber USA. Triggers and Trigger Kits from Galloway Precision and RTK for Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, Kel-Tec, Remington, SCCY, and Kimber.

Kimber Aegis Elite Pro 9mm Compact 1911 Review

Some say that John Moses Browning’s ideas for the 1911 were more innovative than Edison’s incandescent light bulb and more influential than Thomas Crapper’s flush toilet.

Well, these statements might be a whimsical stretch. But one of Browning’s related-versions, the Kimber Aegis Elite Pro 9mm Compact 1911, is an ingenious combination of beauty and performance with some very nice features included. Thanks to Kimber America for sending me this Aegis Elite Pro 9mm Compact 1911 to review. I was anxious to test and evaluate it to see if it and its 4-inch barrel would work for Concealed Carry and International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) competition matches in the Concealed Carry Pistol Division. I have analyzed some excellent compact pistols for my Top 21 Concealed Carry guns in the second printing of my book “Concealed Carry and Handgun Essentials.” So now I want to analyze, compare, and rate this Aegis Elite Pro compact.

The Kimber Aegis Elite Pro 9mm Compact 1911 Review Plan

Initially, I want to present the specifications and features of the Kimber Aegis Elite Pro 9mm Compact 1911. Next, I will give my ten criteria and range test results and my opinions for it to help you analyze your handguns and make the best selection for yourself. You can add or subtract from my criteria to meet your needs and preferences. Below, I’ll also suggest two quality, custom holsters, a horsehide leather, and a Kydex I like for this pistol.

Know that I am not on the Kimber America payroll, have not been paid or compensated by them in any form for this review, and not given any gratuities nor influenced to say certain things about the gun. I want to be as objective as possible, honest and straight-forward with my opinions and ideas the way I see the pistol to help folks sincerely. Also, please know that manufacturers do not buy advertising on my personal website. I have even turned down several guns to review, because of data indicating the firearm may be unreliable, had several recalls, accuracy problems, safety concern, etc.

Kimber Aegis Elite Pro 9mm Compact 1911 Specifications

Model Number	Model #3000365, Aegis Elite Pro
Caliber	9mm
Barrel Length- Type	4.00″; Match Grade; Bushingless, Ramped Bull
Sights	Fiber Optic: Red Front Sight; Green Rear Sight
Frame – Material	Stainless Steel; Satin Silver Finish
Slide – Finish	Stainless Steel; Matte Black; Kim Pro II Finish; AEX Rear Slide Serrations
Trigger – Type	Single Action; Match Grade; Solid Aluminum; Skeletonized
Trigger Press	4.90 lbs – (as measured over ten trials with my Lyman Electronic Trigger Pull gauge); Factory Estimated 4-5# Press
Magazines – Capacity	9 Rounds; 1 Mag; Steel; Single Stack; P/N: 1100307A
Height	5.25″
Width	1.28″
Overall Length	7.70″
Weight (Unloaded)	28.5 oz, Empty Mag
Safeties	Manual Thumb Safety (Left-Side Only); Extended Beavertail Grip Safety
Grips	G-10; Green, Black, and Gray Color Pattern
Other	Limited 1-Year Warranty- from Date of Original New Purchase
MSRP	$1,041 as Reviewed

Kimber Aegis Elite Pro 9mm Compact 1911 Features

Full-Length Guide Rod and 14-Pound Recoil Spring
Round-Heel, Bobtail Type, Butt- Bottom of Mainspring Housing
Front Strap Checkering- 24 LPI
X-Style (AEX) Rear Slide Serrations to Enhance Grip
Attractive Two-Tone Silver Stainless Steel and Matte Black Finish
Tactical Skeletonized Hammer to Reduce Weight
Series 80 1911 with Firing Pin Safety Plunger
No Accessory Rail
Optional: Vortex Venom Red Dot Sight with 6 MOA Reticle- MSRP:$1,395.

Recommended Holsters for the Kimber Aegis Elite Pro 9mm Compact 1911

Kramer Handgun Leather OWB Belt Scabbard Holster

Kramer Handgun Leather makes a beautiful, high-quality OWB Belt Scabbard Horsehide-Leather custom holster for this Kimber Aegis Elite Pro. This classic “pancake” design has excellent workmanship, is very comfortable, extremely durable, has excellent retention, covers the trigger, and conceals well. The Kramer Leather OWB holster has a high-riding FBI forward cant or tilt for easy draw. It is designed for wear on the strong side hip. When carrying it, I found that the butt of the gun tucks snugly into the body to help with concealment. I like the quality look, feel, and function of this holster. And, it works well for concealment, for the range, competition, and for home use. The Kimber Aegis Elite Pro is shown below in the high-quality Kramer Leather OWB Pancake Belt Scabbard Holster. A quality handgun and a quality holster go together for optimal results.

Kramer Holsters wants to offer my readers a 15% Discount off all purchases through November 30, 2018, for their high-quality holsters. When ordering, mention Col Ben or use the Discount Code “ColBen15.”

BlackPoint Tactical Kydex Standard OWB Holster

BlackPoint Tactical makes a quality and comfortable Standard Kydex Outside-the-Waistband (OWB) holster to custom fit the Kimber Aegis Elite Pro 9mm Compact 1911. BlackPoint’s standard OWB holster is designed to have a total curve throughout the body of the holster, allowing the holster to have a more natural fit to the curvature of the body. The holster comes with a retention screw that allows you to adjust the retention of the holster to your preference and a sweat guard. They offer metal hardware to eliminate a common failure point where loops break on OWB holsters. Side-mounted belt attachment points are used to reduce the overall thickness and to allow the gun to ride close to the body. They are many color options for the front and back and options for cant and loop sizes.

BlackPoint Tactical Holsters has agreed to offer my readers a 10% Discount off all purchases and Free Shipping through November 15, 2018, for their high-quality holsters. When ordering, mention Col Ben or use the Discount Code “ColBen10.”

Criteria and Considerations for the Kimber Aegis Elite Pro 9mm Compact 1911 Review

Here are ten of my criteria and factors I use for evaluating any handgun, so I will use them for this Kimber Aegis Elite Pro 9mm Compact 1

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