Kimber Super Match II handgun

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Kimber Super Match II

.45 ACP Pistol 5" barrel ✅ CA DOJ Certified
Caliber .45 ACP
Type Pistol
Size Full Size
Barrel 5"
Capacity 8+1
Weight 38 oz
Action Single Action
🛡️ Certified for Sale in California — CA DOJ Handgun Roster
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Kimber Super Match II Overview & Reviews

Overview
The Kimber Super Match II is a premium 1911-style semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Kimber Manufacturing, a leading American gunmaker based in New York. Built on the classic .45 ACP platform, this model represents the upper tier of Kimber's lineup, designed for competitive shooters and serious enthusiasts who demand accuracy and reliability. It combines traditional 1911 ergonomics with modern manufacturing and tight tolerances.

Key Features

  • Match-grade barrel and bushing for superior accuracy
  • Ambidextrous safety and extended thumb safety for customizable operation
  • Adjustable Kimber night sights for low-light shooting
  • Full-length guide rod for enhanced reliability
  • High-ride beavertail grip safety to prevent hammer bite
  • Checkered front strap and mainspring housing for improved grip control

Pros & Cons

  • ✅ Exceptional accuracy due to match-grade components and tight tolerances
  • ✅ Smooth trigger and refined handling typical of premium 1911s
  • ✅ California DOJ Roster certified for legal purchase in the state
  • ✅ Excellent ergonomics and proven 1911 platform
  • ❌ Premium pricing significantly higher than standard 1911 offerings
  • ❌ Requires regular maintenance and familiarity with 1911-specific operation
  • ❌ Limited magazine capacity (8+1) due to .45 ACP and 1911 design

Best For: Competition shooters, IPSC/USPSA participants, serious sport shooters, and discerning .45 ACP enthusiasts seeking a finely-tuned, match-grade pistol for target shooting and competition use.

🏪 Where to Buy the Kimber Super Match II in California

You can buy the Kimber Super Match II online and have it shipped to a California-licensed FFL dealer, or buy it at a local gun store. Every handgun purchase in California requires a Firearm Safety Certificate, a DROS background check and a 10-day waiting period. Find a California FFL near you →

Online dealers ship to a California FFL. You pick up at your local gun store after the 10-day waiting period.

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