Kimber Aegis Elite
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 127 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.08 kg
- Introduced
- 2018
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Kimber Aegis Elite is a series of single-action, hammer-fired 1911-pattern semi-automatic pistols built for concealed carry and defensive use. Introduced in 2018, the line comprises the full-size Custom (5-inch barrel), the compact Pro (4-inch barrel), and the subcompact Ultra (3-inch barrel), all chambered primarily in 9mm Luger and .45 ACP. Each pistol features a stainless steel frame and slide, red and green fiber optic sights, a match-grade barrel, skeletonized aluminum trigger, full-length guide rod, G-10 grips, and Kimber's 24 lines-per-inch front strap checkering for an enhanced firing grip.
The Aegis Elite line revived and modernized Kimber's earlier Aegis II 1911 series, swapping the older night sights for bright fiber optic sights and adding G-10 grips and refined front-strap texturing aimed at the concealed-carry market.
Capacity and dimensions vary by variant: the Custom holds 8-9 rounds with a 5-inch barrel, the Pro 8-9 rounds with a 4-inch barrel, and the Ultra 7-8 rounds with a 3-inch barrel. An optics-ready Custom OI model ships with a factory-mounted red dot sight.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Kimber Manufacturing
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2018
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 127 mm
- Overall length
- 221 mm
- Height
- 133 mm
- Width
- 33 mm
- Sight radius
- 173 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.08 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 1.19 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Short recoil
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single action
- Trigger pull
- 20.0 N
- Capacity
- 9
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Slide
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- G10
- Finish
- KimPro II
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 360 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 481 J
- Effective range
- 50 m
- Maximum range
- 1500 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Match grade barrel
Fiber optic sights
Full length guide rod
Skeletonized trigger
Front strap checkering
G10 grips
Ambidextrous thumb safety
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 560 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 1.08 kg | 765 g | Heavier than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 559 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 221 mm | 191 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 569 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 127 mm | 105 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 571 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 9 | 15 | Holds fewer rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the Kimber Aegis Elite
How much does the Kimber Aegis Elite weigh?
The Kimber Aegis Elite weighs 1.08 kg (2.37 lb) empty and 1.19 kg (2.62 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Kimber Aegis Elite?
The Kimber Aegis Elite is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum.
How many rounds does the Kimber Aegis Elite hold?
The Kimber Aegis Elite holds 9 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Kimber Aegis Elite?
The Kimber Aegis Elite is 221 mm (8.70 in) long overall, with a 127 mm (5.00 in) barrel.
Who makes the Kimber Aegis Elite?
The Kimber Aegis Elite is made by Kimber Manufacturing (United States). It was designed by Kimber Manufacturing.
When was the Kimber Aegis Elite introduced?
The Kimber Aegis Elite was introduced in 2018.
How does the Kimber Aegis Elite operate?
The Kimber Aegis Elite uses a short recoil action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
80%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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