Kimber KHX Custom
Kimber Manufacturing · Pistol · In Production · 2018
Also known as: Kimber KHX Custom OI, KHX Custom
Overview
The Kimber KHX Custom is a full-size, single-action, hammer-fired semi-automatic pistol built on the classic 1911 platform. Part of Kimber's KHX series introduced in 2018, the Custom features a 5-inch match-grade barrel, a stainless steel frame and slide with a DLC/KimPro II finish, a stippled and laser-engraved G10 grip set, a frame-mounted accessory rail, distinctive stepped cocking and flat-top slide serrations, and TruGlo TFX Pro day/night sights. It is offered in 9mm and .45 ACP, with optics-ready (OI) configurations available.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1077 g (38.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 216 mm (8.50") |
| Barrel Length | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Height | 142 mm (5.59") |
| Width | 38 mm (1.50") |
| Sight Radius | 169 mm (6.65") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 18 N (4.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 9 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 519 J (383 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | G10 |
| Finish | KimPro II / DLC |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm Para, 9mm NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Grip Safety, Firing Pin Block
- Features: Stippled G10 Grips, Truglo Tfx Pro Night Sights, Accessory Rail, Flat Top Slide Serrations, Stepped Cocking Serrations, Match Grade Barrel, Match Grade Trigger, Beavertail Grip Safety
Variants
- Kimber KHX Pro — Commander Length
- Kimber KHX Ultra — Compact
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Sold on the civilian sport and personal-defense market
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Kimber Manufacturing
Notes
The KHX line shares an aggressive, contemporary aesthetic across Custom (5-inch), Pro (4-inch Commander-length) and Ultra (3-inch compact) sizes. Optics Installed (OI) versions ship with a red dot mounted to the slide.
Background
The KHX series debuted in 2018 as Kimber's modern, full-featured take on the 1911, distinguished by its stippled G10 grips, stepped slide serrations and integrated accessory rail aimed at the competition and tactical carry market.