The Kimber Custom Shop Super Carry Ultra is a compact .45 ACP semi-auto pistol with a 3-inch barrel and lightweight frame.

Among the fine offerings is the Kimber Stainless II .45 ACP, which features solid stainless steel construction that ensures a long lifetime of consistent power and precision.

The author’s personal Kimber Elite Carry Officer, a single-stack .45 ACP M1911 (bottom) served to whet his appetite for a more capacious, softer-shooting platform such as the 2011-style KDS9c (top).