Is the Kimber 2K11 COMP the best 2011?
Welcome back to Jim's Armory. This time Jim takes the Kimber 2K11 COMP out to the range for some real trigger time, finally getting decent weather to shoot it outside instead of an indoor bay. He's had his eye on this one since it dropped and already owns the stainless model too, but this outing is all about seeing what the compensated 2K11 can actually do on target.
First Look: Fit and Features Before getting into shooting, Jim walks through what makes this particular build stand out. The slide has nice, deep serrations and clean cuts, along with a big port on top that Jim says goes beyond a simple chunk port - it's actually hollowed out inside. The barrel itself isn't a separate piece bolted on; it technically ends right around the port area as one integrated unit. Up front, the gun runs an ambi safety, a light skeleton trigger, and the angry-face trigger shape Kimber is known for. This particular sample also came with a magwell installed and a slightly different grip texture compared to other 2K11 builds Jim has handled. On top sits Jim's preferred optic, a Holosun 507 COMP, blacked out with a dragon design on one side and a blacked-out Holosun logo on the other.
On the Range: Taming Muzzle Rise Once Jim gets rounds downrange, the comp's job becomes obvious. Shooting from 25 yards, he notes the gun feels very easy to control, with low muzzle rise that keeps the red dot sitting still in the window between shots. When a few shots land outside where he wanted at that distance, Jim is quick to point out that it's shooter error trying to hit small targets, not the gun's fault - the pistol itself is running exactly as expected.
Pro-Tip: If you're chasing a flat-shooting comp gun for competition, pay attention to how quickly the dot returns to target after each shot rather than just how loud or flashy the port looks - that return-to-target speed is what Jim is judging here.
Where It Ranks Among Jim's Favorites After putting rounds through it, Jim places the 2K11 COMP among his top picks from recent reviews, alongside the Sig 211 and the Romulus as his three favorite guns to shoot right now. He gives an honorable mention to the Atlas as well, joking that he likes that one so much he'd just as soon keep it under his pillow at night without ever firing it.
Value Discussion Jim also touches on where this gun sits price-wise. He considers the 2K11 COMP a mid-tier 2011, with a street value somewhere between two thousand and twenty-five hundred dollars. He acknowledges that number sounds like a lot on its face, but points out that within the 2011 space specifically, that's a strong deal for a gun built and finished this well.
Wrapping Up the Range Session Jim highlights a few more details he likes as he keeps shooting, including the fluted barrel, which he thinks looks great in addition to whatever functional benefit it offers. He also gets a firsthand reminder that the compensator runs hot - even with gloves on, touching near the port after firing catches him off guard. Once he calls the range cold, he sums up the session simply: the gun ran great the entire time, shot flat, and the comp did exactly what it's supposed to do.
Final Thoughts The Kimber 2K11 COMP leaves Jim highly impressed after this range outing - easy to control, low muzzle rise, and solid value for a 2011 in this price range. It's earned a spot among his current favorite guns to shoot, and based on this performance, it's easy to see why. Stay tuned for more range reviews and teardowns coming to the channel, and subscribe so you don't miss them.
