Kimber Custom Shop Rimfire Super .22 LR 1911 Two-Tone Semi-Automatic Pistol — Discontinued Lightweight Trainer, Match-Grade 5-Inch Barrel
This Kimber Rimfire Super comes from the Custom Shop line and delivers a full-size 1911 experience in .22 LR. Built on a lightweight 7075-T6 aluminum frame and slide, it weighs just 23 oz while retaining a 5-inch match-grade barrel for authentic balance and sight picture. Discontinued in the mid-2010s, this model appeals to shooters and collectors looking for a factory-tuned rimfire 1911 that is no longer in production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The slide and frame display a few mild scuffs and small areas of light finish wear consistent with careful range use.
What’s Included
- Kimber factory hard pistol case (black)
- 2 × 10-round Kimber .22 LR magazines – one with the traditional hold-open follower, the other designed not to hold open on empty
- Kimber 1911 pistol safety & instruction manual
Designed as a dedicated rimfire trainer, the Rimfire Super mirrors the dimensions and controls of a standard Government-length 1911. Its single-action-only blowback system keeps the manual of arms familiar while cutting ammunition cost and recoil.
The two-tone finish pairs a matte black slide with a satin silver KimPro II frame. Both components are machined from 7075-T6 aluminum, keeping overall weight down without sacrificing durability. Factory 30 lpi checkering on the front strap, mainspring housing, and under the trigger guard adds traction in any grip.
Accuracy is supported by a ramped, match-grade steel barrel with a 1:16 LH twist. A skeletonized match trigger, skeletonized rowel hammer, and beveled magazine well further reflect the Custom Shop’s performance focus.
Sighting is handled by a dovetailed Patridge front blade and a fully adjustable Kimber rear sight, delivering a 6.8-inch sight radius for precise shot placement. Ambidextrous thumb safeties and a grip safety provide familiar 1911 control for right- or left-handed users.
The sale includes two factory magazines: one locks the slide open after the last round, while the second is configured to close on empty—ideal for certain training drills. Together with the original case and manual, this package offers a complete, collector-worthy example of Kimber’s discontinued rimfire 1911.