Kimber NG 1911 First Edition .45 ACP, 5 inch Government, Forged Stainless, Factory Engraved, 1 of 500 (2025)
This Kimber NG 1911 First Edition is a limited run of 500 pistols with factory scroll engraving and dedicated slide markings. Built in 2025 with forged stainless slide, frame, and barrel, it features a 5 inch Government-length bushing barrel, an external extractor, and robust 1911 controls. It ships with six magazines and original Kimber packaging, and bears KNG serial prefix and "TROY AL USA" frame marking.
The slide flats carry "First Edition" and "1 of 500" engravings within scrollwork, while the flat-top is serrated for glare reduction. Practical sights pair a green fiber-optic front with a black adjustable rear. Checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing, black textured panels, and a skeletonized three-hole trigger round out a feature-complete, USA-made, full-size .45 ACP 1911.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is clean, and any visible scratches or blemishes are superficial.
What's Included
- Kimber-branded soft range bag
- Kimber owner's manual
- Kimber factory cardboard box
- 5x 10-round .45 ACP single-stack steel magazines with extended polymer base pads
- 1x 8-round .45 ACP single-stack steel magazine, flush-fit
This First Edition NG 1911 highlights the launch configuration with an external extractor, "NG 1911" slide marking, Kimber script, and "TAG KIMBER" marking ahead of the front sight. The slide flats are scroll-engraved with a dedicated "First Edition" cartouche and "1 of 500" designation.
Construction is fully forged stainless steel for the slide, frame, and barrel. The 5 inch bushing barrel and lowered/flared ejection port support reliable .45 ACP operation. Forward and rear cocking serrations and a serrated flat-top (top-strap serrations) provide confident handling and reduced glare.
Controls and ergonomics include an ambidextrous thumb safety, beavertail grip safety, Commander-style hammer, and a skeletonized three-hole trigger. The pistol wears black textured synthetic grip panels with a checkered front strap and mainspring housing for consistent purchase.
Sight picture is fast and precise with a green fiber-optic front and a black adjustable rear. The pistol accepts standard single-stack .45 ACP 1911 magazines and comes with five 10-round magazines plus one 8-round magazine to support range or carry setups.