Kimber Custom TLE/RL II .45 ACP 1911, Full-Size, Rail-Equipped, Matte Black Steel
This Kimber Custom TLE/RL II is a full-size, Series II 1911 in .45 ACP with a 5-inch bushing-fitted barrel and an integral 1913/Picatinny accessory rail. It features a matte black steel frame and slide, fixed 3-dot dovetailed sights, and practical duty upgrades including checkering and a beveled magwell. The bore is bright and clean, and it comes with three 7-round magazines and a polymer double magazine carrier. TLE denotes Tactical Law Enforcement, and this model traces its lineage to the LAPD SWAT configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches on the frame and slide. The bore is bright and clean.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Three 7-round 1911 single-stack magazines
- Polymer double magazine carrier
The TLE/RL II configuration combines a Government-length 5-inch slide and barrel with an integral 1913/Picatinny accessory rail for mounting a light. The slide includes front and rear cocking serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port to support reliable manipulation and ejection.
The frame is steel with a matte black finish and practical carry features: a checkered front strap, a flat, checkered mainspring housing, a beveled magazine well, and a beavertail grip safety with a raised memory pad. The frame is rollmarked Yonkers, NY, U.S.A., and the pistol is made in the United States.
Controls and internals follow proven 1911 practices enhanced for duty use. It is single-action with a skeletonized three-hole trigger and a skeletonized commander-style hammer. Safety features include a manual thumb safety, a grip safety, and the Series II Swartz-type firing-pin block.
The barrel is bushing-fitted and paired with a full-length guide rod. Sighting is straightforward and durable with fixed 3-dot dovetailed sights: a single-dot front and a two-dot rear.
This example is a .45 ACP, full-size 1911 with a bright, clean bore and sharp rifling. It ships with three 7-round magazines and a polymer double magazine carrier for range or duty setup. The TLE designation stands for Tactical Law Enforcement, reflecting the model’s lineage to the LAPD SWAT configuration.