Kimber Custom TLE II .45 ACP 1911, 5-inch Match-Grade, Tritium Night Sights, Matte Black Steel
This Kimber Custom TLE II is a full-size, Government-length .45 ACP 1911 built with duty-grade features and clean execution. It pairs a 5-inch match-grade barrel with fixed tritium 3-dot night sights, checkered front strap, and a matte black steel frame and slide. With its LAPD SWAT lineage and Series II firing-pin safety, this example blends proven 1911 ergonomics with practical enhancements that matter on the range or in the holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: A bore light inspection shows bright, reflective steel from chamber to muzzle with crisp, uniform rifling throughout.
What’s Included
- Kimber-branded factory hard case
- Kimber 1911 Pistol Safety & Instruction Manual
- Safety cable lock
- 1x 7-round steel 1911 single-stack magazine
Developed as the commercial counterpart to the LAPD SWAT pistol, the Custom TLE II includes duty-focused touches such as fixed tritium night sights and 30 LPI front-strap checkering. It uses Kimber’s Series II (Swartz-type) firing-pin safety, actuated by the grip safety, and retains a clean 1911 manual of arms with a single-side thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety.
The 5-inch match-grade barrel and full-length guide rod emphasize consistent lockup and smooth cycling. The slide features a flat-top profile with angled front and rear serrations for direct manipulation, all finished in matte black to match the steel frame.
Sighting is straightforward and low-profile with a tritium dot front and a tritium rear marked MH3 (Meprolight), delivering a clear 3-dot picture in varied light. The approximate 6.8-inch sight radius supports precise alignment without adding complexity.
Ergonomics are enhanced by 30 LPI front-strap checkering and a checkered mainspring housing, along with textured composite grips in a layered green/gray pattern. A skeletonized three-hole trigger and commander-style hammer keep the controls crisp and responsive. Capacity is up to 8+1 rounds, and this pistol includes one 7-round magazine. The non-railed frame keeps the profile classic and carry-friendly.