Notes: The "CW" in CW-9 stands for "Concealed Weapon," and that describes the CW-9 – a compact 9mm pistol. In real life, it is considerably cheaper than comparable pistols, but not cheap in quality. Despite the small size, the CW-9 is capable of handling even +P loads; it can, in fact, digest just about any sort of 9mm Parabellum ammunition. The CW-9 sort of combines Glock and SiG features, with a square slide a la Glock, though in stainless steel, and a black polymer frame and grip plates which look similar to the SiG P-229. Inside, however, the CW-9 is all Kahr. There are no external manual safeties of any sort, though there is a slide catch (which is smaller than standard slide catches in order to maintain a snagless profile). The CW-9 can use all standard Kahr 9mm magazines. The extractor is external, something which increases reliability, and the ejection port is quite large. The sights are fixed, low-profile, and polymer, with a white dot on the front sight. Unlike most other Kahrs, the weapon does not have rounded contours, though the angled machined cuts achieve the same low-snag purpose while reducing cost.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This pistol does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: Kahr started out as a company producing strong, lightweight automatic pistols for personal defense and backup. The K-9 was their first, introduced in 1994, followed quickly by the K-40 and later the P-380. The K-9 series looks sort of like a like a cross between compact SiG and a Glock designs, and are made of tough yet lightweight ordnance-quality stainless steel. The grips are of wrap-around polymer, and most of the Kahr series in general can use a large variety of aftermarket grips. Operation is a modified double-action Browning-type, with a modified locking and trigger action. The trigger action uses an automatic firing pin safety, which is unlocked by a patented cam system that ensures that the a full trigger pull is required for the first double-action shot, yet also gives the K-9 series a remarkably smooth and even trigger pull. Sights are fixed combat sights, with the rear sight having two high-contrast dots and the front sight using a front vertical bar marking for quick sight acquisition. (Tritium inlays are optional.) The barrel of the base K-9 is 3.5 inches long, and the K-9 series do not use manual safeties. Finishes for the P-9’s frame and slide include matte stainless and black (called "Black Diamond" by Kahr). Another version of the base K-9, the K-9 Elite 98, is identical except for the high-polish finish with laser-etched logos.

Other variants of the K-9 include the MK-9 (introduced in 1998, and sometimes called the "Mk-9 Micro"), with a modified short-stroke trigger action and a smaller grip and shorter 3.1-inch barrel. (An MK-9 Elite 98 version also exists, similar to the K-9 Elite 98 above.) The P-9 is also virtually identical in design to the K-9, but uses a black polymer frame with a textured grip and stainless steel slide. The P-9 Covert is a P-9 with a shorter grip. The PM-9 is a shorter-barreled version of the P-9 Covert, with a 3-inch barrel. The Mk-9, P-9 Covert, and PM-9 can also use the 7-round K-9 magazines, though that magazine will protrude below the grip; a grip extension is made to improve the grip when using the longer magazine.

The K-40 is essentially the same as the P-9 series, suitably modified the .40 Smith & Wesson cartridge. Variants include K-40 Elite 98, MK-40/Mk-40 Elite 98, P-40, and P-40 Covert models. The P-380 comes only in one model; this has a polymer frame, stainless steel slide, and a 2.5-inch barrel.

Notes: This is one of the smallest pistols Kahr makes, and perhaps the smallest .40 Smith & Wesson pistols anywhere. It is a pocket pistol made largely of stainless steel. It is a powerful weapon in a tiny package.

Notes: Like most Kahr pistols, the P-45 is a compact and lightweight pistol, introduced in the last quarter of 2005. It uses a textured black polymer frame, a match-grade polygonal barrel, and a matte-stainless steel slide which makes a nice contrast to the black frame. (The slide rides on special steel inserts in the frame.) The trigger is double-action-only. The trigger pull is a little heavy, but has a short length of travel. Standard magazines are made from stainless steel, and if bought from the factory, it is also shipped with trigger lock. The standard sights are fixed low profile white bar-dot combat type sights, but the P-45 may also be had with tritium-inlay sights as well; the sights are dovetailed as well.

The TP-45 is a more recent version of the P-45. For the most part it is identical to the P-45, but it uses 7-round magazines, the rear sight is adjustable for windage to a limited degree, and the barrel is a little longer at 4.04 inches. The PM-45 is the opposite; it is the smallest member of the P-45 series, with a barrel of only 3.14 inches, and a shorter grip holding a smaller magazine. It’s definitely a handful.

Twilight 2000 Notes: The TP-45 and PM-45 are not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: This is Kahr’s first full-sized pistol; Kahr was previously known as a company that produced compact and pocket pistols. The T-9 is a medium-sized weapon that fires 9mm Parabellum ammunition. The T-9’s claim to fame is its trigger: it is one of the smoothest you will find on a "normal" semiautomatic pistol. Like all Kahrs, the T-9 is also known for its reliability and toughness. The P-40 and P-9 are basically a T-40 and T-9 in with a polymer frame. The P-40 Covert is a compact model of the P-40, made smaller by shortening the grip; the P-9 Covert is the same idea in 9mm Parabellum.

Twilight 2000 Notes: These weapons do not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: This is another of Kel-Tec’s pocket pistols, this time in .380 ACP. It is basically a larger version of the P-32. It was designed specifically for the needs of police for use as a backup gun or by undercover officers; it thus fires a cartridge powerful enough to make most people take notice when hit, but small enough to wear under clothing or a pants leg or even put in a pocket.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist.

Notes: This pocket pistol was advertised by Kel-Tec as the smallest and lightest 9mm Parabellum ever made. It is surprisingly accurate for its size, but still primarily a self-defense or backup weapon. It was designed using CAD programs on a computer, and built on computer-controlled machines. The slide of the pistol is steel, but the grip, magazine well, and trigger guard is polymer, and the frame is made from aircraft-grade aluminum. An interesting fact about the P-11 is that it can also take 9mm Parabellum magazines designed for Smith & Wesson’s line of 9mm Parabellum Third Generation Pistols; these magazines with capacities of 15 rounds or less will usually fit into a P-11 with none of the magazine protruding (though not in all cases).

Twilight 2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: Like the P-11, this weapon was advertised by Kel-Tec as the smallest and lightest, this time for a .32ACP pistol. It was often acquired by small people, particularly females, for self-defense, as it fits easily in a purse. It was designed and built in the same manner as the P-11.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: This small .40 Smith & Wesson-firing pistol was introduced in 2001. It is a variant of the P-11, with a synthetic frame to save weight and the standard Kel-Tec double-action-only trigger. The firing mechanism is enclosed in an aluminum alloy housing. The slide is steel. The sights have tritium inserts for night use. It is a very small pistol, and, since it fires a powerful cartridge, can be expected to have a lot of recoil and muzzle blast.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist.

Notes: The PLR-16 is a 5.56mm NATO-firing pistol heavily based on the SUB-2000 and SU-16 series. The receiver, pistol grip, and trigger housing are of glass fiber reinforced polymer, with the barrel and operating parts made from high-quality steel. Operation is by gas piston, while breech locking is the same as that of the AR-15. Atop the receiver is a MIL-STD-1913 rail, along with an adjustable rear sight; the front sight is an AR-15-type post, though inside smaller ears that sit flush with the gas block. The 9.2-inch barrel is threaded to accept accessories, but has no flash suppressor or muzzle brake as bought from the company. The finish is entirely in blue.

The PLR-22 is largely the same as the PLR-16, but chambered for .22 Long Rifle ammunition. The PLR-22, however, is not simply a conversion kit; internal parts are purpose-modified for the new caliber, including the sights and some molded-in features of the receiver. The barrel length is 10.1 inches. The standard magazines are proprietary; the magazine well is the same size as the PLR-16, and the magazines are smoked clear polymer and the same size as a 30-round AR-15 magazine. They contain a central column for the .22 Long Rifle rounds. The PLR-22 can also accept magazines designed for the Atchisson AR-16-to-.22 conversion.

Notes: The Kimball is an exceedingly-rare pistol for a reason – only 238 of the basic model were built, at a very low rate of production from 1955-58. More of an experiment-gone-commercial than anything else, the object was to build a pistol capable of firing the .30 Carbine round. Even more rare are the variants: two other calibers (a few in .22 Hornet, and 2 examples of a version firing .357 Magnum). The barrel, being only 5 inches long, was not long enough to burn all the propellant of the .30 Carbine round before it left the barrel; this causes a lot of unburnt propellant and carbon to be left behind in the barrel, and the muzzle flash was large. The .30 Carbine round was also too powerful for the design, and many frame lugs broke, causing the slide to fly off backwards when firing.

Between 1955 and 1956, small amounts of variants called the Aircrew Model were built, in an attempt to sell the design to the US Military. There were never any such sales. The Aircrew Model (also known as the Combat Model), with its 3.5-inch barrel, had even a bigger problem with unburnt propellant and carbon buildup.

Notes: Though the Aegis II is internally quite similar to the Ultra RCP II, it is considered part of a different series than the Ultra RCP II.  The Aegis II is designed for use by police as backup weapons or for self-defense of small carry weapons. As with virtually all Kimbers, the Aegis II is a variant of the 1911 series.

The base member of the Aegis series is the Ultra Aegis II, a very compact version of the 1911 in 9mm Parabellum. The barrel is match-grade and coned, and uses no barrel bushing. The Ultra Aegis II uses an aluminum frame finished in satin silver, while the slide has a semi-gloss black finish. There is a bobbed hammer which does not project from the weapon unless it is cocked, and the manual safety and magazine release do not project as far as the average 1911 clone. In fact, most of the Aegis II is dehorned as much as possible. The beavertail is rather long, and the grip safety has a projecting bump to ensure positive engagement of the grip safety, but even the extended beavertail and bump on the grip safety are rounded as much as possible. The frontstrap uses 30 lpi checkering which extends almost to the top of the frontstrap, and the bottom of the grip has a tab to help improve the shooter’s grip. The rearstrap also is checkered, though not as finely as the frontstrap. The sights, while quite low and dehorned, and are of the three red-dot variety; the rear sights are a tactical wedge with tritium inlays, while the front is a low blade with another tritium inlay. Both are dovetailed, enabling rough adjustments as well as allowing replacements. Grip panels are of smooth rosewood.

The Pro Aegis II is essentially a Commander-size version of the Ultra Aegis II, with a 4-inch barrel and a slightly longer grip. It is otherwise identical to the Ultra Aegis II. The Custom Aegis II is a full-sized version, almost identical in construction to the Ultra Aegis II except for having a barrel bushing.

Notes: The Kimber BP Ten II is a polymer version of the M-1911. Polymer pistols are a rarity from Kimber, but this is one of them. It is roughly the same size as the M-1911, but weighs much less, and carries a larger magazine. It has a chamber loaded indicator.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist.

Notes: The CDP (Custom Defense Package) series is designed specifically for personal protection and self-defense. The CDP series is made in the Kimber Custom Shop, and combine the best concealed carry features of Kimber pistols into one weapon. They have 7075-T7 aluminum frames, with stainless steel slides that are given a satin finish that does not reflect light; this helps cut down glare and haze when aiming. Frames are matte black. All edges are given the "Carry Bevel" treatment, rounded and blended by hand to dehorn the CDP series as much as possible (though the CDP series does not use the later melt treatment). Barrels, trigger groups, and chambers are match-grade, with enlarged and flared to reduce stoppages. The magazine wells are beveled and the magazine releases extended. The ambidextrous manual safety is likewise extended. The grip safety is relatively flat. Sights are fixed low-profile sights, of the three-dot type and with luminous green dots. Fine checkering is found on the frontstrap and backstrap, along with checkered rosewood grip plates and checkering under the trigger guard.

The Ultra CDP II is equipped with a 3-inch barrel, and comes in .45 ACP and 9mm Parabellum versions. The Compact CDP II uses a 4-inch barrel, but is otherwise the same as the Ultra CDP II. The Pro CDP II has a somewhat longer grip and is just a little heavier. The Custom CDP II uses a 5-inch barrel with a match-grade bushing, and has cocking serrations at the front of the slide as well as at the rear.

Twilight 2000 Notes: The CDP series does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: The Compact II Series consists of commander-length versions of the Custom II Series. The Compact II series, however, use match-quality bull barrels for added accuracy and barrel strength, with no bushings. The Pro Carry versions can be had with both 7057-T7 aluminum frames of stainless steel frames. Depending upon the model, a Compact II Series pistol may have a full-sized or shortened frame.

The Pro Carry II is typically finished in matte black with black checkered grip plates. It has an extended thumb safety, a high-ride beavertail/grip safety, and a single recoil spring. 3-dot fixed low-profile sights are standard, with luminous dots being an option. The Pro Carry II uses an aluminum frame, but a Stainless Pro Carry II version is available, with a stainless steel frame. A Stainless Pro Carry II (LG) is also available; this version is the same as the standard Stainless Pro Carry II, but the grip plates are gray and incorporate a Crimson Trace laser sight. The Pro Carry HD II is considerably heavier than the standard Pro Carry II and has one different chambering. Both are finished in matte stainless steel.

The Pro TLEs are virtually identical to the pistols above, but also have fixed Meprolight Tritium night combat sights instead of the standard 3-dot sights of the other pistols. The TLE/RL II also has a beveled magazine well and extended magazine release and a slide lock, as well as a MIL-STD-1913 rail machined into the dust cover. A stainless version of the TLE/RL II also exists, and is identical to the basic TLE/RL II for game purposes. The Pro II (LG) has gray grip plates containing a Crimson Trace LaserGrip, but is otherwise like the standard Pro TLE.

The Compact Stainless II is perhaps the "deluxe" version, with a matte stainless steel finish, extended grip safety, extended manual safety and magazine release, and a beveled magazine well. The frame is shortened, but still carries the same capacity magazine. The trigger module is match-grade and can be adjusted by a knowledgeable owner.

Twilight 2000 Notes: These weapons do not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: Like the Custom Shop Family, Kimber has produced for limited production runs a family of pistols designed for distribution by certain dealer groups, NRA events or other firearms sporting events, law enforcement agency or military requests, or other special lots. Many of these limited edition pistols are based on standard Kimber pistols, but some of them are designed from scratch. Some were first versions of pistols that later became part of Kimber’s standard catalog of pistols.

The first of these was the Pro Carry SLE (Stainless Limited Edition), with 1329 produced in 2000 at the request Kimber Master Dealers. The Pro Carry SLE is virtually identical to the Stainless Pro Carry, with an extended thumb safety, a high-ride beavertail/grip safety, and a single recoil spring, and 3-dot fixed low-profile sights are standard, with luminous dots being an option. However, the frame as well as the slide are of stainless steel. The barrel is a match-quality, bull-profile, 4-inch barrel. Finish is satin stainless steel with checkered hard rubber grip plates. The Pro Carry SLE became quite popular, so Kimber made it a regular item with few changes, and it became the Pro Carry HD.

The Pro Combat of 2000 was a special series built for and sold only by RGuns. The Pro Combat is a commander-sized pistol, with a 4-inch match barrel, an ambidextrous safety, a match aluminum trigger, three-dot sights with tritium inlays, finely-checkered rosewood grip plates (with the checkering done by hand) and an even-finer checkered frontstrap. The frame and slide are of stainless steel, with a black oxide finish. Only 52 were made.

The Target Elite II was designed to be sold solely through the Sports Incorporated buying group, and only 220 were built in 2001. It uses a 5-inch match-quality bull barrel, with an adjustable target-type rear sight and a dovetailed front sight blade. Frame and slide are both of stainless steel, with the slide finished in black oxide and the frame in bright stainless steel. The rosewood grips use double diamond hand checkering.

The Custom Defender II built in 2001, is a full-sized pistol sold only through store affiliated with the National Buying Service, with 290 being built. The Custom Defender is a full-sized pistol that is hand-tuned by Kimber; intended for personal defense and combat, it uses low-profile sights designed for quick target acquisition and is built of stainless steel. Finish is black oxide on the frame, and natural stainless steel on the slide, with rosewood double diamond grip plates.

Though the Custom Eclipse II is not quite the same pistol as the Eclipse Custom II above, the two are very similar. 4522 were built in 2001-02, and proved to be quite popular, hence the Eclipse Custom II was produced as a mainstream weapon. Construction is of stainless steel. The finish is striking, with the flats being brush-polished and the rounded surfaces being matte. It is not quite as dehorned as an Eclipse Custom II, but the checkering on the frontstrap is finer. The rear sight is adjustable and the front blade dovetailed; both have tritium inlays. The grips are of laminated gray wood and are uncheckered. The manual safety is ambidextrous, and the barrel is 5 inches. In a similar manner. The Pro Eclipse II is similar to the Eclipse Pro II and also became a mainstream pistol as the Eclipse Pro II. 2207 were produced from 2201-02. Features are similar to the Custom Eclipse II, but the barrel is 4 inches. In the same way, the Ultra Eclipse II is a still smaller version of the Custom Eclipse II, with a 3-inch barrel. 1202 were built, and the design later morphed into the Eclipse Ultra II.

The Stryker Ten II of 2002, with 200 produced, is an Ultra Ten II (a 1911-type pistol with a polymer frame and a 3-inch barrel) with a heavier stainless steel slide; the slide finish is natural stainless steel, while the frame is black. The grip plates also black and polymer, but separate from the frame. Some internal parts, not subject to heavy stress, are also polymer instead of metal. The sights, while fixed, are dovetailed in. The backstrap can be replaced with one of three backstraps, to suit larger or smaller hands.

In 2002, The Los Angeles Police Department’s SWAT team chose a version of the Stainless Custom II (a Custom II as above built from stainless steel) as their standard duty pistol. It has all the features of the Custom II, with a skeletonized trigger, elongated hammer, rubber handgrips, improved sights, and an enlarged ejection port. In addition, all sharp edges have been rounded for an easier draw. Other alterations include a passive firing pin safety, a chamber loaded indicator, an interior finish that aids in lubrication (the KimPro II finish), and a match-grade barrel, bushing, and trigger group. The slide has cocking serrations on the front and rear. The barrel bushing itself is stainless steel. Standard grip plates are of checkered black plastic, but variations include a version with luminous sight inserts and a version with dark brown walnut grip plates. Barrel length is 5 inches, and it uses the higher-quality barrel of the Custom Target II instead of the standard Custom II barrel. The exterior of the frame and slide are finished in black oxide, and the sights are Meprolight 3-dot night sights that are dovetailed in. The frontstrap is checkered, and the grip plates are polymer and also checkered. A MIL-STD-1913 rail was later fitted under the dust cover. This version is commonly known as the "LAPD SWAT" version, and was not sold to the public.

The NRA Epoch II version of 2002 was produced in very limited numbers, with only 58 produced. It was produced as a special promotional pistol for the Friends of the NRA, and was available only at certain NRA banquets as a presentation pistol to certain guests. For the most part, it is a standard Kimber-type 1911 pistol, though very ornate and with special markings. The construction is of stainless steel, with a black finish that was polished on the flats. Each one, due to the markings, is essentially unique. The grip plates are of laminated gray wood. The NRA Epoch II has fixed tritium-inlay night sights and frontstrap checkering; the barrel is 5 inches.

The BoSS II is another very-limited edition pistol, with only 25 produced in 2003. It is a presentation-type pistol built to commemorate Blythe Sports’ 50^th anniversary. For the most part, it is a stock Kimber 1911-type pistol, with a 5-inch match barrel. However, the trigger module is also match-quality, with an aluminum skeletonized trigger. The frame and slide are stainless steel with a natural finish, and the edges have been dehorned with Kimber’s Carry Melt treatment. The grop plates are polymer colored black and silver. The sights are fixed, but of the 3-dot type. Otherwise, the BoSS II has special markings ("The BoSS II" on the ejection port side of the slide, and "Special Edition" on the other side of the slide, and the Blythe 50^th anniversary logo on the grip plates).

The Eclipse CLE II is a version of the Eclipse Custom II which was produced for sale through the National Buying Service. 271 were made in 2003. It is for the most part the same as the Eclipse Custom II, but the finish is entirely polished black, and the pistol bears special markings. The grip plates are charcoal/red with the Kimber logo set into them. Unlike the Eclipse Custom II, the Eclipse CLE II has no frontstrap checkering. The trigger is aluminum, and the trigger group is match quality. Feed elements are polished to help ensure smooth feeding and extraction, and the barrels and chambers are both match-grade. Hammers are loop-type. Both the front and rear of the slide have cocking serrations. The front sight has a high-contrast dot, while the rear sight has a pair of dots on either side of the rear sight aperture; all have luminous dots. The Eclipse CLE II uses Meprolight sights. The Eclpse PLE is likewise similar to the Eclipse Pro II, but with the same changes listed above for the Eclipse PLE II. It was built in 2003 through outlets afilliated with the Sports Incorporated buying group, and 232 were produced. The Eclipse ULE II is similar to the Eclipse Ultra II except for the changes listed above; it was sold through the National Buying Service, with 227 produced in 2003.

The Stainless Target II was produced only in 2003; it is similar in many ways to the Eclipse Target II, but is chambered for 10mm Colt. It shares most of the features of the Eclipse Target II (or the Eclipse CLE above, and has the Eclipse’s matte black finish with polishing on the flats. It also has a ramped 5-inch barrel, and the adjustable dovetailed sights of the Eclipse Target II. The Stainless Target II was also built in 9mm Parabellum, and was Kimber’s first 9mm pistol. It shares features, fit, and finish with the 10mm version, and also has an extended manual safety and extended magazine release.

Perhaps one of Kimber’s most accurized pistols, the Classic Target II was sold only through Gander Mountain, and 110 were built in 2006. It appears to be a "plain vanilla" Kimber 1911-type pistol, but the trigger, barrel, sights, and chamber, and barrel bushing are all match-quality and hand-fitted. The construction is of stainless steel, with a black-oxide-finish slide and a natural stainless steel frame. The grips may be smooth or stippled, and bear the Team Kimber logo.

The Franklin Custom II is essentially a special edition version of the standard Custom II above; the stats are duplicated below for convenience. 50 were produced in 2006 to commemorate the 44^th anniversary of the Franklin Gun Shop. The only real differences between the Franklin Custom II and the standard Custom II are cosmetic; the Franklin Custom II is finished in black oxide with silver controls and a silver bushing and grip safety. The grip plates are red, white and blue laminated wood, with the Franklin Gun Shop’s logo.

Twilight 2000 Notes: These pistols do not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: The Gold Match series are designed for great accuracy and are perhaps the best pistols that Kimber offers. They are designed not only with competition in mind, but for ordinary carry purposes as well. They offer features like a stainless steel match-quality heavy barrel that is hand-machined and hand-fitted by the Kimber Custom Shop. The Gold Series uses micrometer-adjustable sights, with the front and rear sights being dovetailed into the slide. Sharp edges are beveled or rounded. The finish is generally a high shine, but with a satin finish on the curves and beveled edges. The magazine well is also beveled for quick reloading. The slide has cocking serrations at the front and back. Controls are ambidextrous, and the trigger group is match-quality and hand-tuned. Materials are almost entirely of steel, including the frame, slide, and barrel; the steel is of higher quality than the typical Kimber pistol. The grips are of finely-checkered rosewood, with even finer checkering on the frontstrap and backstrap. The Kimber Gold Series is a common sight among competition shooters.

The "basic" version, the Gold Match II, is chambered for .45 ACP and uses a 5-inch barrel. The Gold Match Stainless Steel II is essentially identical except for the stainless steel finish, and a 9mm Parabellum chambering. The Team Match II is also virtually identical, but the rosewood grips have blue stripes and the Kimber Match Team logo, and it is chambered for .45 ACP, 9mm Parabellum, and .38 Super.

Notes: New for 2005, the Raptor II is a 1911-type pistol which has a unique "reptilian" finish and surprising accuracy. The grips plates, frontstrap checkering, and slide cocking grips on the rear and front of the slide are all made in what Kimber calls a "Deep Lizard-Scale Pattern," a sort of scale-shaped type of grooves which are both attractive, unusual in looks, and functional, providing an excellent grip on the weapon. The Raptor II has a steel frame finished in polished blue, with a slide finished in matte black oxide. The grip plates are of a deep golden brown. It makes for a very attractive pistol indeed. The sights are of the three-dot Meprolight variety, and the Raptor II delivers exceptionally tight groups.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This pistol does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: The Rimfire series is designed for target shooters, practice shooters, recreational shooters, plinkers, and those who cannot afford a lot of standard centerfire ammunition, but still want a quality 1911-type pistol. Both are quality pistols that were designed from the outset to be rimfire pistols, and are not simply 1911-type pistols that have a rimfire kit installed (though Kimber does sell such a kit as well).

The Rimfire Target uses an aluminum frame and slide, with checkered rubber grip panels. The finish may be matte black or satin silver; both have black grip plates. Unlike most .22 Long Rifle pistols, the Rimfire Target will not cycle properly with standard, everyday-average .22 Long Rifle ammunition; high-velocity ammunition is required. Unlike a 1911-type pistol, the Rimfire Target’s slide does not have a hold-open feature; it will not lock open after emptying the magazine. The 5-inch barrel is match-grade, with a match-grade bushing and ramping. The trigger group is also match grade. The rear sight is adjustable.

The Rimfire Super is a more refined version of the Rimfire Target. The Rimfire Super is visually more appealing than the Rimfire Target, having a blackened aluminum alloy slide and a silver-finish frame with fine wood grips. It has a full 5-inch barrel, and the rear sight is fully adjustable, while the front sight is dovetailed. The slide is flat-topped and is fluted on either side of the slide serrations; this was done for looks, but it also means that the Rimfire Super will not fit in many holsters designed for M-1911-type pistols. The safety is ambidextrous, and rather large, making it easy to manipulate. The barrel is crowned to prevent damage to the mouth of the barrel. Unlike most rimfire weapons, the Rimfire Super can be dry-fired without worrying about damage to the pistol.

In 2004, Kimber announced a version of both the Rimfire Target and Rimfire Super in .17 Mach 2 Rimfire chambering. These versions used a polymer magazine, but are otherwise identical to their .22 Long Rifle brethren. These chamberings are no longer on Kimber’s web site, and were offered only for a very short time.

Twilight 2000 Notes: The .17 Mach 2 Rimfire versions are not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Notes: Designed specifically for LAPD’s SIS (Special Investigative Section), the SIS is optimized for those who need accurate and powerful, yet highly-concealable pistols or larger pistols that are quick to draw and aim. As a police unit whose job is to covertly stake out and follow the city’s most dangerous felons, the SIS has the need for exactly such a pistol. As LAPD’s SWAT unit adopted the Custom II in 2002, they recommended Kimber to the SIS when they requested a new duty pistol in 2005; in response, Kimber designed the SIS. The SIS is also sold on the open market.

Several versions of the SIS are made. The SIS Ultra is sort of a "basic" SIS, with a 3-inch match-grade steel bull barrel which keeps the SIS Ultra from being "heel heavy," as many compact versions of 1911 pistols are. Despite the smaller dimensions, the SIS Ultra still uses a 7-round magazine, with laminated plastic grips that have stippling on the sides and a finely-checkered frontstrap to ensure a firm grip on the pistol; the backstrap is grooved (and made of aluminum on the Ultra). The magazine well is beveled. The grip safety and beavertail is extended; otherwise, the SIS Ultra is almost completely dehorned. The hammer is a loop hammer, somewhat reduced in size, and virtually the entire frame and slide have been given a "melt treatment" that pretty much rounds off all the sharp corners. The thumb safety is slightly extended and ambidextrous. The slide has a flat top, and the stainless steel frame and slide have been given a matte gray KimPro II finish to eliminate unwanted glare. The cocking serrations (front and back) are interesting; they are not only quite functional, but shaped so that they spell out "SIS." Sights are fixed with tritium inlays and are dovetailed in; they are designed to allow the shooter to quickly acquire the target. The aluminum trigger is match-quality. The mechanism has been given some tweaks, such as a full-length guide rod and a heavy recoil spring to lengthen the slide’s cycling time; this helps increase reliability in such small 1911-type pistols.

Going up in size, the SIS Pro keeps the same features as the SIS Ultra, but barrel length is 4 inches. The Custom is a full-sized pistol, with a 5-inch barrel and an 8-round magazine capacity (the 7-round magazines may still be used). The Custom/RL adds a MIL-STD-1913 rail under the dust cover.

Twilight 2000 Notes: The SIS is not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.