Kimber Aegis Elite Custom OI 1911 45 ACP Gun Review

Published on June 14, 2024
Duration: 24:59

This review of the Kimber Aegis Elite Custom OI 1911 in .45 ACP highlights its custom features, including an optics-ready slide with a Vortex Venom red dot, Chim Pro 2 finish, and aggressive checkering. The video details its construction, ergonomics, trigger quality, and provides a comprehensive field strip and reassembly guide, emphasizing the hand-fitting and quality expected from Kimber.

Quick Summary

The Kimber Aegis Elite Custom OI 1911 is an optics-ready, all-steel pistol in .45 ACP or 9mm, featuring a Chim Pro 2 finish, G10 grips, aggressive 24 LPI checkering, a bobbed grip safety, and an included Vortex Venom red dot sight with suppressor height sights for co-witnessing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Kimber Aegis Elite Custom
  2. 00:59Kimber's Reputation for Quality 1911s
  3. 01:19Aegis Elite Custom OI: Optics Ready Features
  4. 02:06First Impressions: Finish and Aesthetics
  5. 02:39Vortex Venom Red Dot Sight Details
  6. 03:08All Steel Construction and Barrel Specs
  7. 03:30.45 ACP vs. 9mm Caliber Options
  8. 03:48Magazine Capacity and Design
  9. 04:21Magwell and Ergonomics
  10. 04:47Bobbed Grip Safety and Comfort
  11. 05:33Beavertail and Grip Safety Function
  12. 05:55Manual Safety Operation
  13. 06:34Extended Frame Safety and Recoil Mitigation
  14. 07:06Slide Stop and Front Strap Checkering
  15. 07:27Magazine Release and Serrations
  16. 07:36Skeletonized Trigger and Overtravel Adjustment
  17. 08:00No Picatinny Rail and Sleek Appearance
  18. 08:09G10 Grips and Right-Handed Design
  19. 08:25Delta Style Hammer
  20. 08:37Unique Chain Link Serrations
  21. 08:46Front Cocking Serrations
  22. 09:01Full Length Guide Rod and Barrel Bushing
  23. 09:23Kimber Pro 2 Finish Quality
  24. 09:39Slide to Frame Fit and Accuracy
  25. 10:02Barrel Fit and Accuracy Potential
  26. 10:22Hand Fitting in 1911 Construction
  27. 10:46Reliability and Malfunction-Free Operation
  28. 10:51Flared Ejection Port
  29. 10:56Comparison: Aegis Elite vs. Colt 1911
  30. 11:12Feature Comparison: Grip Safety, Front Strap
  31. 11:42G10 Grips vs. Traditional Grips
  32. 11:56Recoil Guide Rod Comparison
  33. 12:17Safety Lever Comparison
  34. 12:24Hammer Style Comparison
  35. 12:429mm vs. .45 ACP Comparison
  36. 13:33Trigger Pull Analysis
  37. 13:58Trigger Pull Weight Measurement
  38. 14:10Pistol Weight with Red Dot and Magazine
  39. 14:21Ammo Sponsor: Foke
  40. 14:41Aegis Elite Custom: Overall Impression
  41. 14:54Front Cocking Serrations and Finish
  42. 14:57Optics Ready Advantage
  43. 15:09Commander Hammer and Beavertail
  44. 15:15Bobbed Grip Safety Comfort
  45. 15:27Suppressor Height Sights
  46. 15:36Shooting Performance and Reliability
  47. 16:20Field Strip: Unloading and Safety Check
  48. 16:28Barrel Bushing Removal
  49. 16:56Slide Disassembly Notch
  50. 17:07Slide Stop Removal
  51. 17:27Recoil Spring and Guide Rod Removal
  52. 17:38Barrel Bushing and Barrel Removal
  53. 17:48Barrel and Feed Ramp Inspection
  54. 18:04Extended Rail and Slide-to-Frame Fit
  55. 18:15Slide and Frame Finish Quality
  56. 18:21Guide Rod Functionality
  57. 18:34Reassembly: Barrel Insertion
  58. 18:44Barrel Bushing Reinstallation
  59. 18:54Guide Rod and Recoil Spring Reinstallation
  60. 19:05Slide Reinstallation
  61. 19:12Slide Stop Reinstallation
  62. 19:22Recoil Spring Plug Reinstallation
  63. 19:59Slide Stop Detent and Lock-Up
  64. 20:07Avoiding the 'Idiot Scratch'
  65. 20:10Function Test
  66. 20:18Included Case and Accessories
  67. 20:26Vortex Venom Tool Kit
  68. 20:42Retail Price and Value Proposition
  69. 20:591911 Hand Fitting vs. Polymer Pistols
  70. 21:09Pros and Cons Summary
  71. 21:13Model Variations: Pro and Ultra
  72. 21:35Aesthetics: Two-Tone and Chim Pro 2 Finish
  73. 21:44Checkering and Grip Features
  74. 21:52Bobbed Grip Safety Preference
  75. 22:01Oversized Beavertail and Grip Safety
  76. 22:06Delta Style Hammer and Serrations
  77. 22:14Match Barrel and Bushing Fit
  78. 22:20Suppressor Height Sights and Co-Witness
  79. 22:28Fiber Optic Sights Option
  80. 22:31Excellent Trigger Pull Quality
  81. 22:36Overall 1911 Assessment
  82. 22:55Kimber's Production Custom Features
  83. 23:07Aegis Elite Custom as a Great Example
  84. 23:27Closing Remarks and Benediction

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Kimber Aegis Elite Custom OI 1911?

The Kimber Aegis Elite Custom OI is an optics-ready, all-steel 1911 in .45 ACP or 9mm. It boasts a Chim Pro 2 finish, G10 grips, aggressive 24 LPI checkering on the front strap, a bobbed grip safety, extended beavertail, and comes with a Vortex Venom red dot sight and suppressor height sights.

How does the Kimber Aegis Elite Custom OI handle recoil and shooting comfort?

The all-steel construction and 5-inch match-grade barrel contribute to a smoother shooting experience. Features like the bobbed grip safety, enlarged beavertail, and extended frame safety are designed to improve grip, comfort, and potentially mitigate recoil, especially for right-handed shooters.

What is the trigger like on the Kimber Aegis Elite Custom OI?

The Aegis Elite Custom OI features a skeletonized single-action trigger with an adjustment screw for overtravel. It is factory set for a 4 to 5 lb pull weight, offering a crisp break and positive reset, which is characteristic of high-quality 1911 triggers.

What are the differences between the Kimber Aegis Elite Custom OI and a standard 1911?

The Aegis Elite Custom OI includes numerous custom features not found on standard 1911s, such as an optics-ready slide cut, included red dot sight, aggressive checkering, G10 grips, a bobbed grip safety, and an extended frame safety, all contributing to enhanced performance and ergonomics.

How do you field strip the Kimber Aegis Elite Custom OI 1911?

Field stripping involves ensuring the pistol is unloaded, dropping the hammer, using a bushing wrench to remove the barrel bushing, then removing the slide stop, sliding the slide off the frame, and finally removing the recoil spring and guide rod. Reassembly reverses these steps.

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