The Royal II is Kimber's premier premium-grade 1911 — a Government-size pistol with a polished blue finish, hand-checkered rosewood grips, gold-bead front sight, and all the match-grade internal features of the Gold Match. The dress uniform equivalent in the Kimber line. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .45 ACP Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 2004, USA Weight: 38 oz Overall length: 8.7" Status: Active Intended use: collector, range, presentation, competition, collection