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Kimber 1911 vs Smith & Wesson Model 986 2.5"

Kimber 1911

SAO Competition Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger, 45 ACP
vs

Smith & Wesson Model 986 2.5"

DA/SA K/L-Frame Revolver Chambered in 9mm Luger

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
1911 8.7 in 5.25 in 1.28 in 38 oz
Model 986 2.5" 7.5 in 6 in 1.55 in 31.7 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
1911 5 in SAO kimberamerica.com
Model 986 2.5" 2.5 in DA/SA smith-wesson.com

Capacity

  9mm Luger 45 ACP 9mm Luger
1911 8 (+1) 8 (+1) 8 (+1)
Model 986 2.5" 7 - 7

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