Kimber
Kimber Manufacturing was founded in 1979 in Oregon before relocating operations to New York and later Alabama. The company is synonymous with premium 1911-pattern pistols, offering some of the finest factory-built 1911s available without going full custom. Their California roster lineup reflects this focus — nearly all Kimber models on the list are 1911 variants in .45 ACP and 9mm, ranging from compact carry guns to full-size match-grade target pistols. Kimber also produces the Micro and K6s lines for the concealed-carry market.
Looking for a Kimber handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Kimber model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 52 Kimber models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Kimber offers 6 calibers on the California roster, with .45 ACP being the most common (32 models). Prices range from $799 to $2,299 MSRP.
Yes — any Kimber model listed above with "On Roster" status can be purchased new from a licensed California FFL dealer. You'll need a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), must pass a background check, and complete the mandatory 10-day waiting period. All California handgun purchases must go through a licensed dealer, even private party transfers.
Models marked "Expiring" are still available but may be removed from the roster soon. Models marked "Removed" can no longer be purchased new at retail, but may be available through private party transfers (PPT), law enforcement exemptions, or intrafamilial transfers.