I've had my Kimber TLE RL2 since the early 2000's, about a year after LAPD SWAT adopted this model. It has run about two thousand rounds since, and has proven to be a solid, quality build with consistent accuracy.
Now, it is time for a tear down and inspection, so what better time than to also give it some extra attention.
(Below: stock image of pistol - - how it looked new)
August 2, 2025
Parts is parts.
Isolating parts to consider cerakote application. For the upper (slide face) I eased the front sharp edges to a 3.5mm radius, the rear edges to about 1.5mm radius.
August 4, 2025
Frame sprayed, determining what more(?).
After pushing in the new fiber optic sights, and then loose-fit components to preview the progress, I liked how the worn safety, mag release, slide catch looked in contrast to the H-Series 'Battleship Grey' Cerakoted frame. The trigger and hammer turned out great inset with Cerakote C-series in 'Stoplight Red'.
