Raptor pistols take their name from a combination of aggressive slide and frame serrations, feathered logo grips and special scaled texturing accents. While this patented design is unique, the features, dependability and accuracy are pure Kimber.
Specifications
Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 4.75
Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 25
Length (inches): 6.8
Magazine capacity: 7
Ambidextrous thumb safety
Recoil spring (pounds): 18.0
Full-length guide rod
Frame
Material: Aluminum
Finish: Satin Silver
Width (inches): 1.28
Scaled Raptor pattern
Round heel frame
Slide
Material: Stainless steel
Finish: Satin Silver
Back-cut serrations
Barrel
Length (inches): 3
Material: Stainless steel
Twist rate (left hand): 16
Ramped
Sights
Tactical Wedge 3-dot tritium night sights
Radius (inches): 4.8
Grips
Zebrawood grips with scale pattern and Kimber logo
Trigger
Aluminum, match grade
Factory setting (approximate pounds): 4.0 - 5.0
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
