The RAPIDE (DN,NS). A truly unique 1911 with stepped cocking serrations, slide lightening cuts for faster lock time and TiN coated barrel for extreme durability. Equipped with Kimber Stiplex TM front strap stippling and the new G10 WavZ TM grips for extra griping confidence.
Kimber Rapide Pistol 45 ACP 5" Barrel 8 Rd Mag Black KimPro II Model: 3000383
Specifications
Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 5.25
Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 38
Length (inches): 8.7
Magazine capacity: 8
Recoil spring (pounds): 16.0
Mil-Spec guide rod
Frame
Material: Stainless steel
Finish:Black, KimPro II
Width (inches): 1.28
Slide
Material: Stainless steel
Finish: Black, KimPro II
Front serrations
Barrel
Length (inches): 5
Material: Stainless steel, match grade w/ TiN coating
Stainless steel match grade bushing
Twist rate (left hand): 16
Sights
Tru-Glo TFX Pro Day Night
Grips
Gray/ Black WavZ G10 grips
Trigger
V-Cut aluminum
Factory setting (approximate pounds): 4.0 - 5.0
Product Code
Product #: 3000383
Upc: 669278303833
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
