Kimber's Custom LW Shadow Ghost is no exception to their lasting quality. This classic pistol features a modernized design in the form of black rubber grips with diamond checkering, and an aluminum frame to reduce weight. Other features include a blackout finish on the smaller parts such as the magazine release and pins, as well as an optics cut slide to accommodate red dot sights. As with all of Kimber's 1911s, the LW Shadow Ghost is equipped with a match grade stainless steel barrel and a match grade trigger.
Features : -Aluminum frame
-Stainless steel slide
-Match grade stainless steel barrel
-Optics ready with suppressor height sights
-Black rubber grips with diamond checkering
-5.5" Threaded barrel
Manufacturer: Kimber
Model: Custome LW
Action: Semi-automatic
Type: 1911
Size: Full Size
Caliber: 45 ACP
Barrel Length: 5.5"
Color: Black
Grips: Rubber
Capacity: 8 Rounds
Type of Barrel: Match Grade Barrel
Safety: Manual Safety
Sights: Optics Ready
Subcategory: Pistols - Metal Frame
Material: Aluminum
Finish: Matte
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
