Kimber Custom LW Shadow Ghost Semi-Automatic Pistol 45 ACP 5" Threaded Barrel (1)-8Rd Magazine Optic Ready Black Slide Matte Gray Finish

Kimber's Custom LW Shadow Ghost is no exception to Kimber 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" Threaded barrel

Manufacturer: Kimber America

Model: Custom LW Shadow Ghost

Action: Semi-automatic

Type: 1911

Size: Full Size

Caliber: 45 ACP

Barrel Length: 5"

Color: Black, Gray

Grips: Rubber

Capacity: 8 Rounds

Type of Barrel: Match Grade

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

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