Kimber Rapide Dawn Semi-Automatic Pistol 45 ACP 5" Barrel (1)-8Rd Magazine G10 Grips Satin Silver Finish
The RAPIDE (DAWN) boasts performance-enhancing features that make it an ideal target pistol, such as stepped cocking serrations, slide-lightening cuts, TiN (Titanium Nitride) finished barrel, ambidextrous safeties, flush-fitting extended magwell, V-Cut match grade trigger breaking crisply at 4-5 lbs and Tru-Glo TFX Pro Day/Night sights. The feature-rich enhancements found on the latest 1911 additions to the Kimber family include a loaded chamber indicator at the top of the slide to the rear of the chamber. When loaded this small metal bar is visible in the up position. Plus, this 1911 features a magazine disconnect, which prevents the firearm from firing unless a magazine is loaded. These enhancements help provide firearms to states where traditional features are not available. These selected states require these attributes that deliver an additional layer of security.
Features : -Loaded chamber indicator (LCI) indicates that a cartridge is in the chamber
-Gold TiN finished barrel for striking looks and durability
-Slide-lightening cuts for faster lock up
-Stepped cocking serrations
-Ambidextrous thumb safety
-KimPro Silver with brush polished flats
-Black/gray G10 grips
Manufacturer: Kimber America
Model: Rapide Dawn
Action: Semi-automatic
Type: 1911
Size: Full Size
Caliber: 45 ACP
Barrel Length: 5"
Color: Silver
Grips: G10
Capacity: 8 Rounds
Type of Barrel: Match Grade
Safety: Manual Safety
Sights: TRUGLO TFX Tritium/Fiber-Optic Day/Night
Subcategory: Pistols - Metal Frame
Material: Stainless Steel
Finish: Brushed Stainless
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
