The modern 1911 platform remains a benchmark for duty-grade semi-automatics, and the right example can deliver balance, sighting, and trigger feel that operators and collectors both appreciate. Here’s a focused, technical look at a standout specimen that blends classic 1911 geometry with performance-minded features suited for the range or a home-defense role.

KIMBER Rapide — SN: K708521 — is a full-size 1911-style pistol built on modern production lines and chambered in .45 Auto with a 5″ gold barrel. The bore is described as bright with strong rifling, offering the internal surface and lands you want for consistent accuracy. This Rapide features lightning cuts to reduce slide mass and improve cyclic timing, factory night sights for low-light indexing, and textured G10 grips for positive control. Overall condition is near excellent (PR74302) and the price is listed at $1599.99. Shop this product

Performance characteristics

The 5″ barrel on this .45 Auto Rapide gives a longer sight radius and improved velocity over standard 4.25″ barrels, making follow-up shots and precision work more forgiving. The bright bore with strong rifling is a practical advantage: it implies consistent engraving on bullets and predictable groups when paired with quality ammunition. Kimber’s implementation of lightning cuts reduces reciprocating mass for a crisper slide cycle without compromising reliability when properly tuned.

Night sights and ergonomics

Factory night sights add immediate utility for low-light scenarios; they permit rapid target acquisition in family-defense environments and transitional lighting on the range. G10 grips provide a durable, tactile purchase under sweat or gloves, and the full-size frame helps manage recoil of the .45 Auto while improving sighting geometry.

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Practical use and ownership notes

This KIMBER Rapide is best suited for an owner who values 1911 ergonomics and the ballistic characteristics of .45 Auto: controlled recoil, terminal performance with suitable loads, and a single-action trigger platform for precision shooting. The near-excellent condition and visible bore quality reduce the likelihood of immediate service needs, though all used firearms should be inspected and test-fired by a qualified gunsmith before extended use.

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