The KIMBER RAPIDE is a 1911-pattern semi-automatic pistol offered in .38 Super with a 5″ barrel and an FDE finish. It pairs a steel frame with FDE G10-style grips and features an optic-cut slide and suppressor-height fixed sights for modern sighting options. The design suits range work and competition use where a 1911 pattern in .38 Super is preferred.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .38 SUPER.
- The barrel length is 5″.
- The finish is FDE.
- The action is Single Action.
- The sights are Suppressor Height Sights and are specified as Fixed.
- The frame is Steel Frame.
- The grip material is listed as Steel Frame FDE G10 Grips Steel Frame.
- The slide includes an Optic Cut Slide.
- The overall length is 8.7″.
- The weight is listed as 4.4 (unit not specified in source data).
Purpose-built for informed shooters who prefer a 1911 platform in .38 Super, the RAPIDE combines a traditional single-action layout with modern features such as an optic-ready slide and suppressor-height sights. Its FDE finish and G10-style grips give a contemporary appearance, while the steel-frame construction provides solid handling and balance. For shooters focused on accuracy and sighting flexibility, the RAPIDE presents a practical option in a familiar form factor.
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