Kimber Rapide Heat OR .45 ACP 5" 8+1 1911 Pistol

Kimber built the Rapide Heat OR to deliver serious .45 ACP power with show-stopping style and precision performance.

This full-size 1911 chambered in .45 ACP features a 5-inch match-grade barrel, an 8+1 capacity, and a factory optics-ready slide. The Rapide Heat brings together custom-shop features and striking looks in one competition-ready platform that’s also ideal for defensive use or range training.

The stainless steel slide wears a rugged black DLC finish with signature lightning cuts. These cuts reduce slide weight for faster cycling and quicker follow-up shots. The slide also comes milled for optics, so you can add a red dot sight without additional gunsmithing. TruGlo TFX Pro day/night sights come standard, giving you backup visibility in any lighting conditions.

The frame is finished in KimPro II black and machined from solid steel. It includes checkering on the front strap and an extended beavertail grip safety for better recoil control. Kimber equips the Rapide Heat with red G10 grips that offer excellent traction and bold contrast against the all-black finish.

A DLC coated barrel adds not only corrosion resistance but also a custom appearance that sets this 1911 apart. The barrel is match-grade and fitted tightly for superb out-of-the-box accuracy. The crisp single-action trigger breaks clean and resets fast, making it perfect for controlled pairs or competition stages.

Kimber designed the Rapide Heat OR for shooters who demand performance, speed, and visual impact. Whether you're running drills, carrying with style, or building a high-performance 1911 lineup, this pistol delivers.

Specs:

• Caliber: .45 ACP

• Capacity: 8+1

• Barrel Length: 5" match-grade, black finish

• Slide: Stainless steel, black DLC, lightning cuts, optics-ready

• Frame: Steel, black KimPro II finish

• Grips: Red G10

• Sights: TruGlo TFX Pro day/night

• Trigger: Match-grade, single-action

• Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety, beavertail grip safety

• Action: Semi-auto 1911