{"id":27312,"date":"2019-11-25T22:02:50","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T22:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/uncategorized\/2019\/11\/25\/this-is-kimbers-new-rapide-black-ice\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T05:26:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T05:26:33","slug":"this-is-kimbers-new-rapide-black-ice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/off-duty\/2019\/11\/25\/this-is-kimbers-new-rapide-black-ice\/","title":{"rendered":"This is Kimber\u2019s new Rapide Black Ice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kimber has made a name for itself with its expansive line of 1911 pistols, ranging from extremely fancy high-end guns with a ton of shine and detail to traditional guns with just enough flair to differentiate them from the average consumer peashooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So it shouldn\u2019t be much of a shocker that the company has announced come 2020, it will release yet another 1911 \u2014 the Rapide Black Ice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This particular gun bears the same shape and base functionality of its 1911 brethren, albeit while boasting competition-level accuracy right out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black Ice is essentially a variation of Kimber\u2019s Rapide (DN, NS) 1911<\/a>, which was unveiled just last year in two calibers: the standard .45 ACP, as well as 10mm Auto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kimber will offer the Black Ice in three calibers \u2014 .45 ACP, 10 mm, and 9 mm. While the .45 and 10 mm variants make use of an 8-round magazine 1911, the 9 mm version squeezes in one extra round for a total of nine in the mag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featuring a somewhat futuristic design, according to Kimber\u2019s website<\/a>, the gun comes with a stainless steel finish on its 9 mm and 10 mm versions, and a jet black finish on the .45 model, similar to the original Rapide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cutouts on both sides of the slide, pronounced cocking serrations, black G10 grips from Hogue Inc. as well as a stippled Kimber Stiplex front strap, complete the gun\u2019s look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included with the Black Ice is a match-grade 5-inch DLC-coated stainless steel barrel, Tru-Glo TFX Pro Day\/Night sights, and a V-cut aluminum trigger set to a 4 to 5 pound pull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the Rapide, the Black Ice certainly doesn\u2019t come cheap, with a suggested retail price of around $1500. However, keep in mind the fact that the Rapide line is geared towards competition shooting without the need for further modification or fine-tuning, and will thus sport a significantly higher price over other 1911s on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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