Kimber has released two new models in the company’s popular Rapide series of 1911 pistols to now include the Rapide Dawn and Rapide Scorpius.

These two new pistols feature the same stainless-steel slides with stepped cocking serrations and slide cuts as seen in Kimber’s other Rapide pistols such as the Black Ice. The stainless-steel frame utilizes Kimber’s Stiplex textured front strap, along with G10 grips create an incredible surface area to grip the handgun.

Whereas the Rapide Black Ice comes chambered in 10mm, 45ACP and 9mm, the new Rapide Dawn and Rapide Scorpius are chambered only in 9mm.

The NEW Kimber Rapide 1911 Pistols

More About The Kimber Rapide 1911

Kimber Mfg. announces exciting new models to the highly popular line of RAPIDE 1911 pistols.

Introducing the RAPIDE Dawn and RAPIDE Scorpius. Aesthetically styled after the RAPIDE family of 1911 handguns, the new pistols feature the same stainless-steel slides with stepped cocking serrations and slide lightening cuts. The frame includes Kimber’s Stiplex textured front strap, as well as G-10 grips creating a secure grip surface area.

RAPIDE Dawn pistols feature a frame and slide finished in Silver KimPro II with brush-polished flats and a Gold TiN finished barrel, and include Gray/Black RAPIDE G-10 grips. The RAPIDE Scorpius pistols feature frames and slides finished in Black KimPro II with brush-polished flats, and the barrel wears a Black DLC finish. This model features Black RAPIDE G-10 grips.

The new 1911 RAPIDE Dawn and RAPIDE Scorpius models are chambered in 9mm and are built on stainless-steel frames. These models will use 5-inch stainless-steel, match-grade barrels with a 1:16 left-hand twist. RAPIDE Dawn and RAPIDE Scorpius 1911s are built around a 12-pound recoil spring and include a 9-round magazine. The two new RAPIDE models also include Tru-Glo TFX Pro Day/Night sights with the company’s signature orange front ring. The RAPIDE Dawn and RAPIDE Scorpius 1911 models measure 8.7” long, 5.25” tall, 1.28” wide, and tip the scales at 40 ounces.

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Kimber Rapide Dawn

The Rapide Dawn uses a stainless frame and slide finished in silver KimPro II with brush-polished flats and a gold TiN finished barrel, along with gray/black G-10 panels.

Kimber Rapide Dawn
Photo: Kimber

Kimber Rapide Dawn Features & Specs

FRAMEStainless Steel with Silver KimPro II brush polished flats
SLIDEStainless Steel with Silver KimPro II brush polished flats
BARRELStainless Steel 5″ Match Grade Barrel with Gold TiN Finish. Includes a Match Grade Bushing.
SIGHTSTru-Glo TFX Pro Day Night with Orange Ring Front
GRIPSGray/Black RAPIDE G10 Grips
TRIGGER Black V-Cut Aluminum. Trigger Pull Weight between 4 and 5 pounds.

 

Specifications

  • Weight: 40 ounces with an empty magazine
  • Height: 5.25 inches
  • Length: 8.7 inches
  • Magazine Capacity: 9 rounds of 9mm
  • Recoil Spring (pounds): 12
  • Mil-Spec Guide Rod

Kimber Rapide Scorpius

The Rapide Scorpius goes darker with a black KimPro II finish, black DLC barrel, and black G-10 grips.

Kimber Rapide Scorpius
Photo: Kimber

Kimber Rapide Scorpius Features & Specs

FRAMEStainless Steel with Black KimPro II and brush polished flats
SLIDEStainless Steel with Black KimPro II and brush polished flats. Front Serrations.
BARRELStainless Steel 5″ Match Grade Barrel with Black DLC Finish. Includes a Match Grade Bushing.
SIGHTSTru-Glo TFX Pro Day Night with Orange Ring Front
GRIPSBlack RAPIDE G10 Grips
TRIGGERBlack V-Cut Aluminum. Trigger Pull Weight between 4 and 5 pounds.

 

Specifications

  • Weight: 40 ounces with an empty magazine
  • Height: 5.25 inches
  • Length: 8.7 inches
  • Magazine Capacity: 9 rounds of 9mm
  • Recoil Spring (pounds): 12
  • Mil-Spec Guide Rod

MSRP for both Rapide 1911 pistols is $1,729.00.

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