Kimber Custom
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| Kimber Custom | |
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 Kimber Custom II |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1997 – present |
| Used by | LAPD SWAT U.S. Marines |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Kimber |
| Variants | Custom Custom II |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 38 ounces |
| Length | 8.7 inches |
| Barrel length | 5 inches |
| Width | 1.3 inches |
| Height | 5.3 inches |
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| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Action | semi-automatic, single action |
| Feed system | 7, 8 or 10 round magazine |
The Kimber Custom is a model 1911 semi-automatic pistol. It is designed, manufactured, and distributed by Kimber Manufacturing, Inc. in Yonkers, New York.
The Custom is made in a variety of styles with different features and finishes. As a model 1911 pistol, it is usually chambered in .45 ACP. It also has been produced in other calibers, including .40 S&W, 10 mm Auto, 9 mm Luger, and .38 Super.
The Custom is a full sized model 1911, with a five inch barrel. The frame, receiver, and slide are made of steel. The Custom utilizes a single full-length guide rod. Some styles have an external extractor, while others have a more traditional internal extractor. Although the Custom is considered Kimber's base model, it has a number of features that were formerly found only on customized model 1911s, such as a lowered ejection port, beveled magazine well, extended thumb safety, and beavertail grip safety.
The original Custom model has been superseded by the Custom II. The Custom II has an internal firing pin safety. This feature is designed to provide additional assurance that the gun will not fire if dropped, as the firing pin is blocked from striking the chambered cartridge unless the grip safety is depressed.
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[edit] References
- Johnston, Gary Paul. Shooting Times review of the Kimber Custom LAPD SWAT model
- Arnold, David W. Handguns review of the Kimber Custom LAPD SWAT model
- Holton, Christopher. "The .45 makes a comeback during the war on terrorism", WorldTechTribune, April 5, 2004
