The Kimber 1911 Rapide pistol in .38 Super with an FDE finish and 5-inch barrel (brand part no. 3000463) pairs a fast-cycling, flat-shooting cartridge with the Rapide line’s performance-oriented features. Kimber builds the pistol with an 8+1 capacity and suppressor-height sights, sized to co-witness with a suppressor or optic mounted to the pistol. The single-action trigger delivers the crisp, consistent pull the 1911 platform is known for, and the FDE finish gives the Rapide a distinct field-ready look. Among performance-oriented semi-auto handguns, this Rapide .38 Super configuration favors shooters who want a fast-cycling cartridge with suppressor-height sights.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Super.
• The capacity is 8+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches.
• The sights are suppressor height, co-witnessing with a mounted suppressor or optic.
• The finish is FDE, a popular tactical color.
• The action is single action, true to the 1911 pattern.
• Ships with 1 8 rd. magazine.
• Rifled with a 1-in-16-inch twist rate.
• Shipping weight of approximately 4.4 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does suppressor height mean for these sights? They’re raised to co-witness properly with a suppressor or optic mounted to the pistol.

Why choose .38 Super for this pistol? A fast-cycling, comparatively flat-shooting cartridge favored by competitive and performance-oriented shooters.

Buy the Kimber 1911 Rapide Pistol, .38 Super

A fast-cycling cartridge with suppressor-height sights is exactly what this Rapide delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.