The Kimber Rapide Heat 9mm is an optic-ready 1911 with a black KimPro II steel frame, a DLC black barrel and red and black G10 grips (brand part no. 3000453). Kimber cuts stepped cocking serrations and slide lightening cuts, then adds suppressor-height white dot sights and an optic cover plate with a built-in rear sight. The frame carries a 1913 Picatinny rail, and a flush-fitting extended magwell speeds reloads. The 5-inch barrel and 9-round magazine suit range, competition and home defense use. This is the 9mm version of the Rapide Heat.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm, a common 1911 cartridge with wide ammunition choice.
• The barrel is 5 inches with a black DLC finish and a match grade bushing.
• Magazine capacity is 9 rounds, the maker figure for the 9mm Rapide Heat.
• Optic ready describes the slide, which has an optic cover plate with a built-in rear sight.
• The sights are suppressor-height white dot sights, as Kimber specifies for this model.
• The frame is steel with a KimPro II black finish and a 1913 Picatinny rail, plus a flush-fitting extended magwell.
• The trigger is a KimPro II red aluminum V-Cut trigger, which Kimber describes as breaking crisply at 4 to 5 pounds.
• The grips are black and red pattern G10, with Stiplex stippling on the front strap.
• The slide is stainless steel with stepped cocking serrations and slide lightening cuts.
• The pistol weighs 38 ounces with an empty magazine and measures 8.7 inches long, with a 12-pound recoil spring and a mil-spec guide rod.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rapide Heat optic ready? Yes. The slide uses an optic cover plate with a built-in rear sight, and the suppressor-height white dot sights are included.

Does it have a rail? Yes. The frame carries a 1913 Picatinny rail for a light or laser.

Is this the 9mm version? Yes. This listing is the 9mm Rapide Heat with a 9-round magazine.

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An optic-ready slide, tall sights and a rail make the Rapide Heat a modern take on the 1911. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto handguns.