Kimber Desert Warrior

$1,458.00
If I win the Powerball lottery, this will be on my buy list for week one.

Listed under the "Custom II" class of guns in the Kimber catalog.

..."Arriving with two stainless-steel 8-round magazines as well as a blued-steel 7-rounder, the Desert Warrior was consistent and reliable. The grip panels were ceramic and provided a cool, comfortable grip."

Specs:

• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Height: 5.25"
• Width: 1.28"
• Weight Empty: 39 Ounces
• Length: 8.7"
• Magazine Capacity: 7
• Thumb Safety: Ambidextrous
• Recoil Spring: 16 lbs
• Guide Rod: Standard Military Length
• Frame: Steel
• Kimpro II Frame Finish
• 1913 Picatinny Rail
• Slide: Steel
• Barrel Length: 5"
• Barrel Material: Match Grade Steel
• Stainless Steel Match Grade Bushing
• Sights: Fixed Tritium Night Sights 6.8" Radius (Meprolight Night Sights)
• Grips: Kimber G-10 Tactical
• Trigger: Solid Aluminum Match Grade, 4-5 lbs

Notables:

• "Khaki" colored frame and slide
• Durable and distinctive finish
• Creative use of contrasting black finish on smaller external parts
• Easy to clean, yet grippy, non-slip finish, even when coated with oil
• Grip panels easily interchangeable for custom fit
• Standard 1911 style field-stripping
• Both 8-round magazines have oversized base-pads
• Actually not type II pistol, even though listed here (This pistol does not require compression of the grip safety to release the firing pin safety)
• Capable of 1.10 inch groups at 25 yards

Gripes:

• Non-checkered front-strap