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Kimber has announced two new pistols for their RAPIDE lineup of 1911s. The Dawn and Scorpius models chambered in 9mm. The new RAPIDE models built on stainless-steel frame and slide with 5” inch match grade barrels.

Below, is the press release and specs for the Kimber Dawn and Scorpius 1911s.

Press Release

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.

Specifications for the RAPIDE Dawn:

• Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 5.25
• Width (inches): 1.28
• Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 40
• Length (inches): 8.7
• Barrel Length (inches): 5 with match grade bushing and Gold TiN Finish
Magazine capacity: 9
• Recoil spring (pounds): 12.0
• Slide: Stainless steel, silver KimPro II finish w/brush polished flats and front serrations
• Sights: Tru-Glo TFX Pro Day Night w/Orange ring front
• Grips: Black RAPIDE G10 grips

Specifications for the RAPIDE Scorpius:

• Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 5.25
• Width (inches): 1.28
• Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 40
• Length (inches): 8.7
• Barrel Length (inches): 5 with match grade bushing and black DLC finish
• Magazine capacity: 9
• Recoil spring (pounds): 12.0
• Slide: Stainless steel, black KimPro II finish w/brush polished flats and front serrations
• Sights: Tru-Glo TFX Pro Day Night w/Orange ring front
• Grips: Black RAPIDE G10 grips

The new Kimber RAPIDE Dawn and Scorpius 1911s are available now and retail at $1,729.00 MSRP on Kimber’s website. For more on the new Dawn and Scorpius 1911s from Kimber check out their website, http://www.kimberamerica.com.

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