Kimber 1911 Rapide Dawn 10 mm Full-Size Pistol with TiN Match Barrel and TruGlo TFX Pro Sights
The Rapide Dawn is a recent addition to Kimber’s performance-oriented 1911 line, pairing the authoritative 10 mm cartridge with a match-grade, gold TiN-coated barrel that shows through distinctive lightening windows in the slide. A brushed-silver stainless frame and slide, TruGlo TFX Pro day/night sights, and an integrated magwell round out a package built for fast target transitions and confident low-light accuracy.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
This pistol displays light handling marks consistent with normal use; the bore remains bright and clean throughout.
What’s Included
- Kimber black plastic hard case
- Kimber 1911 safety & instruction manual
- Blue Kimber cable lock (factory supplied, sealed)
- Two 7-round stainless steel Kimber 10 mm magazines
The Dawn variant stands out with a brushed-silver KimPro II finish over stainless steel, providing corrosion resistance while showcasing the stepped cocking serrations and three rectangular lightening windows on each side and the top of the slide. The windows reduce reciprocating mass and reveal the TiN-coated match barrel, adding both function and visual appeal.
TruGlo TFX Pro tritium/fiber-optic sights combine an orange-ring front dot with a green rear notch for clear, fast alignment in any lighting. Combined with the long sight radius of the full-size 5-inch barrel, the system supports accurate shot placement from dawn through dusk.
The full-length guide rod, 1:16 LH twist, and match-grade barrel maximize 10 mm performance, while the skeletonized V-cut trigger and commander-style hammer promote a crisp, consistent single-action break. An extended beavertail grip safety and left-side thumb safety deliver familiar 1911 ergonomics with enhanced control.
Stiplex micro-stippled front-strap texturing and grey/black G-10 grip panels with Rapide geometric pattern offer a secure purchase, and the integrated flush extended magwell speeds reloads with the supplied single-stack magazines.