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There's a reason the full-size 1911 has stuck around for over a century, and the Kimber Custom LW Shadow Ghost is a good example of the formula done right with a modern twist. The LW stands for lightweight, and Kimber means it. The aluminum frame brings this 5-inch .45 ACP in at roughly 31 ounces with an empty magazine, a noticeable difference from an all-steel gun of the same size. You still get the balance and sight radius of a Government-size pistol, just without the extra heft on your hip or in the safe-to-range shuffle.
The two-tone look is what grabs people first. The stainless slide wears Kimber's KimPro Black finish over a silver KimPro II aluminum frame, with blacked-out small parts like the pins and magazine release tying it together. Black double-diamond checkered rubber grips keep your hand planted without chewing up your palms during long range days. Up top, a red fiber optic front sight pairs with a fixed white dot rear for a fast, clean sight picture that works well indoors and out. Front and rear slide serrations make press checks and racking easy no matter how you grip the slide.
Accuracy comes from the 5-inch match grade stainless steel barrel fitted with a match grade bushing, backed by a full-length guide rod and a single action trigger breaking in the 4 to 5 pound range. It feeds from an 8-round magazine for 8+1 total, and this version adds a loaded chamber indicator you can see and feel at the rear of the chamber, plus a magazine disconnect. The manual thumb safety and beavertail grip safety round out the standard 1911 control set.
This is a strong pick for a first 1911, a range gun that pulls double duty for home defense, or anyone who loves the platform but wants less weight. It's a limited-time offering from Kimber, so if the two-tone look speaks to you, don't sit on it too long.
The aluminum frame brings it to about 31.2 ounces with an empty magazine, while a traditional all-steel 5-inch 1911 usually runs 38 to 40 ounces. That's roughly half a pound of savings you'll notice carrying it or holding it on target through long sessions. The full-size steel slide still keeps enough weight up front to soak up .45 ACP recoil nicely.
It ships with a red fiber optic front sight and a fixed white dot rear. The fiber optic gathers light and gives you a bright aiming point that's quick to pick up, especially indoors or in overcast conditions. Both sights sit in dovetail cuts, so swapping to night sights or another setup down the road is straightforward.
Yes. The Custom LW Shadow Ghost is a standard Government-size 1911, so quality single-stack .45 ACP mags from Kimber, Wilson Combat, and Chip McCormick run well in it. Any holster cut for a 5-inch non-railed 1911 will fit.
This version of the Shadow Ghost includes a small metal indicator at the rear of the chamber that sits up when a round is chambered, giving you a visual and tactile status check. The magazine disconnect means the pistol won't fire without a magazine seated. Neither feature changes how the gun shoots, and Kimber's limited lifetime warranty covers the pistol as built.
| UPC | 669278976938 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3700693CA |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
| Color | Black, Gray |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 8 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.5 |
| Package Width | 10.0 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | Manual Safety |
| Shipping Weight | 3.7 |
| Sights | FS: Red FO | RS: White Dot |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
| Slide Description | Front and Rear Serrations |
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