Kimber Desert Warrior vs Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander

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Handguns Kimber Desert Warrior Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#21256
#23699
Action Single Single
Caliber .45 ACP .45 ACP
Capacity 7+1 7+1
Finish Flat Dark Earth Black
Sights Night Sights Night Sights
Grip G-10 (Composite) Cocobolo
Barrel Length 4.25"
Details
Brand Kimber
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Prices
MSRP $1,274.26 $820.99
Used Price $891.98 $574.69
Sale Price $1,146.83 $738.89

Handguns Descriptions

Kimber Desert Warrior

Accuracy and dependability right out of the box. Made in America. The choice of Americas best shooters. Kimber is the most popular 1911 pistol in the world and Kimber quality is unequaled by any other manufacturer. The Custom family is where it all began. The Kimber Custom sets the performance standard for production 1911 pistols. Desert Warrior Based on specialized pistols built for United States Marines assigned to Central Command. Specifications Height (inches) 90 to barrel: 5.25 Length (inches): 8.7 Service melt Recoil spring (pounds): 16.0 Standard military length guide rod Frame Material: Steel Finish: Dark Earth KimPro II frame finish Width (inches): 1.28 1913 Picatinny Rail Slide Material: Steel Finish: Dark Earth KimPro II slide finish Front serrations Barrel Material: Steel, match grade Stainless steel match grade bushing Twist rate (left hand): 16 Sights Tactical Wedge Tritium night sights, fixed Radius (inches): 6.8 Grips Kimber G-10 tactical grips Trigger Solid Aluminum, match grade Factory setting (approximate pounds): 4.0 - 5.0

Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander

The accuracy and reliability that have made the 1911 an American icon now shine brighter than ever. Features include a crisp trigger, dovetailed front and rear sights, precision-machined slide and frame, and available fine-checkered American walnut grips. The new Model 1911 R1 is truly the finest blend of exacting craftsmanship and out-of-box performance available today. Every element is produced with ultra-tight tolerances on equipment representing the height of modern technology. The result is a sweet-shooting advancement of a legendary design were more than proud to put our name on.

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