Kimber Rapide Heat 9mm | 5.5in Threaded | 3000439

The Kimber Rapide Heat is a 1911-style pistol offered in 9mm with a 5.5-inch threaded barrel and performance-oriented controls and ergonomics. It features a DLC-threaded barrel, KimPro II finishes on metal components, and black-and-red G10 grips for secure handling. A compact red-dot such as a Holosun 507K pairs well with the Rapide Heat for fast, reliable target acquisition without exceeding typical optics budgets.

Typical applications include precision target shooting and competitive pistol disciplines where a match-style trigger and stable sight radius are beneficial.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is 9mm.
• The barrel measures 5.5 inches.
• The barrel is a black DLC threaded barrel with a 1/2×28 thread pitch.
• The slide is finished in KimPro II black.
• The slide material is listed as stainless steel.
• The frame is steel with a KimPro II black finish and a 1913 Picatinny rail.
• The grips are black & red pattern G10.
• The sights are white dot sights with a suppressor-height optic cover plate and built-in rear sight.
• The trigger is a KimPro II red aluminum V-cut trigger that breaks at approximately 4–5 lbs.
• The firearm ships with one 8-round Tac-Mag magazine.
• The overall length is 9.19 inches.
• The height (90° to barrel) is 5.25 inches.
• The width is 1.28 inches.
• The weight with empty magazine is 38 ounces.
• The barrel has a 1:16 left-hand twist rate.
• The UPC is 669278304397.

The Rapide Heat combines match-oriented features—an extended sight radius, a V-cut match-grade trigger and a threaded DLC barrel—with durable G10 grip panels to deliver a precise, comfortable shooting experience. Its rail and optics-ready cover make it straightforward to set up for modern red-dot sights while maintaining traditional 1911 ergonomics.