The Kimber Eclipse is a
model 1911
The M1911 (Colt 1911 or Colt Government) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. The pistol's formal U.S. military designation as of 1940 was ''Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911'' for t ...
semi-automatic pistol
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chambered for the
.45 ACP
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and
10mm Auto
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cartridges. It is made by
Kimber Manufacturing
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in
Yonkers, New York
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. There are several models of Kimber Eclipse, of different sizes and with different combinations of features.
Features
The Kimber Eclipse has a bi-tone (polished) stainless/black finish, tritium dot front and rear underline night sights, a lightweight aluminum trigger, a commander style hammer, and a beavertail grip safety. It has front and back strap checkering, and rear and forward cocking serrations on the slide.
The stainless steel slide and frame are finished in a matte black oxide, then all flat surfaces are brush polished, leaving the recessed and curved surfaces dark and contrasting.
The series II designation indicates that the pistol has an internal firing pin block that is disengaged by depressing the
grip safety
Close-up shot of a safety of an M16A2 rifle
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.
In 2002 the Kimber Eclipse won ''Shooting Industry'' magazine's "Academy of Excellence" award for Handgun of the Year.
Specifications
* Recoil spring: 16 pounds-22 pounds (depends on model).
* Frontstrap checkering: 30 lines per inch.
* Slide: Stainless steel, brush polished and with rear and front serrations.
* Barrel: Steel match grade.
* Bushing: Stainless steel match grade.
* Twist rate (left hand): 16.
* Sights: Meprolight tritium bar-dot night sights. (adjustable on Pro Target II and Target II models)
* Grips: Black and silver laminated double diamond.
* Trigger: Premium aluminum match grade. Factory setting 4 - 5 pounds.
* Effective range: 65 Meters (depends on shooter's sight adjustment).
Kimber Eclipse Target II
The Kimber Eclipse Target II is a model of Kimber Eclipse. It is a full-sized model 1911, with a five-inch barrel, and is chambered in .45 ACP. It has adjustable target sights with a radius of 6.8 inches.
See also
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M1911 Colt pistol
The M1911 (Colt 1911 or Colt Government) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. The pistol's formal U.S. military designation as of 1940 was ''Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911'' for th ...
*
Kimber Custom
The Kimber Custom is an M1911 style semi-automatic pistol. It is designed, manufactured, and distributed by Kimber Manufacturing, Inc. in Yonkers, New York.
Overview
The Custom is made in a variety of styles with different features and finishe ...
References
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External links
Kimber Eclipse web page
1911 platform
10mm Auto semi-automatic pistols
.45 ACP semi-automatic pistols
Kimber firearms
Semi-automatic pistols of the United States
Weapons and ammunition introduced in 2002