Why I Still Love 1911's.. Kimber Rapide Heat Modern Optic ready

In this video we go over The Kimber Rapide Heat. This modern 1911 is 9mm, optic ready and has modern slide cuts and grips.
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[@CitizenCarrier]

My first experience, or actually memories of a 1911 was my grandfathers Colt M1911A1. I never got to shoot it because I was only 8 when he died. He told me someday when I was older, I could shoot it. That never happened though. My Uncle got it after grandpa passed and I never saw it again. But I have vivid, clear memories of him at his kitchen table stripping it apart and meticulously cleaning and lubing it. The smell of the solvent, oil and his pipe tobacco lingering in the air as I sat and watched him in awe. My grandmother would be griping at him for not opening the windows and stinking up the house as he chuckled about it. I loved those combined smells. I wish they made it in an aftershave! Sorry for the long comment. I just went back almost 52 years with those great memories!

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Yup good mix of smells there

[@georgboone6086]

I'm not a Kimber fan but that is one sweet piece right there!

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Definitely a looker

[@Iamshields632]

Dream gun! This or the Ice, non-threaded versions. I've honestly thought about just getting a 1911 as my first pistol. Not necessarily one of these since it's close to 2 grand. But finding a more affordable 1911 with a rail that's reliable isn't the easiest. I haven't shot one. But my first experience with a 1911 was my very first trip to a gun store to talk with them about guns they recommended. And the gentlemen that day put a Tisas 5 inch 1911 in my hand. 450(ish) dollar gun. I've always loved how the looked and even though that one was "cheap" the feel of an all metal gun was quite nice, and single stack for me having smaller hands and shorter fingers, it felt comfortable.

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

Mike, I have ALWAYS loved the 1911. I recently got a Springfield Garrison, 45ACP. Not fancy, will be a carry gun. The sights are fine. All of my 1911s have a LOT of rounds through them and are getting old like I am. I had a birthday in August and the wife felt pity and noticed me moping around and said buy it. Not a Texas BBQ gun, but I don't really own BBQ guns. Triggers on 1911s are just so different. It can ruin you to use something different. That said, the old G19 still goes on the belt in the morning when I go out to check the livestock, water, fences, etc. That is a well-worn piece. I clean it on Sundays because of all the dust and dirt down here in South Texas and sweating on the gun. Hope you have a bucket of fun with your new 1911! That is a fine-looking firearm. I was left-handed once. A serious injury has caused me to become right-handed. It seems easier to do having had to be the odd man out in a right-handed world, so I am used to it now. I do not have a dominant eye, so no issues there. (weird, I know, but life deals you all sorts of cards).

[@RB-wt6pg]

The platypus from stealth arms is cool but cannot handle +p ammo because of the aluminum frame. So back to the Glock 34.

[@tattoochef]

I'm not much into kimbers but it's a good looking pistol. 1911s will always hold a special spot for me.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

Nice review! When I sold the earlier Rapides in 9mm, 10mm and 45acp there were issues. However, Kimber took care of them with good turn around time and there were no issues afterwards. I'll still with my Aegis Elite in 9mm, no issues very accurate.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Glad to hear your Aegis has been good to you.

[@jonathanpeterson1]

I own a few Kimber’s: Rapide (Dawn) 9mm KHX 9mm Raptor 9mm Carry Pro 9mm KDS9C 9mm Desert Warrior .45ARP Had a little trouble with the Raptor, but Kimber took it and fixed it pretty quickly. The other guns ran flawlessly. I want to get an Aegis (9mm) at some point to complete my collection. FS 9mm 1911’s are beautiful shooters.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Very nice.

[@RandyWittmann]

What a beautiful 1911! Great video!

[@TacticalConsiderations]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@salem2772]

Good stuff here man. I have to say badass is an understatement here. I have not shot a 1911 myself yet. However while I was back home a couple of months ago I did handle a Ruger SR1911 9mm. I dry fired for about a minute and that trigger was divine. Looking at this piece I just wish they gave you at least 13 rounds of 9mm.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

The 1911 design is timeless, but they haven't figured out how to cram 13 rounds in there. Until you get the double stack stuff

[@Zombie_Xin]

Surefire X300 must be the most popular pistol compensator currently. Every 2A creator is using it.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

What does this mean?

[@ChrisWoo-d9d]

​@@TacticalConsiderationsThink what he meant is the weight of the light besides using it to see in the dark to shoot what you cant see adds more weight at the front end of the pistol and reduces recoil a little more so like a poor man's comp

[@joejohnson4183]

I love the 1911 because as Paul Harrell says , this one fits my hand better .

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Paul was a king

[@whogg0521]

Great review, per usual. But, you had me at hello, with that 2k11.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

It is a good one.

[@kamikazekunze]

Sig Scorpion and Springfield Operator are my go too’s. In the Lord’s caliber of course___but that’s a nice piece. Thanks for video. 😊

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Good choices!

[@daverodgers339]

My 1st handgun was a Colt .45 Gold Cup... so I agree with you. You remember all the details. After collecting & shooting other guns 30+ years later, turns out that 1st purchase ruined my expectations & my bank acct. with higher level guns now! 😂 ... but I'm not complaining.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

I hear you on that!

[@jacob-he1bg]

Would be sweet if they made it with a stainless bull barrel to match the silver hammer and compliment the windows on the slide

[@TacticalConsiderations]

That’s a good idea

[@najibdarwich3925]

That’s looking spectacular Mike

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Much appreciated

[@donaldallen4257]

Can you do a silencer mounting options as far as different mounting types and sizes for those of us who haven’t gotten into the silencer world yet

[@TacticalConsiderations]

For rifles or pistols. Most pistols unless tri lock are direct thread.

[@charles17508]

Thats really sick kimber been killing it.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

They have changed a lot in the company

[@tntac1]

Colt 1991A1 purchased in the late 90s. Next after that was a Kimber TLE in the mid2000s. Both ran flawless

[@TacticalConsiderations]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@J.Young808]

My first experience with a 1911 what is my dad‘s bright stainless Colt Commander 45acp. I was just old enough (14-16) to fire a handgun and I went to insert to mag and ended up pinching my palm. It was the start of our range session. Our dumb range only allows 5 to be loaded so every time I reloaded after that I inserted and then pushed with my thumb to make sure it was seated in the pistol instead of the normal palm press/smack.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Very interesting

[@ChrisWoo-d9d]

Whats really interesting about 9mm single stack 1911s is that if yoy get the caine arms extended base plate it will give a +2 so total of 12rds of 9mm thats pretty cool

[@jonathanpeterson1]

That’s good info!

[@ChrisWoo-d9d]

@@jonathanpeterson1 im not sure how reliable the cain arms extended base plates are

[@TacticalConsiderations]

I like the extra capacity

[@heinrichstoltz1356]

That is an amazing looking Kimber.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Very solid for sure.

[@ToddSchuldt-ng6xd]

Colt Gold Cup National Match Series 70 in 1982 - sold it like a month before .38 super's started taking the steel series competitions by storm because the .38 super was in danger of going wildcat at that time :(

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Very cool

[@jknewb6276]

NGL the new 10mm "comped" or .45 by Kimber looks intriguing. But I've clicked on this one online and it's predecessor the "ice" version quite a few times. Good looking pistol!

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Yeah they're nice looking

[@johnklabechek8470]

Not a big Kimber guy but solid review, and you may have sold me.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Much appreciated

[@douglasbrmn2]

I had a Kimber Raptor II and I set my target up with clothes pins because my range is fuddy. I had been shooting my Glocks before I pulled it out so I was tired of shooting at paper so I decided to aim at the clothes pins and I nailed 2 in a row. Next mag there was a 40 S&W rd in my new box of Winchester and I didn’t catch it and after that went off and I watched the bullet go about 10yrds and drop I called it a day. I didn’t know it was a .40 at the time so I thought I messed up my brand new high dollar 1911. I just happened to find a 2nd 40sw in the box and felt better.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Very interesting

[@Styxx2018]

Yeah Buddy! Kimber making some waves. Another great video!!! 🤙🤙🤙😎

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Appreciate it.

[@zanegardner6488]

I had a 9mm Kimber a few years backa and it wouldn't run 115gr. No issues with 124/147gr tho. It was beyond smooth and very well fit. I loved it but had to sell it for a unexpected emergency

[@TacticalConsiderations]

That sucks man, but understandable.

[@ManleyArts]

My first 1911 was a Kimber Pro CDP II in .45 ACP. Beautiful pistol that was super finicky with ammo and with a stainless slide that liked to rust. Bummer.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@dalestark3343]

Great as norm Mike!

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Much appreciated buddy

[@aaronfox5559]

The kimber rapide is the only kimber I would buy only in ten mil though. Such a good looking gun

[@TacticalConsiderations]

I dig them

[@paulitooooo55]

Kimber sure makes a good looking gun. Hard to justify the 2k price tag tho when it's full of MIM parts

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Why

[@falconp226]

Walther PDP unless you go 45 acp better in every way. this would be better in 45acp, its like a new truck it looks good butt alot to be desired . great review though

[@TacticalConsiderations]

It is what it is.

[@soonerfrac4611]

Former Delta guys like Pat Macnamara and Larry Vickers all have said that they treated their sidearms instead as primary. This was because they were routinely only carrying them or were doing hostage rescue ops where compact platforms were necessary and only pistols truly provided the size needed. For that reason they carried various 1911 & 2011 style pistols because of their inherent accuracy over striker fired guns.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

They are loved for a reason

[@GuilePatrick]

I only got interested with Kimber because of John Wick 2 and the Punisher series.Mike I like your Tac Entry more.😁🫡

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Love my old tac

[@xThrobbinHood]

1 mag is insane

[@hopewilliams6705]

It's like a modern operator from Springfield

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Kinda

[@miah1571]

Mam, I love your 1911, 2011 videos. I don't have one. So many good choices out there. Besides the staccato, do you have a favorite?

[@TacticalConsiderations]

I choose bul over staccato all day

[@miah1571]

Bul eh? Cool man, thanks for the response

[@willraven7]

Those are good looking, but Kimber uses a lot of MIM parts...close to same price can get an all tooled steel hand fitted Dan Wesson❤

[@TacticalConsiderations]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@Nixqy]

What's the point, get a platypus for the same price or cheaper to your exact specifications and get doublestack

[@TacticalConsiderations]

I have one of those too

[@Nixqy]

@@TacticalConsiderations How would you compare to the Rapide? If you have any opinions on it yet

[@Nixqy]

@@TacticalConsiderations i figured you have one - i guess im more questioning it from a consumer point of view, why go with something like this when the platypus exists. Obviously the valid answer of "cause i want to" is always present, Im just having a hard time seeing the benefits

[@brucehill1220]

How does the trigger compare the Walther DPT trigger?

[@Stickgoboom]

@TacticalConsiderations I came back to the channel real quick to ask a question. To smooth recoil on an ar15 what spring and buffer weight should I get

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Depends in how gassed the barrel is

[@ChrisWoo-d9d]

Hey Mike if you ever get a chance or have the funds, could you do a video on the staccato p and various others on the higher end side of the 2011 market like the nighthawks and alchemy custom. I know all three of them are great but would love to see your reaction to the three and doing a side by comparison not which is better or what not but more so which one is the route youd go for. For starters Nighthawk is fully custom, how custom is nighthawk, if you find a pistol or 1911 they dont have production wise you can basically call them or email them all the details and specs and theyll do it too pretty awesome have seen some nighthawk customs real custom designs they dont sell and produce as a production base line. Alchemy custom basically the same methods and idology as Nighthawk only difference is that they can only do certian things and its only whatever they have in shop. Staccato, have heard and been told they can do custom works however im not sure how custom it is im assuming its very very limited

[@TacticalConsiderations]

That would be a fun video, I'll see what I can do!

[@J.Young808]

6:44 9? Why not 10 rounds, there is that large base pad to clear the magwell. My STI 1911 fits 10 round 9mm mags flush without a magwell.

[@NitenReign]

Some companies that make 9mm mags make them 9 round instead of 10 because of some science something or another that makes them more reliable. Honest outlaw did an interview with, I believe, ed brown, and that's what they said.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

There is s function issue

[@nathanwhite5602]

Nice

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@rebel_ltz]

Fuck man, the video quality is amazing!

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Much appreciated

[@Ecoli010]

What optics plate are you using for the RMR?

[@TacticalConsiderations]

The r m r plate from them

[@mrgoodbar216]

Just because its a 1911 doesn’t mean thats what the have to charge for it😂😂 that’s definitely a sexy piece but for that price range im looking at a staccato

[@alfredjr2k556]

Newest Kimber fan is me

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Good stuff

[@donaldallen4257]

Question is the lumber eclipse ll any good

[@TacticalConsiderations]

I had one a few years back. Was a great pistol

[@donaldallen4257]

I ment to say kimber eclipse ll i found one for 800$

[@donaldallen4257]

@@TacticalConsiderations thanks bro. I have learned so much from your channel. I really appreciate everything that you do.

[@DizzyShizzy]

The frame above your salt lamp is a little crooked.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Yeah i hit it all the time with the lights

[@johndecker9983]

I use my off hand on the slide release like God and Larry Vickers intended 😂

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Yup most do

[@johndecker9983]

@@TacticalConsiderations I also have average sized hands that make this "technique" a must. I wasn't blessed with gorilla mitts, and the extended release gets in the way of my grip. I do what works for my tiny dick beaters 😃

[@shamainkamal8516]

Any QC issues?

[@TacticalConsiderations]

I haven't had any personally and I have owned kimbers for a very long time. When they first moved out of Yonkers there were complaints but seems they are up to normal now.

[@joejeans7913]

Hi there Off topic but, I was watching donut operator. are you the guy that was involved in the officer involved shooting ? cant tell people look different in uniform than your regular civilian clothes

[@J.Young808]

He was a Police Officer in Arizona. I did see a video saying yes it was him. He didn’t ever acknowledge that fact, but I think Jonathan might have.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Yes i was the officer

[@DB2A7]

1911s are like my classic 71 Camaro. Old school, love to cruise on the weekends. But its not my daily like the F150 (Glock).

[@soonerfrac4611]

F-150? So you like pushing your truck?

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Right

[@jeremyrode6581]

If everyone listed closely after the slide drop…you could hear the sound of 10,000 boomers shitting. 😂

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Yup boomer fuddldore

[@ps1mhd]

what red dot is that?

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Trijicon rmr

[@RightWingMatt]

How did you get a reliable Kimber 1911? LOL. All of their Double Stack 9s run flawless but I see nothing but teething problems with their 1911.

[@reevesc87]

Once I fixed my factory mag, my custom 2 runs flawlessly.

[@RightWingMatt]

@ I hear mass produced 1911s are just hard to get right. I want a Rapide 10mm but afraid to get a lemon.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Because I know how to run them. Most people limp wrist them or ride the safety up causing issues.

[@toons5233]

yes that is smexy! not sexy but smexy!! the black and red just goes together. great video they have saying you pay for ya get more so in 1911 their will always be something special about them

[@TacticalConsiderations]

It is a very nice pistol indeed.

[@Pmedic605]

$1900.00! I can buy like 6 Taurus G2s for that! Had to say it ... 🙃

[@raysutherland1546]

@Pmedic605 yea and they give you 1 fuckin mag. Once you get over a grand, it should be a 3 mag minimum.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Yikes

[@MatthewGaskins-sk7vs]

How much, lol 😮

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Yeah I'm not shocked

[@adub1300]

*drops slide* MEOW

[@TacticalConsiderations]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@douglasbrmn2]

That KimPro finish is so bad for the cost. That Surefire shouldn’t be eating the finish that bad and I know it’s not a one off because it’s happened to every Kimber I’ve had with the “KimPro” finish. Kimber and Sig have finishes that are barely above Taurus and it drives me crazy as someone who likes Kimber and loves the 226 and P365 macro.

[@reevesc87]

I agree kimpro finish sucks. Went for the stainless and blued 2 tone for my second kimber custom 2

[@TacticalConsiderations]

It happens to every 1911 I've ever owned

[@donaldallen4257]

The lords caliber. AMEN

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Right

[@randallp2144]

Want some more turkish ammo ? 😂😂😂 that stuff gonna give you grey hair.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Oh lord

[@randallp2144]

@@TacticalConsiderations lordy lord lord have mercy ammo Gods 🤣

[@delb15]

A few drops dont hurt but ion do it to none mine empty over time that sweet trigger will b out of spec barrel lock up also getting beat..yea yea a gun has a explosion but guess what the next round is a cushion and it locks back when empty.....for a reason

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Ahhhh spell check

[@delb15]

@TacticalConsiderations ahhhh but I bet u got what was said..the typical response when its no real response to something that goes against yall beliefs..good checking tho just hope u check any dirty blue buddies the same when u on the clock...and your department is always correct in all that it do 💀

[@Room-qd7pl]

One mag? Rude!!!

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Hahhah right

[@jedeckert9525]

Everyone craps on Kimber but i feel they’re the same guys that cry about staccatos. Just tell me your ebt won’t cover it and I’ll understand.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Hahahahahah likely

[@the_royticus2429]

Too bad Kimbers are trash.

[@TacticalConsiderations]

Really how many have you owned

[@the_royticus2429]

@ me and my brother have owned a Kimber each. Springfield, Tisas and RIA all outperformed the Kimbers. My brother either caries a Bul Commander or a Springfield Range officer. i daily a Zev OZ9.