[KimberQuestions]

Got to hold (not shoot) a Kimber 1911 RAPIDE in 9mm.
When reviewing the Kimber web site, I never paid much attention to this due to the price, but in person it really caught my eye. I believe it was the (Scorpius) version.
It looks sharp and felt like a solid piece of metal.

At about $1700-$1800 this puts the price range where people tend to purchase other custom 9mm 1911s.
I could get 2 new Kimber 1911s for the price of this one.

As a result, I have the following questions.

What am I getting for almost twice the cost?
Is all the extra money spent on the aesthetics?
Are the internals match grade parts?
Is the barrel a match grade barrel over other Kimber 1911s?
Does it shoot that much better than other Kimber 1911s?
Why get this over a custom 9mm that may have a better reputation for 1911s?
Why get this over buying 2 other Kimber 1911s?😀

 

[Rick in Oregon]

Long time Kimber owner/shooter, don't have the Rapide, but have every frame/barrel length version Kimber produces, so.....

What am I getting for almost twice the cost? Unique design, bling
Is all the extra money spent on the aesthetics? Basically, yes
Are the internals match grade parts? Kimber claims all their pistols have match-grade barrels/parts
Is the barrel a match grade barrel over other Kimber 1911s? See above
Does it shoot that much better than other Kimber 1911s? IMO, most likely not, they all seem to shoot quite well
Why get this over a custom 9mm that may have a better reputation for 1911s? That one is completely up to you
Why get this over buying 2 other Kimber 1911s?😀 Because you've already said you like it...'looks sharp and is a solid piece of metal'.

In the end, it's what you want, and what you like, period. Don't think you'd be disappointed should you bring that puppy home, I've never been. (Oh, and I'm a recent lover of the 9mm in 5" 1911's, after 50+ years of the .45)

 

[bad ninja]

The internals are the same as other Kimber 1911s.
That said, some of the features like front strap checkering and some of the unique cuts in the slide and frame would add a premium to any gun.
It's a neat gun that doesnt look like anyone elses 1911, and runs like a Kimber.

Personally I love my Kimber, but $1800 gets a nice Dan Wesson.

 

[PaulR]

The Rapide Scorpion msrp is $986. Did the dealer quote you a price twice the list price ?

 

[KimberQuestions]

The Rapide Scorpion msrp is $986. Did the dealer quote you a price twice the list price ?

The following shows MSRP $1733
RAPIDE (SCORPIUS)

Please provide URL for the $986. Hopefully its to a web site of a dealer that ships. 😀

 

[46QJI]

The Rapide Scorpion msrp is $986. Did the dealer quote you a price twice the list price ?

The Rapide Scorpius is listed at a $1733 MSRP.
You’re looking at the Micro 9 Scorpius.

 

[46QJI]

As others have said the internals will be the same on all Kimbers. You would be paying for the aesthetics.

 

[PaulR]

The following shows MSRP $1733
https://www.kimberamerica.com/rapide-scorpius

Please provide URL for the $986. Hopefully its to a web site of a dealer that ships. 😀

That was for a micro 9 scorpios excuse me if I misunderstood.

 

[PaulR]

That was for a micro 9 scorpios excuse me if I misunderstood.

Was not aware Kimber added more versions of the Rapide micro’s & 1911. I have to admit they came out with some nice color variations but IMO that’s a lot of cheese for their 1911’s. Bottom line their least expensive models will perform equally well. God for bid you have to use in self defense & the attacker lives he can brag he got shot by a top of the line Kimber. Now that’s impressive

 

[KimberQuestions]

...Bottom line their least expensive models will perform equally well....

Thanks, that answer basically sums up the question I was trying to ask.

 

[bad ninja]

. God for bid you have to use in self defense & the attacker lives he can brag he got shot by a top of the line Kimber. Now that’s impressive

Its just common courtesy.
Shooting a man with a hi point just isn't gentlemanly.😁

 

[trident]

I have a Micro9 Rapide. It's MSRP is $984.
Just looked at the Micro9 Rapid Scorpios and MSRP is the same.
Where did the $1733 come from?

 

[KimberQuestions]

Where did the $1733 come from?

Click the link posted above.
RAPIDE (SCORPIUS)

 

[2sharp2]

@KimberQuestions I agree with Rick's answers to your questions 110%.

I agree with Ninja 17-18 big ones will get you a nice Dan Wesson.

 

[Philmo11]

I can’t speak for the 9mm, but I handled a 10mm and 45 in the black ice. The look and feel were phenomenal. Someone really took the time to make it look as nice as possible. Very smooth too. I usually instantly turn up my nose at rubber grips but I wouldn’t have changed anything. I wouldn’t hesitate at $1,200. At $1,600 it’s pushing it further than I’m willing to go.

 

[azdeuce]

A buddy of mine liked them so much he bought two of each..I just bought one of the micro 9 Rapide.. love the little guy

 

[Oklahomabound]

...I'd keep an eye on gunbroker and see if you can't pick one up for $1K or less...

 

[KimberQuestions]

...I'd keep an eye on gunbroker and see if you can't pick one up for $1K or less...

$1k or less???
Not sure I would see one at that price. If so, I bet it would be pretty well beat up. 😀

 

[Oklahomabound]

$1k or less???
Not sure I would see one at that price. If so, I bet it would be pretty well beat up. 😀

For example:

Factory New: Kimber Rapide Scorpius 9mm New No Reserve - Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com : 922225254
...Current bid $855
...cursing the darkness does not good...

 

[KimberQuestions]

For example:
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Factory New: Kimber Rapide Scorpius 9mm New No Reserve - Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com : 922225254
...Current bid $855
...cursing the darkness does not good...

Thanks. I will definitely bid but with 10 days left we all know it will come close to double before closing.