- Kimber Eclipse
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name= Kimber Eclipse
caption= Kimber Eclipse Target II
origin=flagcountry|United States
type=Semi-automatic pistol
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manufacturer=Kimber Manufacturing
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production_date= 2002 – present
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weight= 38 ounces (1077g)
length= 8.7 inches (221mm)
part_length= 5 inches (127mm)
width= 1.28 inches (32.5mm)
height= 5.25 inches (133mm)
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cartridge=.45 ACP ,10mm Auto
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feed= 8-round box magazine
sights=The Kimber Eclipse is a model 1911
semi-automatic pistol chambered for the.45 ACP and10mm Auto cartridges. It is made byKimber Manufacturing inYonkers, New York . There are several models of Kimber Eclipse, of different sizes and with different combinations of features.Features
The Kimber Eclipse has a bi-tone stainless/black finish, three-dot tritium night sights, a premium 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 tough matte black oxide, then all flat surfaces are brush polished, leaving the recessed and curved surfaces dark and contrasting. [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_2_48/ai_81477151 Ayoob, Massad. "Observing Eclipse", "Guns" magazine, February 2002] ]
The series II designation indicates that the pistol has an internal firing pin block that is disengaged by depressing the
grip safety .In 2002 the Kimber Eclipse won "Shooting Industry" magazine's "Academy of Excellence" award for Handgun of the Year. [ [http://www.shootingindustry.com/02SIAEr/02SIAEwin.html "Shooting Industry" Academy of Excellence 2002 Awards] ]
pecifications
* Recoil spring: 16 pounds.
* 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.
* Grips: Black and silver laminated.
* Trigger: Premium aluminum match grade. Factory setting 4 - 5 pounds.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
*Kimber Custom References
External links
* [http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/eclipse/ Kimber Eclipse web page]
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