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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3000500 Custom LW Liberty 45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, KimPro Black Serrated Steel Slide, KimPro Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, ANKA Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3000500 Custom LW Liberty 45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, KimPro Black Serrated Steel Slide, KimPro Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, ANKA Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3000500 Custom LW Liberty 45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, KimPro Black Serrated Steel Slide, KimPro Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, ANKA Grip
    $600.60
    $747.00
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200117 Raptor II  45 ACP 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200117 Raptor II 45 ACP 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200117 Raptor II 45 ACP 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip
    $1,049.40
    $1,548.00
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200117CA Raptor II *CA Compliant 45 ACP 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Brush Polished Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200117CA Raptor II *CA Compliant 45 ACP 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Brush Polished Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200117CA Raptor II *CA Compliant 45 ACP 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Brush Polished Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip
    $1,234.75
    $1,709.00
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200118 Raptor II Pro 45 ACP 8+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200118 Raptor II Pro 45 ACP 8+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200118 Raptor II Pro 45 ACP 8+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip
    $1,067.85
    $1,509.97
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200150CA Raptor II Ultra *CA Compliant 45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200150CA Raptor II Ultra *CA Compliant 45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200150CA Raptor II Ultra *CA Compliant 45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip
    $1,275.33
    $1,623.15
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200181 Raptor II Ultra 45 ACP 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200181 Raptor II Ultra 45 ACP 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200181 Raptor II Ultra 45 ACP 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Zebrawood Grip
    $1,295.25
    $1,671.00
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200273 Ultra II  9mm Luger 8+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Sapphire Blue PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200273 Ultra II 9mm Luger 8+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Sapphire Blue PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200273 Ultra II 9mm Luger 8+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Sapphire Blue PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip
    $1,523.25
    $2,124.57
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200319 Ultra II  9mm Luger 8+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Purple Amethyst PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200319 Ultra II 9mm Luger 8+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Purple Amethyst PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200319 Ultra II 9mm Luger 8+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Purple Amethyst PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip
    $1,715.75
    $2,124.57
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200320 Pro Carry II  45 ACP 7+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Brushed Serrated Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200320 Pro Carry II 45 ACP 7+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Brushed Serrated Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200320 Pro Carry II 45 ACP 7+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Brushed Serrated Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip
    $812.35
    $980.00
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  • on sale!
    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200321 Ultra Carry II  45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Brushed Serrated Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200321 Ultra Carry II 45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Brushed Serrated Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200321 Ultra Carry II 45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Brushed Serrated Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip
    $812.35
    $980.00
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  • on sale!
    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200323 Carry II Pro 9mm Luger 9+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Satin Silver Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200323 Carry II Pro 9mm Luger 9+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Satin Silver Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200323 Carry II Pro 9mm Luger 9+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Satin Silver Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip
    $885.96
    $1,097.39
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200324 Pro Carry II  45 ACP 7+1 4" Match Grade  Stainless Steel Barrel, Satin Silver Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200324 Pro Carry II 45 ACP 7+1 4" Match Grade Stainless Steel Barrel, Satin Silver Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200324 Pro Carry II 45 ACP 7+1 4" Match Grade Stainless Steel Barrel, Satin Silver Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip
    $868.71
    $1,075.89
    add to cart
  • on sale!
    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200333 Pro Carry II  9mm Luger 9+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Brushed Serrated Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200333 Pro Carry II 9mm Luger 9+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Brushed Serrated Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200333 Pro Carry II 9mm Luger 9+1 4" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Brushed Serrated Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Rosewood Grip
    $826.65
    $1,000.00
    add to cart
  • on sale!
    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200336 TLE II  45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail & Picatinny Rail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200336 TLE II 45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail & Picatinny Rail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200336 TLE II 45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail & Picatinny Rail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip
    $1,020.92
    $1,366.72
    add to cart
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200337 TLE II  45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Threaded Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail & Picatinny Rail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200337 TLE II 45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Threaded Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail & Picatinny Rail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200337 TLE II 45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Threaded Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail & Picatinny Rail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip
    $940.50
    $1,390.00
    add to cart
  • on sale!
    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200342 TLE II  45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Satin Silver Serrated Stainless Steel Slide & Frame w/Beavertail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200342 TLE II 45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Satin Silver Serrated Stainless Steel Slide & Frame w/Beavertail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200342 TLE II 45 ACP 7+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Satin Silver Serrated Stainless Steel Slide & Frame w/Beavertail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip
    $975.15
    $1,342.60
    add to cart
  • on sale!
    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200347 TLE II Custom 10mm Auto 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200347 TLE II Custom 10mm Auto 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200347 TLE II Custom 10mm Auto 8+1 5" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Matte Black Serrated Steel Slide, Matte Black Steel Frame w/Beavertail, Aggressively Textures G-10 Grip
    $886.60
    $1,211.00
    add to cart
  • on sale!
    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200362 Ultra II  45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Sapphire Blue PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200362 Ultra II 45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Sapphire Blue PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200362 Ultra II 45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Sapphire Blue PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip
    $1,696.84
    $2,101.64
    add to cart
  • on sale!
    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200363 Ultra II  45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Purple Amethyst PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200363 Ultra II 45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Purple Amethyst PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200363 Ultra II 45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Purple Amethyst PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Satin Silver Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip
    $1,675.85
    $1,996.00
    add to cart
  • on sale!
    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200372 Ultra II  9mm Luger 8+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Rose Gold PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Kimpro II Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200372 Ultra II 9mm Luger 8+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Rose Gold PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Kimpro II Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200372 Ultra II 9mm Luger 8+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Rose Gold PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Kimpro II Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip
    $1,715.75
    $2,124.57
    add to cart
  • on sale!
    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200373 Ultra II  45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Rose Gold PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Kimpro II Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200373 Ultra II 45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Rose Gold PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Kimpro II Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200373 Ultra II 45 ACP 7+1 3" Stainless Match Grade Barrel, Engraved Rose Gold PVD Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Kimpro II Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, G10 Grip
    $1,580.15
    $1,996.00
    add to cart
  • on sale!
    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200401 Stainless II  9mm Luger 9+1 Optic Ready/Serrated Slide

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200401 Stainless II 9mm Luger 9+1 Optic Ready/Serrated Slide

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3200401 Stainless II 9mm Luger 9+1 Optic Ready/Serrated Slide
    $838.59
    $1,067.29
    add to cart
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3300240 Micro 9  9mm Luger 7+1 3.15" Black DLC Ramped Steel Barrel, Aurora Multi Color PVD Stainless Steel Serrated Slide, KimPro II Black Aluminum Frame, Black/Purple G10 Grip

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3300240 Micro 9 9mm Luger 7+1 3.15" Black DLC Ramped Steel Barrel, Aurora Multi Color PVD Stainless Steel Serrated Slide, KimPro II Black Aluminum Frame, Black/Purple G10 Grip

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3300240 Micro 9 9mm Luger 7+1 3.15" Black DLC Ramped Steel Barrel, Aurora Multi Color PVD Stainless Steel Serrated Slide, KimPro II Black Aluminum Frame, Black/Purple G10 Grip
    $903.10
    $1,258.60
    add to cart
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    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3300244 Micro 9 Liberty Micro Frame 9mm Luger 7+1 3.15" Stainless Ramped Barrel, KimPro II Black Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Kimpro II Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail

    KIMBER MFG.,INC

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3300244 Micro 9 Liberty Micro Frame 9mm Luger 7+1 3.15" Stainless Ramped Barrel, KimPro II Black Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Kimpro II Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail

    Kimber Mfg, Inc 3300244 Micro 9 Liberty Micro Frame 9mm Luger 7+1 3.15" Stainless Ramped Barrel, KimPro II Black Serrated Stainless Steel Slide, Kimpro II Black Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail
    $519.75
    $628.60
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