The Kimber 1911 Custom LW Shadow Ghost is a single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 5" match-grade stainless steel barrel and an 8-round capacity. The frame is lightweight aluminum with a Shadow Gray finish. Sights are a red fiber optic front and white dot rear. Dual safety — grip safety and ambidextrous thumb safety — is standard. The black rubber grips have diamond checkering. 
 

Key Specifications 

• UPC: 669278376936 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi-Automatic (Single Action) 
• Capacity: 8 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Finish: Shadow Gray 
   

Detailed Features 

The match-grade stainless barrel contributes to repeatable accuracy that a standard GI barrel won't match. The fiber optic front sight picks up quickly in good light, while the white dot rear provides a clear reference. The lightweight aluminum frame shaves weight versus a steel-frame 1911 while keeping the full 5" barrel length. Diamond-checkered rubber grips give a positive hold without biting into the hand during extended shooting. The dual safety arrangement — grip safety and ambidextrous thumb safety — follows the traditional 1911 design.

The Shadow Ghost draws praise for its lightweight carry characteristics, smooth trigger pull, and the quality that Kimber is known for in the 1911 segment. Shooters report accurate, enjoyable range performance. The Shadow Gray finish and fiber optic sight get favorable aesthetic mentions.

Price is a consistent discussion point — this is a mid-to-upper-tier 1911, and some buyers weigh it against alternatives. A few owners report needing a break-in period before the pistol runs its best, which is typical of tight-tolerance 1911s. Some discussions also touch on the 8-round capacity relative to higher-cap options in .45 ACP.