The Kimber Custom LW is a 1911-platform semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel. It has an 8+1 round capacity and is fitted with 3-dot sights. The lightweight (LW) designation indicates an aluminum frame construction. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: Custom LW 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds 
• Sights: 3-Dot 
   

Detailed Features 

• Full-size 5-inch 1911 configuration 
• Lightweight aluminum frame 
• 8+1 round capacity in .45 ACP 
• 3-dot sight system 
• Available in Blue/Black and Flat Dark Earth finishes

Kimber Custom LW owners generally appreciate the out-of-the-box trigger pull, which is noticeably cleaner than many production 1911s at the same price point. The aluminum frame keeps weight down compared to an all-steel build, which makes it more comfortable for extended carry or range sessions.

Fit and finish on the Kimber Custom LW draws mostly positive reactions. The slide-to-frame fit is tight, and the 3-dot sights are easy to acquire quickly. Some owners note that the pistol benefits from a break-in period before it runs fully reliably, and a few report preferring to replace the recoil spring early.

The value question comes up often. Kimber commands a premium over other production 1911s, and buyers who go in expecting perfection out of the box are sometimes disappointed. Those who accept it as a quality production 1911 that may need minor tuning tend to be satisfied long-term.