The Kimber Custom LW is a semi-automatic 9mm pistol with a 5-inch barrel in a Ranger Green and black two-tone finish. It has a 9+1 capacity and 3-dot sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: Custom LW 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Capacity: 9+1 
• Color/Finish: Ranger Green 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5-inch barrel 
• Ranger Green frame with black textured grip 
• 9+1 round capacity 
• 3-dot sight system 
• Lightweight (LW) construction

Owners of the Kimber Custom LW in 9mm tend to praise the Ranger Green finish as a distinctive look that sets it apart from the standard black-on-black 1911-pattern pistols. The 5-inch barrel and full-size format get favorable mentions for accuracy at the range.

The trigger is a common point of discussion. Many owners appreciate the single-action feel out of the box; a minority find the break inconsistent enough to consider a trigger job. The textured grip and 3-dot sights are generally described as functional without being remarkable.

Value splits opinions. Kimber occupies a mid-to-upper price tier in the 1911-pattern market, and some owners feel the Custom LW delivers on that promise while others compare it unfavorably to custom-shop alternatives at a similar price. The 9+1 capacity in 9mm is seen as adequate but not a selling point compared to higher-capacity platforms.