The Kimber Custom LW Liberty is a 1911-pattern semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm with a 5-inch barrel. It has a KimPro Black finish on the steel slide, ANKA rubber grips, and 2-dot sights. Capacity is 7+1 with the included magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: Custom LW Liberty 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 7+1 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 1911 platform with 5-inch barrel 
• KimPro Black finish on steel slide 
• ANKA rubber grips 
• Front serrations on slide 
• 2-dot sight configuration

Owners of the Kimber Custom LW Liberty comment most on how it handles in the hand. The ANKA rubber grips provide a secure purchase without being abrasive, and the full 5-inch 1911 geometry balances well for those accustomed to the platform. It does not feel light despite the LW designation, but recoil with 9mm is mild.

The single-action 1911 trigger is the Custom LW Liberty's strongest point for most owners. Kimber triggers generally come from the factory with a short, consistent break, and the Liberty is no exception. Owners who switch from striker-fired pistols sometimes need time to adjust to cocked-and-locked carry, but those already familiar with 1911s tend to appreciate the feel immediately.

Value is where opinion splits a bit. The Custom LW Liberty sits in the mid-tier Kimber lineup and is priced accordingly. Some owners feel it delivers on that promise, while others argue the base-model 1911 from Kimber competes with significantly more expensive pistols from other makers. A small number of owners report needing a break-in period before fully reliable feeding.