The Kimber Rampart is a 1911 semi-automatic pistol in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and an 8+1 round capacity. It has an Olive Drab Green Cerakote finish on a stainless steel slide, a compensator, G10 grips, and fiber optic sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: Rampart 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 8+1 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Color/Finish: Olive Drab Green Cerakote 
   

Detailed Features 

• 1911 platform with 5-inch barrel 
• Compensator included 
• G10 grips 
• Fiber optic sights 
• Cerakote stainless steel slide in Olive Drab Green

Owners of the Kimber Rampart tend to buy it specifically for the compensator and the OD Green Cerakote combination. The out-of-the-box setup, with G10 grips and fiber optic sights already installed, gets consistent positive feedback from buyers who want a range-ready 1911 without sourcing parts separately.

The compensator is the Rampart's most discussed feature. Most owners report a noticeable reduction in muzzle rise with .45 ACP, though a handful note that the added length makes it less practical for anything other than range use or competition. The 1911 trigger draws the usual Kimber reaction: most find it very good stock, while experienced 1911 shooters occasionally prefer a different trigger shoe.

For its price, the Rampart competes against a crowded field of premium 1911 variants, and Kimber loyalists generally feel the Cerakote finish and compensator make the Rampart a strong value. Critics point to Kimber's inconsistent quality control as a persistent concern, and some owners report needing a break-in period before the pistol runs reliably.