Combining enhanced functionality and unrivaled style, Kimber’s Rapide 1911 will have you convinced you’re shooting a pistol worth thousands more than what you paid for it. One of the most noticeable features of the Kimber Rapide is the Titanium Nitride (TiN) finish on barrel that gives the impression that the barrel is finished in gold. However the TiN finish isn’t purely aesthetic – it significantly increases the durability of barrel while reducing friction.