Description
The Kimber Eclipse Custom II 10mm CA is the California version of Kimber’s Eclipse Custom II in 10mm Auto, a stainless 5 inch 1911 with brush-polished flats, gray and black laminate grips and Meprolight tritium night sights.
Kimber Eclipse Custom II 10mm CA Overview
The Eclipse is one of Kimber’s most recognizable finishes: dark surfaces with polished stainless flats that show the bare steel. Model 3200122CA is the version built for the California handgun roster. Lipsey’s lists a steel frame, a 5 inch barrel, an 8.7 inch length, about 38 ounces of weight, a premium aluminum trigger, 30 LPI checkering and one 8-round magazine.
Built for California Buyers
The CA designation means this model was submitted for the California roster of handguns certified for sale. Rosters change, so confirm the model is still listed on the day you buy. Buyers in other states can own it as well; the gun itself is a standard Eclipse Custom II in 10mm.
Night Sights for Real Low Light
Meprolight tritium three-dot sights glow without batteries or ambient light, which matters for a pistol that may be used at night or in a dim house. Tritium dims over roughly a decade, so plan on replacing the inserts eventually. In daylight they look like ordinary white-dot sights.
10mm in a Heavy Stainless Gun
Thirty-eight ounces of steel tames the 10mm Auto, making full-power loads practical to shoot. That is why this gun suits hunters and hikers as well as range shooters. Full-power 10mm costs more than 45 ACP and is harder to find, so many owners practice with milder loads and save heavy ammo for the field.
Finish and Care
The brush-polished stainless flats resist rust well, but they will show scratches and holster marks over time. A light coat of oil and a soft cloth keep it looking right. Keep the recoil spring fresh, because hot 10mm loads wear springs faster than target ammunition.
Honest Trade-Offs
Eight rounds and about 38 ounces make this a big pistol with modest capacity. Only one magazine comes in the box. The Eclipse finish is distinctive, which some buyers love and others find too flashy for carry. Holsters made for any 5 inch Government 1911 should fit.
Cleaning and Care
Clean the barrel, chamber and breech face after every outing, especially after full-power loads that leave heavier fouling. Wipe the polished flats with a lightly oiled cloth to prevent fingerprints from etching the steel. Check the extractor tension and recoil spring when you clean, and keep spare springs on hand. A pistol cared for this way will last generations.
State Laws and Ownership
California and some other states keep handgun rosters and limit magazine capacity, and rules for buying, carrying and transferring handguns differ widely. Check your state and local rules before ordering, and ask your receiving FFL if you are unsure.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kimber
- Model: Eclipse Custom II (CA), 3200122CA
- UPC: 669278321226
- Caliber: 10mm Auto
- Action: Single action
- Barrel: 5 in.
- Twist: 1 in 16
- Overall length: 8.7 in.
- Weight: about 38 oz
- Capacity: 8+1; one 8-round magazine
- Frame: Stainless steel, brush-polished finish
- Grips: Gray and black laminate
- Sights: Meprolight tritium 3-dot night sights
- Trigger: Premium aluminum; 30 LPI checkering
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old when buying from a licensed dealer, and every sale goes through an FFL with a completed Form 4473 and background check. Buy spare 10mm magazines and a holster for a 5 inch 1911, and test both practice and full-power ammunition. In California, the purchase must also meet state waiting period and safety certificate rules.
Who It Is For
The Kimber Eclipse Custom II 10mm CA is a great fit for California shooters and anyone else who wants a roster-built stainless 10mm 1911 with real night sights and a classic Eclipse look.
Buy the Kimber Eclipse Custom II 10mm CA at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Kimber Eclipse Custom II 10mm CA online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Kimber.
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