The Kimber Custom LW Shadow Ghost Model 3700693CA is a full-size .45 ACP 1911-style semi-automatic pistol that combines traditional Government-size dimensions with a lightweight aluminum frame. This California-compliant configuration features a 5-inch match-grade stainless-steel barrel, 8+1 capacity, gray aluminum frame, matte black slide, red fiber-optic front sight, white-dot rear sight, and black rubber grips.
The defining feature of the Custom LW series is its weight-reducing aluminum frame. Compared with an all-steel Government-size 1911, the aluminum construction significantly reduces overall weight while retaining the familiar full-size grip, sight radius, and 5-inch barrel. Kimber catalog information lists the Shadow Ghost at approximately 31.2 ounces.
Model 3700693CA is chambered in .45 ACP and utilizes a 5-inch match-grade stainless-steel barrel. Kimber's lightweight catalog specifically highlights the match-grade stainless barrel as one of the core features of the Custom LW family.
The Shadow Ghost has a distinctive two-tone appearance, pairing its gray aluminum frame with a matte black slide and contrasting black controls. Black rubber grips provide a secure, practical gripping surface while maintaining the understated appearance of the Shadow Ghost.
For sighting, Kimber equips this configuration with a highly visible red fiber-optic front sight paired with a white-dot rear sight. This combination provides a bright aiming reference while retaining a straightforward fixed-sight configuration.
The pistol retains the familiar single-action, external-hammer operating system associated with the 1911 platform. Its single-stack magazine provides an 8+1 capacity of .45 ACP.
The 3700693CA designation identifies the California-compliant version of the Custom LW Shadow Ghost. Distributor catalog information distinguishes it from the standard 3700693 and specifically lists the CA model as a .45 ACP, 8-round, 5-inch configuration.
Key Features
- Chambered in .45 ACP
- 8+1 capacity
- Full-size Government-style 1911
- 5" match-grade stainless-steel barrel
- Lightweight aluminum frame
- Gray frame
- Matte black slide
- Two-tone Shadow Ghost finish
- Red fiber-optic front sight
- White-dot rear sight
- Black rubber grips
- Single-action operation
- External hammer
- Single-stack magazine
- California-compliant model
