KIMBER CAMP GUARD 10
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lthough the popularity of the 10 mm Auto has waxed and waned repeatedly since its debut in 1983, this potent rimless cartridge currently enjoys a loyal following among handgun hunters and those outdoor enthusiasts looking for semi-automatic pistols with enough punch to counter attacks from dangerous predators of both the four-legged and two-legged varieties. Working in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), Kimber has developed the Camp Guard 10 M1911-style pistol as a backcountry companion. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the guns will be contributed to RMEF’s conservation efforts. The Camp Guard 10 is a modern interpretation of the classic John Browning single-stack, single-action, linked-barrel design. The flat-top, stainless steel slide features rounded edges, front and rear cocking serrations, a flared ejection port and a matte black KimPro II finish that gives the pistol a handsome two-tone appearance. The metallic, three-dot, tritium night sight system employs a dovetailed front sight paired with a
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low-profile, tactical wedge rear sight that is drift-adjustable for windage. The 5", linked, stainless steel barrel is cut with traditional land-andgroove rifling with a 1:16" left-hand twist. The barrel is supported by a match-grade bushing and a recoil assembly consisting of a full-length guide rod and a single 18-lb., 8-oz. spring. The skeletonized aluminum trigger is serrated and fitted with an adjustable overtravel screw. The trigger of the pistol tested for this review had a short, crisp pull that broke cleanly at 5 lbs., 1 oz. of pressure. The satin-finish, Government-size, stainless steel frame has a traditional
The Kimber Camp Guard 10 makes use of the linked barrel and bushing traditional to the M1911 platform. A portion of the gun’s proceeds benefit RMEF. JANUARY 2018
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rounded dustcover and trigger guard. The controls, including the slide stop, thumb safety and magazine release, are all located on the left side of the frame and operated in typical M1911 fashion. The slide stop and magazine release are both checkered, while the surface of the extended thumb safety is serrated. The extended beavertail grip safety protects the shooting hand from the skeletonized, combat-style hammer. The frontstrap offers fine 30-l.p.i. checkering, with the mainspring housing serrated for improved purchase. Known as a bob-tail grip, the heel of the frame has been rounded so that it will not dig into the hip or side
