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This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Kimber Rapide Black Ice, a polished and precise 1911 chambered in 9mm, hard-hitting .45 ACP, and hunter favored 10mm Auto. A full-size sidearm, the Rapide Black Ice boasts a stainless-steel frame and slide, finished in a gray Kimber KimPro II finish. With adjustable Tru-Glo sights and stippling on the front strap and G10 grips, the pistol promises to perform no matter the weather or lighting condition. For more information on this modernized classic, check out the video embedded above, hosted by Editor in Chief Scott Olmsted, and Digital Associate Editor David Herman. MSRP: $1,665; kimberamerica.com.
The Saiga (antelope) in Kazakhstan has rebounded from dangerously low numbers and has been recognized as a success by the international body governing threatened and endangered wildlife.
The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 A.I. BE.S.T. is, put simply, on the fast track to being considered a waterfowling marvel. Standing for Advanced Impact technology, the SBE 3 A.I. shoots its shot with improved downrange results thanks to a very, very proprietary barrel technology that actually assists in energy retention for greater downrange velocity. Sounds crazy, right? That’s what I thought too; then I took the gun to Montana’s Bighorn River and had my mind blown.
Andi Bogard embarks on the quest to build, test and hunt with a classic lever gun in a classic way. Check out the first installment of the project here.