I'm looking at the Kimber Rapide OR. What does the OR stand for? Optics Ready? If so how do I find out what footprint will fit directly to the slide so I can use iron sight back ups.

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I'm looking at the Kimber Rapide OR. What does the OR stand for?  Optics Ready?  If so how do I find out what footprint will fit directly to the slide so I can use iron sight back ups.

Tom H. · Answer

Google it.

Ed C. · Answer

Hi David, OR stands for optics ready, and the Kimber Rapide uses the Trijicon RMR footprint.
Stay safe & have a great day!

Ric F. · Answer

Good afternoon to you!! OR on the description of the Kimber Rapide OR stands for Optic Ready. Hope this helps. Have a good rest of your day!! 
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Theodore M. · Answer

Sir David,

You are correct! The "OR" in the Kimber Rapide OR stands for "Optics Ready." Kimber typically provides detailed specifications for their optics-ready slides, including the type of mounting footprint used. Common footprints include Trijicon RMR, Leupold DeltaPoint, or others. To ensure compatibility with backup iron sights, verify whether Kimber's slide uses a common footprint like RMR or another standard. If you can share the exact model you are referring to we can recommend options. Please take care and stay safe Sir David 🙏

James G. · Answer

Hi David and welcome. OR + Optics Ready meaning the slide if factory Optics Cut for installation of a Red/Green Dot Sight. I would stick with the highly popular RMR/Holosun C footprint: https://store.kimberamerica.com/optic-plate-trijicon ------ Cheers and stay safe!

Kevin M. · Answer

OR = Optics Ready

Kenneth L. · Answer

Hello, yes it stands for optics ready and uses the RMR footprint. Happy shooting!

Jason L. · Answer

OR=optics Ready.
Meaning, the slide has been cut to accept an Optic. In this case, the footprint on it is an RMR.

Theodore M. · Answer

Sir David,
You are correct! The "OR" in the Kimber Rapide OR stands for "Optics Ready." Kimber typically provides detailed specifications for their optics-ready slides, including the type of mounting footprint used. Common footprints include Trijicon RMR, Leupold DeltaPoint, or others. To ensure compatibility with backup iron sights, verify whether Kimber's slide uses a common footprint like RMR or another standard. If you can share the exact model you are referring to we can recommend options. Please take care and stay safe Sir David 🙏

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I'm looking at the Kimber Rapide OR. What does the OR stand for? Optics Ready? If so how do I find out what footprint will fit directly to the slide so I can use iron sight back ups.