[FIREARM REVIEW] Kimber Micro 9 CDP

By Brandon Curtis

In a world getting filled with compact pistols for concealed carry, there’s a growing competition that’s likely not ending anytime soon. Kimber added the Micro 9 line to their products and they’ve been flying off the shelves.

The Kimber Micro 9 CDP is specifically designed for concealed carry. Let’s take a look at some specs before we continue.

Specifications

• Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 4.07
• Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 15.6
• Length (inches): 6.1
• Magazine capacity: 6
• Recoil spring (pounds): 16.0
• Full-length guide rod

Frame

• Material: Aluminum
• Finish: KimPro II, Charcoal gray
• Width (inches): 1.06
• 30-lines per-inch front strap checkering

Slide

• Material: Stainless Steel
• Finish: Satin Silver
• Carry Melt treatment

Barrel

• Length (inches): 3.15
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Twist rate (left hand): 16
• Ramped

Sights

• Fixed low-profile 3-dot tritium night sights
• Radius (inches): 4.3

Grips

• Rosewood, checkered.

Trigger

• Solid Aluminum, match grade
• Factory setting (approximate pounds): 7.0

Let’s first talk about concealed carry, since this is Concealed Nation. This firearm features a snag-free design so that you’re not getting hung up on your clothes. Kimber calls it “Carry Melt Treatment” that rounds the edges for a pretty flawless and smooth design.

For the size and capacity (and caliber), this isn’t just a backup pistol. It’s an EDC (Every Day Carry) that stands up against the competition. Sure it’d make a great backup as well and is small enough for that purpose, but make …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation