Minor point: all-metal, but not all steel. The frame is aluminum, slide is steel. The Kimber 8-round magazine (not included, mine came with a 6 and 7) extends an inch from the base and I find it really helps with flip. I have the Micro 9 Raptor Shadow, and the texturing on grip panels, back strap and front strap make a huge difference. The Rapide Black Ice (I typed it in THE VOICE) has great texturing. Some of the special editions (Sapphire, Bel Air) look great but are super slippery - minimal/no texture - with the flush 6-rd mag, one less finger on the grip. For pocket carry, I like the Sticky (size SM-5) holster. Old man ramble: The slim size and SA+safety (ambi on mine, I'm left-handed) makes it a comfortable chambered carry for me. My HK VP9 striker fire gives me the willies - seen too many Glock leg videos to change from a 1911 style (SA+safety) or DA/SA like the P30. Love my P30SK and that 12-lb DA pull, but the slim single-stack Micro9 is what I always have. Won't do me any good if it isn't with me!
Wow exactly why I was watching this video! I have a HK P30 as well and it’s just a tad bigger for comfortable carry than I’d like so was checking out this Kimber. A nightfall edition
Thank you for the video. Now that I moved to sunny, hot af Florida hoodies, sweatshirts, and jackets are rusting in the closet, so my carry options changed. With basketball shorts I pocket carry a Ruger LCP max (holster of course) with shorts that I can wear a belt a Kimber micro 9 or a Sig 365xl but at night a Glock 43x mos with a TRL-7 sub. The Kimber micro 9 runs great but it is small and I do prefer a larger grip but it conceals real nice especially in a lighter shirt, I always carry a spare mag just in case of some type of failure.
I like Kimber; own a 1911 Raptor ll 45 acp. and the K6s 357 magnum revolver. I have pocket carried my Sig 938 over a decade reliably so it’s hard for me to justify this expensive Rapide with my Sig 938 & K6s.#Kimber#Sig
Day and night difference... The Kimber is a racecar. The G43 is a Honda Civic. If you were to upgrade the Glock with tritium sights, and a performance trigger you could come close, but it's still a safety trigger. That can't compare to a 1911 style. The only real up side to the 43x is 3 extra bullets. Is three really that much of a bonus? Up to you. I'm better back on target with my Kimber than with my 43. ... That's my 2 cents.
Bond Arms Bullpup 9mm is showing up online again in bulk numbers, for as low as $999. It is smaller than this firearm, & has a 3.35" long barrel. It's my EDC, 7+1 in the chamber, no safety, just a long double-action on every shot.
Yeah. I've actually got one back when they were still made by Boberg. I like it, but with two little boys who treat dad like a jungle gym, I like the added security of a manual safety.
I really like the idea, but would rather have one with a longer barrel to take advantage to the configuration. a 4-3/4 " barrel would make it about the same size as colt pocket hammerless, the perfect carry size in my opinion.
I got the Dawn micro 9mm When it first came out after 3 months of having it the finish started coming off I called kimber to get it fixed they tried to charge me for the finish they did end up fixing the guy for free told me they would only do it one time well got the gun back looked good. A few months went buy and the same thing happened it just sets in my safe now got a colt defender for my everyday carry. Good luck to yall my girlfriend has the Black ice and has never had a problem she has had it about 3 years
On of my shooting buddies is a Kimber fanatic and he bought tbis pistol shortly after it came out. He sold it shortly after that. It suffers from thecsmall gun deseases of short grip, shory barrel, short site radius, heavy trigger, snappy recoil.
@@brianshuler6951 your friend had a defect then, the only trigger better than my Kimber is my Dan Wesson that has a smooth as glass 2 lbs trigger, wouldn't dare carry that gun
@@ThatAintGud Did you not listen to the video or read my reply? The facts do not change just because you won't accept any of the negatives of Kimber firearms.
@@brianshuler6951 I did, the only characteristic that would be a kimber issue would be the trigger. Everything else is inherent to all small guns, so those are a shooter issue. sounds like he should have went with an ultra carry
I want to like something like this, However, I've carried striker fired handguns for 16 years, and a hammer fired handgun would feel absolutely foreign to me.
I’ve owned several kimber guns and I haven’t come across one that is reliable. I would never go into a gun fight with a Kimber. Not worth the $$$$$ you spend.
I mean, even if it works (which I doubt) it’s still not enough barrel to get adequate 9x19 performance. Would be better if it was in .380, .40, or .45 auto. If you can get your hands on some PPU subsonic 158 grain (overall bullet length of .740 inches) then you might have something that will reliable tumble within the bullet host.
I’ve had the Micro 9 Raptor for about 6 months and carry it every day. Put around 500 rounds through it and love it.
Just bought this today super excited
I got one used from a pal of mine for $500 in mint condition 😎 I love it.
I just bought this exact model for a suite and tie carry gun.
Always wanted a Kimber
I have the Black Ice as a CC and really enjoy shooting it. One correction: the MSRP is $1,025. You can purchase it for around $925 (includes tax).
$979 and only 1 mag came with mine
I rather get a little bigger one.
@@markusthomas9919mines too only one mag paid $1050
Thanks brother because of this review I bought this beauty at academy.
Me to and love mine
Have you guys had any miss fires? And how much is this running rn at academy
Nice sturdy gun in a small package
Carried exact gun for over 2 years my favorite carry weirdly accurate for a sub compact recommend auzla 938 pocket holster
Minor point: all-metal, but not all steel. The frame is aluminum, slide is steel. The Kimber 8-round magazine (not included, mine came with a 6 and 7) extends an inch from the base and I find it really helps with flip. I have the Micro 9 Raptor Shadow, and the texturing on grip panels, back strap and front strap make a huge difference. The Rapide Black Ice (I typed it in THE VOICE) has great texturing. Some of the special editions (Sapphire, Bel Air) look great but are super slippery - minimal/no texture - with the flush 6-rd mag, one less finger on the grip. For pocket carry, I like the Sticky (size SM-5) holster. Old man ramble: The slim size and SA+safety (ambi on mine, I'm left-handed) makes it a comfortable chambered carry for me. My HK VP9 striker fire gives me the willies - seen too many Glock leg videos to change from a 1911 style (SA+safety) or DA/SA like the P30. Love my P30SK and that 12-lb DA pull, but the slim single-stack Micro9 is what I always have. Won't do me any good if it isn't with me!
Wow exactly why I was watching this video! I have a HK P30 as well and it’s just a tad bigger for comfortable carry than I’d like so was checking out this Kimber. A nightfall edition
Thank you for the video. Now that I moved to sunny, hot af Florida hoodies, sweatshirts, and jackets are rusting in the closet, so my carry options changed. With basketball shorts I pocket carry a Ruger LCP max (holster of course) with shorts that I can wear a belt a Kimber micro 9 or a Sig 365xl but at night a Glock 43x mos with a TRL-7 sub. The Kimber micro 9 runs great but it is small and I do prefer a larger grip but it conceals real nice especially in a lighter shirt, I always carry a spare mag just in case of some type of failure.
Just got one off my buddy the other day!
Bought an eclipse addition and love it.
I EDC a kimber micro (380). way better than my glock 48.
Great review
Even shot well with 135 grain critical duty.
I like Kimber; own a 1911 Raptor ll 45 acp. and the K6s 357 magnum revolver. I have pocket carried my Sig 938 over a decade reliably so it’s hard for me to justify this expensive Rapide with my Sig 938 & K6s.#Kimber#Sig
Great video!
How does this match up to a g43x
I like Glock but I don’t think they are anything special. Personally, I think the G 43X is a bit snappy.
Day and night difference... The Kimber is a racecar. The G43 is a Honda Civic. If you were to upgrade the Glock with tritium sights, and a performance trigger you could come close, but it's still a safety trigger. That can't compare to a 1911 style.
The only real up side to the 43x is 3 extra bullets. Is three really that much of a bonus? Up to you. I'm better back on target with my Kimber than with my 43. ... That's my 2 cents.
Is the barrel threaded to accept micro 9 suppressor?
I'm looking g at getting a single stack 9mm. This could be it.
Bond Arms Bullpup 9mm is showing up online again in bulk numbers, for as low as $999. It is smaller than this firearm, & has a 3.35" long barrel. It's my EDC, 7+1 in the chamber, no safety, just a long double-action on every shot.
Yeah. I've actually got one back when they were still made by Boberg. I like it, but with two little boys who treat dad like a jungle gym, I like the added security of a manual safety.
@@AmmoLandTV Yeah, I pocket carry mine in a Sticky Holster, just for added safety.
I really like the idea, but would rather have one with a longer barrel to take advantage to the configuration. a 4-3/4 " barrel would make it about the same size as colt pocket hammerless, the perfect carry size in my opinion.
I don't care what name you put on the Micro 9, it is a fine gun. Just add a green laser and you can even shoot from the hip!
Msrp of $857, I could of sworn I saw $1059 or there abouts when I looked them up. I'd pay $867 for a kimber all day long.
might be looking at the ultra carry 2 rapide, not the micro.
@@ThatAintGudno… $1059 for this gun… I saw it too.
After tax I payed close to 1000 for this gun
Can I get the laser grip on this one?
I got the Dawn micro 9mm
When it first came out after 3 months of having it the finish started coming off I called kimber to get it fixed they tried to charge me for the finish they did end up fixing the guy for free told me they would only do it one time well got the gun back looked good. A few months went buy and the same thing happened it just sets in my safe now got a colt defender for my everyday carry. Good luck to yall my girlfriend has the Black ice and has never had a problem she has had it about 3 years
On of my shooting buddies is a Kimber fanatic and he bought tbis pistol shortly after it came out. He sold it shortly after that. It suffers from thecsmall gun deseases of short grip, shory barrel, short site radius, heavy trigger, snappy recoil.
heavy trigger? mine's 3.5 lbs from the factory...
@@ThatAintGud The reviewer said his pistol has a 7 pound trigger, as did my freind's.
@@brianshuler6951 your friend had a defect then, the only trigger better than my Kimber is my Dan Wesson that has a smooth as glass 2 lbs trigger, wouldn't dare carry that gun
@@ThatAintGud Did you not listen to the video or read my reply? The facts do not change just because you won't accept any of the negatives of Kimber firearms.
@@brianshuler6951 I did, the only characteristic that would be a kimber issue would be the trigger. Everything else is inherent to all small guns, so those are a shooter issue. sounds like he should have went with an ultra carry
DON'T FORGET ABOUT YOUR SOX.😂
I want to like something like this, However, I've carried striker fired handguns for 16 years, and a hammer fired handgun would feel absolutely foreign to me.
You won't even notice it tbh
The gun is great looking, Kimber cuts corners on everything they can, cheap springs, gun pouch instead of case, 1 mag. I'll stick with the Sig P938..
I love my 938, it is hard to beat.
I’ve owned several kimber guns and I haven’t come across one that is reliable. I would never go into a gun fight with a Kimber. Not worth the $$$$$ you spend.
I mean, even if it works (which I doubt) it’s still not enough barrel to get adequate 9x19 performance. Would be better if it was in .380, .40, or .45 auto.
If you can get your hands on some PPU subsonic 158 grain (overall bullet length of .740 inches) then you might have something that will reliable tumble within the bullet host.
It's a copy of the sig 938.
Better features imo
Just bought this today super excited