Is The Kimber Micro 9 A Good Everyday Carry Gun?
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The Kimber Micro 9 Nightfall is what my wife carries, it was the first gun that she shopped for and picked out herself.
Her small hands made it difficult for her to reach the controls on bigger guns without shifting her grip. For reference she's 5ft nothing with size 4 shoes and hands to match lol so she really loves this little gun.
She can shoot the 44 mag but anything big is slower for her to manipulate
This looks like an awesome gun for my wife as well. She has the same issue..shes tiny, and has tiny hands. She's an experienced shooter, so she can shoot bigger, heavier caliber guns like my 1911, and .44 Colt Python..but they are simply too big for her to handle comfortably. Right now she carries a Glock 26, which is a tiny little piece thats perfect for her tiny little hands, but she complains that the slide is too difficult to rack.
My wife is about 5‘8“ tall, and the EDC that she has picked out for herself is a Stacado P, LOL.
@@lokiprepper love it! My wife has a Glock 19 and a 43. She prefers her 19 but carries the 43 the most due to size weight. Did your wife not like the C-2?
@@theprepperrevelator
IDK, she just has her heat set on the staccato P
Really this comment just makes it clear that you have no clue what you're talking about and are probably a paid plant, anyone who knows anything about firearms will tell you that small people do much better with larger firearms, because the extra weight helps them compensate for the recoil. But hey, thanks for confirming that this channel is mostly astroturfed, I appreciate you clearing that up
As a Gulf War/Desert storm veteran, and independent conservative, I thank God for your content, and pro second amendment rights perspective. Please keep up the good work brother, we need it.
I wish more people would try this gun. I own several firearms micro and full size. Straight out of the box this gun is unbelievable its super accurate and has hardly any snap at all. I've put over 500 rounds in mine no problems at all. I got used to it right away. You must use 147 grain ammo with this gun that's the only draw back. I've hit bulls eye at 40ft all day long. Spend the money you won't be sorry. It's a great edc gun. If you want get the 8+1 mag. I just can't believe how accurate this gun is. Lots of people knock it because they can't afford it so dumb. If I had to have only one gun this would be it. Great video
Who said you had to use a 147 grain ammo in it Shoot 124 and mine all day no problem
@@robertdahle7216 yes absolutely so do I but....it will have far less stovepipes if any if you use the 147 grain....the higher grain just works better. I never have a stovepipe with the 147 grain I do get it from time to time with the 124 grain and you would be the first person to say in 500 rounds never got one with the 124 grain not saying that's impossible but highly unlikely...
All I shoot in mine is 124 grain. After over 500+ rounds, I've never had any problems. I was told not to use 115g, but my friend has the Rapide, and he has no problem with those. I personally only use 124g in mine.
@@steimystein4368 ok good to know
I've shot 115, 124 & 147 grain in mine with zero problems ...keep the gun clean and well lubricated and she will run everything
I actually personally carry this firearm! And I love it because it’s so small but it’s so accurate that I actually push myself to practice at further ranges I actually nailed a steel target last week at 30 yards! I personally don’t feel I need more than capacity when I carry this firearm and it’s a firearm I felt very comfortable carrying this firearm! It just hides on my body
I've shot mine out to 50 yards and hit a 8" target consistently. And capacity? The six round mags are tiny and easily carried. I have the 7 round for carry and a six round mag for backup.
I was blown away by how accurate these were bekng so small.
I have full size, compact, subcompact and micro compact pistols for different needs. I practice with all my firearms and I feel that is necessary if you want to effectively use any tool. Thanks for the video.
Cross Pein Pin Hammer, Claw Hammer, Rock Pick Hammer, etc. All hammers all server very specific purposes.
I misread as "EDP carry", and instantly thought: "EDP could conceal carry an entire full size battle rifle 😂
Mannnn 😂
Mans already be concealing his love for minors
a full size AR and a box of cupcakes under his belly rolls
EDP's...are running rampant nowadays...thats why I edc G19x w/ a trijicon reddot w/19+1 a couple of mags, (also sleep with it under my pillow in a kydex holster) a 7.5 .300 blk suppressed with a red dot and thermal scope as a truck gun 🔫
@@BigCityCountryBoi shotguns to me are best for my truck . I want to blow chunks . Not pierce and keep going
I actually picked up the Micro Sapphire today. Feels beautiful in my hand, and the thumb safety felt like an old friend after close to 25 years with my H&K USP.
When I was shopping for my EDC I went into the local store and told the guy I was looking for something styled after the 1911 but small, concealable and in 9mm. He pulled the Kimber Micro 9 Nightfall with Hogue grips. It felt really good in my hand and it definitely is based on the 1911. It came with 2 magazines, a soft pouch and an IWB holster. The problem for me is that I'm already cramming too much in this waistband but I was able to repurpose it as a pocket holster and it's fabulous for that. It feels comfortable and is still very easily concealable. When i go to the range I make it a point to put a box of rounds through it to stay in practice. I would recommend this gun.
My son bought one a few months back, he didn't care much for it at first so I tried to buy it from him. He said he's gonna keep and work with it. I couldn't even pry it away from him now. It's his go to edc now and has really taken to it.
Thanks for the video.
I just picked up a used Kimber Micro 9 Nightfall and so far I love this pistol, it's very light to carry all day and for me, it shoots great at the range with zero issues with both type of ammo I use. I was concerned about buying a Kimber after hearing about some of their quality control issues I have heard lately and mine was made in the Alabama plant versus the Yonkers NY plant, but so far mine has been prefect and I feel comfortable using this as my daily EDC. Nice well made pistol for the money I paid for it.
I traded my Hellcat for the standard MICRO9 STG.. the feel of the micro is much better in my opinion just as light as the Hellcat but more metals are used. The hand grip is perfect even with big hands and the barrel length is super accommodating for whatever concealed you may choose. I can wear it with joggers no problem. I paid 649.00 for this pistol vs my Hellcat for 549.00 from bass pro. All around super accurate super lightweight very slick sturdy gun.
I got one of these as my first carry gun during the pandemic shortage in early 2021. It was one of the only small frame pistols available in my area. I have been very pleased and carry it every day.
Are you talking about the CONvid-19 PLANdemic?
Update: do not go long periods of time allowing ccw dust to accumulate around the hammer mechanism without cleaning. I just removed the safety and dropped the hammer on a live round at the range and it went 'click'. After racking the slide once, it proceeded to cycle 100rds without another failure. But still, not OK
I purchased a spring kit from Mcarbo for my Kimber micro9. It comes with the hammer spring, trigger spring, and the sear speing. Their video is very thorough and concise. It shows you how to change out the springs step-by-step very easily. If you don’t feel comfortable with it they can do it for you or you can have your gunsmith do it. It significantly reduces the trigger pull.
I have the same spring kit in mine. It improves it greatly. If you can detail strip a 1911, the process for the micro9 is very similar, and you can put these springs in yourself. And yes, their video will walk you through the process..
I just ordered one for my Micro 9. Thanks!
I was shooting a full size 1911 before I bought my micro 9, you are so right, I was not diggin' it. I gave it time, learned to adjust to the differences and now love it as my CCW.
Bought my wife the Kimber Sapphire 9 and it has been flawless 👍
My wife packs a kimber micro nightfall. Thing runs like a dream had a few FTF up until around the 150 round mark
My wife carries the same one! No issues for us, 400-500 rounds through it so far.
Hallow points, steel case, plus P, even rusty steel case lol we packed 8 different rounds into the gun and shot them all without a hang up.
It was the first gun that she shopped for and chose herself, it's got small enough controls that she can manipulate it without adjusting her grip even though she's 5ft nothing and has tiny hands lol
FTF?
@@Anon54387 failure to feed
I love my Micro 9.. Easy to carry and conceal and super accurate… I picked up the 8 round magazine so it’s 8 + 1 in the chamber…
I have carried mine for several years and being in the south, it is hot, and with a pocket holster with cargo shorts you are good to go. No one has ever noticed I was carrying and it is easy to get out and on target. Great video.
I've been carrying a sig 238 for years as a pocket carry. The sig 238 and 938 are essentially the same as a Kimber 9, regarding size, build and function. I love it, I have better accuracy with it than my full size m&p9, very sharp shooting gun.
Similar can be said of the Springfield 911. I'll take a both over a Kimber every time.
Absolutely, love my P238 for summer carry.
I have a p238 as well. Great summer carry.
I have an Sig P238 and just bought those Micro9 because it feels good in the hand like the sig but I wanted a 9 instead of a 380. My Springfield EMP was just not comfortable to wear on the waist
After trying a few options, my wife fell in love with the Micro 9. My EDC is a Sig X-Compact, but more and more I find myself borrowing this one. My wife says I should buy my own…
The Kiber Micro 9 is a beautiful pieces of machinery. But's it is not trustworthy as an everyday carry handgun IMHO. I also have the Kimber Stainless II .45acp. That gun is a different story. It is extremely accurate and reliable in both 8 round and the extra 10 round capacity when using ball .45acp. at the range. I've never had a hangup on the .45ac when using FMJ ammo. But when I use hollow points, there is an occasional misfeed from the custom magazine that come with the gun.
But when I use the Kimber Micro 9 with hollow point bullets at he practice range, there are certainly multiple jams. When I switch back to FMJ 9MM ammo for the Micro 9, there seems to be "less" jamms, but there still are some. Thus I have concluded that my Kimber Micro 9 (1911) will NOT be my carry gun, no matter how small and how convenient it may seem. When it's very hot outside like it is today in the Southwest, I will carry my 9mm Canick Elite micro 9 that holds 15 rounds with a red-dot display. I will only use it if I hear fireworks going off in my Cathlic Church. Only then will I assume that there is a culpret and assessed the situation very carefully behind one of the limestone walls and carefully watch who might be the culpret. I might even watch to see i a few members are attacked before I begin to fire. Why, because I don't wish to be the person who is accused to be the original culpret, before I fire. I have no idea if my church has a police policy in plan, but I know that when the police are only a few minutes away, the terrerist is already shooting. I carry softly, but carry a big stick. Unfortunately, if a culprit invades my church, I'm going to take a few seconds to see who he is shooting at before I decide I have a right to take evasive action. That delay will undoubly cost a few lives. But I'm not going to be the guy who starts shooting as soon as I hear "firecrackers" only to have shot innocent people. My church has an obligation to set up a protective program. I'm going to ask my priest if he has a gameplan. I don't think he does. I don't wish to be excommunicated from my church, so I wonder if I should even approach my priest. I'm afraid they are not protective enough to think that an invasion of our church is even a possibility. As a pilot, I carry a checklist in case of an engine failure. I believe my priest believes his church will never have and engine failure. Poor people in my church, they are sitting ducks. But you terriorist bastards out there, there are plenty of us with .45acps who are ready to unload on you as soon as you make a sound in my church. Are you ready to become a matter? I am, but you guys can go to Hell as far as I'm concerned.
Dude take a breath and Calm down...wtf
MCarbo has a cost effective and dependable trigger kit for the micro9. It brought mine to roughly 2.5lb pull. Easy to install
Thanks for the info!
Why though? On an EDC? This isn't a target pistol.
That’s a bit light for a carry
@@Steezyfella for an untrained shooter I would agree. Me personally well over 30 years experience with firearms for duty, concealed carry and instruction. Finger should not be on trigger if you don't plan on pulling it.
I own 2 Kimbers. One is a Pro carry ll in 45 and the other is a micro 9. The micro 9 is by far my favorite EDC, and I carry this little beauty everyday and everywhere. I have a 8 round mag in the weapon and another 8 round as a backup. I used to carry a Smith and wesson model 39 in 9mm. The micro 9 is smaller, lighter and with a 8 round mag and 1 round in the pipe, has a larger capacity. My 1911's don't have the capacity of this little gun. One of the best purchases I have ever made.
I have a Springfield 911 .380 and this Kimber Micro 9 for pocket carry, they both work great.
If you were to only have one, which would you choose. I’m trying to decide between these
Yes, I have three and have never had an issue with them. Nearly a 1000 rounds through each of them. Like any gun they take time to break in at least 500 rounds. Everyone who has come to me with a Kimber complaining of issues was due to poor maintenance, using crap ammo or just not giving it the proper break in. As for all the negative comments, I can find the same comments for just about everyone other gun out there. The micro 9 is a solid gun in the right hands.
Poor maintenance using crap ammo and not giving it a proper break in? Lmao it's a pistol these are not complex machines no pistol should need any of what you just said Kimber is just crap today. I have a XDM havent cleaned it in years I can run any ammo I want and required zero break in and after thousands of rounds ive had zero malfunctuons. Its halarious people will come up with any exscuse on why there higj dollar gun is just a peice of shit with a cool name on it.
2 S&W Shields and a M&P 9 mm and they just run.... fresh out of the box... maybe 1 failure in 4000+ rounds
Glock doesn’t need 500 rds to break in Lol
HK needs 1 shot to "break in". Modern guns don't need a break in, because they're not a 100 year old ancient design.
@@calebclark6739 Yeah, but its an icky Glock…🤢
I carry a SIG P938 and love it. Way better shooter than any other micro compact I've tried. I shoot it out to 50yds regularly.
Same here, mines an "Extreme" love it!
@@jameshuffman835 Nice, that's the variant I have, too! Love the G10 grips. I like that It's good looking, but also looks like it's a tool for serious use...
I've had the Micro9 STG for about a year now. Zero issues after 1000 rds. I work in the repo industry and carried a Glock 19 for a decade. I love Glocks, they are the best bang for your buck. But they are bulky and not the most comfy IWB. I was in a wrecker for about 15 years. The Glock was OWB or in the truck holster. Now Im in the office and when dealing with bankers and other "suits" its best to conceal. You know how the suits are.... Anyway, I love my Micro9 and trust my life, and the lives of my co-workers, with it everyday. Also, my EDC ammo is the rare and legendary Winchester Black Talon 147gr. My backup mag has Underwood Ammo Xtreme Defender. Cheers y'all
I have one and love it. Only issue i had was a jamming issue when i first bought it. Talked to kimber and found out some had ejector rods that were not bent far enough in to effectively grab the spent casing. Fixed it myself in about 20 minutes and have not had an issue since.
I sold my Glock 43x (very nice would recommend) and eventually bought a limber micro 9. I love it, love the idea that it’s a mini 1911 in 9mm it’s a popular platform easy to carry and conceal and it’s reliable. I’ve heard of feeding problems or jams with this platform but I’ve yet to see this problem.
I’m a Glock guy. I don’t usually care how guns look… but damn that’s a fine looking pistol.
I just got my first glock always thought they looked like a brick but after shooting it I now know looks don't matter reliability is what's it's about
good for u no one is impressed
Glock is pure garbage. Nothing cool or badass about Honda Civic and Glock.
@@kevenlee6862 congrats bro! I love my Glocks. Enjoy.
I got a Micro 9 in Bel Aire. It's my Sunday go to church dress up gun. And my pastor thanks me for carrying in church. We've got some sense where I come from.
Been wanting the Bel air one!!! So sharp looking!! Plus I like the shiny look.
This was my first handgun I ever carried. I had a lot of good years with it and would highly recommend. I traded it in a few years ago because I was starting to favor larger guns.... NOW, I'm gravitating back to smaller guns, and I'm starting to regret my choice to trade it in. lol
I have a Micro 9 in stainless, the cheapest, plainest of the bunch. I had some feed issues when I first got it, and the trigger seemed a little heavy. I installed the mcarbo trigger spring kit. The trigger now breaks at 3.5 lbs, which is what I expect on a SA pistol with a safety. Also I found that a little synthetic grease between the trigger transfer bar and the inside of the left grip smoothed things out a bit. Then I replaced the recoil spring with the Galloway heavy spring. The long Galloway spring is a bear to get in, but easier with practice after a little break in.
Now the gun is perfect. It's accurate, shoots every time, and conceals easy. I like, too, that the slide can be cycled with the safety on. The trigger reset is really good, and the little pistol can be fired really fast. It's fun to shoot!
Some people say you shouldn't have to modify a pistol, but I've changed something on every pistol I own.
I'm so used to carrying full sized or large compact guns concealed that all these micro guns just don't float my boat . I carry my canik tp9 sub compact as my compact sized gun and my 4.5" xdm 9mm or 45ACP when I just regularly carry everyday . I found that a comfortable holster will let you carry anything big or small . I feel just as comfortable carrying a 45ACP double stack as my hellcat but I can shoot my 45acp way better , so I like carrying the better shooting gun . Sure I can hit with a tiny micro 9 but why bother if I'm comfortable with the larger gun . Lol sometimes I carry the larger guns and even forget I'm carrying. Holster choice and quality belt make a huge difference.
what holster are you using for the 45 ?
I carry according to the season. In the winter which is full coat season, I often carry a Glock 36 in .45 acp. As the weather warms up, I switch to either a hammerless J frame, or one of my Glock model 42s in .380 acp. On Sundays I carry a Micro 9 Bel Aire or a Sig P938 in Robin Egg blue. Hey it's Sunday so I wear my fancy dress up gun and our pastor appreciates it!
Totally agree I arry a full size 1911 Kimber TLE 5", a 45acp Kimber raptor custom, and my dash gun for anti carjacking is a SiG 365 9mm,working in mpls as a contractor, unfortunate but necessary
Couldn't agree more with this. I carry a full size M&P with a light and a red dot every single day. I don't even notice that I have it half the time and i can shoot it significantly better than the tiny guns that are so popular these days
🔥🚬😎💨That Kimbo "micro 9, 1911" $ukk$! 6+1 Rnds of 9mm?🤔 I'd rather carry the TRUE "Micro 1911": THE RIA-BBR 3.10 IN 45ACP w/10+1 RNDS $0N!🇺🇸👍
Kimber makes some pretty guns. Pretty attractive and pretty expensive. I prefer my hellcat for cooler weather. My Sig 938 carries the same load in a somewhat smaller package and aluminum frame. Lighter, accurate and easy to conceal including pocket carry.
I like the 938’s, too.
I bought my micro 9 for 400$…
I think I will stick to the P365X with the Wilson Combat XL grip module.
@@DixieNormous00 used? Mine was around $900-$1000. But it was a Special Edition.
@@nelsonmcatee3721 lmfao brand new from cabelas. I just didn’t feel the need to get a special edition with the stupid crimson trace sight that is useless
I shot one wasn’t enthused by it’s quality, price and accuracy. But that’s my opinion. It’s really about what suits you the best personally.
In New York, you're limited to 7 rounds per mag. That's why I carry 4 extra magazines.
There ya go. If it’s a seven round limit per Mag, carry more mags.
I carried one for a few months and that thing wouldn't make it through a magazine without problems to save its life. Did everything to try to fix it but at the end of the day I couldn't rely on it with my life. Traded it in for a Glock and haven't looked back
I've seen a few including mine that only run heavy projectile ammo reliably or steel case. Otherwise they failed to extract. I figured its a little more than a coincidence. Didn't feel too good about that and got rid of mine too.
I had issues with my stainless steel micro jamming. Sold it and moved to a Ruger LCP2.
Same, nothing but issues and extremely unreliable. Sent it in for adjustments and still jams.
I actually carry the Gray color variation of the ESV and I love it! I almost got the black but the gray just had a bit more of a flare to it.
I have the black ESV. I like it. Shoots really nice.
I have the gray one too with the crimson laser grips. Paired with the urban carry lock leather holster, it's perfect!
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Soooo legit! I have a few different conceal guns for of course different purposes. I have 3 of these, the ESV in the grey and Rose gold. The Nightfall and the Rapide. Everything you said is right on target. There guns are pretty amazing if you want beauty and the beast. Yes they are tight and very well made BUT once broken in they DO NOT FAIL TO FIRE. I've tried and even if you limp wrist it it goes! I'm actuality an HK guy and I'm thrilled that I found these! And yes it's a small gun that is actually FUN to shoot!
I don't know if this was purposeful from a creative standpoint, but I love how the camera subtly bounces around and moves laterally as you're talking. Subconsciously makes it more engaging than a static camera on a tripod or stand. Keep up the good work!
Uhh that would be called handheld camera shooting… ;)
I’m 21 and I’ve been raised shooting my grandfather and dads Colt 1911, I recently got my conceal carry and went looking for an EDC but none of them felt as right in my hand as I wanted them to. I found this baby in the corner of the shop and immediately bought it, took it to the range and loved every second of it. For those like me, who have only ever shot or prefer 1911’s because you instinctively know the gun better than others this is the perfect EDC for you!
How is it currently working?
Familiarity and the proverbial muscle memory.
I'm retired military of 28.5 years combat arms.
I started service with the1911 and ended with the Beretta M9 (92f)
I'm not going to retrain myself to use a different functioning and feel firearm.
Some new Beretta pistols moved the safety to flip in the down/off position (80x Cheetah and 92Xi) like the 1911.
I am so elated, works like a 1911 but with a higher magazine capacity of the M9.
As far as the first round being double action, I don't even feel it anymore.
Shout outs to everybody practicing grip/dry fire and admiring their pistols while watching RUclips after work!
I've been torn on this one. Everyone tells me to hate Kimber.
But this seems like such a sweet piece
Think I will try one out
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Get the sig p938 instead
Springfield 911
The ones who hate Kimber, don't read the manual that comes with the gun to tell you exactly what to do with it.(Like clean it before you go to the range, what type of ammo to use for breakin and how many rounds it needs to break it in.) I have 2 micros and love them both. I carry my STG all the time and it's very reliable.
@@StarDriver1 kimber spends all their money on advertising. They’re shiny junk. Totally overrated. And the trigger on the micro 9 is heavier and less crisp compared to the p938
@@StarDriver1 Completely ignorant statement. They have been historically bad. Its not down to a manual. They are unreliable. I have had two micros. Sold em both for less and was happy to get rid of them.
Fancy and beautiful, dont get me wrong. Never trust one with my life, and would never carry one. Safe queens only. Not just my words, but the words of many who have had issues from day one of their creation.
Dont fan boy - be realistic.
I have a compact .45 from Kimber and love it❤️. I learned my lesson the first time I bought a cheap gun just to own one.
I chose the Micro 9 over the P365 because of the laser grips it came with.
With the laser you can point shoot accurately faster than bringing the pistol all the way up to align the sights.
To me the laser grips where worth the extra rounds of the P365
My Micro 9 works very well at 50 yards. It makes a great summer carry gun, or vest pocket gun. However, it now sits in the safe because the S&W CSX has taken its place - just as accurate, just as shootable, just as concealable, but with 12+1, rather than 7+1.
That glock style trigger safety makes no sense for a hammer fired gun though. That’s why I won’t buy one, I like the capacity though
@@jacobberman4616 the trigger tab "safety" is only a drop safety, and as you pointed out, it makes no sense on a hammer-fired gun that has a manual safety. But that seems to be what the public expects these days. Maybe an after-market company will come out with a decent trigger for the CSX, but I'm not holding my breath.
Does yours have a false reset? How’s the trigger compared to the Micro 9?
Finally someone who owns both I’m very interested in knowing how the trigger pull and reset compared to each other
Thanks!
Does yours have a false reset? How’s the trigger compared to the Micro 9?
Finally someone who owns both I’m very interested in knowing how the trigger pull and reset compared to each other
Thanks!
Micro 9 is my summer edc, especially at work. I can dress for warm weather while delivering building supplies and it stays concealed. For winter I edc a Glock 48. Both pistols allow for hard work and I forget they're there. Great video as ever. 👍
For $700, I stick with my M&P Shield 9, that I paid $325, used and has been one of my carry guns for the last 5 to 6 years. I am good.
$700? Hell every Micro 9 I see in the gun stores I frequent are going for north of $900.
@@nothanks3236 I just did quick internet(s) search and found it at $700, Bass Pros has it for $679. Cabela's has it for $559.
@@Espi68One I'm going to the wrong shops then...
A new Shield plus is more like $550. You can’t compare a used gun price to a new one. Apples to apples is $700 vs $550.
@@9770G Used/"barely even shot" is just as good as a new pistol and actually in some cases if the price is that low, it is a way better deal, but regardless, with all the BS with NFT and the new crazy form fortyfour70, I don't think I will be buying anything for the next two years of the Bden admin.
Being a 1911 guy, with fairly large hands. I like my Micro 9. I have run a couple of boxes thru it with no issues. I actually like the fact is has a little weight to it. I would recomend it too.
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Picked the sapphire for the pretty factor 😅 but really as a small built woman I love mine. Feels really good in the hands and easy to conceal on me. Hate the purse carry idea since that's just so easy to get away from you and a purse is a target already
I carry the black slide silver frame with houge rap around grips with a finger grip mag and love the size and accuracy of this little gun I used to carry a full size 1911 but no more well on occasion but this 9 mm is one heck of a little gun...
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Being a 1911 fan, I was drawn to the Kimber Micro 9. I do like it and carry whatever I can't carry my full sized 1911. One issue that I have with it is that I have not found any hollow point cartridge that will feed reliably. The ARX Intercepter does okay but I'd much prefer a hollow point. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Might be that particular gun or ammo. I got about 300 rounds through mine with ppu ammo. Not one problem, all hollow point.
I havent had any issues with winchester jhp in mine. And right now i think ive got that AMMO brand feeding it and ive had no issues with those or any other randoms ive tried.
I will say that i have only used the 7 round magazines, idk if that has helped me or not
The ARX Interceptor is a surprisingly effective round. I did windshield testing with it and was pleased with the results.
Federal HST I believe feeds just fine through mine.
Out of all 3 I've owned they wouldn't feed any brand hollow. Barely would reliably feed fmj
I love Nosler. I keep Nosler hallows in my EDC. Never fail.
I've rarely heard good things about kimber. A friend bought a micro 9 and absolutely hates it. I like my P938 but need LOTS more training with it. Some days I can't hit the broad side of a barn with it, other days, I can. Like anything, need more practice.
I've got to stop bringing my other guns to the range cause I get so frustrated I switch to a different one and don't keep shooting with the sig.
I put a flat trigger and dif springs and it helped greatly with accuracy for me
Interesting, I don't know what the age difference is but I have noticed some peoples natural aim is less than others. My mother when I got her to go for her permit found that even with her aging eyes she could still get rounds on target relatively well. As for myself, I was able to shoot the match head off with a BB gun in scouts, and as I got older I have found that I can pick up almost any firearm and shoot it well (FN Five Seven gave me a run for my money sadly...) even the small ones.
@@Osprey1994 you should try competitive shooting. You sound like a natural.
I did qualify expert in the service many years ago but that was with rifles shooting at non moving targets. As far as handguns, I'm decent with most larger framed guns but when it comes to micros, that's a different story. Like I said, I need more practice. Much more practice. Thank God ammo has come down in price. Should be a good summer.
I LOVE my Kimbers. My every day is the Kimber Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice concealed, iwb. My wife's is Kimber Micro 9 STG in her carry purse. I am also in love with my Kimber Rapide Scorpious , also 9mm owb carry. All are sweet accurate shooters.
Nice piece. Maybe in the near future I'll look into it, but for now, I'm happy with my 43x 😎
Yeah I like my 43x. Got the holoson 507c on it. Had the hex wasp but it’s not as good as the holoson.
@@benjaminlong2837 Nice! I'll try out the Glock night sights and see how well they'll work out. If they don't, I'll look into the optic set-up.
I'm always happy to watch your videos good information and honest. It's very much appreciated 👍
I would really like to hear his opinion on the rock island 3.10 . It holds 10 rounds of 45acp with a 3 inch barrel. Compact in a 1911 layout.
Mine had a real break in period the muzzle flip isn’t half as bad as you’d expect because the ported barrel, super accurate. But it’s HEAVY but I can care less it helped with the recoil. Named em Mike Tyson. Beautiful gun
Try shooting that gun with no hearing protection and did you hit your target?
The loud bang of a 45ACP will cause a big flinch and ringing ears for the average person. A 380 has a softer lol = easier target hit.
Rock island is a big no
The 310 is nice, I love mine. I'd suggest everyone look into the CSX from Smith and Wesson. Aside from the mags acting a bit odd, it's a great CCW.
@@hillyseattlenarrowstreets6087 yeah I can keep a fist sized hole center mass from 7-10 yards with it. I’m not an average shooter. Wouldn’t recommend it to a new shooter. And in the moment I think I’d be fine. I shoot once a week. I know what to expect from the gun. As for shooting it without ear protection. Any gun is going to hurt your ears. Don’t really see your point there. But if you like 380 that’s fine. I just so happen to love that pistol. My other carry a p365 in 9
I have many guns and this kimber micro 9mm two-tone is my EDC favorite because it a very accurate pistol and so easy to conceal
I looked at a Kimber micro 9, and a S&W CSX... I took the CSX home, and glad I did. Lot's of fire power in a very ergonomic small package, it's pretty darn accurate, not too snappy... The Kimber did have a nicer Trigger, but the S&W had potential with a little work. The newer CSX now has a better trigger.
all the reviewers said the CSX trigger was really bad though
@@alexporter560 First guns were bad triggers, I think the newer guns are better.
@@clutchcargo1239 Your's doesn't have a false reset?
@@alexporter560 No, mine never had a false reset. The reset on mine is nice. It's predictable, tactile, and relatively short.
Interesting, I love the idea of the CSX but I wanted to wait for the second generation to see if they’d have an optics ready model (kind of ridiculous that they don’t since it’s the industry norm now like do they want people to buy a second gun?)
But I’m glad to hear your reset is good, when what your’s manufactured? I might be impatient and get one Idk
Also have you found any companies that will do trigger jobs on the CSX?
My favorite handgun is a 6” 586, but an EDC, it ain’t.
Saw the Micro 9 at a local shop, and it looked damned near perfect for an EDC.
Very glad to run across this video, but really wished you’d showed it broke down, and put back up.
Would love to see that in the future.
I had mag drop issues with my micro 9 that took it out of the edc conversation for me. I wouldn't recommend it for that purpose. "Wedding gun" is the best way to put it. If you want to carry a statement mini 1911 and you're willing to send it to Kimber or do it yourself for maintenance, then by all means its a decent choice.
The Kimber is thin and great for concealment. I can also hit my target well with it as Colin says. I did send mine to Kimber for repair due to dropping the mag. For now, I still carry a Ruger 1st generation LCP .380. Conceal ability is a big thing for me. If my little .380 doesn't end the problem, my knife will at very short range. My EDC fits in my watch pocket, a pocket holster or a Fobus belt holster.
Had the same issue with the wife's micro she decided to buy. The mag spring Kimber puts on these is a downgrade from a full size 1911. A very inexpensive full size replacement spring cut down a bit to fit the mag release on this frame fixes the issue. I did it myself, so cost me about 2 bucks after I bought a few and paid shipping. You do also of course need some wire cutters and a small enough bit to release the mag catch. YMMV.
Agreed. My nightfall dropped the mag after every shot. I called Kimber, they sent me an express label for shipping, replaced the problem spring and did some feed ramp buffing, and I had it back in a week. Not a single issue after 350 rounds maybe... It should come off the shelf with no issues but they did a good job fixing their mistake.
@@jasond2688 That works too. I paid what I thought was a lot of money for this gun so Kimber needed to make good on it. They paid for the shipping and repair. I have the Kimber Micro .380 which runs great and this Micro 9mm but I'm not sure if I will ever buy another Kimber. Kind of disappointed.
@@keyfitter Honestly I hated my first Kimber for a WHILE. 5" barrel full size 2 tone .45. Had all kinds of issues at first and cost me a good penny for different mags, but after about 300 rounds, it shoots like a dream and punches the red out of a silhouette at 10-15 yards like clockwork. And I can finally use the actual Kimber brand mags.
You Sir , did a great job of reviewing this pistol! I loved the way you went through all of the different facets! Thank you so much
The micro 9 has it's issues, but with a simple fix and a few boxes downrange, it's a pretty good gun. Personally it gets demerits from me for capacity, but it does shoot well and shoots accurately. I've run multiple brands of brass through the wife's without much issue. Mag drop problem was a quick fix by replacing the stock spring with a shortened full size 1911 spring. If she ever actually starts carrying, I think it will serve her well.
Mine also tended to drop the magazine. Kimber fixed it under warranty--I believe they replaced the mag release. It's been fine ever since.
@@danmenes3143 that’s what most people don’t understand, if you have a firearm that isn’t working as intended, you send it back to the manufacturer. Period. They will fix it if they are not a garbage company.
The part your missing Can you reload Quickly Any person carrying has to be able to insert the second and third mag and do it quickly
@@DixieNormous00 Yeah, when my mom’s Kimber micro 9 got RMA’d, most of the issues were fixed but it still fails to return to battery once a magazine. 300 rounds and still a jam o matic so far
@@ANonymous-wc4gu mine jams too...I'm probably just going to sell it. This gun is not as good as some videos portray it and I'd argue, it's a horrible edc
Just got my Kimber micro 9 ESV. For Fathers day. Love it. Oiled it and put 50 rds through it. Back to back. No issues.
They have very nice models and colors but for the price, capacity and recoil they are not too good. 300 round break in and still malfunctions. I also had a high end one with the colors/finish fading. Never again. I’ll stick to my P365xl.
Pretty similar experience to what I’ve seen as well unfortunately. My moms Kimber would have the mag fall out while shooting, jam once a magazine and couldn’t jam a hollow point round in the first 200 rounds. After an RMA, it runs better, but fails to return to battery once a magazine even after another 100 rounds. If I recall, the user manual recommended 500-600 rounds of 124 grain or hotter rounds during the break in so maybe it will work better by then but with that much headache I’m happy I chose the P365xl as well.
This post might of saved me as I just bought a 365xl but also want a suit gun. The micro 9 was on my list, but this worries me. Recoil isn’t an issue for me being a 9mm micro….but the malfunctions aren’t worth anyones life
@@bendover6785 Read the manual carefully and do what it says regarding cleaning, lubrication, and ammo type. Mine does not malfunction.
@@bendover6785 you have to run the right ammo. Brass only ball point range, and for carry, Hornady critical defense or critical duty with the ftx tip. Like many 1911’s they are finicky about ammo
@@bendover6785 Have you thought about just a P365? Could just pickup a new grip module and convert the 365xl to a 365l also if you don’t need the suit gun often.
Although for suits I’m partial to a PPK with a shoulder rig. Only .380, but I can shoot it really well even one handed.
Yup. New favorite guntuber right here. I’m getting a sig m17 that’s I’m gonna pump out and then I’m looking at a kimber 2011
In a world where guns like the p365, p365xl, or the shield plus is a thing, I fail to see why anyone would pick this.
Has your wife seen the Sapphire or other premium models? Yeah, don't let her see them unless you're ready for her to fall in love..
@@jasondanner6630 my wife fell in love with the Sapphire. My local store also carried Amythest, Rose, and Bel Aire models until the riots and covid hit.
Maybe they like them and shoot them well
I have the micro 9 and the micro 380, I love both of them, carry well, shoot well, I wouldn’t plan on going to war with them due to round count, but going out to dinner, shopping.. You bet..
My wife has the model with the rubber finger grip and the tritium sights.. very smooth and accurate..sucks to clean it..
My wife is 5'2" 140lbs petite woman and she EDC a Kimber micro 9 esv, she uses a soft sided universal iwb holster. She can carry it with yoga pants or anything really and she loves it.
I have the Kimber micro .380. I LOVE IT!
There's a laser/flashlight combo that runs about $100 that's (in my opinion) a necessity. The flashlight isn't the most powerful, but it does eliminate a target 10 yards away.
Good take on this gun. I own one and just bought a p365 XL. The Kimber is now my vacation gun.
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I concur. I carried my Glock 42 for seven years( tried the 43, but shoot the 42 10x’s better)last year changed to this gun.
G26 > G43
I have both the g43 and g42, and both are in my EDC rotation. Both are great, but I lean towards the 42. It's awesome!
That blue is really sharp looking. I like it a lot.
Thanks Colon, I’m a NJ guy that lives vicariously through all your watchers. However, I do shoot often. I have the Full Size Kimber but Kimber doesn’t tell you upfront that 300-400 rounds are necessary to loosen it up. Is this one the same?? Thanks for all your training tips. Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸
With my experience with my micro 9 it definitely had to be broken in. 200 rounds through it is when it started to run like a Swiss watch
Most guns should run few hundred to break in
The wife's shot well out of the box. YMMV. Of course had the mag drop issue start at about 100-150 rounds through it, but was an easy fix. Their full size definitely need 3-500 to function flawlessly. I hated mine till I hit about 400 rounds.
Man, all new firearms have some sort of break in period. It’s just like a brand new car rolling off the line at the factory.
My only complaint about the Micro 9 involves range ammo with aluminum casing. 1st mag is fine, but then the gun starts to warm up. Follow up mags will send that first round down range, but the casing from the next round will expand and stick in the barrel. I then have to wait for it to cool a bit and then I can rack out the casing. So I no longer shoot aluminum case ammo in that gun.
Happens on most handguns shooting aluminum cased ammo in my experience, at a certain point they will always start to expand to some degree
@@DixieNormous00 My Kimber is the only one I've ran into this. 1st mag is good, second mag starts having problems with aluminum. Glock and M&P just keep sending rounds down range. Again, I just feed the Kimber brass and it's happy to eat it all up. If that's the only issue I ever have with it, then it's a great gun. Trigger is fantastic.
I had a Kimber 45. Paid an awful lot of money for it. It was very pretty, Notice I say "had". Feed jams, ejection jams, and after about the 10th time it ejected the casing into my face between the eyes. I had enough of kimber.
Sad that you didn't know how to adjust the extractor
You can buy a far cheaper gun than a Kimber, without having to tinker with it to make it reliable. Kimbers really are kinda shitty. I'm happy with smith & Wesson, Glock, or cz
@@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago Sad that you are too stupid to know that you SHOULD NOT HAVE TO ADJUST THE EXTRACTOR on such an expensive gun.
my staccato c is the perfect carry gun. its accurate, reliable, thin, and fun to shoot.
Now we're talking. I would much rather carry the Staccato c than the Kimber. I have no issues carrying my C2, It's my EDC.
@@russdennis7026 yeah, every since i first shot the c i was in love. its all that i carry now. hard to explain to people just how good it really is, the c uses the same 9mm meggar 9 rd mags as my 1911 in 9mm too so.. no special mags with the single stack
I thought about that gun but went with the staccato C instead. Fits in the same holsters as the C2 and conceals better. It is what I carry when I need max concealment and I am not in an area that I am worried about.
The staccato C is bigger than the micro 9
Your videos are great. From video quality to the content and personality paired with your knowledge. Awesome stuff man!
I feel like kimber just isn’t what it used to be. Or maybe, there is just wayyyyy better options these days. Either way, why choose it when comparing it other reliable EDCs ? 🤷🏽♂️
I feel the same👍🏼!! And I don’t really like subcompact 🤨
6 years shooting 1ce a month no hiccups 4 mags alternate
I can tell one already. S&W CSX.
Kimber has always had the reputation of "unreliable because it's designed well"
Idk why you have to break their pistols in with 1000 rounds before they're safe to defend yourself with. That's not okay.
Its reliable and holds its value thanks to Fudds
I bought one and sent it back to Kimber twice for not chambering a round and when it did and fired it would not eject the empty. Sold the piece of junk and bought a Sig and have been happy since.
My first carry gun was a micro 9. For a first handgun, it’s super snappy so I don’t enjoy shooting it very much and am considering something different, but I’ve enjoyed having it.
I would consider looking at the P365xl and HK VP9sk. I have both and thoroughly enjoy carrying them.
to be honest, it just makes it more fun.
For something that small a .380 is a lot more pleasant to shoot. I really like shooting my P238 a lot more than my P938.
I found the P365 to be snappier than the Micro 9.
And for some reason, the Sig bothers my trigger finger...it starts to hurt after a few mags. The Kimber is pleasant to shoot.
it does if you learn to use it and practice to become proficient. it is concealable, ergonomic. easy to carry.
Absolutely not. Seen way too many malfunction regularly. Mine was so ammo fussy it would only run on steel case or 147 grain.
It's a kimber, stop using cheap ammo.
@@tomsnowden6201 did you not read what I just wrote or do you think its a lie?
And you know what the best part is? The mags from the Kimber micro fit and function perfectly in the Sig 938. Been there and done that.
Springfield 911 mags do too at half the cost of Sig. Even the floor plate is the same shape. The follower needs to be reshaped slightly to function properly tho but that can be done with a dremel, 15 seconds, and without needing to take the mag apart.
@@rcrites No modification necessary for them to work in the Sig 938 at 25.00 a piece - mag warehouse - I think.
@@invictawarrior I bought 4 and they all were needed trimmed. Follower was a different shape and was getting hung up on the mag catch
Yes.
Colion Noir answering the important questions! Im actually serious. The Kimbers being known for quality, yet out of some people price range. It is nice to have a trusted firearms reviewer give an honest opinion before we buy once cry once.
I'm glad you're covering this pistol. I've wanted one for some time now. Think imma pull the trigger. Perfect backup.
Same
1911 designs are beautiful guns and forgiving to shoot with sliding trigger instead of hinged trigger. However, I feel a limitation for EDC is the fact they are single-action only. I agree with instructors who say a concealed pistol should always be carried "ready to fire" with safety-off and a round chambered (If you are attacked, you may only have milli-seconds to react). I prefer a double action capable semi-auto or a striker fired option--rather than a "cocked" 1911 with hair-trigger. A cocked 1911 with safety off in a nylon or flexible leather holster is potentially dangerous to the wearer (It can potentially fire when sitting down, because bent holster can depress the extremely light trigger). A rigid Kydex holster is best. Also, it is easy to inadvertently switch the safety "off" on a holstered 1911 by bumping against something. One alternative is to leave hammer in down position with safety off and then "thumb cock" it after drawing. However, this poses the same time wasting risk as disengaging a safety. For concealed EDC, my favorites are M&P Shield Plus, Springfield Hellcat Pro, Sig 365, Beretta PX4 Storm Subcompact, or Glock Subcompact. If you train well, any gun can work effectively though. Up to personal preference and training of course. 1911 is an old, beloved design by John Moses Browning, but I feel better technology exists today. Browning never intended a manual safety switch to be added on his 1911 design (originals only had beaver-tail grip safety).
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Did Kimber finally get its QC fixed or do they still have things like stainless coming out of the box with rust?
I just picked up a full size 1911 custom ll and after a full tear down I didn’t find any rust on the firearm clean stainless all the way perhaps I was just lucky but I have no complaints
Still garbage. Haven’t seen rusting issues recently but still plenty with subpar reliability
Reliability is still trash. Jam o matic after one RMA. It’s better than before the RMA but wouldn’t even think about trusting my life on it. At most I’d expect it to work well as a New York reload for the first round and any follow ups to be a bonus.
Still rusty, still sending pistols out with 0° feed ramps with their 10mm's, still can't run anything but +p through the micro 9s
My wife carries one. It really is a great gun. It is NOT a small 1911. Completely different mechanically.
True, it isn't a true 1911 style. It doesn't even have a grip safety. It does look a lot like a 1911 and I don't have to retrain myself when switching from one to the other. That's why I carry it.
Abolish the ATF
My canik tp elite sc is amazing..one of the best Best conceal carry pistols out there.high quality at a good price!but this micro 9 looks nice i must say👌
I love the look. Beautiful mini! I don't like the single action, safety, or weight. The single action was a deal killer. I decided on a p365. I think the mini high capacities make more since for life safety. More rounds, similar weight with more rounds, no safety option, a few others. If I'm fighting for my life I'm afraid I won't think about cocking it or a safety no matter how much I practice. I carry hot in a kydex holster from pj holster. They let me put a 20 degree tilt on the gun to get the grip out and up. small pistols can get "tucked away" if your not careful.
You made a great choice. My mom got the Kimber as her first gun without knowing anything about the spotty track record Kimber has on reliability. The thing is a nightmare for carry, her gun jammed once a magazine out of the box, the magazine would fall out while shooting sometimes and any jhp round would get stuck on the bottom of the feed ramp. After an RMA through Kimber, it can use jhps now, but it now fails to return to battery about once a magazine. It’s had about 300 rounds through it and according to the user manual, you need at least 500-600 rounds before it’s fully broken in. Not something I’d trust my life on. I carry a P365XL (have 1,000 rounds with minimal issues) and a VP9sk (have 300 rounds through it, needed some hot loads to have it run 115 grain but is flawless now), love both and I trust them with my life.
@@ANonymous-wc4gu I wish I had gotten the xl. I've put 1300 rounds through. I jammed one but I believe I dragged my hand on the slide and it was my fault.
I have heard stories like yours about the Kimber minis. It's always a story of how great or absolutely terrible, no in between.
And ultimately, if you can't trust it with your life it's not an EDC.
@@fixitrod4969 Totally agree, good news is, you can actually buy the xl grip module to modify your regular 365 and make it a P365X (XL grip with 365 slide). Sig sells it between $60-100 depending on color and what texture you want (stippled, aggressive or oem grip style). I personally got the Wilson combat P365XL grip module and I like the aggressive feel but it makes it a necessity for me to carry with an undershirt because of the aggressive texture. It’s also easy to swap the grip module (you push out a roll pin with a punch then place the fire control unit in the new grip, push the pin in and you’re done) but be warned that you will need a different magazine foot for it to fit the xl variant. So you may need to buy new magazines if you want to do the upgrade as well but it is still cheaper than a new gun regardless.
I have Micro 9 that I quite enjoy. It did come with a learning curve though, especially when compared to my 1911A1. Great video.
Sig sauer p938 is way better. Owned a Kimber micro 9. Way less recoil with sig and same issues concerning reliability. Must remember to keep left hand ( support hand) is not high up on slide release. This will induce recoil , induced malfunctions. Pull your support hand down lower below slide release and it will save you the time and compensation of why your gun is jamming. Sig p938 is superb accuracy at 50 yards.
Thank you , this is exactly what I needed before purchasing. You do an excellent job providing information ,and you speak very well . Thank you sir .
No, it’s a Kimber after all.
You are the man.. I enjoy your videos thanks for always keeping us on point