@@Rockinbiker1946 Critique noted. When you have years experience with one thing and then pivot to another it’s kind of natural to compare to the original one thing. Nice that you put in that little extra bite at the end, I’m sure there are better videos...I’m sure yours would be the best
I am very very pleased with mine!!!! But I am not a Ranger, Seal, or Double Naught Spy!! Just a Good ole Boy who wants to carry discreetly with a weapon I'm proud of.
I have the Micro .380 Special Edition. It’s my favorite both to carry and shoot. Very heavy (more stainless), solid, accurate firearm. Was thinking about moving up to the 9mm a year later (now that I’m comfortable) so I really appreciate this review.
My edc since May 2016. Heavy spring installed and stick w 124gr. Very accurate out to 25yd with my old eyes. Thousands of rounds and all FTC/FTE were with 115gr. YMMV
I am late to the party, but I just got a micro 9. Thank you for your time and effort to do this informative video, that all of us will benefit from. Had a very heavy trigger pull. I bought the m*carbo spring kit. wow what a difference, took it to about a 3 1/2 lb trigger pull, well worth the $24.00. They also make a heavier recoil spring, that I did not purchase. Several hundred rounds of 124 gr and no problems. I do under 3" consistent at 10 yards, many groups smaller.
I received the Kimber micro9 two tone as a gift, it came with a 7 round magazine, I replaced the slippery grips with G10 grips and replaced the 3 dot white sights with XS sights, and purchased an extra magazine (all this was personal preference), that said the firearm works perfectly with Hollow points, flat-nose, and ball-ammo, this was with 115 and 124 grain. Disassembly for cleaning was not bad, I also removed the firing pin and extractor and cleaned them also, this was after taking to the range and ran 250 rounds through it. At 10 and 12 yards I was able to get 2 -3 inch groups. I have not shot it with the XS sights yet. Overall I really like it and will be in my carry rotation especially when wearing nicer clothes like going out to dinner or church.
My excellent experience with my Micro 9 encouraged me to buy my 2 Micros (380ACP). My Micro 9 is same as yours, except the grips are Crimson Trace. Then I picked up a basic Micro, black rubber grips, black sights. I may upgrade the sights, but they are fine for plinking. My 3rd was your gun’s baby brother, Micro Stainless with Rosewood grips. Considering adding a Micro 9 Belair to the fold...but probably not this year. My Micro 9 is my EDC, it eats anything, heavy, light, I run my own loads through it, and it absolutely loves 95gr JHP that were originally ordered for my Kimber Micros and my Springfield 911s. Winter carry is my Kimber Master Carry Pro CC in 45 ACP.
@Leviathan 77 the after market Crimson Trace laser grips are quite pricey, but are much more reasonable from the factory. The front strap is rubber and contains the activation button, which falls right under my middle finger. In my opinion it makes a really nice gun look even more appealing. My Micros don’t have the Crimson Trace, but I sure wish one of them did.
I just picked up a shot show special from Bass Pro. Haven't shot it yet. When I was putting it back together after a field strip I noticed the recoil spring and rod were finiky to fit back in the slide. Tip: rotate/align the tip of the spring to be against the slide (barrel side) instead of random. The width of the spring is perfect to align the guide rod into the hole. If the tip of the spring is away from the slide, it is a fiddle fight to get it in the hole and past the barrel pivot at the same time.
Good review. I just bought the Micro 9 Raptor for $620. For the price, comparably, I think it's a steal! But I go to reading some comments and wow, the reviews are kind of split right down the middle with some people having no issues and loving it to some hating it and having all sorts of problems. Hope I got a good one!
I paid 1 grand for my Rapide black ice micro 9.... I've only put about 260 rounds of fmj through it ranging from 115-124 grain and 40 rounds of 2 different types of hollowpoints.... yes I know 300 rounds doesn't determine reliability but I've had 0 issues
Front sight fell off my sons Micro, sent it back to Kimber and they fixed it. Now his new problem is the ejector (mim part) broke within the first 500 rounds and it'll be going back to Kimber again! I can't find an ejector for it online or I'd fix it for him. I don't know, for what these thing's cost there's no way there should be issues like this.
Got mine for $550 at shooters world here in Florida, I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed the extractor (or any part to be honest) might as well be a nugget of gold in Antarctica... absolutely impossible to find and no one knows where to find one except kimber 🤦🏻♂️ sent mine back last week and I don’t even know if I want it back
I don’t think I put 500 rounds through mine yet as a matter of fact, these comments on this video let me to have to remind myself where I even put it. It’s one of my stash guns in the living room
Wow, that totally sucks. How about the “gritty” trigger? Is it gritty? Never had a sight fall off of a Glock/Walther/Colt, ever... Wow. And one mag, I love my Kimber 1911, but my new Walther PPQ Pro TAC 4 came with three metal mags. Glock, 3-4 mags. Do EXPENSIVE 1911’s, i.e.: Wilson, Dan Wesson, etc. come with ONE mag too??? CHEAP....If they do too.
I just bought a Micro 9 in stainless with the rosewood grip yesterday and haven't taken it to the range yet. I ordered three 8 round mags from Kimber and figured I'd wait for those first. Looking forward to taking it out next Saturday so I hope UPS doesn't fail me in delivery. I love the look and feel of this gun.
For me one of the cons is when trying to change mags the mag hits my palm on the way out preventing it from dropping out but only with that mag. The flat 6 round mag comes out fine but won’t fit my pinky
Thanks for the honest review. I have a Kimber Crimson Carry II 45 ACP. Next purchase will be a Micro 380 in the same configuration, Stainless frame, black slide, Rosewood grips. Such a beautiful gun..
I just purchased one a Micro 9mm two-tone (black slide and silver lower) with rose wood grips $700...I've wanted a Kimber pistol for self-defense ever since 2002 when the LAPD SWAT used them.
I have the micro .380. Best handling compact/micro I own. Was able to hit a very small torso shape target at 100 yds with factory sights. Granted that was one of 14, but spotter said I was close each time. For more power I go with the P365 but appreciate the positive comments about Glock.
What are interesting comment many years later after I carried the Kimber micro nine, a P3 65 for two years, and now have gone full circle back to Glock
I have the same one as in the video. I did have a problem with the mag falling out every so many rounds. Sent it back to Kimber and they fixed it. i like the gun.
Great review after the fact that I just bought one this week. I couldn't make up my mind whether I wanted the 9mm or the .380, but problem solved. I now have one of each. I really love the Micro .380 after putting several rounds through it, so watching your review I know what to expect with the Micro9.
I have the all black model, sorry you had issues, the only change i made is having the Mcarbo trigger kit installed, the trigger pull now is soooo light. I love my Mirco 9, I have about 200 rounds through it with 0 issues,. I won't shoot anything but metal guns, I just don't like plastic, but that's just a personal thing.
I have that same model. The rear sight fell off and the guide rod actually broke during the first 50 rounds I put through it. The mag feed lips were kind of rough when they were new, and caused the rounds to nose dive when they tried to feed. I buffed them out with an emery board and that solved the issue. I also had light primer strikes. When I sent it back to Kimber for the rear sight falling off, they also polished the chamber and that seemed to make the light primer strikes go away. Now that I put about 200-300 rounds through it, it shoots fine. I like it OK, but I think for the money I would rather have a Glock.
It's issues depicted in this video and the others in comments like yours that motivated me to cancel my order for a Micro 9 ESV today. There's simply no way to justify reliability problems in a pistol in the $1K price range out of the box, especially one expected to be a carry gun. Having to hack the gun/magazine to get it to work reliably? No way - for the money, it either works, or it's out of the running for me.
@@thelastword3270 Yup, for the money, I expect fewer issues. But it is a machine and machines will fail. Although, I have had fewer initial problems on less expensive gins.
Very fair review. I bought a Kimber micro 9 and I was not impressed at all, especially with the lack of quality control. Both mine and my friends consistently fired high and right with many malfunctions out of the box until I field stripped and cleaned the weapon, followed by drifting the sight. For the price and name of the weapon I expected more. Ended up selling it and continued to use my Sig 365 which was far superior and cost less. I have a 15 year old full-size Kimber in .45 and it was far superior out of the box. Quality control has gone to shit since Kimber started the mass production of pistols in my opinion.
I bought this exact pistol last Friday (6/18/2021) as a Fathers Day gift to myself lol! I took it to the range Saturday and love it except for 1 thing...I have "XXL" hands so the grip is just a bit short for me. A friend has one with an 8 round mag and it's a lot better. I've already ordered a 3 pack of the 8 round magazines for myself. At $107 for 3, they're a bit pricey but, I think they'll be worth it.
Very thorough. I've watched a couple of other videos and have cleaned mine a few times and didn't know about not moving the safety when disassembled. Fortunately I didn't. Thanks for reading the manual for me. I also hate loading the mags. I switch guns at the range when my thumb gets sore. I would emphasize about ensuring the ejector is down when you reassemble. I'm told they break easily.
new gun owner here, 1st handgun, felt good while holding , hope I do not regret purchase, your video was very good ,thankyou for sharing your knowledge
I just bought my first gun last night and when pulling the top part back seems to be stuck and I have to press the button to remove the magazine to get the top piece to move back to its position I’m not sure if I even like this at all so imma go to the gun store later see if they can help me figure out if it’s jammed or something
I just picked up one yesterday and it's a gorgeous gun and fires well however I kept engaging the safety accidentally. I own both the Sig p238 and p938, neither of which I have ever had an issue with on the safeties. The Kimber safety does sit lower than the Sigs though so I would have to adjust my shooting to keep my thumb on top of the safety and not below it. I am undecided as to whether I want to keep it or not
Crimson Trace also makes a laser grip for the Micro 9 that gives you an extra feeling of accuracy for any emergency situation. I also ordered a trigger kit for mine that comes with a new hammer spring, new firing pin spring and new sear spring. It is supposed to drop the trigger pull from around 6 lbs to about 3 lbs. I have not got that installed yet to try it out but looking forward to that upgrade...
I put that kit into mine, and my trigger pull is still well over 5lbs on most pulls. Hopefully putting a few hundred rounds through it will lighten it up.
I recently purchased the Rapide Black Ice. Unfortunately, I wasn't allowed to test the trigger pull at the store. A friend used his digital trigger gauge, and we found after 5 different tests, an average of 10 pounds. That is NOT right. We called Kimber and they said it wasn't right, either, and so now, the pistol is on its way back to Kimber. I could have gotten a spring kit that would improve the performance, but why should I pay for it if Kimber will make the pistol right for no charge to me? I just wonder how long before I get it back.....
I was looking at the Kimber micro nine at the gun shop and the guy said Kimber has been drunk since 2017. They seem nice; however, I do not want an automatic pistol. Where is the slide release button does not release the slide. On these and many other of similar size, not only do you have to hit the slide release, but you also, have to pull back on the slide at the same time, even while the slide is completely back. I think that is garbage. But I do really like the Kimber micro nine anyway.
I’ve handled a few of these in local gun stores but haven’t bought one yet because of the trigger. I have an expectation of excellent triggers on any 1911 style hand gun, and this is not even close to meeting that expectation. All three of the ones I’ve handled have been extremely heavy and gritty.
That’s what I’ve read, even the Rolls Royce version, the Raptor version, from the “Custom Shop” (don’t get me started). Anyway, it has a “gritty” trigger as well. So much for the (phantom) Custom Shop......
Just guessing, but the trigger pull is stiff on these little pistols due to not having the standard 1911 grip safety. Even though my little Micro380 is amazingly accurate due to the really nice sights, it's not a target pistol. It's meant for up close encounters.
that's absolutely true. I even put a trigger kit in mine, and it still breaks around 5-7lbs. Hopefully after a few hundred rounds it'll loosen up a bit.
I carry a sig P320C and thoroughly enjoy it. But damn is it big. Printing in the hot summer days is no good. I picked up the little micro 9 yesterday and took it out for a range trip. First 50 had zero issues. My P320C has approximately 3k through it (most are handloads of 147gr). I hope the micro is as reliable as my sig!
I finally got around to find an buy a new Kimber Micro 9 TwoTone, but have not got around to the range yet. But I am also dismayed to have to spend an extra $80, for speed loader an three mags. Unfortunately the ammo shortage issues hit close to home and I was forced to order online, from a place called Freedom Munitions, that was kinda reasonable. Hopefully of fine quality. I’ll let you know how I make out. Take care have fun and stay safe and healthy!
@@reginaarriola4522 no issues, ran fine through my Kimber, in all the mags I have. I’d like to know exactly what is behind the ammo shortage? Hopefully not the governments heavy handedness, in an attempt at Unconstitutional nefarious democRat shinannagans! As it is I only use 1/4 or the ammoI get in to target practice with. My new goal is not to hit aspirins at 25’ and bullseyes at 50’. But to hit center mass in a 12”x12” box! My next firearm purchase will be a long rifle type, semi-auto, in a cal. that’s easier to find? Along with a nice semi-auto shotgun, on the short/sporting side for hunting game to eat if need be and outright defense. I feel fairly safe and confident in the 55+ community we Retierd to here in central Florida about 3 years ago already. Because there are at least 1/4 of us that are Veterans, with a good percentage having CCL, or own firearms. We have a Gun Club here also with around 200 members. It’s a gated community, with water/swamp/alligator barriers and fences/walls all around Plus our Sheriff, Sheriff Grady Judd is a huge proponent for The Second Amendment!! Even our Governor has a bill that extends the self defense/stand your ground laws, to cover all Florida residents in the event of unruly protesters, that block the roads and threaten you and your loved ones in any way. Just run a search on RUclips for Sheriff Grady Judd, to see for yourself what his thoughts are on home invaders and violent troublemaker, who have no morals or value on life! Good luck out there, have fun when you can, stay safe and healthy! While I was here typing this, another ammo delivery just arrived at my door, from FM!!
@@kevinvoyer5053 I don’t know why there is a shortage but I can’t find any 9mm ammo. It’s a crazy time we’re in right now. Thank you for your quick response.
I can’t believe all the positive reviews. I]within a month after I purchased the Micro-9, I had problems…When you watch other reviews there are major negative issues that several RUclipsrs complained about, including me. Rounds hang up after racking a round, dropping the magazine to fix the hang up, the top round falls out of the magazine, misfires all the time (with 115-124 gr). I was afraid to CCW due to the constant mishaps. I was really pissed because it’s a nice mini-1911…I sent the Micro-9 back to Kimber as did the other reviewers, and Kimber modified the gun by; re-finished barrel, chamber reamed, polished feed ramp, replaced magazine springs, firing pin and spring. Kimber recommends shooting with 147 gr. Other RUclipsrs complained that the issue is the Kimber magazines and suggested replacing the magazines with Sig Sauer P938 magazines… which I did… I haven’t gone to the range yet, but will provide an update when I do…
I agree with you. I've owned the Kimber Micro 9 for less than a year. I also own the Kimber Stainless II .45ACP and a whole host of other handguns as, for example, H&P P2000; Walther P99; Sig Sauer P229 .40/.357; Canik Elite TPS9; and a Walther .40 S&W and a Beretta .40S&W both of which I gave to my brother. I consider myself a novice, but I have a love for the craftsmanship of beautiful handguns. It is akin to my appreciation for Omega Speedmasters and Rolex wrist watches. I've taken my Kimber Micro 9 to an outside range where I was solo. I've not yet put 500 rounds through the Micro 9 as Kimber recommends. But I will say there were several hang-ups with the magazines. It seems the bullets in the Kimber mags do not always feed properly. I doubt it has to do with the weight (grains) of the bullets or the type (FMJ or hollow points). It just seems as if the Kimber mags do not keep the bullets in a flush back-set position when they feed, occasionally causing a failure to load. I called Kimber to complain. A tech at Kimber told me to continue to use regular "target ammo" and not a "steady diet" of + P ammo. This makes sense since the feeding ramp to the barrel needs to be "naturally" smoothened out to receive the bullets. But please, please do not polish the barrel yourselves. It will void the warranty and upset the intended purpose of the break-in period of the handgun. JMHO after all. We'll see how my Micro 9 regulates itself after a few hundred more rounds. Maybe the author is right and a new review of this video would be interesting. But I still have a novice belief that the issue with the bullets staying flush back in the magazine causes a feeding problem. In fact, one YT video commenter recommend using mags from a different company and augmenting them to fit the Kimber Micro 9. He also recommend changing the spring tension from 11 lbs to about 23 lbs. I can't vouch for his recommendations, but his video is on YT and you can decide for yourself. The truth is, not all Kimber Micro 9 users are confident enough to depend upon these handguns under emergent circumstances. I'm not convinced either, at least not yet.
I don't think you should run the bore brush back and forth. I believe you should only run it forward the way the bullet travels. Just something I learned years ago.
4 mags with your glock?! I only got 2 with my 43x lol. Nice review man! Just got one in all black. Haven't shot it yet, was told the same thing not to shoot anything under 147 grain so we will see. Slick looking guns though!
I traded in my micro9 (tru-glo sights and hogue grips) for a 365xl with romeo zero as a daily carry. I regret it. On paper the 365xl is a much better pistol. In reality i carried my micro9 almost all the time and find myself carrying my 365xl much less. My glock 19 even less than that. The gun you carry is always, always better than the one you don't. I'll probably be going back to a micro9. It was that comfortable to carry.
@@Synthgunner The reliability, capability, and capacity all go to the glock 19, for sure, but it's not physically smooth and rounded, light enough, or with a short enough barrel for carrying all day, driving any length of time, etc. inside the waistband. OWB at 3 o'clock would work but that sacrifices basically all concealment. I find I'd rather just leave it at home. That's why i always say the gun you carry is better than the one you don't.
I've tried just about every micro 9mm style gun out there, and the Kimber Micro 9 Raptor is what I settled on for my default EDC. The original P365 is almost as easy to carry, but feels like a block on my hip in comparison to the micro 9. My two other favorite EDCs are the Kimber K6S, and the NAA Pug (both because of the size and the grip doesn't print as much as a semi auto).
Basically the same as all the micro 1911ish pistols, no grip safety and a pivoting trigger. I have the SIG P928, basically the same. I’m waiting for the CA roster to go away so that I can get the Ronin EMP, a true 1911 style.
You never ever leave your gun wet with lube you want to dry it completely off. After the gun fire the gun powder residue will stick to the oil and cause your gun to jam!
@@Synthgunner haven't been able to shoot it due to the covid but yes it seems pretty fastened down. I'll open it up and see how hard they cranked it down today.
Awesome video. Just picked up this beauty from Bass Pro in IL for $750+ ... my first firearm. More expensive than the Kimber 1911 which I found odd. As tempted as I was to buy the 1911 I plan to eventually carry. This is obviously the better option to carry. I’ve received some sh*t talk for deciding the way I did but I shot on target smoothly at the range with it numerous times and it fits perfectly in my hand. I love the craftsmanship finish of it , it really is a good lookin pistol.
@@cee9412 Be aware that just using the descriptor "1911" leaves room for interpretation - without more info, people aren't going to automatically understand what you're talking about. Why? Simply because the term "1911" now refers to only a STYLE or DESIGN of a pistol, not a SPECIFIC pistol, OR caliber, and that includes which ammo the gun is chambered for. Example: This video is about a 9mm gun. But "1911" has historically been used to refer to "1911" pistols in .45 ACP caliber - major difference. Careful with your terminology.
I would buy one, EXCEPT I want a grip safety to be more safe when carrying. I wish Kimber had not removed the grip safety. The trigger pull is too light with no grip safety.
Their big relative to my body size but they’re not that big. By the way I ended up selling this gun and I am currently carrying a P365. The Kimber is a great looking gun, not my preferred carry gun.
@@Synthgunner I have a 1911 and it is just massive to me. I've been looking into something smaller to conceal carry. I CAN conceal my 1911 under a spaghetti strap if I want to(until I sit down, Then I just look happy to see someone lol), but it's super uncomfortable. That's why I was checking out this video. I think you sold me on it.
I bought a micro nine with crimson trace grips it is a great pistol except my hands are much to big for it. When I shoot my right hand is always in the way of the lazor light. I wear extra large gloves. So I gave it to my Granddaughter she is thrilled.
I love my Kimber micro 9. The only fault I can find with this gun is the fact that only comes with the one magazine. Why not raise the price a couple dollars and give you two magazines at least..
@The Last Word This isn’t Amazon, this is a public review on MY RUclips channel. I will answer how I see fit. Your comment on the other hand is quite asinine. “Why waste the bandwidth”?
I love my micro9 but have a ejector problem , it wasn't till later that I owned it that the problem was happening on The Same clip,didn't think of mailing it back to Kimber cause I bought if a few year's back', though it happened right away I just put it away. I bought a Glock 7 years ago and it came with 2 clips
larry Johnson That sucks, on the ejector. I bought a $300 handgun once that the injector broke on, wouldn’t expect it to happen on something I spent 600 on
I had a bad experience with a Sig P938 (sent twice to Sig outta the box before selling it) but loved how it shot (when it finally worked) and carried. The consensus on this Colt Mustang design is still really good so I am thinking I must have just gotten a lemon after seeing these Kimbers 😅
Comparing to a Glock. They should give you extra Mags , most of the pistol is plastic. You have to get some steel for your $$$. LOL. I just purchased a Kimber micro 9 Stainless TFX Pro . Waiting to pick it up as soon as they lift the ban on transfers here in NY. A hole Governor.
Ban on transfers?? What does that mean? Selling private party? Or buying at a gun store?? Your Kimber should get plenty of exercise if ANTIFA is still in NY! LOL! I’m SURE they don’t worry about transfers!! And you can have what? 10 rounds max? Or is it 7 rounds? I have two 33 round mags for my Glock 19, and LOADS of 15, and 17 round mags (15 round mags with extenders), Glock does this free if you bring or mail your mags to them, GREAT customer service! (IF you move down here). God bless the SOUTH!! God, guns, and grits!! So glad my dad moved us from NY to Ga. when I was 5 y.o.! Try some grits sometime, NOT the instant grits though! Butter, salt and pepper, HEAVEN with eggs and bacon!! YUM!!! NO SUGAR!! And see how easy it is to get a carry permit down here! As for Kimber, they have FINALLY had ENOUGH!! Moving everything to Sweet Home Alabama! Goodbye Yonkers, GOODBYE MORE jobs NY! Of course defunding the NY Police a BILLION $$, hopefully, there won’t be enough New Yorkers STAYING to POLICE!! They will become grit eating southerners! Just be nice, we cherish civility down here. Come on down!! But, please answer my initial questions, I don’t understand what you’re talking about: no transfers, and mag capacity in NY. GOD BLESS!!
@@videocast3655 NY and mass have been flooding my state for 8 years. Got really bad the last couple years with the Kung flu. I've never understood the logic of moving away from a place and trying to make the new place like the one you left
Agree that they need to work on quality control. Had to send mine back, right out of the box, magazine would not click in. Not a speedy return either. A dealer I talked to said they used to carry Kimber, but they had lots of quality control issues. Beautiful gun though.
I just bought myself one last week after shooting my wife's Bel Air version. I already ordered a 22lb recoil spring and a 3.5lb trigger kit. $15 each kit. Great little firearm for EDC. Wish they came with an extra Mag but hey we're paying for the name right. Lol
I just got mine last week also and your right they should come with an extra mag. they are pretty pricey on the shelf $32. I read last week in the specs some where that it had a 22lb spring in it already and had lighter ones available. I eye balled the micro for 8 months before finally buying it. Havn`t got to shoot it yet because of tech difficultys at the range but tomorrow will be different called ahead and they have plenty of ammo. don`t want to burn up any of my stash. If you don`t mind where did you find the trigger kit.
@@kruzanJFD it reduces the felt recoil, and shouldn't affect reliability unless you have a severely underpowered bullet. Mine comes in next week and will be testing it to see if that's true.
I suppose if you buy guns for their looks then a Kimber would fit the bill. In my opinion though, in a world where the Sig P365 exists, there really doesn’t seem to be much of a point to the micro 9.
P365 is in no way comparable to a micro 9 I’m not saying that in a good or bad way. They just aren’t comparable. Sig p365 is just another compact polymer sticker fired pistol, I will say there’s a lot of hype behind it though if you’re into that.
To remove the slide, hold the gun in your right hand like you're shooting it. Rotate you fingers over the slide like your doing a one handed John Wick press check. Push the slide back with your left hand and then grip it firmly in your right hand when you get to the disassembly cutout. Push out lock pin ... done. No struggles.
So I went to load and fire for the first time and the first round I tried to chamber didn't get past the feed ramp. The magazine was also trying to double feed rounds.
My Kimber micro 9 is unreliable. It jams with 2 rounds left in the mag. The pro at BasPro says don’t use anything less than 147 gr. That’s $30 a box, still occasionally jams. I love the look and the night sights. But I can’t rely on it for a carry weapon.
My brothers micro 9, has problems with the "spair" mag he bought, (yes its a factory kimber). He told me he polished the feed ramp, and now the new mags feeds fine. (His edc).
That was a complete and honest review. I would love to know what you paid for it and the date of purchase just for price point reference. Not many reviews give that. I think it’s a plus. Great video!!👍👍
Early summer 2019, I want to say I paid around 550 for it. I think there was some sort of sale on so I might’ve got a little bit cheaper but definitely in between 5 and 600$
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Glock, Glock, Glock.
Lol
@@Synthgunner Went out and bought the Kimber Micro 9 today.
I thought you like Glocks?
@@Synthgunner Nope, just thought the constant comparison of the Glock to the Kimber was overdone. I've seen better reviews of the Kimber.
@@Rockinbiker1946 Critique noted. When you have years experience with one thing and then pivot to another it’s kind of natural to compare to the original one thing. Nice that you put in that little extra bite at the end, I’m sure there are better videos...I’m sure yours would be the best
I am very very pleased with mine!!!! But I am not a Ranger, Seal, or Double Naught Spy!! Just a Good ole Boy who wants to carry discreetly with a weapon I'm proud of.
If I had a dollar for every time this dude said ‘Glock’… I could afford a Kimber.
Lol….this video so old
I have the Micro .380 Special Edition. It’s my favorite both to carry and shoot. Very heavy (more stainless), solid, accurate firearm. Was thinking about moving up to the 9mm a year later (now that I’m comfortable) so I really appreciate this review.
Agree, Kimber Micro .380 is the best handling compact/micro I own.
One of the prettiest handguns of all.
My edc since May 2016. Heavy spring installed and stick w 124gr.
Very accurate out to 25yd with my old eyes.
Thousands of rounds and all FTC/FTE were with 115gr.
YMMV
Nice
I am late to the party, but I just got a micro 9. Thank you for your time and effort to do this informative video, that all of us will benefit from. Had a very heavy trigger pull. I bought the m*carbo spring kit. wow what a difference, took it to about a 3 1/2 lb trigger pull, well worth the $24.00. They also make a heavier recoil spring, that I did not purchase. Several hundred rounds of 124 gr and no problems. I do under 3" consistent at 10 yards, many groups smaller.
Sweet, never messed with the springs…
Just scored one in all black for $350 at a shop nearby. Its snappy but the fit and finish is excellent!
I received the Kimber micro9 two tone as a gift, it came with a 7 round magazine, I replaced the slippery grips with G10 grips and replaced the 3 dot white sights with XS sights, and purchased an extra magazine (all this was personal preference), that said the firearm works perfectly with Hollow points, flat-nose, and ball-ammo, this was with 115 and 124 grain. Disassembly for cleaning was not bad, I also removed the firing pin and extractor and cleaned them also, this was after taking to the range and ran 250 rounds through it. At 10 and 12 yards I was able to get 2 -3 inch groups. I have not shot it with the XS sights yet. Overall I really like it and will be in my carry rotation especially when wearing nicer clothes like going out to dinner or church.
I use a Lula loader for loading my magazines. I have 8 Kimbers 3 Micro 9s the rest 1911s They all function flawlessly. I don't own no glocks
I just bought one today and the magazine bit my palm already... I still like it. Its beautiful
Definitely good looking gun
My excellent experience with my Micro 9 encouraged me to buy my 2 Micros (380ACP). My Micro 9 is same as yours, except the grips are Crimson Trace. Then I picked up a basic Micro, black rubber grips, black sights. I may upgrade the sights, but they are fine for plinking. My 3rd was your gun’s baby brother, Micro Stainless with Rosewood grips. Considering adding a Micro 9 Belair to the fold...but probably not this year. My Micro 9 is my EDC, it eats anything, heavy, light, I run my own loads through it, and it absolutely loves 95gr JHP that were originally ordered for my Kimber Micros and my Springfield 911s. Winter carry is my Kimber Master Carry Pro CC in 45 ACP.
@Leviathan 77 the after market Crimson Trace laser grips are quite pricey, but are much more reasonable from the factory. The front strap is rubber and contains the activation button, which falls right under my middle finger. In my opinion it makes a really nice gun look even more appealing. My Micros don’t have the Crimson Trace, but I sure wish one of them did.
I just picked up a shot show special from Bass Pro. Haven't shot it yet. When I was putting it back together after a field strip I noticed the recoil spring and rod were finiky to fit back in the slide. Tip: rotate/align the tip of the spring to be against the slide (barrel side) instead of random. The width of the spring is perfect to align the guide rod into the hole. If the tip of the spring is away from the slide, it is a fiddle fight to get it in the hole and past the barrel pivot at the same time.
One of my favorite guns. Beautiful.
It is definitely a beautiful gun, I did end up trading it off though in full disclosure
Good review. I just bought the Micro 9 Raptor for $620. For the price, comparably, I think it's a steal! But I go to reading some comments and wow, the reviews are kind of split right down the middle with some people having no issues and loving it to some hating it and having all sorts of problems. Hope I got a good one!
where did you get it?
I paid 1 grand for my Rapide black ice micro 9.... I've only put about 260 rounds of fmj through it ranging from 115-124 grain and 40 rounds of 2 different types of hollowpoints.... yes I know 300 rounds doesn't determine reliability but I've had 0 issues
Front sight fell off my sons Micro, sent it back to Kimber and they fixed it. Now his new problem is the ejector (mim part) broke within the first 500 rounds and it'll be going back to Kimber again! I can't find an ejector for it online or I'd fix it for him. I don't know, for what these thing's cost there's no way there should be issues like this.
Got mine for $550 at shooters world here in Florida, I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed the extractor (or any part to be honest) might as well be a nugget of gold in Antarctica... absolutely impossible to find and no one knows where to find one except kimber 🤦🏻♂️ sent mine back last week and I don’t even know if I want it back
I don’t think I put 500 rounds through mine yet as a matter of fact, these comments on this video let me to have to remind myself where I even put it. It’s one of my stash guns in the living room
Wow, that totally sucks. How about the “gritty” trigger? Is it gritty? Never had a sight fall off of a Glock/Walther/Colt, ever... Wow. And one mag, I love my Kimber 1911, but my new Walther PPQ Pro TAC 4 came with three metal mags. Glock, 3-4 mags. Do EXPENSIVE 1911’s, i.e.: Wilson, Dan Wesson, etc. come with ONE mag too??? CHEAP....If they do too.
@@savroof9849 Trigger is good and the Micro has been 100% since we got it back from Kimber. Probably put at least 500 more rounds through it.
I just bought a Micro 9 in stainless with the rosewood grip yesterday and haven't taken it to the range yet. I ordered three 8 round mags from Kimber and figured I'd wait for those first. Looking forward to taking it out next Saturday so I hope UPS doesn't fail me in delivery. I love the look and feel of this gun.
I hope you enjoy it, it’s not my favorite handgun but it seems to be fairly reliable and sure does look really good.
Just bought mine too. Where can I get extended magazines?
@@compound00 I bought mine on the Kimber website.
@@gerineely8716 ok. Thankyou. I'll check it out.
@@compound00 how much does it weight looking for one to carry in my purse
For me one of the cons is when trying to change mags the mag hits my palm on the way out preventing it from dropping out but only with that mag. The flat 6 round mag comes out fine but won’t fit my pinky
Thanks for the honest review. I have a Kimber Crimson Carry II 45 ACP. Next purchase will be a Micro 380 in the same configuration, Stainless frame, black slide, Rosewood grips. Such a beautiful gun..
They are very nice looking to be sure
I just purchased one a Micro 9mm two-tone (black slide and silver lower) with rose wood grips $700...I've wanted a Kimber pistol for self-defense ever since 2002 when the LAPD SWAT used them.
Love my Kimber. Quality gun. Very accurate
I have the micro .380. Best handling compact/micro I own. Was able to hit a very small torso shape target at 100 yds with factory sights. Granted that was one of 14, but spotter said I was close each time. For more power I go with the P365 but appreciate the positive comments about Glock.
What are interesting comment many years later after I carried the Kimber micro nine, a P3 65 for two years, and now have gone full circle back to Glock
I have the same one as in the video. I did have a problem with the mag falling out every so many rounds. Sent it back to Kimber and they fixed it. i like the gun.
Mine does the same thing. Might have to send it back
Great review after the fact that I just bought one this week. I couldn't make up my mind whether I wanted the 9mm or the .380, but problem solved. I now have one of each. I really love the Micro .380 after putting several rounds through it, so watching your review I know what to expect with the Micro9.
I have the all black model, sorry you had issues, the only change i made is having the Mcarbo trigger kit installed, the trigger pull now is soooo light. I love my Mirco 9, I have about 200 rounds through it with 0 issues,. I won't shoot anything but metal guns, I just don't like plastic, but that's just a personal thing.
Nothing wrong with having preferences
I have that same model. The rear sight fell off and the guide rod actually broke during the first 50 rounds I put through it. The mag feed lips were kind of rough when they were new, and caused the rounds to nose dive when they tried to feed. I buffed them out with an emery board and that solved the issue.
I also had light primer strikes. When I sent it back to Kimber for the rear sight falling off, they also polished the chamber and that seemed to make the light primer strikes go away.
Now that I put about 200-300 rounds through it, it shoots fine.
I like it OK, but I think for the money I would rather have a Glock.
Thank you for your feedback, I think it is important for people to know about these quality control issues. Never had a SINGLE problem with a Glock!
It's issues depicted in this video and the others in comments like yours that motivated me to cancel my order for a Micro 9 ESV today. There's simply no way to justify reliability problems in a pistol in the $1K price range out of the box, especially one expected to be a carry gun.
Having to hack the gun/magazine to get it to work reliably? No way - for the money, it either works, or it's out of the running for me.
@@thelastword3270 Yup, for the money, I expect fewer issues. But it is a machine and machines will fail. Although, I have had fewer initial problems on less expensive gins.
Very fair review. I bought a Kimber micro 9 and I was not impressed at all, especially with the lack of quality control. Both mine and my friends consistently fired high and right with many malfunctions out of the box until I field stripped and cleaned the weapon, followed by drifting the sight. For the price and name of the weapon I expected more. Ended up selling it and continued to use my Sig 365 which was far superior and cost less. I have a 15 year old full-size Kimber in .45 and it was far superior out of the box. Quality control has gone to shit since Kimber started the mass production of pistols in my opinion.
Thanks for the comment and the feedback. I think I sold this gun about a year after I made this video.
Put the mcarbo spring kit for a smoother 3-3.5 lb pull, excellent performance
@7:52 you should try to NOT run a brush against the riffling of your barrel.
I bought this exact pistol last Friday (6/18/2021) as a Fathers Day gift to myself lol! I took it to the range Saturday and love it except for 1 thing...I have "XXL" hands so the grip is just a bit short for me. A friend has one with an 8 round mag and it's a lot better. I've already ordered a 3 pack of the 8 round magazines for myself. At $107 for 3, they're a bit pricey but, I think they'll be worth it.
Just so you know, for much cheaper, you can put a longer base pad on the bottom of the mag
@@highwayxj9397 Yes, I knew that but I also like the extra capacity, even if it is only 1 more round.
@@MikeBrown-ii3pt gotchya. I got lucky. I got 2 8 rounds for 15.99 a piece. My shop had a few used ones for sale. They appeared to be used just once
Very well produced video! You get right to the point. Great job Boss.
Thank you
How much does the pistol cost with the laser sight?
@@stevesmith6588 I got mine from bass pro shop I think it was about $700. They are great guns, slimmer than the sig P938.
Very thorough. I've watched a couple of other videos and have cleaned mine a few times and didn't know about not moving the safety when disassembled. Fortunately I didn't. Thanks for reading the manual for me. I also hate loading the mags. I switch guns at the range when my thumb gets sore. I would emphasize about ensuring the ejector is down when you reassemble. I'm told they break easily.
new gun owner here, 1st handgun, felt good while holding , hope I do not regret purchase, your video was very good ,thankyou for sharing your knowledge
Thanks for feedback and watching...
2nd handgun, by a Glock
I just bought my first gun last night and when pulling the top part back seems to be stuck and I have to press the button to remove the magazine to get the top piece to move back to its position I’m not sure if I even like this at all so imma go to the gun store later see if they can help me figure out if it’s jammed or something
I'm a newbie since 20 years ago. Now single and decided to buy a gun for protection
Completely honest is good. Appreciate it for sure. I've enjoyed getting aquainted with mine.
if you don't like the recoil, there's a 22lbs spring you can get which is much better suited for the job than the stock 11lbs recoil spring.
I just picked up one yesterday and it's a gorgeous gun and fires well however I kept engaging the safety accidentally. I own both the Sig p238 and p938, neither of which I have ever had an issue with on the safeties. The Kimber safety does sit lower than the Sigs though so I would have to adjust my shooting to keep my thumb on top of the safety and not below it. I am undecided as to whether I want to keep it or not
To be honest I sold mine. It was a fine little gun and looked really nice and shot well and just prefer Glocks.
Crimson Trace also makes a laser grip for the Micro 9 that gives you an extra feeling of accuracy for any emergency situation. I also ordered a trigger kit for mine that comes with a new hammer spring, new firing pin spring and new sear spring. It is supposed to drop the trigger pull from around 6 lbs to about 3 lbs. I have not got that installed yet to try it out but looking forward to that upgrade...
I bet its lovely the size of the gun it's nice but that new trigger upgrade going to be lovely
I put that kit into mine, and my trigger pull is still well over 5lbs on most pulls.
Hopefully putting a few hundred rounds through it will lighten it up.
Just got my micro 9. Saw this review now I can’t stop thinking about Glocks
I carry a Sig
Just be glad you have it! Buy your glock also and be happy.
I believe the Kimber is worth the price. The fit and finish are superb. Cheers!
Add a longer pinky support and a green laser and you can then shoot from the hip.
I recently purchased the Rapide Black Ice. Unfortunately, I wasn't allowed to test the trigger pull at the store. A friend used his digital trigger gauge, and we found after 5 different tests, an average of 10 pounds. That is NOT right. We called Kimber and they said it wasn't right, either, and so now, the pistol is on its way back to Kimber. I could have gotten a spring kit that would improve the performance, but why should I pay for it if Kimber will make the pistol right for no charge to me? I just wonder how long before I get it back.....
Any word back?
You had me at "It's not a Glock"
I was looking at the Kimber micro nine at the gun shop and the guy said Kimber has been drunk since 2017. They seem nice; however, I do not want an automatic pistol. Where is the slide release button does not release the slide. On these and many other of similar size, not only do you have to hit the slide release, but you also, have to pull back on the slide at the same time, even while the slide is completely back. I think that is garbage. But I do really like the Kimber micro nine anyway.
I sold it
at the start of the video your pulling on the front sight... to rack the slide... user error.... just wondering why the front sight fell off
I’ve handled a few of these in local gun stores but haven’t bought one yet because of the trigger. I have an expectation of excellent triggers on any 1911 style hand gun, and this is not even close to meeting that expectation. All three of the ones I’ve handled have been extremely heavy and gritty.
That’s what I’ve read, even the Rolls Royce version, the Raptor version, from the “Custom Shop” (don’t get me started). Anyway, it has a “gritty” trigger as well. So much for the (phantom) Custom Shop......
Just guessing, but the trigger pull is stiff on these little pistols due to not having the standard 1911 grip safety. Even though my little Micro380 is amazingly accurate due to the really nice sights, it's not a target pistol. It's meant for up close encounters.
that's absolutely true.
I even put a trigger kit in mine, and it still breaks around 5-7lbs.
Hopefully after a few hundred rounds it'll loosen up a bit.
I carry a sig P320C and thoroughly enjoy it. But damn is it big. Printing in the hot summer days is no good. I picked up the little micro 9 yesterday and took it out for a range trip. First 50 had zero issues. My P320C has approximately 3k through it (most are handloads of 147gr). I hope the micro is as reliable as my sig!
Just bought one last week for same reasons.
So far so great.
There also supposed to be sighted in at 25 yds from the factory.
gun fisher I did not know that, well they definitely failed as a site fell off initially
Huh. They must have fixed the issue with the safety when you clean it. Mine doesn't do anything when you flip it
Mine has lite primer strikes, even after cleaning the firing pin.
Send it to Kimber
The dealer, the guys at the store take your second magazine and sale it separately.
I finally got around to find an buy a new Kimber Micro 9 TwoTone, but have not got around to the range yet. But I am also dismayed to have to spend an extra $80, for speed loader an three mags. Unfortunately the ammo shortage issues hit close to home and I was forced to order online, from a place called Freedom Munitions, that was kinda reasonable. Hopefully of fine quality. I’ll let you know how I make out. Take care have fun and stay safe and healthy!
Let me know what you think...
Kevin did you receive good quality ammunition from Freedom Munitions?
@@reginaarriola4522 no issues, ran fine through my Kimber, in all the mags I have. I’d like to know exactly what is behind the ammo shortage? Hopefully not the governments heavy handedness, in an attempt at Unconstitutional nefarious democRat shinannagans! As it is I only use 1/4 or the ammoI get in to target practice with. My new goal is not to hit aspirins at 25’ and bullseyes at 50’. But to hit center mass in a 12”x12” box! My next firearm purchase will be a long rifle type, semi-auto, in a cal. that’s easier to find? Along with a nice semi-auto shotgun, on the short/sporting side for hunting game to eat if need be and outright defense. I feel fairly safe and confident in the 55+ community we Retierd to here in central Florida about 3 years ago already. Because there are at least 1/4 of us that are Veterans, with a good percentage having CCL, or own firearms. We have a Gun Club here also with around 200 members. It’s a gated community, with water/swamp/alligator barriers and fences/walls all around Plus our Sheriff, Sheriff Grady Judd is a huge proponent for The Second Amendment!! Even our Governor has a bill that extends the self defense/stand your ground laws, to cover all Florida residents in the event of unruly protesters, that block the roads and threaten you and your loved ones in any way. Just run a search on RUclips for Sheriff Grady Judd, to see for yourself what his thoughts are on home invaders and violent troublemaker, who have no morals or value on life! Good luck out there, have fun when you can, stay safe and healthy! While I was here typing this, another ammo delivery just arrived at my door, from FM!!
@@kevinvoyer5053 I don’t know why there is a shortage but I can’t find any 9mm ammo. It’s a crazy time we’re in right now. Thank you for your quick response.
I’ve got 500+ rds threw mine. No problems yet.
I can’t believe all the positive reviews. I]within a month after I purchased the Micro-9, I had problems…When you watch other reviews there are major negative issues that several RUclipsrs complained about, including me. Rounds hang up after racking a round, dropping the magazine to fix the hang up, the top round falls out of the magazine, misfires all the time (with 115-124 gr). I was afraid to CCW due to the constant mishaps. I was really pissed because it’s a nice mini-1911…I sent the Micro-9 back to Kimber as did the other reviewers, and Kimber modified the gun by; re-finished barrel, chamber reamed, polished feed ramp, replaced magazine springs, firing pin and spring. Kimber recommends shooting with 147 gr. Other RUclipsrs complained that the issue is the Kimber magazines and suggested replacing the magazines with Sig Sauer P938 magazines… which I did… I haven’t gone to the range yet, but will provide an update when I do…
I should probably do a follow up video I got rid of this gun along time ago
I agree with you. I've owned the Kimber Micro 9 for less than a year. I also own the Kimber Stainless II .45ACP and a whole host of other handguns as, for example, H&P P2000; Walther P99; Sig Sauer P229 .40/.357; Canik Elite TPS9; and a Walther .40 S&W and a Beretta .40S&W both of which I gave to my brother.
I consider myself a novice, but I have a love for the craftsmanship of beautiful handguns. It is akin to my appreciation for Omega Speedmasters and Rolex wrist watches.
I've taken my Kimber Micro 9 to an outside range where I was solo. I've not yet put 500 rounds through the Micro 9 as Kimber recommends. But I will say there were several hang-ups with the magazines. It seems the bullets in the Kimber mags do not always feed properly. I doubt it has to do with the weight (grains) of the bullets or the type (FMJ or hollow points). It just seems as if the Kimber mags do not keep the bullets in a flush back-set position when they feed, occasionally causing a failure to load. I called Kimber to complain. A tech at Kimber told me to continue to use regular "target ammo" and not a "steady diet" of + P ammo. This makes sense since the feeding ramp to the barrel needs to be "naturally" smoothened out to receive the bullets. But please, please do not polish the barrel yourselves. It will void the warranty and upset the intended purpose of the break-in period of the handgun. JMHO after all. We'll see how my Micro 9 regulates itself after a few hundred more rounds.
Maybe the author is right and a new review of this video would be interesting. But I still have a novice belief that the issue with the bullets staying flush back in the magazine causes a feeding problem. In fact, one YT video commenter recommend using mags from a different company and augmenting them to fit the Kimber Micro 9. He also recommend changing the spring tension from 11 lbs to about 23 lbs. I can't vouch for his recommendations, but his video is on YT and you can decide for yourself. The truth is, not all Kimber Micro 9 users are confident enough to depend upon these handguns under emergent circumstances. I'm not convinced either, at least not yet.
Why do you have to mention Glocks.? Glocks are not great guns. They are good guns. Glocks have no craftsmanship.
Glock sucker
I don't think you should run the bore brush back and forth. I believe you should only run it forward the way the bullet travels. Just something I learned years ago.
Thank you
4 mags with your glock?! I only got 2 with my 43x lol. Nice review man! Just got one in all black. Haven't shot it yet, was told the same thing not to shoot anything under 147 grain so we will see. Slick looking guns though!
Thanks
Can it fit in your pocket ?
Not advisable
I have the Kimber Grand Raptor Pro II .45acp and if you had one you would trough that Colt away. Smooth as silk, never miss.
Maybes?
Good review. Straight to the point.
Shes a beaut brother awesome piece!!
Thanks for sharing; excellent video man.
I traded in my micro9 (tru-glo sights and hogue grips) for a 365xl with romeo zero as a daily carry. I regret it. On paper the 365xl is a much better pistol. In reality i carried my micro9 almost all the time and find myself carrying my 365xl much less. My glock 19 even less than that. The gun you carry is always, always better than the one you don't. I'll probably be going back to a micro9. It was that comfortable to carry.
I would pick a Glock 19 over a micro 9 any day
@@Synthgunner
The reliability, capability, and capacity all go to the glock 19, for sure, but it's not physically smooth and rounded, light enough, or with a short enough barrel for carrying all day, driving any length of time, etc. inside the waistband. OWB at 3 o'clock would work but that sacrifices basically all concealment. I find I'd rather just leave it at home. That's why i always say the gun you carry is better than the one you don't.
I've tried just about every micro 9mm style gun out there, and the Kimber Micro 9 Raptor is what I settled on for my default EDC.
The original P365 is almost as easy to carry, but feels like a block on my hip in comparison to the micro 9.
My two other favorite EDCs are the Kimber K6S, and the NAA Pug (both because of the size and the grip doesn't print as much as a semi auto).
Basically the same as all the micro 1911ish pistols, no grip safety and a pivoting trigger. I have the SIG P928, basically the same. I’m waiting for the CA roster to go away so that I can get the Ronin EMP, a true 1911 style.
You never ever leave your gun wet with lube you want to dry it completely off.
After the gun fire the gun powder residue will stick to the oil and cause your gun to jam!
OK bro
Thank you!
Are you sure you want to oil the chamber?? A no no. Thanks. SC Navy vet.
You are welcome and yes, learned much since then
Lol just bought this as my first pistol. Didn't read the manual. Thank you for telling us not to mess with the safety when its disassembled.
Nicholas Odonnell glad I could be of service...hope your front site is ok
@@Synthgunner haven't been able to shoot it due to the covid but yes it seems pretty fastened down. I'll open it up and see how hard they cranked it down today.
Awesome video. Just picked up this beauty from Bass Pro in IL for $750+ ... my first firearm. More expensive than the Kimber 1911 which I found odd. As tempted as I was to buy the 1911 I plan to eventually carry. This is obviously the better option to carry. I’ve received some sh*t talk for deciding the way I did but I shot on target smoothly at the range with it numerous times and it fits perfectly in my hand. I love the craftsmanship finish of it , it really is a good lookin pistol.
You still enjoying it?
@@Catgat37 yes! But it is an absolute pain in the _ss to take apart and clean. 1911 would have been more fun to own for sure. one day ...
What “sh*t talk” did you get? What was the complaint?
@@cee9412 I decided to get a 9mm Discretion instead
@@cee9412
Be aware that just using the descriptor "1911" leaves room for interpretation - without more info, people aren't going to automatically understand what you're talking about.
Why? Simply because the term "1911" now refers to only a STYLE or DESIGN of a pistol, not a SPECIFIC pistol, OR caliber, and that includes which ammo the gun is chambered for.
Example: This video is about a 9mm gun. But "1911" has historically been used to refer to "1911" pistols in .45 ACP caliber - major difference. Careful with your terminology.
Can't find a Kimber ambi safety to install on one that came with a standard safety.
Good luck, take it you’re a lefty?
@@Synthgunner Yes Sir. But this is just a wish for me.....I bought tickets to a raffle where the Micro 9 is the prize.
I imagine their back ordered on safety springs on this model.
So which gun do you carry the most often?
Right now, I am conceal carrying the Sig Saur P365. In any other situation I would be carrying a Glock
Sounds like great customer service.....
Sig was better
I have terrible stove piping issues with mine
I sold it
I would buy one, EXCEPT I want a grip safety to be more safe when carrying. I wish Kimber had not removed the grip safety. The trigger pull is too light with no grip safety.
Thanks for the video. Well done and appreciated.
Thank you and thanks for watching
My first thought was "Maybe not. That is way too tiny!" Then I saw you holding the full size 1911 and I realized you just have massive hands lol.
Their big relative to my body size but they’re not that big. By the way I ended up selling this gun and I am currently carrying a P365. The Kimber is a great looking gun, not my preferred carry gun.
@@Synthgunner I have a 1911 and it is just massive to me. I've been looking into something smaller to conceal carry. I CAN conceal my 1911 under a spaghetti strap if I want to(until I sit down, Then I just look happy to see someone lol), but it's super uncomfortable. That's why I was checking out this video. I think you sold me on it.
the micro 9 is absolutely a tiny gun made for the hands of an 8 year old, which is why I love carrying it as an EDC.
I bought a micro nine with crimson trace grips it is a great pistol except my hands are much to big for it. When I shoot my right hand is always in the way of the lazor light. I wear extra large gloves. So I gave it to my Granddaughter she is thrilled.
I love my Kimber micro 9. The only fault I can find with this gun is the fact that only comes with the one magazine. Why not raise the price a couple dollars and give you two magazines at least..
Exactly
Does the .380 Kimber micro also drop the round in the chamber if the mag is ejected?
I don’t know
@@Synthgunner
My...that was helpful. Why bother posting if you "don't know"? Why waste the bandwidth?
@The Last Word This isn’t Amazon, this is a public review on MY RUclips channel. I will answer how I see fit. Your comment on the other hand is quite asinine. “Why waste the bandwidth”?
I am about to purchase one of these and I am glad i saw this review too!
Hope it helped you out
Nothing wrong with this weapon its regular but what is really good ...Every gun has its pros and cons but this one is great all around ...
I hope I never have to use it
I love my micro9 but have a ejector problem , it wasn't till later that I owned it that the problem was happening on The Same clip,didn't think of mailing it back to Kimber cause I bought if a few year's back', though it happened right away I just put it away. I bought a Glock 7 years ago and it came with 2 clips
larry Johnson That sucks, on the ejector. I bought a $300 handgun once that the injector broke on, wouldn’t expect it to happen on something I spent 600 on
What part of the pistol are you referring to when you say CLIP?
I am a Ruger owner and none of my firearms are put together with clips.
I had a bad experience with a Sig P938 (sent twice to Sig outta the box before selling it) but loved how it shot (when it finally worked) and carried. The consensus on this Colt Mustang design is still really good so I am thinking I must have just gotten a lemon after seeing these Kimbers 😅
Lemons exist with about everything but I’ve never had a single issue with any Glock.
@@Synthgunner I have had issues with Glocks, sigs, Smith and Wesson. You do enough shooting and you will find that every manufacturer can have issues.
Love mine. My only complaint is being stabbed in the stomach by the beaver tail when I sit since I carry appendix
I’m with you on that. My 380 does it too. Not as much
That thing is sooo cute! 😁👍👍
Chris Gilliam Man Stuff I like it. It has some flaws but I still like it.
Comparing to a Glock. They should give you extra Mags , most of the pistol is plastic. You have to get some steel for your $$$. LOL. I just purchased a Kimber micro 9 Stainless TFX Pro . Waiting to pick it up as soon as they lift the ban on transfers here in NY. A hole Governor.
Bill14886 yeah, a-hole gov!!
Ban on transfers?? What does that mean? Selling private party? Or buying at a gun store?? Your Kimber should get plenty of exercise if ANTIFA is still in NY! LOL! I’m SURE they don’t worry about transfers!! And you can have what? 10 rounds max? Or is it 7 rounds? I have two 33 round mags for my Glock 19, and LOADS of 15, and 17 round mags (15 round mags with extenders), Glock does this free if you bring or mail your mags to them, GREAT customer service! (IF you move down here). God bless the SOUTH!! God, guns, and grits!! So glad my dad moved us from NY to Ga. when I was 5 y.o.! Try some grits sometime, NOT the instant grits though! Butter, salt and pepper, HEAVEN with eggs and bacon!! YUM!!! NO SUGAR!! And see how easy it is to get a carry permit down here!
As for Kimber, they have FINALLY had ENOUGH!! Moving everything to Sweet Home Alabama! Goodbye Yonkers, GOODBYE MORE jobs NY! Of course defunding the NY Police a BILLION $$, hopefully, there won’t be enough New Yorkers STAYING to POLICE!! They will become grit eating southerners! Just be nice, we cherish civility down here. Come on down!!
But, please answer my initial questions, I don’t understand what you’re talking about: no transfers, and mag capacity in NY. GOD BLESS!!
@@davidjenkins6634 bad move!!! N.Yer's come south and bring their stupid dem politics with them and screw up our lives!!!!!
@@videocast3655 NY and mass have been flooding my state for 8 years. Got really bad the last couple years with the Kung flu. I've never understood the logic of moving away from a place and trying to make the new place like the one you left
Agree that they need to work on quality control. Had to send mine back, right out of the box, magazine would not click in. Not a speedy return either. A dealer I talked to said they used to carry Kimber, but they had lots of quality control issues. Beautiful gun though.
Very helpful thanks.
its very nice I'm thinking getting this looks fun to shoot
why are your hands shaking? nice review.
Don’t know, it was over two years ago… Maybe I was dehydrated
@@Synthgunner or out of sugar? Anyway glad to hear it is not serious.
I’ve actually been on a diet and exercise kick, my most recent videos talk about it
I’m not sure what glock comes with 4 mags, gen4 3 mags, gen3 2. You must have got an extra
Must have, def not complaining
My kimber jammed a lot I sold the pos
Me too
I just bought myself one last week after shooting my wife's Bel Air version. I already ordered a 22lb recoil spring and a 3.5lb trigger kit. $15 each kit. Great little firearm for EDC. Wish they came with an extra Mag but hey we're paying for the name right. Lol
Alex DiMarco At this point I feel like just paying for Luxe and luxury. If the S ever H’s the F I’m going to be going my Glock.
Why did you change out the recoil spring and did it effect reliability?
I just got mine last week also and your right they should come with an extra mag. they are pretty pricey on the shelf $32. I read last week in the specs some where that it had a 22lb spring in it already and had lighter ones available. I eye balled the micro for 8 months before finally buying it. Havn`t got to shoot it yet because of tech difficultys at the range but tomorrow will be different called ahead and they have plenty of ammo. don`t want to burn up any of my stash. If you don`t mind where did you find the trigger kit.
@@kruzanJFD it reduces the felt recoil, and shouldn't affect reliability unless you have a severely underpowered bullet.
Mine comes in next week and will be testing it to see if that's true.
I suppose if you buy guns for their looks then a Kimber would fit the bill. In my opinion though, in a world where the Sig P365 exists, there really doesn’t seem to be much of a point to the micro 9.
Lol…This video is two years old now, I carry a P365 every day
P365 is in no way comparable to a micro 9 I’m not saying that in a good or bad way. They just aren’t comparable. Sig p365 is just another compact polymer sticker fired pistol, I will say there’s a lot of hype behind it though if you’re into that.
To remove the slide, hold the gun in your right hand like you're shooting it. Rotate you fingers over the slide like your doing a one handed John Wick press check. Push the slide back with your left hand and then grip it firmly in your right hand when you get to the disassembly cutout. Push out lock pin ... done. No struggles.
Well done i like it
Just picked one up yesterday. Love the size. Just dont like the finish.
Mine corroded a little bit on me
So I went to load and fire for the first time and the first round I tried to chamber didn't get past the feed ramp. The magazine was also trying to double feed rounds.
Oh jeez that isn’t good. I didn’t have any problems with mine but I did end up selling it and buying a shield, which I had problems with
I cant justify the price on these when half have to back to the factory on day one for failure to feed and only able to shoot 124 grains.
Lol… I need to do an update video I saw this gun years ago
Enough with the glock comparison. Hopefully you learned and opened up your eyes. I do agree with the mag con. They could do better.
I carry a Sig
My Kimber micro 9 is unreliable. It jams with 2 rounds left in the mag. The pro at BasPro says don’t use anything less than 147 gr. That’s $30 a box, still occasionally jams. I love the look and the night sights. But I can’t rely on it for a carry weapon.
Agree...Anytime they tell you it has the run on a particular ammo from now on I’m going to be leery of purchase
I have yet to have any issues with my Micro 9 I love it! Only thing is I wish they would give you more than one mag 😂
My brothers micro 9, has problems with the "spair" mag he bought, (yes its a factory kimber). He told me he polished the feed ramp, and now the new mags feeds fine. (His edc).
billy bass pro is crap... I shoot 115 grain all the time without trouble. Sounds like the tools at BP were trying to up sell you expensive ammo.
That was a complete and honest review. I would love to know what you paid for it and the date of purchase just for price point reference. Not many reviews give that. I think it’s a plus. Great video!!👍👍
Early summer 2019, I want to say I paid around 550 for it. I think there was some sort of sale on so I might’ve got a little bit cheaper but definitely in between 5 and 600$
I bought one today for $525. I haven’t shot it yet, but based on my 1911 history with them, I’m confident it’s a shooter.
@@Synthgunner I'm all about shopping local, that being said it's not budget by any means.