Kimber Micro 9 Stainless Lasergrips – Superb Rosewood Carry Pistol

Description

A laser on a carry pistol earns its place in the situations where a sight picture is hardest to get, from an awkward position, in poor light, or with the gun below eye level. The Kimber Micro 9 Stainless Lasergrips builds that in rather than bolting it on, replacing the grip panels with Crimson Trace units so nothing changes about the size or shape of the gun.

A Laser Built Into The Grip Panels

Crimson Trace Lasergrips replace the standard grip panels rather than hanging off a rail, which means the pistol keeps its original dimensions and still fits any holster cut for a standard Micro 9. On a gun this small, adding bulk to gain a laser would defeat the purpose entirely.

Activation is instinctive. The laser switches on when the hand takes a normal firing grip, so there is no button to find under stress and nothing to remember in the moment. Releasing the grip turns it off, which preserves battery life without any conscious effort.

Rosewood panels give the gun a classic look against satin silver metalwork. It is an unusual combination on a laser equipped pistol, most of which are purely utilitarian in appearance.

A Fifteen Ounce Single Action Carry Gun

At 15.6 ounces unloaded, 1.06 inches wide and 6.1 inches long, the Micro 9 genuinely disappears under light clothing. That is why the line exists, and adding the laser costs nothing in size.

A green fiber optic front sight with a white dot rear gives a bright, fast aiming point in daylight. Green is more visible to the human eye than red at the same intensity, which matters on a 4.3 inch sight radius where the front sight needs to be found quickly.

The match grade trigger, machined from solid aluminum, breaks at around 7 pounds. That is heavier than a full size 1911 and deliberately so, since a small carry gun benefits from a margin of safety, but it still breaks cleanly like a scaled down 1911 rather than rolling through a striker pull.

Kimber Micro 9 Stainless Lasergrips Specifications

• Kimber model number 3700482
• Caliber 9mm Luger
• Capacity 7 plus 1
• Barrel length 3.15 inches, stainless steel
• Twist rate 1 in 16, left hand
• Overall length 6.1 inches
• Height 4.07 inches measured at 90 degrees to the barrel
• Frame width 1.06 inches
• Weight 15.6 ounces with an empty magazine
• Sight radius 4.3 inches
• Frame aluminum with a satin silver finish
• Slide stainless steel, satin silver
• Sights green fiber optic front, white dot rear
• Match grade trigger, solid aluminum, approximately 7.0 pounds
• Grips Crimson Trace Lasergrips in rosewood
• Recoil system full length guide rod with an 11.5 pound recoil spring
• Action single action only

Worth knowing about the laser before you buy. Crimson Trace Lasergrips use their own batteries housed in the grip panels, and while runtime is measured in hours of continuous use rather than minutes, the instinctive activation means the laser only draws power while the gun is actually in hand. Keep a spare set of batteries and check the laser periodically the way you would check a weapon light. The laser is also user adjustable for windage and elevation, so it can be zeroed to match the irons at whatever distance you train at.

Why Buyers Choose The Kimber Micro 9 Stainless Lasergrips

Buyers choose the Kimber Micro 9 Stainless Lasergrips when they want a laser on a carry gun without the bulk of a rail mounted unit. Building it into the grips is the only way to do that on a pistol this small.

Crimson Trace Lasergrips bought separately typically cost two to three hundred dollars plus fitting. Having them installed and zeroed at the factory removes both the expense and the setup.

Weight is why people stay with the Micro 9. At 15.6 ounces owners actually carry it daily rather than leaving it behind, which is the only measure of a carry gun that really counts.

Satin silver metalwork with rosewood panels is a genuinely handsome combination, and unusual on a pistol with a laser fitted, most of which prioritise function over appearance entirely.

Upkeep on the Kimber Micro 9 Stainless Lasergrips is straightforward, with a simple field strip, common service parts, magazines available directly from Kimber and laser batteries that are widely stocked.

Who Should Buy The Kimber Micro 9 Stainless Lasergrips

This pistol suits the concealed carry permit holder who wants a laser without changing the size or holster fit of their gun, and who prefers a single action trigger. It is a strong choice for anyone who trains for low light or awkward shooting positions, and for shooters whose eyesight makes iron sights harder to use quickly. It is less suited to someone who wants high capacity, since seven rounds is modest against micro compacts carrying eleven or more, and a 15.6 ounce 9mm produces sharp recoil that rewards regular practice.

Full manufacturer specifications for the Kimber Micro 9 Stainless Lasergrips are published by Kimber on the official product page. Browse more shotguns and clays gear in our shotguns category.