Description
The Kimber KDS9c 9mm Black 10 Round is the compact KDS9c in KimPro black with TruGlo night sights, a micro optic cut and two 10-round magazines for buyers in capacity-limited states or anyone who wants a compliant carry pistol.
Kimber KDS9c 9mm Black 10 Round Overview
The KDS9c is Kimber’s modern take on a double-stack carry gun, with a single-action trigger and thumb safety borrowed from the 1911. Model 3100017 has a 4.09 inch fluted and crowned barrel, an aluminum frame, a black KimPro stainless slide with front and rear serrations, and gray and black G10 crosshatch grips. It ships with two 10-round magazines rather than the 15-round magazines of the standard version.
Why Ten Rounds
Ten-round magazines make this model legal to buy in many states that cap capacity, and they are also handy for competition divisions that limit rounds. The magazine body is the same size as the standard KDS9c, so the grip feels identical. If your state allows it later, standard Kimber KDS9c magazines will fit.
Night Sights and Optic Cut
TruGlo night sights glow in the dark for low-light use and serve as backup irons if you mount a dot. The micro optic cut is set up for small carry optics; Primary Arms lists an adapter for the Shield RMSc and the Holosun 507K family. Use thread locker on the screws and recheck torque after the first few range trips.
Trigger and Controls
The KDS9c uses a single-action trigger with a short, crisp break that many shooters prefer to a striker pistol. A thumb safety is part of that system, and you should practice disengaging it on the draw until it is automatic. The aluminum frame keeps weight to about 25 ounces.
Carry and Holsters
A 4 inch barrel and double-stack grip put the KDS9c in the same size class as a Glock 19. Holster makers are still catching up, so choose one designed for the KDS9c and your optic. Appendix and strong-side carry both work well with a good belt.
Honest Trade-Offs
The KDS9c is newer than most competitors, so aftermarket support and magazine prices are less favorable than for a Glock or Sig. Ten rounds is a limitation where it is not required. In exchange you get a metal-frame pistol with a better-than-average trigger and real night sights.
Cleaning and Care
Clean the bore, breech face and slide rails after range sessions and before carrying again. A carry gun picks up lint and sweat, so check under the slide and around the optic cut. Rotate the two magazines so the springs rest, and replace them if feeding becomes sluggish. Check the night sights each year for brightness; tritium fades slowly with age.
State Laws and Ownership
Many states cap magazines at ten rounds, which is why this model exists, but some of those states also keep a handgun roster that may not list it. Permit and carry rules vary widely. Check your state and local rules before ordering, and ask your receiving FFL if you are unsure.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kimber
- Model: KDS9c, 3100017
- UPC: 669278310176
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Single action
- Barrel: 4.09 in., fluted and crowned
- Frame: Aluminum
- Slide: Stainless steel, KimPro black, front and rear serrations
- Capacity: 10+1; two 10-round magazines
- Sights: TruGlo night sights; micro optic cut
- Grips: Gray and black G10 crosshatch
- Weight: about 25 oz
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old when buying from a licensed dealer, and every sale goes through an FFL with a completed Form 4473 and background check. Plan on a holster made for the KDS9c, a small red dot if you want one, and 9mm practice ammunition. Practice the thumb safety with dummy rounds before you carry.
Who It Is For
The Kimber KDS9c 9mm Black 10 Round is a great fit for concealed carriers in ten-round states, and anyone who wants a metal-frame double-stack compact with night sights and a red-dot cut.
Buy the Kimber KDS9c 9mm Black 10 Round at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Kimber KDS9c 9mm Black 10 Round online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Kimber.
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