Kimber KDS9c 9mm KimPro Silver 15 Round Superb Optics-Ready Compact Pistol

Description

The Kimber KDS9c 9mm KimPro Silver 15 Round is the full-capacity KDS9c in a KimPro Silver finish, with an adjustable rear sight, a fiber optic front, a micro optic cut and two 15-round magazines.

Kimber KDS9c 9mm KimPro Silver 15 Round Overview

Model 3100012 combines the 1911-style single-action trigger and thumb safety Kimber is known for with a double-stack magazine in a compact frame. Lipsey’s lists an aluminum frame, a fluted and crowned 4 inch barrel (other sources say 4.09), a 7.75 inch overall length and about 25.3 ounces of weight. The light finish and gray and black G10 crosshatch grips give it a distinctive look among compact 9mm pistols.

Full 15-Round Capacity

Two 15-round magazines give 16 rounds on board, putting the KDS9c level with the best-selling compact 9mm handguns. Kimber also sells 18-round extended magazines for range use or as a spare. Load magazines fully and test them before relying on them.

Sights Set Up for Shooting

An adjustable rear sight lets you fine-tune point of impact for your favorite load, and the fiber optic front picks up quickly in daylight. Fiber optics do not glow in the dark, so carriers who expect low-light use often add a weapon-mounted light or a red dot. The micro optic cut takes small carry optics with the right plate.

Single-Action Trigger

The trigger is short, light and crisp, closer to a 1911 than to a typical striker pistol. The thumb safety must be engaged for carry. If you are coming from a pistol without a manual safety, practice the draw stroke until sweeping the safety off is automatic.

KimPro Silver Finish

KimPro Silver is a durable applied finish that resists corrosion and holster wear. The light color makes the sights easier to see against the slide for some shooters, and it stands out in a gun case. Wipe it down after carry, especially in humid weather.

Honest Trade-Offs

The KDS9c costs more than most polymer compacts, and holster selection is narrower. A light-colored pistol is less discreet if it prints. Extra magazines are priced like premium-brand magazines. For shooters who value the trigger and metal frame, those are reasonable trade-offs.

Cleaning and Care

Field strip the KDS9c after every range session at first, then on a regular schedule once you know how it runs. Clean the barrel and breech face, wipe the rails and add a light film of oil where the slide rides. Check that the optic plate screws are tight and that the magazine springs still lift the follower briskly. Replace the recoil spring on the interval Kimber lists.

State Laws and Ownership

Fifteen-round magazines are legal in Pennsylvania, but several states limit capacity to ten rounds and some keep a handgun roster that may not list this model. Permit and carry rules vary by state. Check your state and local rules before ordering, and ask your receiving FFL if you are unsure.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Kimber
• Model: KDS9c, 3100012
• UPC: 669278310121
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Action: Single action
• Barrel: 4 in. fluted and crowned (also listed as 4.09 in.)
• Twist: 1 in 10
• Overall length: 7.75 in.
• Weight: about 25.3 oz
• Capacity: 15+1; two 15-round magazines
• Finish: KimPro Silver, aluminum frame
• Sights: Adjustable rear, fiber optic front; micro optic cut
• Grips: Gray and black G10 crosshatch

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. Budget for a KDS9c-specific holster, spare magazines and 9mm practice ammunition. Zero the adjustable rear sight with the load you plan to carry.

Who It Is For

The Kimber KDS9c 9mm KimPro Silver 15 Round is a great fit for shooters who want a compact double-stack 9mm with a single-action trigger, adjustable sights and an eye-catching silver finish.

Buy the Kimber KDS9c 9mm KimPro Silver 15 Round at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Kimber KDS9c 9mm KimPro Silver 15 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.