Kimber Launches KDS9c: A Personal Protection Masterpiece? — NRA 2023

in Industry News, S.H. Blannelberry
Updated: April 15, 2023 BY S.H. Blannelberry

Kimber launched its latest offering, the KDS9c at NRA 2023. This firearm is a result of over four decades of experience in the industry and is designed to be a “personal protection masterpiece.”

The KDS9c is built from the ground up, with its barrel fully fluted, crowned, and ramped. Kimber’s proprietary bore sizing process delivers match-grade accuracy with every shot, making it a solid choice for those seeking reliable accuracy in a personal protection firearm.

The KDS9c in silver.
The KDS9c was “built from the ground up as a personal protection masterpiece,” says Kimber.

The engineers at Kimber chose 7075 aluminum and sculpted a frame that delivers superior ergonomics. The etching that wraps around the front strap and grips ensures a comfortable grip, even during extended periods of use.

A look at the rear sight and grip of the Kimber KDS9c.
Skeletonized squared serrated hammer.

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In addition to its ergonomic design, the KDS9c features a fully ambidextrous magazine release that is reversible for left and right-handed shooters. This feature makes it a nice choice for everyone, even the wrong-handed.

Specs

  • Height (inches): 5.25
  • Weight (ounces): with empty magazine: 28
  • Length (inches): 7.8
  • Height (inches): 5.5
  • Magazine capacity: 15
  • Skeletonized squared serrated hammer
  • Recoil spring (pounds): 16.9
  • Caliber: 9mm

FRAME

  • Material: 7075 Aluminum 
  • KimPro Silver

SLIDE

  • Material stainless steel
  • Front and rear cocking serrations 
  • KimPro Silver

BARREL

  • Length (inches): 4.09
  • 20° Flush-cut deep crown
  • Twist rate: 1:10 LH 

SIGHTS

  • Propretary serrated adjustable rear sight
  • Hi-viz green dot insert front sight
  • Optic ready w/ removable cover plate
  • Micro optic (RMSC/ Holosun-K) mounting plates available 

GRIPS

  • Gray and black G10 Crosshatch 

TRIGGER

  • Factory setting (approximate pounds): 3.5-4.5

PRICE

  • MSRP: $1,499

The black Kimber KDS9c.
A crisp 3.5-4.5lb trigger pull comes standard.

The KDS9c also comes equipped with a crisp 3.5-4.5lb trigger pull, providing a smooth and consistent trigger pull for greater accuracy. The firearm also comes standard with two 15-round magazines.

A look at the front sight for the KDS9c.
Hi-viz green dot insert front sight.

Overall, the KDS9c is a sleek-looking and carry-friendly double-stack 1911. We’ll have to do a full review to see if it lives up to the title of “personal protection masterpiece.” Stay tuned!

In the meantime, learn more at KimberAmerica.com.

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