Kimber announces a new handgun

[Moonpie]

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

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."

www.gunsamerica.com

 

[V-Tach]

Wow, a totally radical new design.......no grip safety......................

Interesting looking I suppose, but...I'll pass.............

Dude has terrible gun handling skills...............

 

[seeker_two]

Better than that....

 

[Geezer]

The words Kimber and masterpiece don’t belong on the same page.

 

[glenbo]

I expected a Bud Light Special with dylan mulvaney's face engraved on it.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

I didn't compare the specs but sure looks a WHOLE lot like and EDC X9.

 

[Txhighlander]

I didn't compare the specs but sure looks a WHOLE lot like and EDC X9.

I was thinking that as well.

 

[Moonpie]

I didn't compare the specs but sure looks a WHOLE lot like and EDC X9.

Thought the same.

 

[benenglish]

Wow, a totally radical new design.......no grip safety......................

Yeah. Then why is it so obvious the spot where the grip safety was deleted?

~30 years ago, IIRC, somebody made full size 1911 frames with a solid back strap and no provision for a grip safety at all. I really wish I had bought a few.

 

[toddnjoyce]

Thought the same.

My first thought was it looked more like a glock ergo profile grip on a Kimber. Once it dawned on me there was no grip safety, that’s when I thought it looked like a CCO version of an SFX9.

 

[A1Oni]

Does it come with the factory rust that kimbers usually have.

 

[Geezer]

So, Kimber makes a new Star BM?

 

[wiredgeorge]

Kimber is the Hungarian word for "second mortgage".

 

[OutlawStar]

I saw this and asked "who is this gun even intended for?" Its $1500, is kinda like a 1911, but not. Kinda like a CZ, but not. Kinda like a browning, but not. No rail, serrations everywhere for... grip?

Not going to lie I didn't mind my dad's Ultra Carry CDPII because it was so lightweight, and their revolver looks cool but Kimber doesn't have a good reputation for quality despite the high price. I commend them for making attempts other than a new polymer gun, but at the same time, there isn't any innovation in any of it.

 

[Tnhawk]

I saw this and asked "who is this gun even intended for?" Its $1500, is kinda like a 1911, but not. Kinda like a CZ, but not. Kinda like a browning, but not. No rail, serrations everywhere for... grip?

Not going to lie I didn't mind my dad's Ultra Carry CDPII because it was so lightweight, and their revolver looks cool but Kimber doesn't have a good reputation for quality despite the high price. I commend them for making attempts other than a new polymer gun, but at the same time, there isn't any innovation in any of it.

My Ultra Carry CDP II has been a nice pistol but It's the only kimber I'll ever own.

 

[IXLR8]

I am not a Kimber fan. A lot of that was based on the letters “NY” on the slide. This has an AL, which is much more of a desirable firearm. Win me over Kimber….

 

[Dimonback]

The words Kimber and masterpiece don’t belong on the same page.

I own one. I've owned many 1911s, from a Colt Combat Commander to a Kimber Gold Combat, and currently own a PRE serial number (look that up) Smith and Wesson 5" and a Sig C3, both customized by me. I've held concealed carry licenses in Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and Texas over the last 35 years. I've also competed in both USPSA and IDPA with my 1911s. I've decided in my advanced age and shaky hands that I probably can no longer solve a problem with a 9 round limit, and didn't really want the 2011 Prodigy as it's blocky and harder to conceal. I can assure any doubters that for me, the KDS9C is an absolute home run. It's comfortable, more accurate than I am, and trustworthy enough to be my new EDC, just to set the record straight.

 

[Dimonback]

Sorry, on the S&W I meant JRE, not PRE.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

I have owned and own several Kimber models including Raptors, Pro series and UC II in multiple calibers. A couple weeks ago at the range the thumb safety on a Custom II .45 5" failed (see photo). I have never had a machined steel part fail like that. If Kimber's KDS9c includes MIM parts I would not bet my life on it without some replacements. Full disclosure, the pistol still ran I just had to keep the pin from coming out to keep the grip safety in place take care the slide stop did not come out. This pistol probably has north of 2000 rounds.

 

[Texasjack]

First of all, the new Kimber makes me want to go, {yawn}. It's not new or exciting, though I'm sure that it will fit somebody's need and hopefully they will enjoy it. There are a whole lot of pistols that fall into that same category. Also, $1500? Ouch!

I'm not one of those who beat up on Kimber. They had a great reputation once and then decided to take the same shortcuts as Colt and S&W and they lost that reputation. There are plenty of horror stories, but I honestly have never had a problem with Kimber. Having said that, there is no reason that the thumb safety should ever break. That is the result of trying to use cheap parts in their increasingly expensive guns. Their staff should be forced to wear a picture of that around their necks until the shame causes them to change their greedy ways.