The Kimber Micro is a semi-automatic .380 ACP pistol built on a 1911-style design scaled down for concealed carry. At 13.4 oz. and 5.6 inches overall, it carries well in a pocket or IWB holster. The two-tone finish has a black slide over a silver aluminum frame. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Micro 
• Caliber: .380 ACP 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Barrel Length: 2.75 inches 
• Capacity: 7+1 rounds 
• Weight (empty magazine): 13.4 oz. 
• Overall Length: 5.6 inches 
• Finish: Black Slide / Silver Frame 
• Grips: Rosewood Crimson Trace Lasergrips 
• Sights: Fixed low-profile 3-dot tritium night sights 
   

Detailed Features 

The aluminum frame keeps weight down without sacrificing durability; the barrel is stainless steel. The Crimson Trace Lasergrips have a built-in laser that activates on grip, which is useful for quick target acquisition in low light. The tritium night sights work passively in the dark without batteries. The trigger has a 1911-style single-action feel, which is a different pull weight than most modern striker-fired carry pistols. 
 

Usage 

The Micro fits most concealed carry roles -- pocket, IWB, or purse carry. The 7+1 capacity and .380 ACP caliber are adequate for personal defense. It also works at the range for practice, though the light weight means more felt recoil than a heavier .380 platform.

The Kimber Micro .380 ACP draws consistent praise for its looks and feel, with a well-documented set of criticisms that come up across most forums and review sites.

Compact design: Most owners bought it specifically because it carries comfortably. At 13.4 oz. and 5.6 inches, it disappears in most carry configurations. That's the most common positive.

Aesthetics and build: The fit and finish are frequently called out as Kimber's strong suit on this platform. The two-tone look and rosewood Crimson Trace grips get consistent praise.

Accuracy: Owners report better accuracy than expected from a sub-3-inch barrel. The night sights and integrated laser help, particularly for low-light use.

Trigger: The single-action trigger gets favorable comments from owners familiar with 1911-style guns. It's lighter and crisper than most striker-fired compact pistols.

Reliability: The most common criticism is feeding issues, especially with certain hollow-point ammunition and during break-in. Some owners resolved this with a proper break-in and quality ammunition; others saw persistent problems. This is a known trade-off with smaller 1911-platform pistols.

Price: Many buyers feel the cost is high relative to other .380 options. The quality is generally conceded, but the price-to-performance debate shows up in most threads.

Recoil: The light weight produces a snappy recoil for a .380, which can be off-putting for newer shooters. Experienced shooters typically adapt quickly.

Capacity: The 7+1 capacity is adequate for most, though a segment of buyers would prefer more rounds in a carry gun.