The Kimber Micro 9 Amethyst is a compact 9mm single-action pistol with a Purple PVD slide and Purple/Black G-10 grips with vertical serrations. It's built on an aluminum frame with a stainless steel slide, and at 15.6 ounces empty it's one of the lighter carry options in the 9mm single-stack category. The amethyst finish is a practical choice that wears well, not just a cosmetic one. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Micro 9 Amethyst 
• Caliber: 9mm (Luger) 
• Barrel Length: 3.15 inches 
• Overall Length: 6.1 inches 
• Height (90 deg from barrel): 4.0 inches 
• Width: 1.08 inches 
• Weight (with empty magazine): 15.6 ounces 
• Capacity: 7 rounds 
• Recoil Spring Weight: 16 lbs 
• Finish: Custom Amethyst with Purple PVD slide 
   

Features 

• Aluminum frame, stainless steel slide 
• Purple/Black G-10 grips with vertical serrations for grip retention 
• Standard night sights for low-light use 
• 16 lb recoil spring 
• Single-action trigger in a 1911-pattern design 
   
  The 3.15-inch barrel and 6.1-inch overall length make it easy to conceal. Night sights come standard, which is a real advantage over similar-priced compact pistols that treat them as an upgrade. The 7-round capacity is the trade-off for the slim 1.08-inch width.

Owners of the Kimber Micro 9 Amethyst generally like it, particularly the look. The amethyst finish and matching grips are genuinely distinctive, and the pistol is comfortable to handle given its size. Night sights getting included as standard equipment is frequently called out as a positive.

The 9mm chambering in a compact single-stack is a practical combination, manageable recoil and reasonable stopping power in a package that conceals easily.

The consistent criticism is feeding reliability with certain ammunition types. A number of users report occasional failures to feed, particularly early in break-in or with hollow points. Most report it smooths out with round count and proper ammunition selection, but it's a real concern for a carry gun. The 7-round capacity is accepted as a size trade-off by most, though some wish higher-capacity extended magazines were more readily available.