The Kimber Micro 9 is a compact single-action 9mm pistol with a 3.15-inch barrel, 6-round capacity, and Desert Tan / Flat Dark Earth finish. This model includes Crimson Trace Lasergrips. Unloaded weight is 15.6 oz. Width is 1.06 inches. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Micro 9 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Barrel Length: 3.15 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 15.6 ounces (with empty magazine) 
• Height: 4.07 inches (90 degrees from barrel) 
• Length: 6.1 inches 
• Width: 1.06 inches 
• Finish Colors: Black / Flat Dark Earth 
   

Features 

The Micro 9 uses a scaled-down 1911-pattern design: single-action trigger, manual thumb safety, and a lowered/flared ejection port for reliable case ejection. Steel sights are mounted in machined dovetails rather than plastic inserts, which gives them long-term durability and allows for aftermarket sight swaps. A beveled magazine well aids reloads under pressure. 
 
At 1.06 inches wide and 15.6 oz empty, the Micro 9 is genuinely thin for a 9mm — it carries flat in a holster or pocket without printing much. The Crimson Trace Lasergrips integrate into the grip panels and activate with a natural firing grip, adding a targeting option without requiring a rail-mounted device. 
 
Single-action operation produces a light, short trigger pull, which aids accuracy but means the gun must be carried with the hammer down on an empty chamber or with the safety engaged.

Owners who carry the Micro 9 daily tend to be its strongest advocates. The slim profile and FDE color scheme come up regularly as selling points. Build quality is consistently praised — Kimber's machining tolerances and finish quality are perceived as premium for the class.

The Crimson Trace laser receives specific positive feedback for practical usefulness, especially in low-light situations where aligning iron sights is difficult.

The recurring criticisms are recoil and capacity. At 15.6 oz with a 3.15-inch barrel, 9mm recoil is more noticeable than in heavier or longer guns, which affects follow-up shot accuracy for less experienced shooters. A 6-round magazine is below average for 9mm pistols of similar price, and that gap gets noted in comparisons. Price is also discussed — the Micro 9 sits at the higher end of compact 9mm pricing, and potential buyers weigh whether the Kimber name and build quality justify the cost difference versus alternatives.