The Kimber Micro is a single-action .380 ACP pistol built on a scaled-down 1911 frame. The Amethyst version has a stainless steel slide with a high-polish amethyst purple PVD finish, a 3.15-inch barrel, and a 6-round magazine. At 13.4 oz. and 5.6 inches overall it's among the lighter and more compact options in the .380 carry market. 
 

Key Specifications 

• UPC: 669278331607 
• Caliber: .380 ACP 
• Action: Semi-Automatic (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3.15 inches 
• Weight: 13.4 oz (0.84 lbs) 
• Finish: Amethyst 
   

Detailed Features 

• High-Polish Amethyst PVD Finish: The purple PVD on the stainless slide is corrosion resistant and distinctive. It's one of the more unusual factory finishes in the concealed carry segment. 
   
• Tritium Night Sights: Factory-installed three-dot tritium sights work in low light without batteries. 
   
• Ball-Milled Front Strap Checkering: Provides grip texture without aggressive stippling. 
   
• Ambidextrous Thumb Safety: The 1911-style single-action only platform requires a manual safety, and the ambidextrous version works for right- or left-hand carry. 
   
• 1911-Based SAO Action: The scaled-down 1911 design gives you a shorter trigger reset and a familiar manual of arms for shooters who have time on full-size 1911s. 
   

Usage Scenarios 

 
Designed for concealed carry. The slim profile and light weight work well for pocket carry or IWB. The SAO trigger requires practice with the manual safety, but for shooters already familiar with 1911s it's a natural extension. The Amethyst finish also makes it a display piece for collectors who want something outside the usual matte black.

The Kimber Micro Amethyst gets attention from two groups: people who want a carry .380 with a distinctive finish, and collectors who appreciate the 1911-based single-action design in a small package.

Positive feedback focuses on the finish quality, the tritium night sights, and the handling characteristics that come from the 1911 architecture. Accuracy at typical self-defense distances is reported as good, and the recoil is described as manageable.

The consistent criticisms are price and feeding reliability with certain ammunition types. The Micro is priced toward the premium end of the .380 market, and some owners have reported feeding issues, particularly with hollow points. Grip size also comes up -- the small frame works well for average to small hands, but shooters with larger hands may find it uncomfortable for extended range sessions.