The Kimber Micro SE is a subcompact single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP. It holds 7 rounds, has a 2.75-inch barrel, weighs 13.4 oz with an empty magazine, and measures 5.6 inches overall. The stainless steel slide has a bright blue PVD coating; the aluminum frame is finished in satin silver. Sights are fixed low-profile 3-dot tritium. Grips are thin blue/black ball-milled G10. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model Name: Micro Special Edition 
• Caliber: .380 ACP 
• Action: Single Action Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 7 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 2.75 inches 
• Overall Length: 5.6 inches 
• Weight: 13.4 oz (empty magazine) 
• Sights: Fixed low-profile, Tritium night sights (3-dot) 
• Grip Material: Thin blue/black ball-milled G10 
• Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety 
• Finish: Bright Blue PVD Coating (slide); Satin Silver (frame) 
   

Detailed Features 

• Bright Blue PVD Slide: The PVD coating is durable and corrosion-resistant. The color is the defining visual feature of this Special Edition. 
• Aluminum Match-Grade Trigger: Consistent pull weight around 7 lbs. Single-action operation familiar to anyone who shoots 1911-pattern pistols. 
• Fixed Tritium Night Sights: Low-profile 3-dot configuration visible in darkness without batteries. 
• Thin G10 Grips: Ball-milled texture keeps the grip from adding bulk, important on a 5.6-inch pistol designed for concealed carry. 
• Ambidextrous Thumb Safety: Works for left and right-handed carry configurations.

The Kimber Micro SE in .380 ACP / Bright Blue PVD gets attention for the finish first, then holds that attention based on how it carries and shoots.

The bright blue PVD slide is the obvious conversation starter. Owners who bought it specifically for the look tend to be pleased. It's visually distinct and holds up well. The compact dimensions (5.6 inches, 13.4 oz) make it genuinely easy to carry, and that's the most commonly cited practical advantage. The tritium night sights are appreciated as a standard feature on a carry gun.

Recoil in .380 from a 13.4 oz pistol is real, and that comes up consistently. Most experienced shooters find it manageable; newer shooters note it more. 7-round capacity is adequate but gets compared unfavorably to higher-capacity subcompact 9mms. Price is the most-discussed downside. Kimber commands a premium for the Special Edition finish work, and opinions split on whether the cost is justified relative to function. For buyers who want both the look and the carry capability, most find it delivers; those buying purely on performance metrics tend to look at other options at lower price points.