The Kimber Micro9 Rapide Scorpius is a compact single-action 9mm pistol built on an aluminum frame with a stainless steel slide. At 15.6 oz empty and 6.1 inches overall, it's sized for concealed carry. The design follows 1911 ergonomics in a smaller package. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kimber 
• Model: Micro9 Rapide Scorpius 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Barrel Length: 3.15 inches 
• Overall Length: 6.1 inches 
• Height: 4.07 inches 
• Width: 1.08 inches 
• Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds 
• Weight with Empty Magazine: 15.6 oz 
• Frame Material: Aluminum, KimPro II Black finish 
• Slide Material: Stainless steel, brushed stainless sides 
• Sights: Tru-Glo TFX Pro Day/Night Sights 
• Grips: Black G10 
   

Detailed Features 

The flat-faced match-grade trigger has a clean, short pull, a tangible improvement over the standard Micro9 trigger and a reason shooters specifically seek out this model. The slide has speed cuts that reduce reciprocating mass and speed up the cycling action. 
 
Tru-Glo TFX Pro sights are tritium/fiber optic hybrids, bright in daylight and glowing in low light without batteries. The ambidextrous thumb safety works for left- and right-handed shooters. G10 grips give a secure hold without being harsh against skin. 
 

Usage 

With 7 rounds of 9mm in a 1.08-inch wide package, this is a carry gun first. The 1911-style controls are familiar to a lot of experienced shooters, which reduces the learning curve. The 3.15-inch barrel gives up some velocity compared to full-size pistols but not enough to matter at defensive distances. The light aluminum frame does mean more felt recoil than a heavier pistol.

The Micro9 Rapide Scorpius gets strong marks for aesthetics and build quality. The brushed stainless slide against the black frame looks sharp, and Kimber's fit and finish on this line is consistently good. The TFX Pro sights earn praise for low-light performance; they're a meaningful upgrade over standard sights.

The trigger is a frequent highlight. Shooters who've handled other Micro9 variants specifically note the Rapide's trigger as better. Accuracy at concealed carry distances is solid.

The main pushback is price: it's expensive for a 7-round single-stack 9mm. Some shooters feel the capacity puts it at a disadvantage against higher-capacity compacts in the same price range. Grip size is another split. The Micro9 frame fits small to medium hands well but some larger-handed shooters find it cramped. Regular cleaning is more important on compact pistols generally, and this one is no exception.