New Kimber CDS9 Micro DS 1911 Gun Review

[@916bidness]

This is by far the coolest looking micro 1911

[@TravelersChosen]

For me it’s gotta be the bul armory sas ii ultralight, he’s done a video on it already.

[@heyheyhophop]

Looking and cooking ;

[@quarters-eye8922]

I don’t care what kimber calls this thing. It’s definitely not a 1911.

[@WH250398]

I always liked the Colt Defender

[@916bidness]

@@quarters-eye8922 chillout fudd

[@andyhardie-brown2198]

25 minutes of gun review heaven. Let’s hope there’s no slowdown in new gun models needing reviewing.

[@sootch00]

Thanks Andy! We have some pretty cool guns coming up.

[@FreeThink1984]

Make sure you vote maga down ballot

[@ErhanBulut-n5s]

Siz bir dahisiniz bayım ​@@sootch00

[@tnsteel]

Beatiful pistol. Had bad experiences with their 1911's and customer support, so no Kimber's for me. Hope it runs. This is a manufactrurer's paid sponsorship here so keep that in mind.

[@F80mthree]

First gun was a kimber gifted to me by a buddy when I moved away for school. Ran great.. but I’m not ignorant to all the people saying they’ve had issues with theirs so I’ve always been skeptical to buy another lol. We can’t lie, the designs are definitely great. If only they’d put the same focus into the engineering lol.

[@chrissinclair4442]

You don't want to pay $1095 to find out if it works?

[@murphymmc]

That's really too bad, I've heard reports of Kimber failures, my experience is exactly the opposite. Pushing 10,000 rounds through a Pro-carry in .45 ACP. incredibly reliable, accurate. Only issues were FTF due to springs wearing out, which happened far beyond the factory recommendation to do so.

[@chrissinclair4442]

@@murphymmc I first started looking at Kimbers in the 1990s. Even before the socials some would swear by them, others would never buy another. I assume there is a secret where Kimber tells their people to only buy a certain batch of pistols and that is why I don't buy them. It's kinda like how there are gas stations dotted all over the country that put a little water in their gas and it ruins engines over years of this practice, if not right away if they got over zealous. Whatever gas station you use, make sure you get a gas can every so often filled and check its purity.

[@crisphol33]

Well there goes Kimberly for me....

[@AllAboutSurvival]

For anyone who loves the 1911 platform but needs a more compact, higher capacity option, this seems like a fantastic choice.

[@VBMichael_D]

My single stack P938 'baby 1911' is just fine. If you need a double stack micro, it begs the question of WTF are you getting into on a regular basis that mandates DS. :rollseyes:

[@unixfool]

Choice is always good. You might not care about guns other than the 938 but there's a whole world besides just you.

[@jonboy9734]

@@VBMichael_Dwhy have less when you could have more????

[@VBMichael_D]

@@jonboy9734 I do have more. It's in the form of a Beretta M9A1 with 17 round mags. LOL It's the same platform that the USMC was so gracious to give me 2nd Award Expert on. :D

[@Steve-xt2ze]

I agree with that statement about preference and polymer striker pistols. I really like the hammer fire metal pistol.

[@johngamble3494]

I recently purchased a CSX, but can see adding this to the collection

[@triggerman1092]

I must admit....this looks badass!

[@user-df3kt6ox1t]

I have a SIG P938. I love these micro 1911. I have big hands. The only problem is I get bit sometimes. Like the beaver tail 👍

[@oldmanjenkins771]

She looks futuristic and retro! Love it!

[@ajac45]

Awesome! The new Kimber CDS9 Micro is a standout choice for EDC, thanks to its durable full metal construction. Personally, I’m a huge fan of the Kimber Micro 9 Raptor Shadow-even with its 7-round magazine, it never fails to impress me. That said, the SIG P365 still reigns supreme as the king of micro carries across all its variants. Additionally, the Glock 43X, FN Reflex, and Canik Mete MC9 are fantastic polymer pistols that offer excellent performance for everyday carry. Great job on the review!

[@petervoyt24]

sig does not "reign supreme" except in your mind. sorry to disappoint.

[@luckymanham302]

@@petervoyt24really? Why has the 365 series outsold comparable Glocks for years now then? The 43 is larger with slightly better than half the capacity, and the 43x isn’t much better. All 365’s are optics cut now also. 30-40 years ago, Glock was king. Too bad that was a long time ago. There are too many better and cheaper options these days…

[@Hoodstapizzo]

Shield plus is a great choice also an I love my sig xmacro but that’s a longer grip

[@wizardofahhhs759]

I like the M&P Shield style serrations. Very grippy.

[@ChmodX]

That's the first Kimber I've ever actually wanted

[@allenc4909]

Same.

[@quarters-eye8922]

Be serious

[@FreeThink1984]

Wow that is stunning

[@BootmakerSamVasta]

For those wondering, it’s got an msrp of 1095!

[@danielpadgett2831]

😮 no thank you

[@BootmakerSamVasta]

@@danielpadgett2831 it is a good looking gun, but damn…

[@BootmakerSamVasta]

@@danielpadgett2831 it’s a pretty little thing, but damn…

[@spacedaddycereal73]

That's a no for me dog😂

[@milescivis1018]

Daaaaaang. Meanwhile you can get a Glock 43x that now takes 15rd mags for

[@Steelcity77]

Great review, thanks! That is 100% a Kimber I'm going to look into.

[@mikethefarrier]

Its been a while since kimber peaked my interest but this definitely does!!!

[@kennedyfernandes3775]

Big fan of this channel!!

[@sootch00]

Thanks you Kennedy!

[@jeffanon1772]

​@@sootch00best gun reviews on YT..👍👍

[@malthus101]

It's nice. Real nice.

[@johnnyjohnson1370]

My Kimber custom 45 ran like a top for years. Sorry I ever sold it. My K6Srevolver is a fricking home run keeper , I will never give it up. It seems their 1911s have problems now, that’s a shame , love my K6S

[@Alex-je6od]

I have the CDS9 in hand.. It's a NICE micro 1911. Shoots straight, solid. The grip is *NICE*

[@gbitsbitsg5447]

Beautiful!!!

[@msims1250]

Kimber rep was at my LGS today with some samples, and he had one of these. The gun felt very good in my hand. I’m definitely interested in this pistol. Thanks for the video Sootch.

[@justenzo928]

So in comparison, the CSX suddenly looks like a great option.

[@redbeard2527]

Right?! Thought I was going crazy for a second.

[@kodykernan6917]

Csx owner. Can confirm its a great little gun. 500 rounds no jams. Trigger broken in nicely. Accurate

[@RTS907]

@@justenzo928 Honest Outlaw complained that the trigger had a false reset. Upon firing, releasing the trigger, he had to ignore the first click and go to the 2nd.

[@justenzo928]

@@RTS907 sure he did, but do you shoot to reset? And have you shot that gun? From my experience, that little gun has been nothing but fantastic.

[@Yoko.Kurama]

​@kodykernan6917 is the CSX trigger metal?

[@BigCat63514]

I wonder if they will offer a CDS45 variant? Maybe not a true double stack to keep the frame width down but maybe a 1.5 stack to cram extra rounds for those looking for a bigger bore compact?

[@thecman26]

Only a grand! Ugh, come on Kimber...

[@petervoyt24]

yep, overpriced junk. Had a bad experience with kimber years ago. Fool me once...

[@bradleythomas5445]

Me too. Never again. MIM-filled junk.

[@johngamble3494]

​They all make bad ones at times​@@petervoyt24

[@becausealiens2996]

I love sootch and everything but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a failure on his videos lol. He must get all the good ones I guess.

[@albertreade7607]

I know man because they aren’t reviews they are advertisements

[@BobaFettuccine3541]

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[@gamalielsantos9608]

Nice! Thanks! Greeting’s from Carolina Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!

[@Skeetersbuzz]

Reminds me of the Wilson Combat EDC X9 and it’s variant’s! I’m not a big Kimber fan BUT, I like this gun. Great review Don! Extremely well done, as usual!

[@almostontimehero5415]

Kimbers always look great, yet their reliability was very low last time I researched them a few years ago.

[@sootch00]

Kimber went through a rough spot but they've been solid for the past few years. Thanks for stopping by!

[@svbarryduckworth628]

I think maybe that this new trapezoidal rail system will allow them to tighten their 1911's up to near race gun levels of accuracy while still maintaining a reliability closer to a loosey-goosey milspec 1911. I do look forward to shooting this gun even though it is not my cup of tea. Looking at the back those rails look TIGHT. Tight and smooth reliability are somethings I'd like to see in a 1911.

[@egdallis]

​@sootch00 in your opinion, when were thier rough years?

[@zCreepingDeathz]

@@sootch00 I just watched a review where the magazine ejector button fell out of the box on a new kds9c

[@almostontimehero5415]

​@egdallis 2 years ago, their Kimber Rapide had a plethora of problems. See what real owners are saying on video then decide for yourself.

[@caribbean7667]

The Steyr M9 had triangular rails to have the slide as low as possible to the chassis. It had the lower bore axis in the world when it first came out. That's the main reason of triangular rails.

[@benfuct5880]

Fantastic reset and trigger too

[@misterfilmguy]

So few of these smaller 1911s have ambi safeties, which make them tougher for us southpaws. This looks like a great option for us lefties if they prove to be reliable and durable over time. I'm interested for sure!

[@nicholasfrank4353]

That is a sexy pistol

[@joaopedrobaggio4475]

The Beretta 92 FS is much more sexy.

[@Skeetersbuzz]

Reminds me of the Wilson Combat EDC X9 and it’s variant’s! I’m not a Kimber fan BUT, I like this gun. Great review Don!

[@gutWrench9mm]

Absolutely stellar review Don ! Can't wait till you do the new xdm mod 3.. It only caught my attention because of the price.

[@seguridadcorporativa2419]

Hi Dan...Really a great cathedra , once again!! ... Regards from Guatemala ... you don´t imagine who many fans you have here in my country.

[@paulharrison8152]

I might sound like a fud, but I’d like an option without optics cut and light mount. I do not think it will stop me getting one though. I’ll have to see if they do a model in all black with wood grips.

[@briancarroll8382]

Nice firearm, great review! Haven’t been a big 1911 fan but this one definitely catches the eye.

[@SidneiFreitas0505]

Just perfect. 👏

[@hondasaurusrex6998]

Nice presentation as always. Interesting to see if SIG or Springfield will make a micro 1911 in double stack. Thanks Sootch!

[@jimmycagnee65]

Looks beautiful bro. Thank you.

[@Justice-ian]

This is something I've wanted for a long time, but I'm curious why Kimber (manufacturer of countless 1911 variants) made a 1911ish micro with a non-1911 trigger.

[@nicko5945]

Very strange indeed. A 1911 style gun without a 1911 trigger is a hard pass for me.

[@ChuckSneed88]

Yea man I don't get it. It completely kills it for me. I don't get how these companies can try to call guns like this and colt mustangs and all their clones a micro 1911 when the only similarities are that it's hammer fired and SAO but otherwise no 1911 trigger,no 1911 barrel lock up, external extractor,etc. I could excuse some of these if it actually had a straight back 1911 trigger but it doesn't. If JMB could do it in 1903 and we've had double stack 1911s with actual 1911 triggers since the 80s. I can't understand why nobody can do it in a micro double stack package in the year of 2024.

[@nicko5945]

@@ChuckSneed88 and you get to pay over 1k for this “1911 style” gun with next to zero 1911 features.

[@chrissmalley83]

You might have to blame Colt for setting the precedent with the Mustang, probably because a 1911 trigger bow would add width to a gun where small size was a priority. The Mustang trigger pivoted from the top, so the guns that copied the Mustang followed suit. The Kimber Micro and Micro 9, and the Sig P238 and P938 all have triggers that pivot from the top. They are all great triggers, but they are not 1911 triggers. Since this is more an up-sizing of the Micro 9 than it is a down-sizing of the 1911, it's not surprising that it has a Mustang style trigger instead of a 1911 style trigger.

[@Mike-4547]

I have a Kimber micro9 the trigger is really nice (it’s not a 1911 style trigger but really nice) my son bought it for me last Christmas, so far it has about 900 rounds through it which consists of, flat-nose, round-nose, Critical Defense, Hydra-shok, Sig V-crown, and Speer Gold dot hollow points, till now no issues, I will say that I keep it clean, and oiled. I knew a guy (store owner) he was having issues with his Glock 26 so he asked me to look at it, when I took it apart it looked like he had used toothpaste on the slide and frame, when I asked him what it was he said a friend of his cleaned it for him 2 years prior, but in those 2 years he had only shot 50 rounds.

[@PowerhousePowerhouse-ou9bb]

Your so complete on the reviews- the best is the start of your videos......bang,bang,bang,bang.. well we all get it....I always want to see how they look shooting......God's peace.

[@chiang_paul]

Thank you for sharing this video with us ❤👌🤝🙏

[@antrios3111]

Looks amazing

[@QuantumTactical]

Another excellent review. Thank you.

[@pistolpete6321]

Great review, beautiful gun!

[@davidmoltrup51]

I am VERY much interested in this one. I currently pocket-carry the Micro 9 Rapide. I have inadvertently popped the mag out several times, due to the button sticking out so far.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

My Kimber 1911 is an ammo queen. It jams like a 90’s boombox. Its probably my least reliable pistol by far. Looks great but its a $1000 paperweight.

[@TXAray89]

I owned one and got rid of it for that reason. Looked awesome, got complements...but was very picky with ammo.

[@HenAndPenn]

Great now i have to get this. Thank you

[@David-rc8hp]

That is a nice looking little handgun 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dankuettel5063]

Para Ordinance made a nice small compact double stack 1911 also but hard to find.

[@tmdiecastreviews4437]

Thanks for getting one of these!!

[@ChaohsiangChen]

How is Kimber quality nowadays? Still needs 500 rd break-in?

[@ravenmoto5948]

I dont get the fiber optic front sight on a carry gun

[@ChrisKartes]

Yep, it's an upgraded CSX. It sports the old fish scale serrations, but it's a better trigger than the CSX. It even supports micro-optics. Cheers, Kimber!

[@ssaymetae]

So youre not going to address the grip panel that wiggles?

[@JasonJrake]

Very Beautiful gun.

[@allenc4909]

Looks amazing 🤩.

[@varietasVeritas]

Star made a little 9mm 1911 in 1990.

[@JinkxSoldga]

Friends dont let friends buy Kimber.

[@aaustria3716]

sweet looking pistol. have a kimber micro 9 and love it. might have to get one of these as they become available.

[@mobilegamersunite]

Solid looking piece here!

[@amcheck4828]

Tha riff rocks, also the recoil on the gun

[@richdubbya]

This reminds me a lot of a PX4 Subcompact, but all metal. I like it.

[@SuperSneakySteve]

I bought a CSX for less than half the price of this handgun. It's performed perfectly and it's actually smaller and more concealable than this one.

[@williamstaggs9285]

I have a CSX as well. Love it! It's my current EDC. I'm a DA/SA hammer fired "fan boy" I guess you could say. Nothing against strikers I have a few of those too. I just prefer controls on my firearms. This Kimber does look cool as hell, but for the price I think I'll stick to my CSX for now.

[@monke6776]

@@williamstaggs9285 Csx isnr SADA tho is it?

[@williamstaggs9285]

@@monke6776 No, it is not. It's SA only. But it is still cool and fun to shoot. And tho it isn't really a 1911, it has got me looking at other 1911 pistols I'd like to try. When I get the money, that is. LOL

[@monke6776]

@@williamstaggs9285 Unfortunate, I was hoping I was wrong. Have a good one

[@marcos455ferro3]

Wow that’s a handsome pistol 😮

[@judge831]

I can confirm, this has an amazing trigger.

[@michaelogden5093]

Everett head of marketing said... Oh please.

[@nastymkfan]

I’m in CA and the pistols (in no particular order) that are not in the CA handgun roster I’d love to try are… * Glock 49 * Sig Sauer P365 XL * Kimber CDS9 (This) * Any Walther 9mm pistol. * Any 2011 pistol (such as the Platypus, Staccato, and Springfield Prodigy). * A Canik pistol. (The MC9 Mete was just added in the CA roster by the way.) * More Glock clones that accept Glock magazines. * Springfield XDS Mod 2

[@JimzOnDroid]

But if it jams like Kimbers are known for, will costumer service just tell you it has a 1000 round break in period ? 😂

[@jdontcare8520]

Are you gonna check out the new XD Mod3? Comes in around $300 and has a lot of features for its price range.

[@CygnusX73]

I owned the maco and my hand was just way too big for that silly thing, and the slide would come back and bite me. I have one of these new weapons on order.And I love the beaver tale, and it'll take care of me getting bit.

[@GreyShooter]

This is what the S&W CSX should have been. Good video. 👍🫡🇺🇲

[@Justice-ian]

The one thing the CSX needs besides a trigger job (which is easy) is extended magazines.

[@JeffinTD]

Yeah. I actually like the csx, but they should have sorted the trigger and the reset before they released it.

[@jimmyeveridge9896]

You sir are the best thank you

[@nickam8298]

2:53 - 3:05 you can see the wooden grip is loose

[@canubeleiveit]

That looks nice!!

[@Alexander-dt8sk]

That is one good looking gun.

[@jimrodriguez8047]

Really nice handgun!

[@ronaldohaban6619]

SO NICE!!! Love it 😍

[@ThePudgie123]

Nice review as always!

[@jerrydc818]

“That’s a Purdy little gun” (Three Amigos)😊

[@ADRay1999]

Great video as always, I do wonder this coming new year if Ruger will be doing something special because we’re now hitting the 70 year anniversary of the Blackhawk I’ve recently picked up an (almost NIB) 50th anniversary BlackHawk in .44 magnum came with everything the original box the paper work etc Just wonder if Ruger will do the same like they did in 2005 and 2006

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Great looking piece!

[@theworstflash]

I wonder how long this will be in production, lol?

[@andyworm8526]

Very classic look. Any chance comparing it with Smith & Wesson CSX 9mm?

[@Jehwvsbgeud]

My kimber malfunctioned within just a week. No kimbers for me anymore 😂

[@jeffreylocke8808]

A cool concept 2011 compact single-action semi-auto.

[@augustcello2445]

The demo model is serial # xxxx9; I hope he was able to buy that specific one. An early production 9mm with a serial # of 9; that's just neat.

[@puma51921]

Sharp looking gun

[@trollzone1]

A double stack in the micro's form factor is definitely the one to get. Too bad that many rounds is illegal where I live.

[@BlizzyM0bileGunner]

Man you got me really looking at this thing I think I'm going to get it looks really really nice found it for under a thousand bucks also..

[@eurothrasher2823]

Nice! Haven't seen the FBI one handed firing stance / fist over chest in years ! 👍

[@FL-Kaiman]

Should be $750-$800

[@MarkVincent-h7q]

Overpriced for sure...

[@Muromez2010]

Very optimistic expectations 😅🤣😂

[@FL-Kaiman]

@@Muromez2010 if Kimber wants to compete in the market, they need to come down in price. Every gun enthusiast knows Kimber’s reputation, if they want to play ball, they need to be realistic.

[@royk164]

look at that serial number, 000009 ! Neat

[@deucedeuce1572]

I was just saying the other day that they should do this. At only 1.1" it's an excellent gun for the size. I'm not sure if the 1.1" includes the controls also, but I think it does, meaning that it's really mostly thinner. I've never been one for SA's and manual safeties, but if I had one of these, I would definitely carry it (with the 10rd flush mags). I really like that they have larger mags for it as well. Awesome gun. Just what I've been hoping for. (Or a P238 / P938 with the same capacity and size).

[@phaseboundary5323]

This is a very well-done review, with clear explanations and excellent videography. You didn't emphasize the aesthetics of the Kimber, resembling a work of the gunsmith's art, versus a straight utilitarian black plastic blah. Plastic pistoleros may also not understand "cocked and locked", worth demonstrating with the draw and the safety comparison.

[@thenarrativeandwhyyouloveit]

This is my next CCW.

[@jimbuono2404]

The 1911 trigger is one of it's best selling points. I have the Kimber ultra CDP II, the Micro 9 and the Sig 938. The Micro 9 with the pivoting trigger is the worst of the 3. Trigger pull weight depends on where you measure it on the face of the trigger, that's a function of the pivoting trigger. I would stick with the Ultra CDP II. If you need more rounds you're somewhere you shouldn't be or you need more range time.

[@randyscrafts8575]

Nice lookin gun. Nice presentation video. 👍

[@thearmzmen]

That Mako is fugly but that CDS is a beauty.👌