Kimber Micro 9 -[ Full Review & Durability Test ]
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Hope you all enjoy the video. Smash the "LIKE" button if you do....oh and who likes the "Timeline Cheat Sheet?" want to respect your time especially on these longer videos.
GY6vids wow that's a little sexy ass pistol... dnt abuse it man send it to me buddy lol.. love all your vids btw. keep on rocking!
GY6vids don't abuse the ladies wasteband pistol
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Yea liked the time layout on the side. Very cool
I know one thing it doesn't have an ejection problem. It was throwing them n the next county lol
Timeline cheat sheet is great, I believe you can link the times in the description as well if that'll make things easier.
I have to cradle and consol my kimber watching him do this haha
These longer format, full reviews are kick ass. I'm pretty damned sure you're the official best new sales rep for Kimber. You beat the crap outta that thing and it kept ticking.
The exploding paint can was so cool, I had to comment; I thoroughly enjoyed the slow-mo!
Thank you! It's a lot of work capturing those shots with the high speed camera system...but WORTH IT!
Why are people so critical of the 1911 grip safety; it makes the weapon supremely safe, and does not interfere at all with function. I personally like it.
There's a risk in pocket carry of knocking it off, and then you are left with a single action trigger. Granted it should still be in a holster and is rated at 7lbs. Alternatively, no safety means one less thing to forget about in a panic situation and a 7lb long double-action trigger like on a Kahr is safe without the safety.
@@BoopSnoot he was talking about the grip safety not the thumb safety.
Basically, with a poor grip like what sometimes happens in a panic situation means they don't always disengage. Quite a few people have them pinned and older guns won't have them at all. They're really not needed imo.
@@veriest1 I can't read
I like a grip safety. Hmm. I have several 1911's and several 1911 clones without grip safeties. This is a total copy of the Sig Sauer P938, and owning both I prefer the Sig. I own two other Kimber's and consider them to be a good quality semi custom pistol maker. 1 thing about the micro 9 I experienced was a dislike for 115 gr ammo until a break in period. After 200 to 300 rounds it will eat anything.
i LOVE the grip safety...
I learned to fire pistols on the 1911 in the Army and have been looking at this one for a tuck gun. I love the tests you put it through and how well it shows the capabilities of this weapon. May need to pick one up Monday at the PX
Been a huge fan of your videos for awhile now, I love the amount of work and detail you put into your reviews, it definitely shows. The most badass thing however is how you take the time to respond to your subscribers! Keep up the amazing work bro, your a true inspiration! It's always a joy to see new videos from you in my notifications list!
Thanks for the video. Just bought a 2019 Micro9 SHOT special and was a little nervous about ammo selection and durability from what people have told me but this video just wiped it all away. Most torture mine will get is pocket lint and occassional dog hair. Great video
I've had my Kimber micro 9 with laser grip for several months now. I'm really glad I bought it. It's been Flawless and it's a nice-looking gun. It takes up very little more room in my pocket then my Colt Mustang well giving me 9 mm and an extra round.
I agree, I love the stainless and wood grip on mine. I have put probably 7-800 rounds through mine and not had any issues since the very first magazine. Definitely don't understand the Kimber hate, big fan of this gun
Awesome video Ive been wanting one of these since they first came out but was a bit unsure till I saw a full review. Thanks again!
Used to own a Sig P938 SAS, that was until the Kimber Micro 9 CSE (Cabela's Special Edition) came out last Thanksgiving. Got rid of the P938. The Micro 9 is an incredibly wonderful little carry piece. As your incredibly torturous test proved: It is Reliable. Also quite accurate and I've shot at least 9 different brands of ammo as well as HP's of various types and polymer tipped ammo; zero failures with over 700 rounds through mine. Smaller hands, don't have that slide issue you did either. Great video, thanks for doing what I could never do to a fine piece of equipment.
Well thank you Sir. You just confirmed why Kimber did not include a flush mag with the Micro 9 I bought two days ago. You also have saved me money in that I will only buy one flush mag and the rest extended. Yes - bought it for pocket carry. Great video.
Thanks for the honest review on the Micro 9, I have 2, I carry a Cabela's Special Edition and I also have the DT.
Great video - very high quality with great editing. I'm just about sold on this model, so I really appreciated the full review. Of course like you, some of the "abuse" was hard to watch on such a nice gun!
I've been on the fence about this gun, you just helped me make up my mind. Thanks!
Great review. Great video production...as always. Keep up the good work. Your quality of production is head and shoulders above the others on UA-cam and elsewhere.
Great review, you put that thing to the test. been researching something for the wife and am pretty sold on the Kimber micro 9, thanks. Again great video.
I've got a stainless Kimber Micro 9 with a factory muzzle brake.
Super accurate and I LOVE this firearm.
Is my carry gun now.
Reminds me very much of my Kimber Custom .45 that I've carried for years.
It IS accurate considering barrel length.
The most important factor in comfortable grip is me switching to the Kimber 8 Rd mag with pinkie grip.
Big improvement if your hands are large.
Awesome test of this Kimber. The stress test, read beat the shit out of it, flared my anxiety up having been in the military. Tough to watch all the dirt go through there!🤣🤣
Thanks for the great review.
You put an incredible amount of effort into these awesome videos. I think you have the most high quality reviews on UA-cam. Keep it up brother!
Yes I do, and it gives me a lot of joy to see you enjoying them. Much Appreciated, thank you for the support!
GY6vids No problem sir! You deserve all the support you can get.
Great video - as always you do attention to detail in video better than just about anyone out there - the time cheat sheet (I just watched the whole thing but willing to bet someone uses it), the extra lighting, high quality video, good editing, etc. Keep up the good work
Thank you! I'm glad to see all the extra work is noticed;-) Much more coming.
Dude , great video . Made me almost cry when you threw the pistol . I am huge Kimber fan. Keep up the good work
Hello Andrew and a Happy New Years wish to you! Very good comprehensive review of the Kimber Micro 9. As an owner I was cringing at all the abuse you put that piece through. But appreciate it just the same! I’ve owned mine for just over a year now, have ran approximately 500 rounds through, from the very first out of the box rounds, I’ve had a fantastic shot group, very similar to yours, with at least one through the bullseye with every magazine I run. I’ve used only new name brand ammo, FMJ, hollow point plus Hornady Critical Defense, since day one with just two failure to fire, but easily corrected with a bump. Both happened during a time I was not cleaning after each usage, just to see how far that could go before effecting performance, sort of my own test. That surprisingly took five outings, with about 100 rounds, with just 2 FTF! That I consider not too bad! Oh it’s not like the Glock I have, that has been totally flawless in operation of running over 600 rounds over the course of 3 years. But that pistol is just too big an ungainly for a CC! But my Kimber, in the nice little black leather pocket/inside the waistband holster, is the perfect CC weapon. Pretty to.
Best honest and real gun review I've come across. Great job. 👍 I'm trying to decide between the mirco 9 and the glock 43.
Awesome information Sold me . Time line was great too. Buying one and can't wait to shoot it !
That very gun (with the C.T. grips) is my EDC gun. I think it's fantastic and I was pleased to see it perform so well in your testing. When I was buying it, some tchotch walked up and said, "Oh, you know Kimbers. They're really picky about ammo. Really picky! Their quality has gone down in recent years." Blah blah blah. Some of the same crap in the comments to this video. I don't care what someone thinks they know because their friend behind the counter at the gunshop gave his "expert" opinion to them. I own this gun and I love it. It's never FTF or FTE no matter what I've fed it. The trigger is great. I shoot it well with the laser off and lights-out with the laser on. It's a stout piece and it carries like a dream.
Great review. Hurt my heart to see you beating up my favorite carry gun like that, but the strong finish was worth it! Subbed!
One thing I've been looking for is a good 5.7 x 28mm ballistics demo and I probably love your ballistics reviews more than anyone else's - I'm sure a lot of people would be interested in what you had to say.
Hello from Florida btw! Love your videos!
Andrew, whoever said one can't entertain and share valuable information simultaneously hasn't seen this video. Just found the channel while searching for reviews of the KMicor9 and Sig938. Your torture test has me leaning in the Kimber direction. Looking forward to seeing more of your reviews,
I've learned this gun does not like flat nose and hollow point ammo. The bullets like to also nose dive into the feed ramp and cause it to fail to cycle. Not sure if its a mag or feed ramp issue.
Just bought the gun then watched your video. I’m impressed with this review!!! Can’t wait to fire it off!!! Definitely subscribing!!!
Did the same thing here, except it's now Sept. 2021. LOL
Dude is jacked! It’s like the gun show on a gun show. I need to hit the pull up bar more. Thanks for the video brother, good stuff. I’m teetering between this micro 9 and an M&p shield 2.0 for my next buy. I’m 5’8” with a 30” waist. Sometimes carrying a full size piece is just too much for the occasion.
Cosmos Kid I have both 🤣
Very informative video as always. I do enjoy the beaver tail safety on my Compact 1911 and Commander model but on a 1911 style that small I can see why it was not incorporated 👍🏼
Thank you for a really thorough torture test... I am on the fence on the P938 vs Kimber Micro 9 and you provided very good info for me to go on!!
You’ll be very pleased with the Kimber. Cheers!
Your video was great and walked me through every step while looking at the Kimber Manual (which is good) at the same time here or there. Excellent!
GREAT VIDEO!!! (and timely too) My wife shot my Kimber, and now she wants one. So this has been on my radar. Found her new pistol. Thank you for the great review!!
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes I highly recommend this gun. From what I found, it will take a beating and keep working.
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Watched this video after purchasing one. You confirmed my carry decision.
I saw this gun at Shot Show last January, and knew I had to have it, I ordered it and was delivered inside of two weeks. I love this gun, and have 1000 rounds through with no problems.
This answered a LOT of questions, great review and it's a subscribe for me. Thanks
Awesome vid...I've had 2 local ranges complain that their Micro 9 rentals both had to go back to the shop on multiple occasions after heavy HEAVY use by renters...one even had a cracked frame. But this video kinda gives me more faith in the Micro 9 now. I'm desperately looking to get a subcompact 1911 of some kind...so far, the Sig 938 has given me the most encouragement, despite the massive cost. What are your thoughts on compact 45s? The Springfield Range Officer Compact seems manageable (though my rental kept failing to feed every 10th shot, but...it was a rental). I'd like to get a Colt Defender, but nobody has one for rental to test.
That was the craziest gun review video I've ever seen. Never saw a gun tested by throwing it at a target. That's a first but it was really fun to watch. I was looking for a review specifically on the Kimber Micro 9 because I'm thinking about buying one and need to know more about their reliability. That gun was very reliable for you except for when you put your thumb on the slide. Not a gun problem. You just have big hands. Gun doesn't fit your hand. I think it would fit mine. It still fired perfectly even after all the dirt and torture you put it through. I'm sold.
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that it helped.
I ordered one yesterday. So I am glad it passed your test. I won't be throwing sand into mine. So I should be good.
I have wanted one for a while. My home defense gun is a 1911. My EDC is a XDs 45 or a Ruger lcp.
My hope is to supplant the LCP. Will see, being able to just pocket a gun on the way out the door to the quickie mart has a value all its own.
I generally watch for your more crazy action packed videos but I enjoyed this I don't know to much about guns but this one seemed pretty solid
Austin Wasn't too long ago I didn't know much about guns either. Loved them ever since I started learning about them, so much fun to go to a range and shoot.
Very cool! It appears that you can see the bullet breaking the sound barrier right in front of the muzzle in the slow mo.
Great test, honest look at the gun with no excuses or shading of faults, thanks!
Nice to finally see a gun treated like that. THANK YOU!!! Especially if it is an every day carry gun, I want to know it is still going to function.I look forward to following along as you torture test more guns, it will be interesting to find out if a cheaper $200.00 - $400.00 gun can take the abuse as well as this one did.
Should do a vp9 video. I really like your take on weapons and find you an enjoyable personality. I'm picking up my first vp9 today.
I literally just got back from shooting mine. Same color and everything. Only had it a few months, but so far so good.
Great information, I'm sold on it. Time line was great too.
I actually just got the desert tan Micro 9 in 9mm. So far I love it, not about to put it through a,torture test like you did but seeing you do it reinforces my opinions on the gun so far.
What rounds cycle best?
Love this review! One of the most thorough I have seen!
Good stuff little gun impressed me.
I have a micro .380 raptor. Awesome little gun! It's been reliable so far and very fun to shoot. The raptor has an ambi safety and night sights.
I bought a .380 Micro a few months before the Micro 9 came out and I love it. The thing I didn't like about the gun were the sights were straight iron no dot and for the price of the gun it should've come standard. I've been carrying it as my back up pistol. I've purchased several of the 7 round extended Mags because the 6 round flat Mag is a waste of metal because of the pinky issue. It's been a rugged and consistent little piece. So until I can find something better I'll be keeping the .380 Micro. This fella put on a good test and it makes me even more confident in my little Kimber .380 Micro.
Great info and personal experience share... thank you.
You have to have a pinky extension on a backup? You need to practice.
Lol...outstanding video! I have the Raptor custom shop and zero issues to report. Cycles many different ammo types. Glad I don't have to throw my weapon or jam with dirt to see what happens...you proved it for me. TY!
Glad you enjoyed it
When he started putting dirt on it, I fell off my chair.
Just shot mine today for the first time. 100 rounds and my favorite handgun so far!
The Timeline cheat sheet is awesome!
Glad you enjoy it. Want to respect your time.
New Subscriber Great video. Much more realistic torture test than another channel I won't mention.
Thanks for the Vids Andrew. Getting very creative
This is a good review. Especially with a torture and drop test, wasn’t expecting that.
With some tougher grips that gun would be damn near indestructible. That testing was brutal.
Love mine!! I think personally that it's the best looking 1911 in its class. Nice vid brother !
Well done video. I was thinking of getting one of these little mirco 9s for everyday carry, but maybe I'll stick with my full size 1911 .
Great review, just what I was looking for. Now I don't need to watch 5 more to compare. Saw the Micro 9 for the first time at Cab's for $650 and I think I just found my next 9. Now I just need to see how much I can get for my XD9SC :) Thanks man.
Just nice to see the fireball on this vid... waiting for my Micro 9 ESV; adding the dirt test makes it even better
Now that's a torture test and great video of what to expect under extreme duress and contamination!
Watching the video caused my Micro9 to tremble in my pocket. I had to assure it I wouldn't treat it that way. I love mine, but good to know it will stand more than I will put it through. Thank you.
Very impressed with the reliability of this gun. Despite all the things thrown at it, it worked like a charm.
Well, gun is impressively robust.
Thanks, nice vid and good review as always!
Great video!!! Always good stuff keep up the good work!
I have owned and EDC this pistol for years. No issues and great accuracy
This is the first gun video I have ever seen where someone poured dirt into the gun. Impressive that it continued to fire. I have seen a Glock fired under water and also buried in the mud, dug up, wiped off and fired.
i cant believe it weathered dirt in the open action... and underneath the open slide!!! That was nuts. Im sold on it, i think
Been carrying my black and tan micro 9 for 4 years now. I love it occasionally I carry a sig 365 🎉
Fantastic
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Great job!! Thank you for testing this gun and getting rough with it.
Just bought a Kimber Micro 9 for my wife and I to carry. Can't wait to take 'em to the range. You mentioned San Juan Armory in the video. Have a URL to share for that outfit?
Fantastic video! !!! Probably the best eval on the interweb yet! I own many other Kimbers and have thought this one to be a great value, but the color is too "beigey". I may get one anyways.
First time viewer, loved this vid! Never seen anyone torture test a pistol, it was great. Keep up the good work!
Throes gun, hits metal target. "That hurts my soul" 😃 love the quality of your videos. Should be on cable tv
Just started, really want to skip to 7:59 but won't. Good job on creating suspense.
Edit.
Totally worth it. Beautiful slow mo.
5:39 that picture in picture close up of the target is damn nice. Good job.
Thank you! Glad to hear you're watching more than just the highlights, but thought you all would enjoy the Timeline Skipper for reference.
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Triple A vid as I have come to expect. Good to know it can get dirtier than all sin and you can just smack it into battery. Not so sure about those sights moving but that was a bit much. Liking the new features.
GY6vids How do you get the almost electronic like look to the hits? It almost looks like one of those Blue Gun practice applications. 👍🏼
Pretty impressive, I love my Kimber Micro 9 Stainless steel TFX Pro. Butter smooth trigger ,very accurate, sights are awesome, and I carry a 8 round back up mag so 16 rounds on hand and so easy to carry . Cant beat it.
Have you have any failure to feed or cycle issues? My round like to nose dive into the bottom of the feed ramp and jam up the gun.
Good video man. Can't believe far you've come over the years. Looks like a good firearm, but not for me for carrying.
The only issue I have with mine is at times (with one magazine) some ammo won't slide up the feed ramp. I'm going to buy a Dremel and polish it, which should take care of that issue. While this isn't a complaint about the gun, the 7 round magazines are a pain in the ass to load, because the spring pressure on them is so stout. Comparing the magazine springs to my Springfield Armory 1911-A1 and Beretta M9, it's MUCH stiffer!
I bought the TLE because of this video. Outstanding review! This is above and beyond.
I would like to see Kimber send you another........
Cool vid. Maybe do a table top or closer shot on showing the ergos like trigger pull and safety, slide release etc. Good Vid tho!
Wish this would've been on the market years ago. I may of found a replacement for my Kimber solo during summer months
Great review. I have the Micro 9 Stainless. It's a very good firearm.
Great review; I just subscribed
solid VIDS keep them coming!
I have a Micro 9 and it pained me to see you torture it especially throwing it. I would cry if I dropped mine. Love the gun and the video
I have the Micro .380 and I love it. I have suffered seeing this review but it was very good.
I couldn’t watch the torture test. You’re killing me!!! Lol
way to go GY6, another great and informative vid my friend.
Great review. Thanks I’m liking that micro.
picked one of these up on sale and its awesome!!
Great review. Esthete never tail large enough to prevent hammer bite with large hands?
I love your review, I will get one of those. Thanks for sharing
Since I own this gun, I was holding my breath so tight. Lol I love my Kimber micro 9 and fullsize/ fun size Kimber
Been looking at buying one of these thanx for the review!
cwozildjian I got the 380 recently and am impressed. Might have to try the 9 sometime.
I just saw this for the first time. I was looking for a smaller off duty gun for summer. I was looking for a Sig P938, but bought one of theses. I like the beaver tail better for my hand. It runs just fine. I’m glad you did the torture test, I’d never do that to mine 😮😅
Yeah it hurt my souls to toss it