Photographs by the writer. Sorry in regards to the tag on the set off guard… the gun is a loaner.
Kimber is an organization on a mission. They’ve by no means given up on the 1911 platform, and so they make a few of the most eye-catching, correct, and dependable 1911s on the market. They’re not low cost, however you get what you pay for.
They only launched their first double-stack model, the 2K11. Discuss a head-turner! I’ve needed to assessment a Kimber for a very long time, and not too long ago I received the prospect to take action with their hid carry marvel, the CDS9 (covert double-stack 9mm).
Optics-ready out of the field, this tiny 9mm was designed for deep concealment. With a 3.18” barrel and weighing simply over 20 ounces, the gun must be straightforward to hide. Add in the truth that you might have one 15- and one 13-round journal, and you’ve got some critical firepower at your disposal.
Pictures
Let’s reduce to the chase and take a look at this little marvel. Here’s a sequence of images I took, in no explicit order. I simply needed to make sure you have a transparent concept of what this pistol appears to be like like; it’s unique-looking, to say the least. I do prefer it.
Now that now we have stepped out of the picture gallery – transfer alongside, please – let’s focus on how this pistol handles and shoots.
Vary Time
I used to be a bit trepidatious earlier than I fired this 3-inch-plus 9mm, particularly with protection hundreds. I figured that its brief stature and light-weight, 20-ounce-plus weight may translate into some fairly stout recoil. I used to be proper, however solely to a sure extent. It’s, in spite of everything, a 9mm and never a 10mm or larger caliber, so its recoil isn’t going to be wrist-bending.
Did it kick? Positive, however it was nothing that couldn’t be dealt with with follow. Plus, I largely shot it from a bench, which at all times magnifies felt recoil. The primary factor is that the gun was comfy to shoot. They’ve eliminated sharp edges and have constructed an overhanging beaver tail that protects your hand. The gun was simply dealt with, particularly with the longer 15-round magazine in place. (The magazines’ prolonged base plates are textured, too – a pleasant contact).
Let’s have a look at some targets.
Fiocchi Protection Dynamics 124-grain JHP
Fiocchi Coaching Dynamics 115-grain FMJ
Monarch 124-grain FMJ
Armscor 115-grain FMJ
Fiocchi 115-grain JHP
These teams received’t make Jerry Miculek jealous, however they’re a spot to start out. A few of them would suffice for follow. I combined a few protection hundreds in… the gun recoiled a bit extra with them, as you’d anticipate. The Fiocchi 115-grain JHP and the Armscor load can be price pursuing. The factor is, with a bit gun like this, it’s essential follow greater than you may with a bigger gun. It handles and shoots otherwise than a compact 9mm, so concentrate on that. It’s a very good factor, however you’ll have to get used to it.
With VZ Frag sample grips, you might have one thing optimistic to carry on to. Add in that the sample is sustained on each the back and front straps, and the gun appears to lock itself into your hand. A minimum of it did mine. You may see the sample within the images above.
Slide serrations are optimistic, as nicely. They don’t discuss a lot about them, however they kind of remind me of a big snake’s scale sample, or fish scales. They’re reduce nicely and permit a agency grip, so the slide doesn’t slide in your hand. You may get a agency grip.
One other bonus I found once I shot the factor was the entrance and rear sights. The rear is mounted however has a beneficiant reduce that permits gentle on both aspect of the fiber-optic-equipped entrance sight. Plus, when you need, you’ll be able to mount an RMSc-footprint optic through the detachable plate.
Controls are absolutely ambidextrous – as soon as you progress the magazine launch to the opposite aspect. It permits that.
After taking pictures, cleansing it’s straightforward. It’s a 1911, in spite of everything. Simply do not forget that the recoil spring is each free and captured… it’s in two sections.
Specs
These are from the CDS9 internet web page.
Peak (inches): 4.560″ with 10 Spherical Journal, 5.0″ with 13 Spherical Journal, 5.520″ with 15 Spherical Journal
Weight (ounces) with empty journal: 20.8
Size (inches): 6.2
Width (inches): 1.1
Journal capability: One 13- and one 15-round journal
Recoil Spring: Twin
Body Materials: Aluminum
Body End: KimPro® II
Accent Rail
Ambi Controls
Frag sample checkered entrance strap
Frag sample mainspring housing
Slide Materials: Stainless Metal
Slide End: KimPro® II
Entrance and rear serrations
RMSc direct mount optic reduce
Exterior extractor
Barrel Size (inches): 3.18
Barrel Materials: Stainless-steel, match grade
Twist price: 5R (proper hand): 10
Sights: Tag Fiber Lock entrance sight, Black mounted rear sight
Grips: VZ Frag sample G10 grip panels
Set off: Flat confronted with vertical brake level
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Summing Up
For shooters in search of a 9mm that’s compact but nonetheless provides first rate capability, the CDS9 is an appropriate possibility. It may be a handful, however you’ll be able to practice for it. Heck, any small 9mm is usually a handful… seize it tight and don’t let go!
The gun is dependable, has no glitches, is correct with the suitable ammunition, and is aesthetically pleasing. Moreover, Kimber backs it, so you might have somebody to show to when you encounter any issues. That is about pretty much as good because it will get… verify one out!
