Kimber CDS9 9mm Optics-Ready Compact Pistol
The Kimber CDS9 is a double-stack 9mm compact built for concealed carry with a 3.64-inch threaded barrel, optics-ready slide, accessory rail, and ambidextrous controls. Includes 13-round and 15-round magazines.
The Kimber CDS9: Modern Concealed Carry Excellence
The Kimber CDS9 (Covert Double Stack 9mm) represents a significant evolution in compact 1911 design, specifically engineered for the serious concealed carry shooter who demands both capability and reliability.
Design and Purpose
This is not a compromise. The CDS9 combines the proven ergonomics of the 1911 platform with modern double-stack capacity, delivering a firearm that performs equally well for personal protection or practical shooting competition.
Key Features
- Barrel: 3.64-inch match-grade, threaded barrel for suppressor compatibility
- Slide: Stainless steel with KimPro II finish; optics-ready for all RMSc footprint red dot sights
- Frame: Aluminum with KimPro II finish and integrated accessory rail for weapon lights or lasers
- Capacity: Includes one 13-round and one 15-round magazine
- Controls: Fully ambidextrous safety, slide stop, and magazine release
- Grips: VZ G10 "frag pattern" grips provide secure handling in all conditions
- Trigger: Flat-faced trigger with vertical break for consistent, controlled breaks
- Durability: Dual recoil spring assembly rated for 10,000 rounds of service life
Why the CDS9 Matters
The CDS9 bridges the gap between traditional 1911 shootability and modern defensive capacity. Its compact footprint suits everyday carry, while its 15-round magazine capacity and optics compatibility make it equally at home on the range or in competition. The ambidextrous controls ensure any shooter—left or right-handed—can operate the firearm intuitively under stress.
This is a purpose-built tool for those who take their self-defense seriously.
Features
- caliber: 9mm
- weight: 20.8 ounces with an empty magazine
- dimensions: height 5 inches, length 6.7 inches, width 1.1 inches
- magazine capacity: 13 rounds
- dual recoil spring rated for 10,000 rounds
- aluminum frame with kimpro ii finish
- accessory rail for lights or lasers
- ambidextrous controls with reversible magazine release
- frag pattern checkered front strap and mainspring housing
- stainless steel slide with kimpro ii finish
- optics-ready with rmsc direct mount optic cut
- front and rear serrations with external extractor
- 3.64-inch match-grade stainless steel barrel, 5r right-hand twist rate 1:10
- threaded barrel with 1/2 x 28 thread pitch
- tag fiber lock front sight, black fixed rear sight
- vz g10 "frag pattern" grip panels
- flat-faced trigger with vertical break point
- rmsc optic cut slide
- ambi controls
- flat faced trigger
