Kimber Solo 9mm

Steve Johnson
by Steve Johnson

Kimber’s Solo Carry is a new sub-compact 9mm pistol. It is a single action striker-fired design. The pistols biggest selling point is that its ergonomics and style are inspired by the 1911. It really does look like a mini-1911.

Kimber Solo Two-Tone

At the moment there are two models out. The Solo Carry (a two-tone finish) and Solo Carry Stainless both have the same price and specifications.

Specifications
Caliber9mm Luger/Parabellum
Capacity6 rounds
FrameAluminum
SlideSteel
GripBlack synthetic
Barrel2.7″
TriggerSingle action striker- fired. 7lbs pull.
Twist1:10″ left hand twist
Overall Length5.5″
Weight17 oz.
Sights3-dot, low profile
Other featuresambidextrous magazine release and thumb safety
MSRP (Price)$747
Kimber Solo Stainless

The Kimber Solo CDP will not go on sale until later this year. It features night sights, front & back strap checkering and rosewood Crimson Trace lasergrips. The MSRP will be around $1,223.

Kimber Solo Stainless & Kimber Solo CDP
Kimber Solo CDP
Review of the Solo
Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson

I founded TFB in 2007 and over 10 years worked tirelessly, with the help of my team, to build it up into the largest gun blog online. I retired as Editor in Chief in 2017. During my decade at TFB I was fortunate to work with the most amazing talented writers and genuinely good people!

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  • Phil Conklin Phil Conklin on Nov 22, 2012

    Ahh the Solo Carry Kimber. I recommended this to a friend for a Concealed Carry, he bought it and I took him to the range for training. Well, there is a problem with the magazine causing it to jam with every squeeze. I was quite embarrassed and regretful for the money he spent and lack of quality he received. I am battle fatigued with the "excellent and highly regarded" Kimber. Frankly, it is my opinion and for what that is worth, the gun is highly over rated. Any firearm company that prides itself claiming to be a superior firearm (at a high end price) should produce consistency in dependability. I was highly discouraged by the lack of performance that this weapon demonstrated. I will remain loyal to the Barettas and H&K's of this world Good luck Kimber, I truly wish you well.

  • Bryon wilkinson Bryon wilkinson on Jan 07, 2013

    I own the solo an love her

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