Description
Kimber took the flash and function of its full-size Rapide Black Ice 1911 and shrunk it down to a 9mm you can carry all day without noticing. The two-tone silver and gray KimPro II finish, stepped cocking serrations, and slide lightening cuts give this pistol a look nothing else in the case can match, and the black DLC-coated match-grade barrel peeking through those slide ports is a nice touch. At 15.6 ounces empty and just over an inch wide, it disappears in a holster.
Why the Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice Works for Carry
This is a single-action pistol with controls right where 1911 fans expect them. The slide release, magazine release, and ambidextrous thumb safety all sit in the familiar spots, and the 18-degree grip angle points naturally for anyone who has spent time behind a 1911. The aluminum frame keeps weight down, the Stiplex front strap texturing and Black Rapide G10 grips lock your hand in place, and the flush-fitting magwell keeps the profile snag-free. The included 7-round extended magazine has a base pad that gives your pinky somewhere to go, which makes a real difference in a gun this small.
Sights and Trigger on the Kimber Rapide Black Ice
Kimber didn't cheap out up top. TruGlo TFX Pro sights combine fiber optics for daylight with tritium for low light, so you get a usable sight picture around the clock without batteries. The V-Cut aluminum trigger breaks cleanly at a factory setting of about 7 pounds, and the crisp single-action pull is a big part of why the Micro 9 line shoots so well for its size.
A Micro 9 With Some Personality
Plenty of micro 9mm pistols get the job done. This one does it with style, and the mechanical bones underneath are the same proven Micro 9 platform Kimber has been building since 2016. It runs, it hides well, and it looks great doing both.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kimber
- Model: Micro 9 Rapide (Black Ice)
- MPN: 3300223
- UPC: 669278332239
- Caliber: 9mm
- Action: Single Action Only, Semi-Auto
- Capacity: 7+1
- Barrel: 3.15 in match-grade stainless steel with DLC coating
- Overall Length: 6.1 in
- Height: 4.07 in
- Width: 1.08 in
- Weight: 15.6 oz with empty magazine
- Frame: Aluminum, KimPro II silver finish
- Slide: Stainless steel, two-tone silver/gray KimPro II, lightening cuts
- Sights: TruGlo TFX Pro tritium/fiber-optic day/night sights
- Trigger: V-Cut aluminum, factory set at approx. 7 lbs
What’s Included
- Kimber Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice pistol
- One 7-round extended magazine
- Owner's manual
- Factory box
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kimber Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice a true 1911?
Not internally, but it handles like one. The lockwork, barrel lock-up, and pivoting trigger are different from a genuine 1911, though the thumb safety, slide release, and magazine release all sit in the familiar Browning-style locations. If you already run a 1911, this pistol will feel like second nature, and it can be loaded and unloaded with the safety engaged.
What sights come on the Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice?
It ships with TruGlo TFX Pro day/night sights, which pair a fiber-optic front for bright daylight shooting with tritium inserts that glow in the dark. That means a usable sight picture around the clock with no batteries to worry about. It's a serious upgrade over the basic sights found on a lot of pocket-sized 9mms.
How does the Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice carry compared to other micro 9mms?
Very well. It weighs just 15.6 ounces with an empty magazine, measures 1.08 inches wide, and runs 6.1 inches long overall, so it tucks away easily inside the waistband. The flush-fitting magwell keeps things snag-free, and the extended 7-round magazine base pad gives your pinky a home for better control on the draw.
What is the trigger like on this Kimber Micro 9?
It uses a V-Cut aluminum trigger with a crisp single-action break, factory set at roughly 7 pounds. Because it's single action only, the pull stays short and consistent shot to shot, which is a big reason the Micro 9 platform has a reputation for shooting accurately despite its small size.





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