Description
Kimber took the crisp single action trigger and slim ergonomics people love about the 1911 platform and built them into a double stack carry gun, and the CDS9 Classic is the result. The name stands for Covert Double Stack 9mm, and it lives up to it. You get 15+1 capacity from a pistol that measures just 6.2 inches long and weighs 21.44 ounces empty, thanks to a lightweight aluminum frame wearing Kimber's tough KimPro II finish. The stainless match-grade 3.18 inch barrel keeps groups tight, and the flat-faced trigger breaks the way a hammer-fired single action should, which is a big part of why people pick this over the usual striker-fired options.
Optic Ready and Set Up for Carry
The slide comes cut for a direct-mount RMSc footprint, so popular micro red dots bolt straight on without an adapter plate sitting between your optic and the slide. Prefer irons? The TruGlo Tritium Pro night sights glow in low light and work great on their own. Front and rear slide serrations give you solid purchase for press checks and racking, and the frag-pattern texturing on the front strap and mainspring housing locks your grip in without chewing up your side while carrying.
Two Mags, Two Carry Options
Kimber ships the CDS9 Classic with a 13-round magazine and a 15-round magazine. Run the 13-rounder when you want the flattest, most concealable setup, then keep the 15-rounder loaded as your reload or your range mag. Fully ambidextrous controls round it out, so lefties get the same experience as everyone else.
Why the CDS9 Classic Earns a Spot in the Rotation
There are plenty of micro nines out there, but very few offer a real single action trigger, an all-metal frame, and this level of fit and finish in a package this size. For anyone who has always wanted to carry a 1911-style pistol without giving up capacity, this one checks the boxes.
Key Specifications
- UPC: 669278360133
- Manufacturer Part Number: 3600013
- Model: CDS9 Classic
- Caliber: 9mm
- Action: Single Action, Hammer Fired
- Capacity: 15+1
- Barrel Length: 3.18" Stainless Match Grade
- Twist Rate: 1:10, 5R Right Hand
- Frame: Aluminum, KimPro II Finish
- Slide: Stainless Steel, RMSc Optic Cut, Front and Rear Serrations
- Sights: TruGlo Tritium Pro Night Sights
- Overall Length: 6.2"
- Height: 5" with 13-Round Magazine
- Width: 1.1"
- Weight: 21.44 oz with Empty Magazine
- Controls: Fully Ambidextrous
What’s Included
- Kimber CDS9 Classic 9mm pistol
- One 13-round magazine
- One 15-round magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
What red dot optics fit the Kimber CDS9 Classic?
The slide is machined for a direct-mount RMSc footprint, which is one of the most common micro red dot patterns out there. Optics like the Shield RMSc, Holosun 507K and EPS Carry, Swampfox Sentinel, and similar footprint dots mount right to the slide with no adapter plate needed. That keeps the optic lower for a better chance of co-witnessing with the irons.
Is the CDS9 Classic a true 1911-style single action?
Yes, it is a hammer-fired single action pistol with a flat-faced trigger and ambidextrous thumb safeties, so it carries and shoots much like a slimmed-down double stack 1911. If you already train with a 1911 or a 2011-style gun, the manual of arms will feel right at home. The trigger is a big step up from typical striker-fired micro nines.
What magazines come with the Kimber CDS9 Classic and how well does it conceal?
It ships with one 13-round and one 15-round magazine. With the flush-fitting 13-rounder installed, the gun stands 5 inches tall, measures 6.2 inches long, and weighs 21.44 ounces empty, so it disappears easily under a t-shirt in a decent holster. The 15-rounder adds a bit of height but gives you extra capacity for the range or as a reload.
Does the CDS9 Classic have night sights?
It does. The pistol comes fitted with TruGlo Tritium Pro night sights, which use tritium vials for low-light visibility along with a bright ring around the front sight for fast pickup in daylight. They are fully usable on their own, so you are not forced to add an optic to have a carry-ready sight setup.





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