KIMBER’S MICRO 9 COVERT

TEXT AND IMAGES BY JOHN SCOTT

Kimber’s Micro 9 Covert comes standard with a Lasergrip made by aiming laser experts, Crimson Trace.

“IF YOU’RE FAMILIAR WITH THE USE OF A 1911, YOU’LL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME WITH THIS MINI- 1911.”

When it comes to carrying a pistol as a part of your everyday carry regimen, what aspects are the most important to you? There are many factors to think about, including the overall size of the pistol, its shape, its ergonomics, what caliber it shoots and ammunition capacity, just to name a few.

In general, the smaller the gun, the easier it is to conceal under your garments. That is definitely a bonus when carrying concealed, but common tradeoffs to pint-sized compact guns are less controllability and diminished aim-ability. Just how small a gun you carry will depend on your training, experience and personal preferences. Also, there has always been a balance between ammunition capacity and caliber size. In the case of choosing which CCW gun to carry, this is probably one of the most important factors. Would you rather have larger caliber ammo but reduced capacity or the opposite?

Some won’t carry anything less than a gun chambered in 45 A CP for its stopping power while others need full-size grips to better accommodate their larger hands. Those shooters will most likely prefer a subcompact or even a compact pistol that is on the larger end of the carry pistol scale. Those who choose to go with higher ammunition capacity or the most compact package possible, a .380 ACP becomes a popular choice. Depending on whom you talk to, the .380 ACP is either revered or reviled as a self-defense carry caliber. Some say it doesn’t possess enough stopping power while others swear by it.