Kimber Micro 9 ESV 9mm SAO Pistol – 3.15 in Gold PVD Barrel, Black KimPro II Slide, Night Sights, 2 Magazines
The Kimber Micro 9 ESV stands out with its lightened slide that exposes a gold PVD/TiN-coated stainless barrel, combining distinctive styling with practical weight reduction. Built on a lightweight aluminum-alloy frame with a black KimPro II finished stainless slide, this micro-1911-style, single-action pistol delivers compact dimensions and carryable weight while retaining quality features like 3-dot night sights and G10 grips. This example is in excellent condition and comes with two 7-round magazines, original box, soft case, and manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The bore presents a clear, high-luster appearance. Rifling is clean and sharp. The slide-to-frame fit is well done.
What’s Included
- Kimber factory box (original packaging)
- Kimber soft pistol case/pouch
- Kimber Micro series Safety & Instruction Manual
- 2 Kimber Micro 9 single-stack 7-round steel magazines with extended basepads
The ESV variant features a lightened, vented slide with front and rear cocking serrations, marked "MICRO 9 ESV," that reveals its gold PVD/TiN-coated stainless barrel marked "9MM." This setup reduces slide mass and gives the pistol a distinct, purpose-driven look.
The stainless slide wears a black KimPro II finish over a lightweight, black-finished aluminum-alloy frame. A serrated frontstrap and mainspring housing aid control, and the beavertail-style tang enhances purchase during firing.
Sighting is handled by low-profile, dovetailed steel 3-dot night sights front and rear. Controls include a left-side magazine release, a manual thumb safety, and a single-action trigger consistent with its micro-1911-style design.
Recoil-operated and locked-breech, the Micro 9 ESV balances concealability with shootability. It measures approximately 6.1 in OAL, 4.07 in height, and 1.08 in width, with an unloaded weight around 15.6 oz. Barrel length is 3.15 in, with a single-column magazine system and an 8+1 capacity in 9mm Luger.
Grip panels are black checkered G10 with an oval, molded Kimber logo, providing a durable, positive hold. Frame markings read "KIMBER, YONKERS, NY USA," consistent with its U.S. manufacture.