Kimber Solo CDP with Crimson Trace Grip
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:35 am
I got to fondle one at my local GS. I must say it was really pretty, but it fails to attract me.
First, it was very slick with the carry melt, and the trigger pull was very nice, finish and fit were very good.
The negatives for me personally.
The trigger was made for someone with skinny little fingers the bottom end of it curved too far forward and it was uncomfortable to me.(poked my finger about a third up onto the pad)
The grip is too short to give up space for the Crimson Trace wrap around switch.
The safety was workable, but maybe shaved off a little too much.
I'm not a big CT fan anyways, but this one is useless to me on this little gun. I block it with my index finger until I go to the trigger. My buddy at the GS says "well, if you were in a defensive situation you would want your finger on the trigger anyways. Well, NO, not me. I train religiously on not going to the trigger until ready to fire.
Overall it's a cute little gun, I think the appeal and fit is better for a woman, however I doubt that most women would care for the recoil of a 9mm in this light package. I would probablly like it more without the laser grips, however at their asking price of $1225, I'll stick with my Ultra Stainless and my PF9.
First, it was very slick with the carry melt, and the trigger pull was very nice, finish and fit were very good.
The negatives for me personally.
The trigger was made for someone with skinny little fingers the bottom end of it curved too far forward and it was uncomfortable to me.(poked my finger about a third up onto the pad)
The grip is too short to give up space for the Crimson Trace wrap around switch.
The safety was workable, but maybe shaved off a little too much.
I'm not a big CT fan anyways, but this one is useless to me on this little gun. I block it with my index finger until I go to the trigger. My buddy at the GS says "well, if you were in a defensive situation you would want your finger on the trigger anyways. Well, NO, not me. I train religiously on not going to the trigger until ready to fire.
Overall it's a cute little gun, I think the appeal and fit is better for a woman, however I doubt that most women would care for the recoil of a 9mm in this light package. I would probablly like it more without the laser grips, however at their asking price of $1225, I'll stick with my Ultra Stainless and my PF9.
