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Kimber Pistols

Kimber KDS9c

Specs & variants

Kimber publishes 8 versions of the KDS9c pistol on its current product pages, all chambered in 9mm Luger. Barrels run from 4.09" to 4.6". Of the 8 versions, 5 have an optic cover plate, and Kimber offers adaptor plates for RMSc/Holosun K, Trijicon RMR and Docter footprints; 3 are optic-ready with a removable cover plate, and Kimber offers RMSc/Holosun K mounting plates. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.

Compare versions

What versions of the Kimber KDS9c are there?

8 current versions. Specs and measurements are Kimber's own.

Specs shared by every version

Frame
7075 Aluminum

  • KDS9c (10RD) (Stainless)

    Official product page
    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3100013
    Caliber
    —
    Capacity
    10
    Barrel
    4.09"
    Overall length
    7.75"
    Weight
    25.3 oz
    Height
    5.35"
    Finish
    KimPro Silver
    Slide
    stainless steel
    Twist
    1:10 LH
    MA
    —
    More specs for KDS9c (10RD) (Stainless)
    Sights
    Proprietary serrated adjustable rear sight, Green fiber optic front sight, Optic ready w/ removable cover plate, Micro optic (RMSC/ Holosun-K) mounting plates available
    Grips
    Gray and black G10 Crosshatch
    Width
    1.33"
    Trigger
    Factory setting: 3.5-4.5 lbs
    Other
    Skeletonized squared serrated hammer

  • KDS9c (Black)

    Official product page
    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3100010
    Caliber
    9mm Luger
    Capacity
    15
    Barrel
    4.09"
    Overall length
    7.75"
    Weight
    25.3 oz
    Height
    5.35"
    Finish
    —
    Slide
    stainless steel
    Twist
    1:10 LH
    MA
    —
    More specs for KDS9c (Black)
    Sights
    Proprietary serrated adjustable rear sight, Green fiber optic front sight, Optic ready w/ removable cover plate, Micro optic (RMSC/ Holosun-K) mounting plates available
    Grips
    Gray and black G10 Crosshatch
    Width
    1.33"
    Trigger
    Factory setting: 3.5-4.5 lbs
    Other
    Skeletonized squared serrated hammer

  • KDS9c (Stainless)

    Official product page
    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3100012
    Caliber
    9mm Luger
    Capacity
    15
    Barrel
    4.09"
    Overall length
    7.75"
    Weight
    25.3 oz
    Height
    5.35"
    Finish
    —
    Slide
    stainless steel
    Twist
    1:10 LH
    MA
    —
    More specs for KDS9c (Stainless)
    Sights
    Proprietary serrated adjustable rear sight, Green fiber optic front sight, Optic ready w/ removable cover plate, Micro optic (RMSC/ Holosun-K) mounting plates available
    Grips
    Gray and black G10 Crosshatch
    Width
    1.33"
    Trigger
    Factory setting: 3.5-4.5 lbs
    Other
    Skeletonized squared serrated hammer

  • KDS9c FDE/Black (TFS)

    15 rounds/ 18 rounds magazines

    Official product page
    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3100023
    Caliber
    —
    Capacity
    15/18
    Barrel
    4.6"
    Overall length
    8.29"
    Weight
    30.9 oz
    Height
    6.02"
    Finish
    FDE
    Slide
    stainless steel
    Twist
    1:10
    MA
    —
    More specs for KDS9c FDE/Black (TFS)
    Sights
    Optic cover plate with Novak dovetail carry rear sight Green Fiber optic front sight Available adaptor plates for:, - RMSc/Holosun K, - Trijicon RMR, - Docter
    Grips
    Black Crosshatch cut high textured G-10
    Barrel material
    Stainless Steel
    Trigger
    Factory setting (approximate pounds): 3.5-4.5 lbs

  • KDS9c Rail (10RD)(Black)

    Kimber lists this model on its Massachusetts Compliant pistols page, which Kimber describes as part of the Massachusetts Formal Target Shooting Roster. That is Kimber's listing, not a finding that this SKU can be sold in Massachusetts.

    Official product page
    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3100017
    Caliber
    —
    Capacity
    10
    Barrel
    4.09"
    Overall length
    7.75"
    Weight
    —
    Height
    6.01"
    Finish
    KimPro Black
    Slide
    stainless steel
    Twist
    1:10
    MA
    Yes
    More specs for KDS9c Rail (10RD)(Black)
    Sights
    Optic cover plate with dovetailed rear TruGlo night sight and accompanying front night sight., Available adaptor plates with RMSc/Holosun K, Trijicon RMR, and Docter footprints.
    Grips
    Gray and Black Crosshatch cut G-10 on black model.
    Barrel material
    Stainless Steel
    Trigger
    Factory setting (approximate pounds): 3.5-4.5 lbs

  • KDS9c Rail (10RD)(Dark Gray/Black)

    Official product page
    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3100018
    Caliber
    —
    Capacity
    10
    Barrel
    4.09"
    Overall length
    7.75"
    Weight
    —
    Height
    6.01"
    Finish
    KimPro Gray
    Slide
    Stainless Steel
    Twist
    1:10
    MA
    —
    More specs for KDS9c Rail (10RD)(Dark Gray/Black)
    Sights
    Optic cover plate with dovetailed rear TruGlo night sight and accompanying front night sight, Available adaptor plates with RMSc/Holosun K, Trijicon RMR, and Docter footprints
    Grips
    Black Crosshatch cut G-10 on two-tone model
    Barrel material
    Stainless Steel
    Trigger
    Factory setting (approximate pounds): 3.5-4.5 lbs

  • KDS9c Rail (Black)

    15 rounds/ 18 rounds magazines

    Official product page
    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3100014
    Caliber
    —
    Capacity
    15/18
    Barrel
    4.09"
    Overall length
    7.75"
    Weight
    30.3 oz
    Height
    6.01"
    Finish
    KimPro Black
    Slide
    stainless steel
    Twist
    1:10
    MA
    —
    More specs for KDS9c Rail (Black)
    Sights
    Optic cover plate with dovetailed rear TruGlo night sight and accompanying front night sight., Available adaptor plates with RMSc/Holosun K, Trijicon RMR, and Docter footprints.
    Grips
    Gray and Black Crosshatch cut G-10 on black model.
    Barrel material
    Stainless Steel
    Trigger
    Factory setting (approximate pounds): 3.5-4.5 lbs

  • KDS9c Rail (Dark Gray/Black)

    15 rounds/ 18 rounds magazines

    Official product page
    Optics
    Adapter plate
    Model / part #
    3100015
    Caliber
    —
    Capacity
    15/18
    Barrel
    4.09"
    Overall length
    7.75"
    Weight
    30.3 oz
    Height
    6.01"
    Finish
    KimPro Gray
    Slide
    Stainless Steel
    Twist
    1:10
    MA
    —
    More specs for KDS9c Rail (Dark Gray/Black)
    Sights
    Optic cover plate with dovetailed rear TruGlo night sight and accompanying front night sight, Available adaptor plates with RMSc/Holosun K, Trijicon RMR, and Docter footprints
    Grips
    Black Crosshatch cut G-10 on two-tone model
    Barrel material
    Stainless Steel
    Trigger
    Factory setting (approximate pounds): 3.5-4.5 lbs

What calibers does the KDS9c come in?

Every current version is chambered in 9mm Luger.

Is the KDS9c optics-ready?

Of the 8 versions, 5 have an optic cover plate, and Kimber offers adaptor plates for RMSc/Holosun K, Trijicon RMR and Docter footprints; 3 are optic-ready with a removable cover plate, and Kimber offers RMSc/Holosun K mounting plates.

Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?

Kimber lists one version as a Massachusetts model. That is the maker’s description, not a finding that a particular SKU is on that state’s approved-handgun list or that a dealer can sell it to you. California and Massachusetts each keep their own list of handguns approved for dealer sale, with limited exceptions. Look for “Yes” in the MA column. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.

What's the latest on the KDS9c?

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