Kimber Micro 9 Kahr Pm9 Sig P938 Review

Nosotros've received emails specifically requesting we review the Kimber Micro 9 and SIG P938. Readers wrote that they "similar the idea ofguns made out of actual metallic that operate in a very similar manner to a M1911." Then we obliged and assembled a pair of 1911 micro-9mm pistols, a Kimber Micro nine Desert Tan (LG) with light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation grip and a SIG Emperor Scorpion P938. We also added to the mix a new polymer-frame 9mm with a DA/SA trigger, the Springfield Armory XD-E. It is not a 1911 platform at all, only the XD-E is a pistol in the same size class as the Kimber and SIG. All are chambered in 9mm Luger, have barrels that measure from three- to 3.3-inches in length, utilise single-stack magazines, and are designed for concealed carry.

For speed testing, we performed the Bill Drill at vii yards firing a magazine as fast every bit we could while however keeping hits in an eight-inch circle. The intent with this drill is to improve speed without eroding accuracy. Information technology also helps united states run the pistol dry, cheque for slide lock dorsum, perform numerous mag changes, and repeatedly use the slide release too as test rapid sight alignment and trigger press. We starting time at the low set up position. All three pistols performed reliably and consistently.

9mm Range Data

Armscor 9mm 124-gr. FMJ	SIG Sauer P938 Emperor Scorpion	Kimber Micro 9 Desert Tan (LG)	Springfield Armory XD-Due east 3.3
Average velocity	990 fps	1002 fps	1010 fps
Cage energy	270 ft.-lbs.	276 ft.-lbs.	281 ft.-lbs.
Smallest group	3.1 in.	three.4 in.	2.seven in.
Boilerplate group	three.5 in.	three.7 in.	3.2 in.
SIG Sauer 9mm 115-gr. FMJ
Average velocity	971 fps	1006 fps	1078 fps
Muzzle energy	241 ft.-lbs.	258 ft.-lbs.	297 ft.-lbs.
Smallest group	3.2 in.	3.three in.	2.6 in.
Average grouping	iii.five in.	iv.2 in.	3.1 in.
Aguila 9mm 124-gr. FMJ
Average velocity	968 fps	1008 fps	1038 fps
Muzzle energy	258 ft.-lbs.	280 ft.-lbs.	297 ft.-lbs.
Smallest grouping	3.3 in.	3.2 in.	2.5 in.
Boilerplate group	iii.half-dozen in.	4 in.	3.two in.
Notes: To collect accuracy data, nosotros fired five-shot groups from a bench using a rest. Altitude: 25 yards with open sights. We recorded velocities using a ProChrono digital chronograph.

The micro 1911s expect like to a 1911 pistol, only the operating systems are quite unlike. The Kimber and SIG 1911s are scaled down for conceal carry and accept 1911 design elements such as the controls, unmarried-action triggers, and grip angle to create a truthful back-up-sized 1911. If you are familiar with a 1911, so the transition to one of these micro 1911s will be seamless. The thumb safety, slide release, and magazine release are simply similar those in the 1911 design. These mini 9mm pistols disassemble with ease, then maintenance is not a job. Nosotros found we liked the mini 1911s in 9mm, and the vote was evenly carve up betwixt the SIG and Kimber.

The XD-Eastward is an entirely new animate being that one tester said looks like a DA/SA trigger machinery placed in an XD-South receiver mated to a Modern.2 slide. Peradventure that's how it got drawn on a cocktail napkin? Who knows. Our team thought the XD-E needed a few tweaks, though it proved to be a capable shooter. Hither are the details on all three.

Kimber Micro nine Desert Tan (LG) 3300168 9mm Luger, $659

GUN TESTS GRADE: A

The laser grip complements the large sights on this micro pistol. Edges are shine for concealed carry, and the beavertail protects large easily.

ACTION	Semi-car, curt recoil-operated, locked breech, unmarried-action semi-motorcar
OVERALL LENGTH	6.1 in.
OVERALL HEIGHT	4.five in.
MAX WIDTH	1.2 in.
WEIGHT UNLOADED	15.six oz.
WEIGHT LOADED	18.1 oz.
SLIDE Fabric	Stainless steel, Desert Tan finish
SLIDE-RETRACTION EFFORT	14 lbs.
RECEIVER MATERIAL	Aluminum alloy; matte black end
Front end STRAP Pinnacle	2 in.
Back STRAP Elevation	two.1 in.
BARREL LENGTH	three.15 in.
PISTOL GRIP	Checkered Desert Tan, Crimson Trace lasergrips
GRIP THICKNESS (max)	1.i in.
GRIP CIRCUMFERENCE (max)	five.25 in.
Mag	(2) half-dozen-rd.
SIGHTS	three-dot, laser pointer
TRIGGER PULL WEIGHT	6.4 lbs.
TRIGGER SPAN	2.5 in.
SAFETY	Manual thumb lever
WARRANTY	1 twelvemonth express
WEBSITE	KimberAmerica.com
TELEPHONE	(888) 243-4522
Fabricated IN	Yonkers, NY

The Micro 9 looks similar a shrunken Regime 1911 model with its rounded slide tiptop and internal extractor. The fit and finish were well executed and held upwards during testing. Our sample was outfitted with Crimson Trace Lasergrips, which, in our stance, enhanced the shootability of these tiny shooters at close range. The pistol came in a soft example with two magazines. The magazines had an extended safe bumper floorplate that besides acted as a finger residual. The floorplate was rounded on all the edges. In fact, all the edges of the Micro 9 were rounded, making it snag complimentary for concealed bear.

What we liked most well-nigh the Micro ix were the big 3-dot sights. The sights on both the Kimber and SIG were similar in size to sights on a full-size gun, which makes shooting them easier. The Kimber had a left-side thumb safety similar to the set upward on a Authorities 1911A1. It was easy for a right-handed shooter to manipulate the rubber with the thumb of the shooting mitt, though the SIG provided a bit more condom-lever surface area and was slightly easier to manipulate, we thought.

A button on the front strap activates the Lasergrips. When we grasped the pistol, our grip activated the laser. We could too loosen our grip and turn off the light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. We liked the ease of activation and employ. A switch on the left grip allows the user to completely turn off the light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. The grip themselves were textured polymer and felt thicker in our hands compared to the SIG. The SIG felt sparse and flat. The magazine-release button was simple to work and dumped the stainless magazines freely.

The Micro 9 had slightly more hammer-surface area for texture than the SIG, then it was a fleck easier to cock, though both were like shooting fish in a barrel to cock. The Micro 9 also had a slightly larger beavertail than the SIG, so ham-fisted testers felt more comfortable shooting the Kimber. The trigger is serrated, and so your trigger-finger pad or offset knuckle stuck to it ameliorate during recoil. There is a polymer insert in the rear strap with fine checkering which helped keep a grip on the gun when shooting. Field-stripping was easier than on a Regime 1911 and was the same for both pistols.

In hand, nosotros liked both the Kimber and SIG, but exist aware these lightweight 9mms produce recoil. In our opinion, recoil with all 3 of these pistols was pleasant, but recall, our Due north Carolina testers like to shoot 10mm pistols and magnum revolvers. The slide required xiv pounds of strength to rack and cock the pistol, which was slightly less than the XD-E and SIG.

Twenty-5 yards is pushing the range of these small pistols, but due to the unmarried-action trigger, large sights, and a rest, we were able to fire 5-shot groups that averaged 4 inches in size. Our best group was with Aguila 124-grain FMJ ammo, a 3.2-inch group. In close-range shooting, we were able to shoot these pistols fast and accurately. Small pistols require a tight grip because they can hands shift in the hand during recoil.

Our Team Said: At shut range, the Kimber Micro 9 was accurate and like shooting fish in a barrel to handle. The laser allowed faster aiming in nighttime conditions, while the full-size sights made aiming easier overall. Nosotros like all the smoothed edges and the beavertail.

SIG Sauer P938 Emperor Scorpion 9mm Luger, $639

GUN TESTS GRADE: A

With large sights, a relatively crisp trigger and toothy grips, this pistol was piece of cake to shoot and control.

Action	Semi-auto brusque recoil operated, locked breech, single action
OVERALL LENGTH	half-dozen in.
OVERALL Height	three.9 in.
MAX WIDTH	1.two in.
WEIGHT UNLOADED	16 oz.
WEIGHT LOADED	18.5 in.
SLIDE MATERIAL	Stainless steel, FDE end
SLIDE-RETRACTION Endeavor	xiv lbs.
RECEIVER Textile	Aluminum alloy; FDE PVD
Front STRAP Tiptop	2.1 in.
Back STRAP Pinnacle	2.4 in.
BARREL LENGTH	3 in., carbon steel
PISTOL GRIP	Piranha G10 w/ medallion
GRIP THICKNESS (max)	1.2 in.
GRIP CIRCUMFERENCE (max)	five in.
MAGAZINE	(1) 6-rd. steel; (1) 7-rd. steel
SIGHTS	SigLite night sights
TRIGGER PULL WEIGHT	six.6 lbs.
TRIGGER SPAN	two.58 in.
SAFETY	Dual ambidextrous lever
WARRANTY	Lifetime
WEBSITE	SIGSauer.com
TELEPHONE	(603) 610-3000
Made IN	Exeter, NH

The SIG Emperor Scorpion is aesthetically dissimilar than the SIG P938 we tested in our August event. Our sample has an FDE finish and G10 grips. Information technology came in a difficult instance with ii stainless-steel magazines; one with a finger residuum and 1 without that fits flush in the butt. In the instance was a SIG polymer OWB holster. We used the magazine with the floorplate finger rest for near of the testing since we liked this gear up the best.

The terminate was well executed on the SIG, which was our expectation. We likewise expected this SIG to run, and information technology did. But let'south go into what makes the SIG different from the Kimber.

The slide of SIG is shaped like the slide of SIG's other models, more blocky and squared off than the Kimber. The sights are large and characteristic SigLite 3-dot night sights. It took well-nigh 15 pounds of try to rack the slide and cock the pistol. We as well liked that the SIG had serrations at the muzzle and rear of the slide. The Kimber had serrations but at the rear. We liked existence able to rack the slide with a variety of methods. Nosotros likewise found the larger sights allow the user to rack the slide on the edge of a Kydex holster, table pinnacle, and nigh whatever edge. The outside edges of the SIG were sharper and less shine than the Kimber.

The SIG features an external extractor and an ambidextrous thumb safety that was slightly easier to dispense than the Kimber. At that place was a fleck more metallic to allow testers to flick it on and off without drastically changing the grip. The serrated hammer had a scrap less surface area to grasp and cock. The Kimber had a bit more. The beavertail was smaller than the Kimber's, simply none of the testers experienced hammer bite. The face up of the trigger was serrated, which we liked when shooting for speed.

In mitt, the SIG much flatter and thinner. We liked the residue on the floorplate considering it made the pistol feel like a larger model. What sets both of these micro nines apart from other striker-fired or DAO 9mm pistols are the big sights. It's a small-scale pistol, but information technology feels like a large pistol and makes it easier to shoot.

Using a residue and shooting out to 25 yards, the SIG due to its grip, sights, and adequately crisp single-activeness trigger, was a pleasure to shoot. One tester was able to shoot five rounds into a three.1-inch grouping with Armscor 124-grain FMJ ammunition. On average, the pistol grouped at three.v inches. Regarding accurateness, we would say the SIG and Kimber were comparable. For the speed-shooting phase of testing, we liked the toothy texture of the SIG because the gun stayed adhered to our hand with no discomfort. The front grip strap was checkered, and information technology also had a plastic checkered insert in the rear strap. There was lots of texture without the blueprint being raspy to the hand. The Kimber laser grips were slicker to the grasp.

Our Team Said: The SIG was felt thinner and had a better texture than the Kimber. We liked the big night sights. In the opinion of half of our testers, the SIG was preferred. The other half would opt for the Kimber. Recoil was pleasant but more noticeable with these lightweight micro nines.

Springfield Arsenal XD-E 3.3 Single Stack XDE9339BE 9mm Luger, $519

GUN TESTS Grade: B

The trigger geometry took some getting used to, and the decocker was difficult to manipulate in the firing position. Accurateness was good and the trigger break was consequent.

ACTION Type	Brusk recoil operated, locked breech, DA/SA
OVERALL LENGTH	six.75 in.
OVERALL Peak (eight-rd. mag)	five.25 in.
MAX WIDTH	one.25 in.
WEIGHT UNLOADED	25 oz.
WEIGHT LOADED (3-rd. mag)	28.two oz.
SLIDE	Melonite-coated steel, dual spring, total-length guide rod
SLIDE-RETRACTION Effort	15 lbs.
FRAME	Blackness polymer
Terminate	Blackness
Front end STRAP HEIGHT	1.7 in.
BACK STRAP HEIGHT	2.four in.
BARREL	iii.iii in. long, Melonite finish
PISTOL GRIP	Textured polymer
GRIP THICKNESS (max)	1 in.
GRIP CIRCUMFERENCE (max)	5.62 in.
Mag	(2) 8- and 9-rd. steel
REAR SIGHT	Steel, fixed, white 2 dot
Forepart SIGHT	Steel, fixed blade, fiber optic
SIGHT RADIUS	five.37 in.
TRIGGER PULL WEIGHT (DA)	11.4 lbs.
TRIGGER PULL WEIGHT (SA)	6 lbs.
TRIGGER Bridge (DA)	3.i in.
TRIGGER SPAN (SA)	ii.six in.
Condom	2-position lever
WARRANTY	Limited lifetime
TELEPHONE	(800) 680-6866
WEBSITE	Springfield-Arsenal.com
MADE IN	Republic of croatia

The XD-E is Springfield Armory's new DA/SA pistol. Known for 1911 pistols and striker-fired pistols, the XD-E is a divergence for Springfield. As i of our testers mentioned, the XD-E looks like an affiliation of Springfield's striker-fired pistols fitted with a DA/SA trigger system. Pistol-design philosophies autumn into 3 major camps: Single-action triggers, striker-fired triggers, and double action/single action (DA/SA) triggers. All crave different preparation and operating techniques.

With DA/SA triggers, the power to load the trigger earlier the break is an asset, similar pressing back on a double-action revolver trigger. While acquiring the target, the shooter tin press the trigger, then when on target, printing through to fire the pistol. The initial-DA triggers can exist an nugget considering it takes longer to printing the trigger. In a high-stress situation, this can help some users ensure against firing a premature shot. The switch from DA to SA can be confusing for some shooters, but for others, it is non. Our test squad has a diverse background and thanks to Uncle Sam, some have had all-encompassing training with the DA/SA M9.

The external hammer of the XD-Eastward provides a simple film to see if the pistol is cocked or not. What we liked about the XD-Due east was it could be carried DA/SA or cocked and locked. Due to the smooth trigger printing, we'd carry information technology DA/SA. An ambidextrous thumb control acts as a safety when the hammer is cocked, and it tin can decock the hammer. Some testers had an result manipulating the lever, which nosotros'll go into. The hammer had plenty of texture to grasp and erect with the shooting-hand thumb.

Next, to the Kimber and SIG, the Springfield XD-E was larger due the DA/SA trigger, external hammer, and slide. The XD-E is taller in the shooter'south hand. Another event some our testers had with the XD-E was the trigger. Testers with fatty, sausage-like fingers felt they couldn't get to the trigger as easily as they could with other DA/SA pistols similar those from SIG and Beretta. At that place is not a lot of space betwixt the front face of the trigger and the inside of the trigger guard. The trigger is curved upwardly in a high arc, which lessens the infinite. Shooters with average-size hands also plant the trigger geometry dissimilar, only in use, the trigger was hands pressed to fire the pistol. The looks were a bit deceiving because some testers were able to shoot the XD-E well, while the fat-fingered testers did non take as easy a fourth dimension. The attain of the trigger is a comfy stretch for average size hands.

The frame had a Picatinny slot to add a light or laser. The slide has a marking like to a Modern.2 pistol without the deep-cut sculpting. The red fiber-optic front sight is excellent, while the rear sight is windage adaptable and sits flush with the rear of the slide for maximum sight radius. It is too serrated on the function that faces the shooter to cut sun glare. These were excellent sights, and we thought it was easier to learn the front end sight on target due to the blood-red dot. The front sight is dovetailed in place.

It took 15 pounds of effort to rack the slide and cock the hammer. In mitt, the grip felt comfy, and we liked the textured forepart and rear grip straps. The front strap had a subtle finger groove, which fit our second and third fingers. At altitude, nosotros constitute the XD-E was a shooter. Our best 5-shot grouping at 25 yards was 2.5 inches with Aguila ammo. We institute the XD-East was the most accurate of all three pistols, with an average accurateness of 3 inches at 25 yards. When shooting for speed, the larger slide, with more surface area, made it faster to grasp and manipulate. The DA/SA trigger is either loved or loathed. The DA pull was long and felt similar xi pounds, though it was a smooth pull. In SA, there was some take upward and pull through required, just it broke consistently. The large sights were excellent due to the red cobweb optic. The pistol ran flawlessly.

Our Team Said: The XD-Due east performed well, and we would not hesitate to use the pistol to defend our homes. It was authentic and reliable. Some testers did not like the trigger nor the decocker.

Special thanks to Eastern Outfitters of Hampstead, North Carolina for their assistance. Written and photographed by Robert Sadowski, using evaluations from Gun Tests team testers.

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