Kimber Micro 380 grips
Kimber Micro 380 grips
The Kimber Micro .380 (also known as Micro Carry or Micro 380) was introduced in 2013 by Kimber Manufacturing (founded 1979, Yonkers, NY) as a scaled-down 1911-style pocket pistol to enter the booming concealed-carry .380 ACP market, competing with models like the Colt Mustang, SIG P238, and Ruger LCP
Building on Kimber's reputation for premium 1911s and the compact Kimber Solo (9mm, launched 2011), the Micro addressed demand for a single-action, high-quality .380 with classic 1911 ergonomics—thumb safety, grip safety, beavertail, and crisp trigger—in a tiny package
Key specs include a 2.75-inch barrel, aluminum frame, stainless slide, 6+1 flush magazine (7+1 extended), overall length ~5.6 inches, weight ~13.4 oz unloaded, and recoil-operated action. Early models featured stainless or two-tone finishes, with variants like CDP (Carry Deep Cover), Raptor, and Advocate added by 2015
Unveiled around late 2013 (pre-SHOT Show announcements) and showcased prominently at SHOT Show 2014, it shipped in 2014 amid praise for fit, finish, accuracy, and shootability despite size. A 9mm Micro 9 followed in 2016 to expand the line
The Kimber Micro .380 revitalized Kimber's subcompact offerings, blending proven 1911 heritage with modern pocket-carry reliability for everyday defense and enthusiasts