Kimber Solo grips
Kimber Solo grips
The Kimber Solo (officially Solo Carry) was introduced on January 18, 2011, by Kimber Manufacturing (founded 1979) as a groundbreaking micro-compact 9mm pistol—the company's first departure from its renowned 1911 platform
Designed from a blank slate, Kimber engineers aimed for a subcompact that combined premium all-metal construction (aluminum frame, stainless slide/barrel), exceptional ergonomics, and true 9mm power in a pocket-sized package rivaling .380 dimensions. Key features include a 2.7-inch barrel, 6+1 capacity, single-action trigger, ambidextrous thumb safeties, grip safety, beavertail, and edge-free carry bevel for snag-free concealment (overall ~5.5 inches, ~17 oz unloaded)
Unveiled as "one of the most significant firearm introductions in a generation," it debuted amid the concealed-carry boom, earning praise for Kimber-quality fit, finish, accuracy, and shootability. Variants like CDP (Carry Deep Cover) and DC followed for enhanced features
Though some early users reported ammo sensitivity, the Solo offered a high-end alternative to polymer pocket pistols. Production ended around 2017, succeeded by striker-fired lines like the Micro 9 (2016), but it remains a collector favorite for blending 1911 heritage with innovative micro-compact design