The Kimber pistols are one of the most popular for their performances. The 1911 pistols sell like hotcakes and Kimber Manufacturing Inc. has thrived by selling these models. The brand also manufactures the Kimber Pistols 9mm and Kimber 45 Pistol. These Kimber pistols for sale can be found on various online stores. Today I will be dealing with the Solo pistols, a sub-compact device, which has become popular with the users.

 Features of Kimber Solo

In design the solo looks a lot like the 1911. In fact, it was designed to look like one. It is a tiny device that features the ambidextrous 1911 style thumb safeties and the dovetailed three dot combat sights. The similarities, however, are limited to these 2 features. As far as the trigger is concerned, it is a pivoting double action type that resets itself when you move it forward and post the slide has recycled. The average trigger pull weight is around 8 pounds but in reality it feels lighter than that. It makes an impressive DA trigger.

In addition the barrel weight of the Solo is 17 ounces when empty and then you are ready to carry it, the weight shoots up to 20.3 ounces. You might be surprised to notice that this little guy has an ambidextrous magazine release. This feature is markedly absent in the 1911 pistols. Packed with the ambi safeties, the Solo is a convenient gun for both the left and right handed shooters.

Laser Grip: A Variation

There are various models of the Kimber Solo that also includes the Solo Carry Stainless. This is a two tone model known as the Solo Carry with Meprolight night sights and the Solo CDP (LG) with Crimson Trace Laser grip. When you have small pistols like these, an additional laser becomes quite handy. With this you can easily zero the laser as far as 20 feet. Although you can use red dot sights on the Solo but an additional laser always helps. It just adds to the capabilities of the pistol. Despite such additional baggage, the pistol still fits in the holster!

Points to Remember while Shooting with Kimber Solo

Kimber Pistols 9mm is a little gun and it comes with the problems to firing from such tiny devices. They bite at the both ends and this is applicable to the Solo as well. However the smooth trigger and excellent sights make shooting relatively comfortable and make you feel confident about the shoot. It is quite thoughtful of the brand to notice the sharp edges and smooth them out so that shooting is more comfortable.

Secondly, while using the ammunition, remember to use any good quality 9mm ammunition that is manufactured defensive use.

Thirdly, the Kimber is designed to shoot high pressure ammunition and comes with a heavy recoil spring. In addition, of the magazine of the pistol is fully loaded to six rounds, then they are difficult to seat.

Inspite of the little issues, the Kimber Solo pistols are the best in the handgun section till date.