Fly Navy said:
Ugly looking, but I'm curious how it turns out.
Agreed. I think all plastic guns fugly.
However, this was an interesting piece. The way the weapon handled, the natural grip and the natural tendency to squeeze off the round rather than “pulling the trigger” actually reminded me of the Luger-Erma KGP-69. Different caliber, different gun altogether, although the KGP 69 also had a chambered round indicator, DAO trigger and an interlock safety when mag removed. Smiles when I mentioned that.
The piece is clean, ultra narrow slide, not even an external safety. All safety devices are internal, including an internal key lock, now mandated by some states, e.g., MARYLAND. I was so struck with the narrowness of the slide I whipped out my handy-dandy caliper and measured, just a tad over 3/4 inch. Advertised overall width of weapon is 1.05 inches. Those with small hands will appreciate the design, KPD = Kimber Personal Defense, while Kimber declined to say it was aimed at the distaff side of the house. They claimed concealed carry drove design and agreed it was not police/military market. Still about 25 oz, with mag but unloaded.
Currently only in .40 S&W but plan a 9MM.. Street price should be about $500 vs $560 suggested retail. Shipping to dealers will begin next month.
Firing the weapon was sweet. Took some time to get accustomed to the lack of an safety switch. Fired good groups at 15 and 25 yards, but really excelled at 35 yards rapid fire. For the thirteen rounds (12 mag, 1 chamber), one bulls eye, no other punches on the target, All 13 had to go thru the same hole!
Kimber is working on a new shotgun for release later this year.
Now you boys see why The Chief --- is a Chief. 
