The Kimber CDS9 Lite 9mm is a carry pistol with a 3.18-inch match grade stainless barrel and 15+1 capacity (Kimber part no. 3700881). Its stainless slide is optic ready with serrations and uses an RMSc footprint, so a compact red dot mounts directly. An aluminum frame with a beavertail, an integral Picatinny rail and ambidextrous controls round out the package. It is aimed at shooters who want a compact, high-capacity pistol they can run with an optic. Find more Kimber pistols below.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm, a popular carry and training cartridge.
• Capacity is 15+1, a high count for a compact pistol.
• The barrel is 3.18 inches of match grade stainless steel.
• Rifling uses a 1:10 twist.
• The slide is optic ready with an RMSc footprint, so a compatible micro red dot mounts directly.
• The slide is stainless steel with serrations, which aids a positive grip when racking.
• The frame is aluminum with a beavertail, which keeps weight down and protects the hand.
• An integral Picatinny rail gives a mounting point for a light or laser.
• Controls are ambidextrous, so they work for left-handed and right-handed shooters.
• Overall length is 6.2 inches and height is 5.52 inches, compact for the capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kimber CDS9 Lite optic ready? Yes. The stainless slide is optic ready and uses an RMSc footprint.

What is the capacity? It is rated at 15+1 rounds in 9mm.

Does it have a rail for a light? Yes. It has an integral Picatinny rail on the frame.

Buy the Kimber CDS9 Lite Pistol, 9mm, 3.18-Inch Barrel, Optic Ready (RMSc Footprint), 15-Round

The CDS9 Lite packs optic-ready capacity into a short barrel and frame. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto handguns.