Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Kimber Custom Shop Solo CDP.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Kimber Custom Shop
Model: Solo CDP
Serial: S1133346
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Two-Tone Black / Satin Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 2.7"
Optics/Sights: Fixed 3-dot Tritium Night Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Rosewood Crimson Trace Lasergrips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Kimber Custom Shop Solo CDP is a high-end, micro-compact 9mm pistol that represents Kimber Manufacturing’s ambitious entry into the premium concealed-carry market, combining compact dimensions with upscale materials and features typically reserved for larger defensive handguns. Introduced around 2011 as part of Kimber’s Custom Defense Package (CDP) lineup, the Solo CDP builds upon the base Solo platform with a series of refinements aimed at both performance and carry comfort, including a distinctive two-tone finish, aggressively dehorned “carry melt” treatment to eliminate sharp edges, and the addition of Crimson Trace laser grips with rosewood panels that integrate seamlessly into the pistol’s slim frame. Mechanically, the Solo CDP is a striker-fired, single-action semi-automatic pistol that uses a short-recoil, locked-breech system, departing from Kimber’s traditional 1911 hammer-fired designs while retaining familiar ergonomics such as grip angle and control placement. Its aluminum alloy frame and stainless steel slide keep weight extremely low—around 17 ounces unloaded—while maintaining structural integrity, and its compact dimensions (roughly 5.5 inches in length with a sub-3-inch barrel) make it highly suited for deep concealment in a pocket or inside-the-waistband carry.
Model: Solo CDP
Serial: S1133346
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Two-Tone Black / Satin Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 2.7"
Optics/Sights: Fixed 3-dot Tritium Night Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Rosewood Crimson Trace Lasergrips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Kimber Custom Shop Solo CDP is a high-end, micro-compact 9mm pistol that represents Kimber Manufacturing’s ambitious entry into the premium concealed-carry market, combining compact dimensions with upscale materials and features typically reserved for larger defensive handguns. Introduced around 2011 as part of Kimber’s Custom Defense Package (CDP) lineup, the Solo CDP builds upon the base Solo platform with a series of refinements aimed at both performance and carry comfort, including a distinctive two-tone finish, aggressively dehorned “carry melt” treatment to eliminate sharp edges, and the addition of Crimson Trace laser grips with rosewood panels that integrate seamlessly into the pistol’s slim frame. Mechanically, the Solo CDP is a striker-fired, single-action semi-automatic pistol that uses a short-recoil, locked-breech system, departing from Kimber’s traditional 1911 hammer-fired designs while retaining familiar ergonomics such as grip angle and control placement. Its aluminum alloy frame and stainless steel slide keep weight extremely low—around 17 ounces unloaded—while maintaining structural integrity, and its compact dimensions (roughly 5.5 inches in length with a sub-3-inch barrel) make it highly suited for deep concealment in a pocket or inside-the-waistband carry.
The pistol typically feeds from a single-stack magazine with a 6-round capacity, with extended options available, and incorporates features such as tritium night sights, front and backstrap checkering for improved grip, and ambidextrous controls depending on configuration. One of the defining characteristics of the Solo CDP is its trigger system, which offers a relatively smooth, consistent pull with a clean break more akin to a tuned single-action than many striker-fired designs, contributing to its reputation for accuracy in such a small package. At the same time, the pistol gained a somewhat mixed reputation due to early sensitivity to ammunition selection and break-in requirements, though many users found it to be reliable when properly maintained and fed with recommended loads. Overall, the Kimber Custom Shop Solo CDP stands as a distinctive blend of compact defensive practicality and premium craftsmanship—appealing to shooters who prioritize concealability, refined aesthetics, and 1911-like handling characteristics in a modern micro-9mm format.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Kimber case and all other contents pictured above.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Kimber case and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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2026-04-19 21:00:00 |
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