A: It shot 1000 rounds in a row without a malfunction.
or,
B: Kimber sent me one to evaluate.

If you aren’t familiar with the Kimber EVO, it is a subcompact 9mm striker fired pistol with an alloy frame. There are four trim levels available, the nicest of which is the EVO SP Custom Shop model, the one they sent me. It is about an ounce lighter than the other three models, comes with solid TruGlo night sights, two 7 round magazines and, in my opinion, is the best looking of the four models. The stipling, multi-tone gray color scheme and G10 grip inserts all look very cool. The gun feels good in the hand and the size, shape and weight make the gun easier to shoot than many of its categorical competitors in the small single stack 9mm world, including polymer framed striker guns and micro-1911s. The trigger is a little on the heavy side at 6-7lbs, but its travel distance is short for a striker fired gun. It has a loaded chamber indicator and you can see the striker clearly at the back of the slide when it is cocked.

Deryck Poole. co-host of PDN’s Training Talk, was one of the first to shoot the Kimber EVO with me… straight out of the box.

At least 10 shooters had fired rounds through the Kimber EVO by the end of the day on Monday… and it was over 500 rounds without a hiccup.
Today was an admin day on the tour… I had a lot of work to do, but that included a lot of time on the range zeroing a couple of new optic set ups on long guns and testing a few different guns. Don, Chuck and I were joined by our other PDN Training Talk Co-host, Barret Kendrick, in shooting another 400+ rounds through this amazing little Kimber… and we got to 1000 Rounds this evening. Again, I did it LIVE on social media. <<– Check out that video!
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I’d Carry it!

-RJP
Hi Rob, i just purchased a IWI Masada,17 rds, striker fired,what do you think of these handguns, i know their Israilie made,and their known for their excellant weapontry, but would like your opion on this weapon, Thank you
I have a “soft spot “ for the Kimber Co. And that many rounds through it w/o a malfunction is great. I would want to use an extended mag. for a better grip on it. Thanks, Rob!