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Kimber uses some self lubricating baked on finish that is both weak and way to slick. The finish is probably my biggest complaint. The Micro has a single sided safety which is fine by me. It's made of alluminum and matches the frame unlike Sigs polymer trigger. The trigger is noticeably heavier but crisp. The beavertail is up swept which is better in my opinion as the 938 has a downward slope that digs into my hand a bit. The slide has a rounded top like a traditional 1911. It has a more traditional profile it looks like a mini 1911. I'm guessing Kimber is betting it will make people forget about the Solo. Which has a lot to do with the checkered front strap and more aggressive grips. The Sig has less felt recoil in my opinion. The Sig has much more aftermarket and factory support. I'm not a huge fan of the blocky slide profile but that's just personal preference. The frame has a checkered front strap which is a big plus.
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It features a bead blasted stainless slide and anodized frame. I installed the Sig night sights and checkered/stippled wood grips. It originally came with contrast sights and a rubber Hogue grip. The 938 has been around for a bit and has been a great seller for Sig. Conversely the Kimber has a weaker recoil spring so put it back together is easier. I wasn't able to simply push it with my finger.I had to use something to push it through. The Sig is easier to take down because the slide stop/takedown on the Kimber is recessed and nubbed. The safeties, mag releases, and slide stops look like they could interchange. The barrel design and lockup are very close. If you sand some plastic off of the mag base pad it will fit. Kimber doesn't sell any extended mags yet and the Sig ones almost fit. The mags are obviously made by the same company.
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The Sig has a fatter slide and feels a tad bit heavier. They are almost identical in size with the Kimber being slightly longer and taller.
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Although the 938 was more expensive when you factor in what you get plus the added costs of buying online the Sig is the better deal. The Kimber was $540 + $15 shipping and $25 transfer (Gunbroker) and came with only one flush fit 6 round mag. The 938 was $669 out the door locally and came with a Viridian laser, 3 mags (one flush, two extended), and a Reactor Holster. I have owned 938's in the past so I knew what I was getting into there. I love compact guns and I wanted to see which one was better so I went out and got one of each. So there was a thread a couple of weeks back about the Sig 938 vs the recently released Kimber Micro 9 and it got me thinking.