Red dot adapters for Kimber models

This collection brings together every red dot adapter we have for Kimber models: optics ready plates for Kimber models with a factory optic cut, and red dot mounts for Kimber models without one. Pick your model above and you see only the plates or mounts that fit it.

Plate or mount: which one does your Kimber model take

• Optics Ready Kimber models have a factory optic cut in the slide, closed with a cover plate. They take an optics ready plate. The plate goes into the cut and connects it to the footprint of your red dot.
• Kimber models without an optic cut take a red dot mount. The mount replaces the rear sight in its dovetail. You need no slide milling and no permanent modifications.

A mount does not fit an Optics Ready model, and a plate does not fit a model without the cut. Choose your exact model, including the Optics Ready (OR) or MOS part of its name.

Optics Ready Kimber models

We have an optic plate for the Kimber KDS9C with a factory optic cut. The plate is machined from steel by Impact Machine in the USA. It takes red dots with the Shield RMSc or the Holosun K-series footprint. Both footprints are common on compact pistol red dots.

Installation

Remove the factory cover plate from the optic cut. Screw the optic plate into its place, then screw the red dot onto the plate. No milling is needed and you can do it yourself. Threadlocker on the screws is recommended.

For plates for other brands, see Optics ready plates.

Kimber models without an optic cut

Kimber pistols are celebrated for their craftsmanship, reliability, and precision—favored by defensive shooters, enthusiasts, and competitors alike.

As red dot optics become increasingly popular for fast target acquisition and accuracy, many Kimber owners are upgrading their pistols. The first step? Choosing the right red dot mount.

We provide a range of red dot mounts for popular Kimber models like the 1911, and others—no need for permanent slide modifications.

Compatible with popular red dot footprints

Our mounts include dovetail adapters designed for a wide range of red dot sight footprints, such as:

• Trijicon RMR footprint
• Leupold Delta Point Pro footprint
• Shield RMSc footprint
• Holosun K-Series footprint
• Noblex / Vortex Venom footprint
• Aimpoint Acro footprint
• C-More RTS footprint

Mounting red dots on your Kimber

Most Kimber pistols don’t come optics-ready, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run a red dot. Our dovetail-based mounts replace the rear sight to provide a secure and stable optic installation—no slide milling required.

How to pick the right red dot mount for your Kimber

First, confirm your Kimber model. Then match the red dot mount to your optic’s footprint. Browse our collection below to find the ideal setup for your Kimber.

Mounts by Kimber model

• Red dot mounts for Kimber 1911

Need help choosing a mount?

Not sure which mount or red dot footprint fits your Kimber? Reach out to us. We’ll help you get the perfect setup, hassle-free.

Related collections

For iron sights, see Sights for Kimber models. For the tools you need, see Installation tools. For other brands, see Red dot adapters.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install an optic plate on my Kimber KDS9C at home?

Yes. No milling is needed, and you can do it yourself.

1. Remove the cover plate from the optic cut.
2. Screw the optic plate into the cut.
3. Screw the red dot onto the plate.

Put a drop of threadlocker on every screw.

Which red dots will fit my KDS9C?

Red dots with the Shield RMSc or Holosun K-series footprint, for example Shield red dots or the Holosun 407K and 507K. The Impact Machine plate takes both footprints.