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Kimber's R7 MAKO 9mm Micro-Compact

BET7 said:
Yet another Micro compact with extended capacity. New from Kimber 11+1 and 13+1 capacities. Video describing this firearm is 5:13 min. in length.

Kimber's R7 MAKO 9mm Micro-Compact | Guns & Gear First Look

Guns & Gear's Ryan Gresham heads to the range for a first look at Kimber's new R7 MAKO 9mm micro-compact.
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I seen a video review from James at TFB earlier today and it looks like a decent new contender to step into the ring with the other leading micro compacts but it will most likely be priced higher than more well established pistols like the Hellcat while not offering any new cutting edge tech or features.
 
10mmLife said:
I seen a video review from James at TFB earlier today and it looks like a decent new contender to step into the ring with the other leading micro compacts but it will most likely be priced higher than more well established pistols like the Hellcat while not offering any new cutting edge tech or features.
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Per the video, I believe Ryan mentioned MSRP of $599 without an optic, or $799 with the CT (Crimson Trace) optic. I was unaware that Kimber made polymer pistols I wonder if this is their first.
 
I am a huge fan of the stack-and-a-half micro compacts. I bought both the Sig Sauer P365 and the Springfield Hellcat when they were released, and still carry the P365. I see a definite market for all of the recent micro compacts, except for Kimber.

The S&W Shield series has such a devoted following that the new Shield Plus is guaranteed to succeed. The new Ruger and Taurus offerings appeal to buyers looking for lower-cost models from established brands, and should also sell well. Kimber isn't well known for their polymer models, and it looks like the R7 Mako may be more expensive than most of it's competitors.

I love to see as much variety as possible in gun cases, so I don't mind more entries into the market. I'm sure there were a lot of Shield and Shield 2.0 owners who wouldn't have considered replacing their EDC until the Shield Plus was released. I'm not sure how many potential buyers have been waiting to purchase a micro compact until Kimber released one.
 
SimonRL said:
The Mako is the answer to a question that no one asked. Is there a point where the micro-compact market oversaturated or are new gun owners still flooding the market?
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Has oversaturation stopped the many AR or striker fired firearm companies yet?

I'm always open to see a new challenger to the market as it breeds innovation but the newcomer should either bring that new innovation or a firearm with the same features, reliability & warranty as the competition at a better price point to be successful.
 
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The only thing that's different for R7 Mako is... the weight. It's the heaviest of the micro compacts. 19.5 oz without magazine.
That helps with shooting precision, but it doesn't help with carrying.

I can carry my Hellcat in pocket. Or IWB with a normal belt. I have to weight one in my hand...

PS: That's up with the name? R2D2 next?
 
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SoNic said:
The only thing that's different for R7 Mako is... the weight. It's the heaviest of the micro compacts. 19.5 oz without magazine.
That helps with shooting precision, but it doesn't help with carrying.

I can carry my Hellcat in pocket. Or IWB with a normal belt. I have to weight one in my hand...

PS: That's up with the name? R2D2 next?
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That’s two ounces more than a P365. I can’t imagine you’d even notice that.
 
SoNic said:
The only thing that's different for R7 Mako is... the weight. It's the heaviest of the micro compacts. 19.5 oz without magazine.
That helps with shooting precision, but it doesn't help with carrying.

I can carry my Hellcat in pocket. Or IWB with a normal belt. I have to weight one in my hand...

PS: That's up with the name? R2D2 next?
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My model 640 S&W weighs more than that, and I pocket carry it regularly…and easily, at that.
 
BET7 said:
Thanks Hans, good information to know. In that time, I wasn’t in to collecting firearms, and even if I was, I’m not sure at my age that I could remember that far back. ;)
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