Videos tagged with Kimber Carbon Compact

This video highlights Kimber as the most surprising breakout gun company of 2025, challenging previous perceptions of the brand's reliability. The reviewer details positive experiences with various Kimber models, including the Mako R7, Carbon Compact, CDS9, and 1911 variants, emphasizing their improved performance, aesthetics, and reliability. The content contrasts Kimber's current offerings with past issues and other manufacturers like Sig Sauer and Staccato, focusing on Kimber's success in producing high-quality, reliable carry guns and 1911-style pistols.

This video focuses on the Kimber Carbon Compact pistol, highlighting its quality and compact design. As a review, it likely covers the features, handling, and performance of this specific firearm model.

This video explores Kimber's potential comeback by examining their new product lines and acknowledging past issues. The host, Eric, shares insights from a factory visit, highlighting Kimber's efforts to address quality control concerns and adapt to modern shooting trends. The discussion covers the new 2011 platform pistol, the R7 Mako, and the Carbon Compact, emphasizing their features and Kimber's commitment to customer service and innovation for the next generation of shooters.

This review of the Kimber Carbon Compact 9mm pistol highlights its performance after 500 rounds. The firearm features a 4.4-inch threaded barrel, an optic cut for RMSC footprint sights, and an ambidextrous design with a flared magwell. The reviewer found the ergonomics, particularly the grip angle and beaver tail, to be exceptional, comparing favorably to a Glock 19. Reliability was high, with zero malfunctions, though the slide occasionally failed to lock back, potentially due to the shooter's grip.

This video tests the 'Dry Practice Smart Mode' of the Shooters Global SGO shot timer to determine if it can differentiate between a trigger pull sound and a slide racking sound. The test reveals that the timer registers the last sound it hears, rather than specifically identifying a trigger pull. The demonstration uses a Kimber Carbon Compact Striker Fire 9mm.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of cinder blocks against various calibers, from .22LR to .50 BMG. It demonstrates that while smaller calibers cause superficial damage, larger rounds like .308 and .50 BMG can significantly compromise or destroy the blocks, highlighting the limitations of cement as ballistic cover against powerful firearms.

The Kimber Carbon Compact is an upsized version of the R7 Mako, featuring a carbon fiber-infused polymer frame for increased strength and a slightly longer barrel (3.92 inches). It incorporates a Shield RMSc footprint for red dot optics, tritium night sights, aggressive stippling, interchangeable backstraps, and ambidextrous controls, making it a shootable and customizable option for concealed carry.

SPN Firearms provides an expert review of two Kimber pistols, the R7 Mako and the Carbon Compact, highlighting their reliability and features. The R7 Mako, a subcompact micro-9, and the Carbon Compact, a Glock 19-sized pistol, have both demonstrated flawless performance over extensive round counts. The instructor emphasizes that these models are underrated, potentially due to past perceptions of Kimber 1911s, and praises their excellent sights, finishes, texturing, triggers, and mag wells.

This YouTube video is a shooting review of the Kimber Carbon Compact pistol. The title suggests a positive and perhaps surprising assessment of the firearm's performance, particularly its recoil management ("kicks A**"). The focus is on a hands-on evaluation and likely includes commentary on handling, accuracy, and overall shooting experience. Given the title and description, the content is geared towards firearm enthusiasts interested in compact pistols, specifically from the Kimber brand.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Kimber Carbon Compact and the Glock 45 MOS, focusing on frame materials, grip texture, optic mounting capabilities, trigger performance, and magazine capacity. The presenter highlights the Kimber's carbon fiber infused frame and superior grip texturing, while acknowledging the Glock's MOS system offers broader optic compatibility. Despite a minor malfunction with the Glock using steel case ammunition, both firearms are deemed reliable, with the presenter ultimately favoring the Kimber for its enhanced trigger, night sights, and perceived recoil reduction.

This review of the Kimber Carbon Compact 9mm highlights its premium build quality, particularly the carbon fiber-infused frame, and excellent ergonomics. The pistol offers a near Glock 19 size in a slimline package with 15-round capacity and impressive shooting characteristics for its class. While praised for reliability and comfort, minor drawbacks include magazine seating feedback and holster availability.

This video highlights five 'Glock killer' pistols that offer high performance without mainstream recognition. It features the Archon Type B, Kimber Carbon Compact, Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Comp, CZ P10 F, and the Springfield Echelon Comp, detailing their unique features and performance metrics like build drill times. An honorable mention is given to the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 for its carry capabilities.