Kimber Mako - Micro-Compact 9mm Pistol Review and Test

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P Carry Comp 9mm highlights its versatility for concealed carry and combat. The pistol features a 4.2-inch barrel, aluminum frame, and a robust optics mounting system. Notably, it demonstrated exceptional reliability by firing 2000 consecutive rounds without a single malfunction, making it a strong contender in its price range.

This expert review of the Glock 45 Gen 6, based on 630 rounds fired, finds it performs similarly to previous generations but with notable improvements. The grip texture, forward serrations, and trigger guard undercut enhance control, while the flat-faced trigger offers a slight, though not revolutionary, improvement. The presenter, a seasoned firearms instructor, highlights the pistol's reliability with various ammunition types and anticipates strong aftermarket support, while also recommending legal coverage for gun owners.

This expert-level review introduces the new HK VP9x Tactical, highlighting its key upgrades for tactical applications. The firearm features suppressor-height sights, a 13.5x1 LH threaded barrel, and an optics-ready slide. It maintains a full-size grip with improved ergonomics, including removed finger grooves and a slightly flared magwell, paired with a shorter compact slide for a unique configuration. The review emphasizes practical features and includes a live-fire demonstration.

This review provides a concise overview of the Canik Mete MC9 Prime, highlighting its key features for potential buyers. The pistol is chambered in 9mm and includes a mechanic red dot sight, a 3.6-inch comped barrel, and front/rear serrations. It also boasts a loaded chamber indicator, accessory rail, flat-faced aluminum trigger, and a flared magwell. The package comes with two 17-round magazines, a holster, a carrying case, and cleaning tools, making it a feature-rich option for concealed carry or home defense.

Roger Barrera provides an in-depth review of the ZEV Technologies and Magpul Folding Defensive Platform (FDP), a 9mm firearm with a unique folding design. He details its 18-year development, purchase price of approximately $1,700, and performance during range testing. Barrera highlights the FDP's smooth recoil, impressive deployment speed (sub-3-second Bill Drills), and surprising 100-yard accuracy despite its integrated sights and mechanical offset. Critiques include the high price point and potential ergonomic challenges with the manual safety.

This video from God Family and Guns identifies five firearm categories poised for price increases due to rising ammo costs, potential gun control, supply chain issues, and geopolitical instability. The presenter, demonstrating experienced authority, ranks Military Surplus, 2011s, .38 Special Revolvers, AR-15s, and Glock Handguns as top investment choices before anticipated price spikes.

The Heizer Defense PS1 Pocket Shotgun is a single-shot firearm chambered in .410 (2.5-inch) and .45 Colt, constructed from stainless steel or titanium. It boasts extreme durability, with over 5,000 rounds fired from a single unit without failure. Manufactured in Missouri, it starts at an MSRP of $499, with a 3-inch .410 version planned.

The Gilboa Snake is a unique double-barrel AR-15 variant developed in Israel, designed to maximize firepower for short tactical windows. It features a proprietary gas piston system and dual bolt carriers, with a civilian-legal version planned to have 16-inch barrels and separate triggers. Production is slated for summer with a fall rollout, though US pricing is undetermined.

This video compares the recoil of the Desert Eagle in .44 Magnum and .50 AE calibers. The .44 Mag features a new muzzle brake, while the .50 AE uses a 300-grain Speer Gold Dot. Simultaneous firing highlights the visual difference in muzzle flip and recoil impulse between the two powerful handguns.

High-speed camera analysis reveals significant differences between 9mm and .45 ACP in identical Remington RP pistols. The .45 ACP exhibited greater muzzle rise (45 degrees) and torque due to slower slide cycling, while the 9mm showed less muzzle rise (under 30 degrees) and faster cycling, indicating better control.