Kimber R7 MAKO

Published on November 29, 2021
Duration: 27:41

This review of the Kimber R7 MAKO by Hickok45 highlights its strengths in trigger quality and ergonomics, but points out significant challenges with field stripping due to recessed and stiff takedown tabs. The pistol features a 3.37-inch barrel, a 9mm caliber, and capacities of 11+1 or 13+1. While praised for its accuracy and tritium night sights, its weight (22.4 oz) places it closer to a belt-carry than a pocket pistol when compared to competitors like the Glock 26, Sig Sauer P365 XL, and Springfield Hellcat.

Quick Summary

The Kimber R7 MAKO is a 9mm striker-fired pistol known for its excellent factory trigger and tritium night sights. However, its 22.4 oz weight makes it heavier than many micro-compact competitors, leaning towards belt carry. A significant drawback is the difficult field stripping process due to recessed, stiff takedown tabs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Initial Shooting
  2. 00:30Field Stripping and Maintenance Challenges
  3. 03:20Optics and Sights
  4. 05:40Trigger and Ergonomics
  5. 08:20Size and Weight Comparisons
  6. 13:40Design Innovations and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Kimber R7 MAKO?

The Kimber R7 MAKO is a 9mm striker-fired pistol featuring a 3.37-inch barrel, capacities of 11+1 or 13+1 rounds, excellent factory trigger, tritium night sights, and an optics-ready slide with a protected ejection port. It weighs 22.4 oz empty.

How does the Kimber R7 MAKO compare in size and weight to competitors?

The Kimber R7 MAKO weighs 22.4 oz (empty), making it heavier than the Sig Sauer P365 XL (20.4 oz) and Glock 26 (21.5 oz). This weight positions it more as a belt-carry gun than a pocket pistol for many users.

What are the main drawbacks of the Kimber R7 MAKO?

The primary criticism highlighted is the difficulty in field stripping the pistol due to recessed and extremely stiff takedown tabs, which can be a significant negative for maintenance and cleaning.

What is the trigger like on the Kimber R7 MAKO?

The trigger on the Kimber R7 MAKO is consistently praised as a major positive, described as one of the best factory triggers available on a striker-fired pistol—very light and crisp.

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