#Worst New Handgun (Past Ten Years)

Published on October 7, 2013
Duration: 4:00

The Kimber Solo is identified as the worst new handgun of the past decade due to significant design flaws and mechanical failures. Issues include poor aesthetics, an unnecessary safety lever on a subcompact, and frequent malfunctions like roll pins falling out, barrel peening, and feeding/ejection problems. The video criticizes the trend of rushed firearm releases lacking adequate testing.

Quick Summary

The Kimber Solo is named the worst new handgun of the past decade due to its poor design, including an awkward safety on a subcompact, and severe mechanical failures like roll pins falling out, peening, and frequent feeding/ejection malfunctions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Series Intro: Worst New Handgun
  2. 00:19Market Trends & Quality Control Issues
  3. 01:18Kimber Solo Design Criticisms
  4. 02:28Kimber Solo Mechanical Failures & Malfunctions
  5. 03:01Viewer Feedback & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What handgun is considered the worst released in the past ten years?

The Kimber Solo is identified as the worst new handgun released in the last decade. The review highlights significant design flaws and numerous mechanical failures that render it unreliable for self-defense or concealed carry.

What are the main mechanical failures of the Kimber Solo?

The Kimber Solo suffers from issues like roll pins falling out, barrel and slide peening, peeling finishes, and frequent malfunctions such as failures to feed, failures to eject, and magazines dropping during firing.

Why is the Kimber Solo's design criticized?

The Kimber Solo's design is criticized for being aesthetically unappealing with mismatched parts. Additionally, the inclusion of an unnecessary and poorly integrated manual thumb safety on a subcompact pistol is seen as a significant design flaw.

What trend in firearm manufacturing does this review highlight?

The review highlights a concerning trend where many new firearms are rushed to market without adequate testing. This often results in poor quality control, frequent malfunctions, and a high number of recalls, compromising reliability.

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