Glad I found you channel, new subscriber immediately. All the guns on your table shows you're committed to helping people make educated choices. Both my wife and I got the R7 Mako. Thank you.
Looking forward to a range performance video on the kimber . I own several Springfield Xd s thousands of rounds through them and never had a single issue ever. Very solid and reliable.
I picked mine up yesterday and put a quick 100 rounds thru it. I have to admit I'm loving the mako so far, I'll be testing it more this weekend, but im pretty sure it'll earn a spot in the carry rotation.
Thanks for doing this. Only thing I don't like about the Mako is that the mags are longer at the butt of the grip and shorter in the front, which is the exact opposite of what I want for carry.
No problem, thank you. And I get that! I like it for the short mag for some resistance for your pinky, but for the extended one I agree. Very nice feeling though. Respect
Thanks for the comparison. Honestly, I would’ve rather seen the flush fit mag comparison versus the extended mag comparison. Or maybe doing a seven minute video and showing extended mag options on all of them. Most of them have an extended mag option. Example 365 or 365 XL or 365 XL with the 15 round.hellcat with the 11 1315 or the 17. But I understand you’re comparing against the set up that you like.
Ive had good luck with kimber so far with the mako and k6s 3". Mako is part of my rotation and definitely one of my favorite. That stoeger is the very next on my purchase list.
I had a K6S 2” and it was beautiful….BUT TOO LIGHT IN THE ASS!!!! Ran 12 rounds through it, and it had to go. My Chiappa Rhino 200DS wasn’t fond of her either LOL
Love the channel! Just ordered a Walther PPS M2 with Holosun 407k….. If I want round capacity I’ll carry my pdp f 4 inch… your information on this firearm helped me to decide ty
Awesome gun. Glad to see some people are taking advantage of it. Seems like too few people have it, because it's such an excellent gun. Most gun people don't even know what it is.
@@yeahitdonotmatter4330 That's good to hear. I've been hoping for a video on how it works. It's different from most guns and although I have an idea of how it works (I know how many 100s of firearms function), I've never seen exactly how the parts fit and function together. I don't know a lot of people that own them, but of the few people I've come across, they all love them and carry them for self defense (and they've all been reliable of course). I really wish an 80% would become available or at least the build kits with downloadable frame files.
@@spnfirearms Well if I you get it fixed and I get into sublimation, I already have a good idea for the design for a “My Little Pico: Malfunctions are Magic” open carry meme holster.
Mine is very accurate as well. Eats literally anything. I put 400 rounds of every possible different ammo I could find through it the day I bought it. Different bullet weights, types, reloads, brands and case materials. NO hiccups whatsoever. Added a CT RAD Micro shake-awake red dot and now it's perfect. Trust my life to it.
As I'm sure you have noticed, no matter what you do or how you do it, always going 2 be people saying they don't like it. I am of the ," if you don't like it kick rocks" school or thought. 🤘🏽 Awesome video brother.
Mako just seems a tad bigger than most micro 9mm’s not a bad looking pew pew, but for my money I like the shield plus and CSX is probably still my favorite, I’ve had them all and love size of 365 but had bad luck with them. The reflex is a great gun too but I’m about to part ways with it. Really hope HK brings their micro 9mm to the market soon, I’ll definitely buy 2 and switch to it, love paddle mag release, wish they’d make a DA/SA micro 9mm like a micro USP.
I like what you're doing here, but really feel you should compare flush fit mags to flush fit mags. You put the extended mag in the Kimber and compared it to all other's flush fit. Apples to oranges.
Been using the magguts setup in my shield 2.0 for many years.. the trick to them is throw a small profile +2 baseplate on the spare with the magguts +2 kit and you actually get a +5 capacity in a mag that is only 3/16” of a inch longer.. don’t remember what plates I use on my shield I think it’s TT plates.. My shield 2.0 is 9+1 flush with the 7rn mag and 13+1 with the 8rn mags. Never bought these new “micros” cause I already had that capacity to start with 😂😂. It’s very frustrating through to get the springs to seat properly with the follower and screw on baseplates.. took me a long time fighting with them to get them properly installed.. *add edit.. just went and checked they are not the TT baseplate they are HYVE and they are actually a +1 baseplate 😂😂 prob why sometimes I can get 13 in and other times it’s soo hard I just do 12 🤷♂️ but it only extends the 8rn mag about the same as the magguts kit does the 7rn and it’s gets rid of that stupid sleeve and fits the magwell perfectly. Also I find it really odd you use the magguts kits on the shield but then always make mention either the 43’s that you only use the factory mags in them.. also magguts used to make kits for glocks too.. idk if they still do or not.. If you can though you really want to get the old v1 magguts kits for the shields cause you can squeeze another round out of them if you do it right.
You can never have too many HK's. It does kinda suck they don't make a pocket .380 though. There are some pretty good one's made by other companies though. Like the Beretta Pico. That's his favorite 380 of them all. lol. Joking aside... anything you want specifically? The LCP Max is most peoples first pick these days. 10rds of .380 with the decent LCP II trigger and it's only slightly larger than the LCP II. It's almost identical in size though. I like the LCP II and especially the LCP too though, because they are a little smaller (esp the original LCP)... and the original LCP has a longer, heavier trigger, which is what a lot of people prefer with a pocket gun (or any CCW). It really depends if you want polymer or metal frame, lighter weight over capacity... or capacity over size, etc... There are many excellent guns to choose from. The Glock 42 is a very popular one for example, because it's an excellent shooting gun, but it's larger than most other pocket .380's and only has 6rds. Some people prefer that though. (Also, I think .32 is worth looking in to. Most people would prefer .380, but there are some good .32acp handguns that are worth consideration, like the Beretta 3032).
There's only one good one since the lc max isn't reliable. P365 380 which is only 3 oz lighter than. The 9mm. The lc max is 10 oz but doesn't function well
Bersa Tunder CC or Sig P238. Both have above average triggers, next to no recoil and extremely reliable. I also have a Beretta 3032 INOX, but only have about 40 rounds through it.
I really hope an 80% comes out for these. It's an awesome gun and I wish more people had them... and I think an 80% frame would make them very popular (or maybe even some 3d models for people to print and the availability of parts and parts kits of course).
@@spnfirearms I’m looking into gunsmithing or something aftermarket as an option. Passion projects for extra cash, but one step at a time. Would be cool to fill a need for the 2A community.
Man the Kimber 1911’s have been dismal disappointments for the past 15 years. I can’t imagine their tactical Tupperware is any better. I just don’t gamble with the “maybe it’ll work” guns for defense.
Fair enough. No arguing with that… with that being said though a Glock engineer designed this handgun actually and went over to Kimber….. it has something going for it 😂
Hey SPN was wondering if you can help a guy out finding a set of iron sights for my Glock 19 that are identical to the R7 Mako. I can’t find a sight anywhere yet less I just don’t know where to look.
I was going back and forth between Glock 43x and Kimber Mako. Bought the 43x I love it but now I feel like the guy who dated two pretty girls and picked the girl I thought was the “one” but now regrets it… I’m gonna buy that Kimber Mako.
The "spotty" reputation has been gained by inexperienced shooters who buy their products and don't know how to operate them. Other brands have function problems too, I can show you plenty of other brands that have guns that don't function completely including Glock, S&W, Colt, Ruger, so you can't always blame the manufacturer. Look at the person making the contact and ask if they know what they are doing.
Wish my wife would allow me to get meself handgun#2 lol!! Meanwhile you got 100's 😅❤. Whats the secret!? How do we convince our women to let us buy more toys 😅
I am finally happy with my EDC this Kimber R7 is just so accurate and this trigger is the best I have shot Runs Fast only 100 through it but no malfunctions 10 out of 10.
Who buys such a gun.when you can legaly acces a good german or austrian firearm...dont make sense safe money on unrealiability..its like buying a new fake jersey..when you can buy cheap a used real jersey..i take always 2nd option..😂😂
That M&P subcompact is beautiful.
Smith did a great job on them.
They really did. Extremely underrated size to Shootability ratio. Respect
Glad I found you channel, new subscriber immediately. All the guns on your table shows you're committed to helping people make educated choices. Both my wife and I got the R7 Mako. Thank you.
Looking forward to a range performance video on the kimber . I own several Springfield Xd s thousands of rounds through them and never had a single issue ever. Very solid and reliable.
I have an XD-S 45 3.3 and absolutely love it despite mag capacity
I picked mine up yesterday and put a quick 100 rounds thru it. I have to admit I'm loving the mako so far, I'll be testing it more this weekend, but im pretty sure it'll earn a spot in the carry rotation.
Absolutely love mine.
Thanks for doing this. Only thing I don't like about the Mako is that the mags are longer at the butt of the grip and shorter in the front, which is the exact opposite of what I want for carry.
No problem, thank you. And I get that! I like it for the short mag for some resistance for your pinky, but for the extended one I agree. Very nice feeling though. Respect
My boy spn coming in clutch for the win 💪🏽
I appreciate ya, respect
Thanks for the comparison. Honestly, I would’ve rather seen the flush fit mag comparison versus the extended mag comparison. Or maybe doing a seven minute video and showing extended mag options on all of them. Most of them have an extended mag option. Example 365 or 365 XL or 365 XL with the 15 round.hellcat with the 11 1315 or the 17. But I understand you’re comparing against the set up that you like.
I love your comp videos,best on youtube
Ive had good luck with kimber so far with the mako and k6s 3". Mako is part of my rotation and definitely one of my favorite. That stoeger is the very next on my purchase list.
Great to hear. I’ve heard great things about both. Respect
I had a K6S 2” and it was beautiful….BUT TOO LIGHT IN THE ASS!!!!
Ran 12 rounds through it, and it had to go. My Chiappa Rhino 200DS wasn’t fond of her either LOL
Im with you on the Vedder holters, their perfect 👌🏻
Love the channel! Just ordered a Walther PPS M2 with Holosun 407k….. If I want round capacity I’ll carry my pdp f 4 inch… your information on this firearm helped me to decide ty
Love my PPS! Just want something similar with more capacity.
I love this gun , been my edc since may 2022
Can’t wait to take it out this weekend; respect
Awesome gun. Glad to see some people are taking advantage of it. Seems like too few people have it, because it's such an excellent gun. Most gun people don't even know what it is.
Still haven’t had any hiccups with it and I’ve ran all kinds of hollows and fmj’s besides steel amo
@@yeahitdonotmatter4330 That's good to hear. I've been hoping for a video on how it works. It's different from most guns and although I have an idea of how it works (I know how many 100s of firearms function), I've never seen exactly how the parts fit and function together. I don't know a lot of people that own them, but of the few people I've come across, they all love them and carry them for self defense (and they've all been reliable of course). I really wish an 80% would become available or at least the build kits with downloadable frame files.
Glad to see you are still enjoying the MC2sc holster! Sounds like you need one to carry that Pico in! 😂
Haha I might send it to beretta and finally get it completely fixed and run it like crazy haha. Respect
@@spnfirearms Well if I you get it fixed and I get into sublimation, I already have a good idea for the design for a “My Little Pico: Malfunctions are Magic” open carry meme holster.
Peace love respect!!!!! Another banger
I appreciate the support man, respect
Love it!!! Keep making these!!!
My Mako is disgustingly accurate.
It shoots like a full size.
Mine is very accurate as well. Eats literally anything. I put 400 rounds of every possible different ammo I could find through it the day I bought it. Different bullet weights, types, reloads, brands and case materials. NO hiccups whatsoever. Added a CT RAD Micro shake-awake red dot and now it's perfect. Trust my life to it.
Love the content keep it coming
I really appreciate that! Respect
The Mako fits my hand better than any other small 9 I tried, and I tried a lot of them. Also shoots like a much larger gun.
Kimber had some intentions behind the side-ejecting brass idea. This saves your optic from being beaten up with spent cartridges Cheers to Kimber!
Nice video I wish you did different angles to get a good idea of size
I love mine. Tha KS for doing this video
No problem man, respect and thank you
As I'm sure you have noticed, no matter what you do or how you do it, always going 2 be people saying they don't like it. I am of the ," if you don't like it kick rocks" school or thought. 🤘🏽 Awesome video brother.
Yup!, like that Mako! 🦈
Yes. This weekend I’m going to run 300-500 rounds through it. I bet it runs flawlessly
Mako vs that Canik looks crazy!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@spnfirearms ohhh, that's going to be a fun video, hope that Mako does well, it's an really good deal, hope it shoots true! See you then.
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Mako just seems a tad bigger than most micro 9mm’s not a bad looking pew pew, but for my money I like the shield plus and CSX is probably still my favorite, I’ve had them all and love size of 365 but had bad luck with them. The reflex is a great gun too but I’m about to part ways with it. Really hope HK brings their micro 9mm to the market soon, I’ll definitely buy 2 and switch to it, love paddle mag release, wish they’d make a DA/SA micro 9mm like a micro USP.
I like what you're doing here, but really feel you should compare flush fit mags to flush fit mags. You put the extended mag in the Kimber and compared it to all other's flush fit. Apples to oranges.
Respect, you've got one of everything!
How do you like this vs the canik tp9 elite sc?
What's your thoughts on the Mako's trigger? Do you get a solid wall before it breaks?
Been using the magguts setup in my shield 2.0 for many years.. the trick to them is throw a small profile +2 baseplate on the spare with the magguts +2 kit and you actually get a +5 capacity in a mag that is only 3/16” of a inch longer.. don’t remember what plates I use on my shield I think it’s TT plates..
My shield 2.0 is 9+1 flush with the 7rn mag and 13+1 with the 8rn mags. Never bought these new “micros” cause I already had that capacity to start with 😂😂. It’s very frustrating through to get the springs to seat properly with the follower and screw on baseplates.. took me a long time fighting with them to get them properly installed..
*add edit.. just went and checked they are not the TT baseplate they are HYVE and they are actually a +1 baseplate 😂😂 prob why sometimes I can get 13 in and other times it’s soo hard I just do 12 🤷♂️ but it only extends the 8rn mag about the same as the magguts kit does the 7rn and it’s gets rid of that stupid sleeve and fits the magwell perfectly.
Also I find it really odd you use the magguts kits on the shield but then always make mention either the 43’s that you only use the factory mags in them.. also magguts used to make kits for glocks too.. idk if they still do or not..
If you can though you really want to get the old v1 magguts kits for the shields cause you can squeeze another round out of them if you do it right.
If someone asked me what micro compact is closest to the Kimber Mako R7 the first gun that comes to mind is Shadow Systens CR920
Yes and the mete mc9 is the same exact size…
What is your first choice for a pocket size 380? Unfortunately, my go to manufacturer HK doesn’t make one. Yes, I have too many HKs. 😂
You can never have too many HK's. It does kinda suck they don't make a pocket .380 though. There are some pretty good one's made by other companies though. Like the Beretta Pico. That's his favorite 380 of them all. lol. Joking aside... anything you want specifically? The LCP Max is most peoples first pick these days. 10rds of .380 with the decent LCP II trigger and it's only slightly larger than the LCP II. It's almost identical in size though. I like the LCP II and especially the LCP too though, because they are a little smaller (esp the original LCP)... and the original LCP has a longer, heavier trigger, which is what a lot of people prefer with a pocket gun (or any CCW). It really depends if you want polymer or metal frame, lighter weight over capacity... or capacity over size, etc... There are many excellent guns to choose from. The Glock 42 is a very popular one for example, because it's an excellent shooting gun, but it's larger than most other pocket .380's and only has 6rds. Some people prefer that though. (Also, I think .32 is worth looking in to. Most people would prefer .380, but there are some good .32acp handguns that are worth consideration, like the Beretta 3032).
There's only one good one since the lc max isn't reliable. P365 380 which is only 3 oz lighter than. The 9mm.
The lc max is 10 oz but doesn't function well
Bersa Tunder CC or Sig P238. Both have above average triggers, next to no recoil and extremely reliable. I also have a Beretta 3032 INOX, but only have about 40 rounds through it.
So many guns !!!! I love it !
I appreciate you watching! Respect
Nice comparison except the difference in prices
That Mako shoots like a dream, I had the best groups of my life with it. As good as a $1,500 gun lol
I really hope an 80% comes out for these. It's an awesome gun and I wish more people had them... and I think an 80% frame would make them very popular (or maybe even some 3d models for people to print and the availability of parts and parts kits of course).
I strive to one day have a collection like SPN
You can do it! Work over time, find a side hustle, etc, you got it. Respect
@@spnfirearms I’m looking into gunsmithing or something aftermarket as an option. Passion projects for extra cash, but one step at a time. Would be cool to fill a need for the 2A community.
“Vs. EVERYBODY” that’s what’s up 👊
Good job brother
What’s your secret favorite EDC ? Another great video
My favorite edc is the Glock 26 but the handgun I carry often that people don’t know I carry often is the mossberg mc2sc
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Man the Kimber 1911’s have been dismal disappointments for the past 15 years. I can’t imagine their tactical Tupperware is any better.
I just don’t gamble with the “maybe it’ll work” guns for defense.
Fair enough. No arguing with that… with that being said though a Glock engineer designed this handgun actually and went over to Kimber….. it has something going for it 😂
2500 rounds through mine, no issues.. my brother has p365 and fn reflex and likes my r7 more.. to each his own
Oh, it works. And works well.
I live in restricted Rhode Island so I had to order my Mako in the ten rd. version. People must still like this gun, Bud's is sold out.
Hey SPN
was wondering if you can help a guy out finding a set of iron sights for my Glock 19 that are identical to the R7 Mako.
I can’t find a sight anywhere yet less I just don’t know where to look.
Pico 🐐💨🤢
Your running Pico gag is classic!🤣🤣🤣
*Seriously, awesome content as usual!👍🏻🔥
Take care SPN
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Haha it’s always just there in the safe haha… and I appreciate man, respect!
@@spnfirearms 👊🏻💯
😁 picooooo! 😆 they way SPN tossed em funny moment 🤠
I have short fingers, the R7 has a shorter trigger reach than most. Makes it interesting for me.
Nice toy store dude!!
I prefer the 15rnd mag in my Mako. You get a full grip.
You like the 26\27 id think you love the mc9 ..I carry the mc9 and the gx4 carry now almost 90% ..hellcat and g19 cz10 way less now
Well buy a micro dagger that's built on the .oem 15 rd mag if the makes ya feel better lol
Guns Guns Guns on the table!!
What shutting better, less recoil and comfortably???
I was going back and forth between Glock 43x and Kimber Mako. Bought the 43x I love it but now I feel like the guy who dated two pretty girls and picked the girl I thought was the “one” but now regrets it… I’m gonna buy that Kimber Mako.
God bless AMERICA 🇺🇸 🙏
@spn Have you shot the kimber yet?
Nope! Putting through 300-500 Rounds This weekend. I will make an updated review!
RUclips unsubscribed me from your channel. 😒
Yup, that seems to be a common theme over here. Sucks for our community. But we deal with it and be resilient. Respect
I have a hellcat rdp but I want a CSX so bad
Is the kimber mako snappy? I wonder if that bubits system works
No, it isn't.
Glock Perfection...
I love mine!!!
Thanks
Im tired of school, its so boring ARHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Haha, it’s worth it tho! Respect
You didn’t compare the reflex and mako length! ….you didn’t show a top-down’ shot.
My apologies. Maybe I’ll make a short on it
@@spnfirearmsyes please and the P200sk
Nice
The "spotty" reputation has been gained by inexperienced shooters who buy their products and don't know how to operate them. Other brands have function problems too, I can show you plenty of other brands that have guns that don't function completely including Glock, S&W, Colt, Ruger, so you can't always blame the manufacturer. Look at the person making the contact and ask if they know what they are doing.
I eatched this video 3x to get to my fn lol.I Shouldnt have beem skipping around.
How’s that trigger ?
Love my Makos trigger hits around 4.5lbs
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Wish my wife would allow me to get meself handgun#2 lol!! Meanwhile you got 100's 😅❤. Whats the secret!? How do we convince our women to let us buy more toys 😅
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I am finally happy with my EDC this Kimber R7 is just so accurate and this trigger is the best I have shot Runs Fast only 100 through it but no malfunctions 10 out of 10.
I’ll take a db9 with some underwood, I’m. Simple man
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Have you shot it yet?
Aint German,Austrian or Swiss🤔🇩🇪🇦🇹🇨🇭then its no good..pure Fact..
Well, it's a Wilhelm Bubits design, so I'd say it's probably good then!
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If you shoot it and like it can I get a shout out? Lol
Who buys such a gun.when you can legaly acces a good german or austrian firearm...dont make sense safe money on unrealiability..its like buying a new fake jersey..when you can buy cheap a used real jersey..i take always 2nd option..😂😂
Because it is better.
@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 A copy is never better then a original...only a fool would say that..🤣🤣
@@ricksworlddereaux2397 Are modern tires better than those from 75 years ago?
First here
I appreciate that, respect!
Your welcome bro
Super ugly gun lol... How about a px9 carry ..like to see it on here ..kinda g19 with 26 slide