Kimber R7 Mako Review - Is Kimber's First Polymer Handgun Worth The Hype?
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- Kimber R7 Mako Review
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When Kimber told me they were sending me their new gun, a striker-fired double-stack plastic gun with a red dot was not what I was expecting.
What I got to shoot and review was their new R7 MAKO (OI).
The OI stands for Optic Installed.
The First 1911 I ever bought was a Kimber Ultra raptor. I have no shame in saying that I bought that gun simply because of the way it looked.
Kimber has always been known for making attractive-looking 1911s, and I have to say they've done the same with the R7 Mako.
Here is my Kimber R7 Mako Review where I go over the Kimber R7 Design, features, trigger, grip, price, shootability, and more.
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TimeStamps:
00:00 Kimber R7 Mako Review
00:48 Kimber R7 Mako OI vs OR
02:30 Kimber R7 Design Review
03:12 Kimber R7 Features
03:55 Kimber R7 Trigger Review
05:14 Kimber R7 Shooting Review
07:00 Kimber R7 Price
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Your shooting too fast. The ATF is probably gonna consider your finger a “machine gun”.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 maybe too soon
Ah ha ha I'm LMFAO
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Lmao!!! Nice!!!
Ouch
Dang man, Colion got all the guns. I'm right here in DFW buddy, you know, just in case you ever wanna get some aromatherapy together. Keep up the good work buddy and thanks for being a voice for us on the 2A community.
Lol right!. He said he stopped counting after 50..😂 💪
Really? I'd heard he lost all good guns in a boating accident. Weird. 😁
Aroma therapy?
@@whatsgrowingon I'm sure he's referring to the aroma of GSR, gun oil, and hot brass...goes hand-in-hand with ballistic therapy.
Everyone else releasing a review on this today. This the only one I really care to hear.
Hopefully someone compares it to the other top 10 guns in its class.
TFB has a good review and Honest Outlaw does compare size with most of the other micro nines.
TFB and Honest Outlaw are go-to sources for reviews as well. I trust their opinion a bit more than Colion’s, as he has no problem taking money from manufacturers and the other two are fan funded channels.
Everybody I've seen so far is giving it great reviews on every aspect of it, now if I could just find someone to order it from...
Colion is in a class all by himself!
I've never watched one of your reviews before, only your 2A stuff. You do an amazing job, not just showing the product, but the way your verbally deliver the information. Well done!
Same. His was the best explanation of the trigger of many other reviews.
That manscape add was funny AF.
I was thinking the same thing. 30 seconds or so talking about ball shaving. I guess you don’t want to get your pistol hung up in the weeds when you appendix carry…sad way to lose a gunfight 😂😂😂
Between “I know you’ve been neglecting your balls” and “dumb little SUV” I am never disappointed in your narration.
You need to come out with a line of gun cleaning products call it Colion Cleanser.
Early threadwinner
That’s actually smart af ❗️🔥
Agree with previous replier. Winning. 😂😂😂
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I'd buy it lol
KImber is a top of the line company. I already have a good concealable 9mm, and probably shouldn't buy another one. But if I come into a pile of extra money and all my bills are paid, I'd get one of these. I love it.
I'm so glad you're doing this style of review videos again.
"This ain't the 80's and I'm not Ron Jeremy" I'll have to check Manscaped products out!
I like how you used the Pooh sheisty instrumental 🔥
Yessir.
What song is the instrumental from?
Facts
what song? sounds familiar but can’t remember
@@l.j.legendaryjack9817 back in blood lil durk and Pooh sheisty
I called Kimber less than two months ago asking them if they would make something like this! The person on the phone said that the people at the call center aren't given information on what new gun designs are currently being planned. So I'm surprised and happy that this has come out. I'm definitely going to check it out.
It's nice to see kimber transition from the custom hunting rifels and custom 1911market to into the revolver new innovative double stack compact market
I love how Collin can convince me to buy the gun in the first five minutes and everyone else’s reviews are 25 minutes long . Why is that ? lol
No BS and right to the point. He can convey what they're trying to say in a quarter of the time.
Because he’s paid to advertise? And his social media team is really good at editing ?
@@KG370 Shhhh don't tell them. They enjoy watching him literally publish advertisements, and I'm not talking the shaving company lmao. As you know literally 80% of Colin's content or more is all manufacturer sponsored segments as you stated that are very well edited and meant to convince the person watching to buy said product. For people like you and me or those who are older we know better. But the newer generation merely needs to watch 1-2 videos and they will impulse buy something based on another person or in some cases literally based on the companies paid spokesman's opinion. In my honest opinion Colin Noir is a merely a social media " influencer " who's goal is to make money from partnerships with companies who make firearms, who he then makes videos for their various products. The only thing good he does is advocate for 2A in general and expose the Snapchat/Instagram/Facebook crowd to some laws and legislation and such. And I'm also willing to admit although he's literally just a gun ad video maker, what he's done for exposure for guns in general and 2A is worth his cringe videos. He's getting a new and younger generation into firearms, and trying to inform them when infringing laws are being pushed. He's a shill who's pushing products, but at the same time he benefits the community as a whole. Idk how to feel.
Excellent videography.
@@tuco86x a
Glad to see Kimber expanding their lineup. I thought the same thing when they came out with their revolvers.
Thank you for always keeping us updated.👍
OMG, I'm eating my lunch at work and trying not to laugh and aspirate left over macaroni.
Never even considered shopping Manscaped until they supported your channel. That's a good company
They let just about anyone shill for them
Seems legit, I thought that since OR stands for Optics ready, the OI meant Optics incompatible.
OI - Optics Included I believe.
@@bigdopamine9343 bro he's joking 😂 but also he already realized what OI means
Good analogy with Porsche; interested to see how this gun fares on the market; however, based on your review, I'd consider it.
All his analogys have to do with cars lol
@@whatsgrowingon and Future without saying his name
isn’t the 5.7 considered the porsche in terms of price?
@@whatsgrowingon He’s a car person and he has car reviews. Car guy, lawyer, gun advocate, and perfect analogies.
Reminds me of a Springfield Hellcat
Does the king reply?! If so thank you for sticking around on RUclips man I always look forward to seeing your vids
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@@ColionNoir Hey... found a website using your face as a picture for Earl, their sales manager... Sent you an email, but I'm sure you have an inbox full. I do believe the website is just up to steal people's money, while claiming to sell guns and ammo.
@@loneczgunner6562 He probably needs the website to address the issue.
Was definitely waiting on you to review this one!
This is the R7 Mako review I’ve been waiting for.
Same here bought my first Kimber do to looks but quickly fell in love with how well they shut.
I too am amazed at the engineering that's going into these tiny magazines. I would love some of that engineering to go towards compact and full size guns as well. A glock 17 flush mag holding 22 or 24 seems like a real possibility at this point.
Why would you want to carry a gun (non-police/military) that has 22 to 24 rounds?? - that would make the gun how heavy?
@@sweetcostarica You're the only voice I've heard saying more rounds isn't good. Besides, who says it has to be carried?
@@5jjt Ok, and...
Always trust your reviews. I find you very honest, good or bad. Thank you
Hundred percent agree with the porche analogy. I'm so in!
The Manscape add was funny as hell! The best part of the video! I just wasn't expecting it.
That's a smartly priced pistol. Right in the slot for what it is. I honestly expected an over a grand price. What a treat to see it starting at $600, and $800 with that very nice optic. Kimber continues to be a very intelligently run gun company.
Colion signaling his opps to get it back on the range with that Pooh Shiesty instrumental 😂🤣 much love brother 💯
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I thought I was the only one that would recognize it
@@p00lboy BIG BLRRRDDDD 🔥
@@Tusk_Tact real ones think alike my brother 💯💪🏽
Uscca rocks. Anyone considering to carry needs to be a member !!!
Okay I’m going to be the first to throw this out”Crimson Trace”?? Uggg well I guess that’s why they have the optic ready version? First thing caught my attention was the heavy stippling all over! I like it,but curious about how this is going to be over the long haul? Absolutely love all your videos and dedication to our 2A! Thanks Colion
And TruGlo sights, lol
Yeah I got the same optic on another osp ready package outta the box. It’s not sturdy enough to handle life. Early on I found that humidity or my sweat basically caused a ton of corrosion in the optic and the battery contacts actually broke off. The only good thing about it other than some is the cut out I that lets you utilize irons if needed. If you go this route i suggest you use the CT optic as a range device only and invest in a sturdier, semi water resistant model for an EDC package.
Yea, I love the look of this gun but the CT red dot… looks cheap. Even a SwampFox would fit the lines of the R7 better if they were gonna go the budget route.
First TFB TV now Colion? First, it had my interest. Now it has my attention
In other words, “Wow, I’m very easily manipulated by marketing techniques.” They send everyone these guns at the same time and don’t allow reviews till a certain day, so there you go. Notice that Noir failed to commit to much in this review with tons of statements that amounted to “is this the best? No. Is this the worst? No.” It sounds like a completely average gun that nobody wants to criticize because they want Kimber to keep sending the goodies.
Great video. I like your style of review Hands on shooting and down to earth opinion
I like the perspective and the comparison between the large and small weapons. I’d like to get my hands on one of these and see how it compares to my 6365 XL
Nice carry package, Colion!!!! I'm happy with my CZ PO1 with a Leupold Delta Point on top
Gus and landscaping. Awesome.
Thanks for what you do. Another good video. Keep it up!
I actually work at Kimber! In all honesty the R7 mako is one of the few guns we make that I'm interested in. It seems decent enough, but I'm going to give it some time to see how it turns out.
Any mid sized in the works?
Great review - I had to unsub TFB because the first 5 minutes were filled with comments so stupid I was in disbelief. It’s nice to have your reviews around - so comprehensive and informative!
That's a good looking gun. The subcompact and microcompact market do innovate and tend to get better and better every year
I love my kimber. This is awesome news, i need a good compact carry. On another note, i like your hs7's in the background there. Beautiful monitors.
Great gun handling. I haven’t really found any polymer pistols lately that impressed me much - I’ve owned or shot a bunch of them over the years; but you gave it a great review. Probably won’t replace my G43xs, but still a nice option. Liked your comparison to Porsche’s SUV marketing…
I went from a 43x to a m&p shield plus. Personally feel like it's so much more fun. And comes 13+1 and 10+1 out of the box. Absolutely love this gun!
@@robertlorimer843 Which one do you think has less recoil and is more comfortable in the hand?
@@willyiba5691 recoil is almost the same since they are the same size guns. But the m&p immediately felt meatier in my hands and with more aggressive grip, which I love bc I've got big hands. I can definitely control recoil better with my m&p.
Very professional review. Enjoyed it. Carry on.
Great review. Going to go look at it tomorrow.
Your shootin is gettin pretty damn slick bro!!! Keep on keepin on!!!!
Just found your channel today. Nice review on the Kimber
On point by Colion as usual ---
My EDC is a Kimber. I'd love to give this one a try!
Thank you for the great review. Take care!
I placed an order/purchase for the R7 Mako last week. I all ready own a Kimber Micro 9 and it eats every 9mm ammo I feed it .I've got about 400 rounds through it now with Zero problems. So, in my opinion the Kimber is a very accurate and reliable 9mm Pistol
Go Navy !!!!!!
R7: “ I wanna be a Hellcat too!”
"I wanna be a 365!"
- hellcat
Lmao! Hellcat looks nothing like a 365 and has more capacity, sigflake
Man, they are both great, I just like the feel of the hellcat more, that and the sights. Side with sig on 2a tho.
@@yutsquirrel3929 It’s your loss at the end of the day. Springfield is absolute trash.
Does the Kimber come w/ manscape? That would be weird.
Highspeed low drag
Nah that would just be convenient and thoughtful.
No, Kimbers come with a free pair of loafers and khaki pants
Colion out in the TX heat making this video!
I just got one on layaway! I’m stoke I also have an Ultra Raptor II in stainless and I bought that for the exact reason you bought yours because it’s gorgeous! Plus that Raptor performs amazingly! Thank you for you content knowledge and this review I’ve not been this excited about a pistol since the M-18 (which I sadly sold) but now it doesn’t matter! Lol
I love miniature guns. It's really all I want to buy, I may pick me up this one in the future
Hey Colin, just got the r7. Haven’t shot it yet but already love ❤️ this little pistol.
Got the optic ready but put the crimson trace 1550 on it.
Weather looks good tomorrow, look out Gona sling some lead!!
Kimber Cayenne…. I think that’s the best comparison for this new offering from Kimber. It’s definitely not blowing my hair back with the barrage of sub/micro-compacts we’ve received in the last 3 years, but the more this video played, the more interested I became- and the price point is competitive. I’m still not interested, but it will be interesting to see what happens with the Mako in the future.
Cute firearm. Looks like the Gx4 that's more stippled with optic slide cut and the Kimber name
Great review Sir
That Manscaped ad was like after your folks gave ya the talk, and then your cool uncle told you what they left out. Lol
I really didn't need to know about Colion's ball regimen.
But i can appreciate him making a dollar off of them.
headline: *WE SAVE BALLS*
me: cracks up laughing uncontrollably
Here’s a Picture Of a Kimber 1911…
But first, a commercial for a testicle lawnmower……..
Looks like a hi-point/hellcat.
Colion, You're the MAN. I did buy this firearm. Very pleased.
Great review. Ty
i was at the gun store 2 weeks ago picking up a p365 SAS and saw a kimber catalog and this was in there. I'm guessing they weren't supposed to have it out yet because I've been trying to find info info it since. Looks like a sweet gun, thanks for the review.
My first 1911 was a Kimber Pro-Carry Ten II. I love that gun. Unfortunately, these days I can't shoot it without massive pain because of a neck injury. (Ironically, I got that injury re-arming from the safe in my trunk after work...and it was the same Kimber in the safe.) Now, I have to really limit my recoil so I'm actually functional after I fire a magazine. A 9mm is just over the line. I can take maybe two magazines, then I'm completely immobilized from pain.
I have a little crappy Jennings J-22 I can fire forever, even with the Aguila Super-Maximums I prefer in it. (You can't use Stingers in a J-22, the chamber isn't long enough and those extra-long Stinger cases jam and fail to extract.) I can also shoot my Kel-Tec PMR-30. But the Jennings is a piece of crap, and the PMR-30 isn't reliable. It's rimfire, so it's has a tendency to light strike once in a while. Worse, it noses on the ramp at least once in a magazine.
Enter my last gun purchase: The RIA .22 TCM double-stack 1911. It's a heavy beast, but that helps absorb the remaining recoil from the high-velocity .22 TCM round gives when blasting the target with around a 40-grain hollowpoint at about 2000-2100 fps. It delivers just a tad over the kinetic energy an FN FiveSeven delivers, and a lot cheaper. It's a true 1911, but the reliable centerfire .22 TCM round doesn't incapacitate me when I fire it. I DID have to send it in for a failure to extract problem, but I think it was an old stock model that was built before Armscor switched from plain brass cases to nickel-plated cases, and the chamber tolerances were just that little bit off. They sent it back to me in about a week, and they say they fixed it. I really need to get to the range sometime to check it out, but between the Coof and my own issues, I haven't managed to do that.
IF I could fire that Kimber 9mm without being slammed by the recoil, I'd probably try it, though. I've got a Glock 27 with CT lasergrips, and I wonder if that Mako is anything like the Glock. It looks like it might be similar.
Kimbers are nice. I always wanted one. I got the springfield 1911 A1. But I lost it in a boating accident. Great job bro... I WILL NOT COMPLY!!
thank you for the kimber handgun video!!!
Was saving for the hellcat, but now... thanks kimber!
Kimber ultra raptor was my first kimber also never had a issue still shoot it an carry it occasionally.
Hey Colion, I love all of your videos. I was wondering if you had a preference between this hand gun and the Sig Sauer P365. Thanks!
Definitely an interesting move from Kimber, looks pretty good 👍
I like it! Great video bro!
Dude, I appreciate how you run n gun to test a new handgun. Many reviewers do a good job, but their shooting is static.
Love the videos man, keep repin USA!
ambi slide and mag release are really the only thing I can see that I like more than the 365 without actually handling it.
The Mako’s grip texture is perfection, and the trigger is better than Sig’s
I like that colion doesn’t have to wear 50lbs of tactical gear to show off as a wanna-be military soldier
True! They actually designed a good looking weapon!
Nose and ear hair trimmer being your favorite is like admitting your getting older. Agreed
Very nice review i liked the baseball glove analogy. I would like your thoughts / rating comparison to other 9mm since many.of us are only going to have one concealed carry piece.
I'm lookin into getting a weapon this small for my CCW and I'm not gonna lie this really looks like the attractive option for me!!
Get a Glock 43/26 or Shield 9 Plus for much less.
@@risky7165 I think what wins my attention is how small it is but it comes with a optic that looks natural like it's supposed to be there, I've never seen that in a offering before. Plus the trigger looks moderately good with allowing fast follow up shots I REALLY LIKE THAT!!
Great video!
I got the M&P Plus and loving it
Just boring gun
Of all the sub compact micro double stack 9mm pistols. The only one that was tested rigorously was the Hellcat. Kimber makes nice quality firearms. I would want a reliable platform if it’s my everyday carry.
This gun looks nicely balanced I wish I could play around with it for a few hours before making a decision to buy it. Like most guns (if you haven’t been able to fire one like it) you just make a decision to buy off of grip and hand and finger comfortability and weight.
There definitely has to be a better way out there
Hey, Colion...That pic with your hair growing out your nose and ears (during the Manscaped part) made me laugh so hard. Good one, Bro.!
Okay, being a Kimber owner already myself, I'll just say it, "it's a Kimber!". Enough said! Now having said that, what about Kimber's little polymer from the past, The Bren-Ten? So in essence, this is not Kimber's first polymer gun. Just saying... Nice video, Colion. Thanks.
Colion….I hope that you get a chance to sit down an interview with CEOs of major gun manufacturers and ask them what they would do in a sweeping federal ban situation. Would they give up, or call patriots to their aid? This would be really helpful for the community in organizing and understanding when the real alarms are being rung.
That back in blood instrumental was crazy
You used a battleship target. I love those! They are great for friendly competition. My son told his friends he could shoot better than me. When I heard about it, I challenged him to battleship at the range. I smoked his whole fleet before he could sink one of my ships. If you don't like battleship there are card games like Poker too. Bring lots of ammo!
I really enjoyed every Kimber I ever owned. I loved the Cayenne. I think the R7 Mako is dead sexy and based on the review I might like it a whole lot in my collection. Kimber "purists" who don't like it because it's a polymer pistol and not a .45 need to get over themselves. Just because Kimber makes it doesn't mean you have to buy it.
I'm also a big revolver fan, and Kimber's revolver gets great reviews too...
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@colionnoir, this isn’t the first polymer Kimber; I carried a double-stacked polymer Kimber 1911 in the early 2000s. It was the Kimber Pro BP Ten II.
Because of this video I recently bought the R7. I have not shot the pistol yet, but I am already impressed with it. The action is incredibly smooth. You can tell right away this is a Kimber quality pistol. I am a bit of a snob with triggers. Like Noir said, the trigger is very crisp with no slop. Other reviews have said the trigger gets better the more you shoot the pistol. Going from a 6 lb. trigger pull down to a 4.5 lb. pull. So far my only complaint is the grip's backstrap. I have big hands. I wish you could add an oversized backstrap. That would feel a little better and cut down on the trigger travel distance.
Colin, what kind of holster did you use in the video?
triceps lookin beefy!
Making all kinds of gains.
Colion is definitely a #thiccboi
Good review but the best part was the crow!
Love that crow!
I've had a Taurus pt 709 slim for a work carry driving a tow truck probably 2 months after it was released, so I've had it for years, shot Manny rounds, and never had a problem.. yes it was different to shoot at first due to the weight and short barrel in terms of recoil. Tho it is a single stack, still was a better shoot and carry than the Ruger LC9, I would love to get his Kimber micro for a new carry and it's a double stack. Just takes a bit of getting to know these small plastic guns, unless you have bear claws for hands, their not bad in my opinion..
The Porsche Cayenne was basically an upscaled version of a Volkswagen Touareg. Like a Lincoln over a Ford or a Buick over a Chevy.