Field Stripping & Cleaning - Kimber R7 Mako

[@actraveler8309]

Thank you. Just picked up the mako, excited to get it in my rotation

[@thehumblesouthpaw]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@TheTacomadm18]

could you show a R7 slide disassembly, I'd like to clean the firing pin cylinder and deep clean the extractor - thx - I've taken glocks apart, it kinda looks like that, but wanted to make sure and I can't find a video on it -- thx

[@thehumblesouthpaw]

Just got back from GOA conference - Let me look into this and if it is feasible I will try to do a video.

[@LTC951]

Thank you for your video. Can you please show how to disasemble the Mako's magazine? Or is it not supposed taken apart?

[@thehumblesouthpaw]

I can do quick video on it. I just broke one down not and it wasn't that bad to do. But according to Kimber they recommend purchasing new ones. They do not sell parts and I don't think there is a lot of aftermarket accessories for the Mako. I did question them on the maintenance of magazine (cleaning), they didn't have an answer to that.

[@LTC951]

Thank you for responding. I bought a Mako for my wife's birthday. I normally run a rag through the magazine after shooting but the Mako's doesn't have any kind of button to push to release the baseplate. I shoved a small screwdriver into the hole and was able to take it off, but I don't know if I damaged it in the process. She really likes how it shoots, but there are some definitely quirky things about it.

[@valkyriect3919]

As a fellow southpaw... What pistol do you find easier to operate the kimber or the canik? Mostly I'd like to know what one is easier to rack? I'm getting older and things aren't working like they used to.

[@thehumblesouthpaw]

If you are looking for a Micro 9mm - I would pick the Kimber Mako 15 round. For several reasons; 1) Easier to rack, 2) fully ambidextrous out of box, 3) Ambi slide lock function is smoother and easier to manipulate. (This was a big factor for me.) I do not own the Canik MC9 - but worked at a range/gun store and had the opportunity to play with them. To me, it seemed to be difficult to rack or manipulate the slide lock. Also, heard that complaint from other southpaws. Canik is known for their heavier recoil spring to handle NATO grade ammo, and supposedly had put a lighter spring in the MC9 but didn't see it. I love my Caniks, but hands down the Kimber was the better choice. If you haven't had a chance, please watch my review of the Kimber Mako. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZSsn4uKpcyFZq8

[@valkyriect3919]

@@thehumblesouthpaw Thank you ! I did handle the canik mc9 and found it hard rack and just moved on. I handled the s&w csx and it was very easy to operate,but all the fuss about the trigger made me pause. I have yet to find a mako in the wild so I can handle it. I also have interest in the Grand power pistols. I've decided after years of using right handed firearms it's time to find something that works for me.

[@thehumblesouthpaw]

@@valkyriect3919 I do have a few firearms I am looking to review to see do they truly function for a southpaw. But, I would check out the Springfield Echelon very smooth and ambidextrous.