Kimber R7 Mako Tabletop Review and Field Strip

[@N.R.S.412]

Mako is in my carry rotation, love the finish and the trigger on it. Carries really light for me in a Vedder holster. Zero failures so far and plenty accurate. Great review 👍🏻

[@FernandoChaves]

My current EDC. Excellent pistol. I also have the BB6 and the Taurus TS9. I dig Bubits' designs.

[@Chickenfriedstek]

Get the 15 round magazines. I think it is fantastic with it.

[@nedhead1972]

I've had mine just over a year now & still really happy with it. The trigger took some time to get used to, but I got more comfortable the more I shot. I'm glad I chose this as my first handgun.

[@danielledimichele333]

I just picked one of these up!!! I'm liking it. Can't wait to see what you think of it on the range!

[@isaiahrojas7782]

Been waiting for this review from you!! Can’t wait til mines comes in. Wish they went down on price like PSA has their daggers

[@GBGuns]

It has come down considerably. Prices we found are in the pinned comment

[@RyeOnHam]

Excited about the test. Not sure if there is any advantage over a SIG-style tilting barrel, but it's nice to see something new.

[@GBGuns]

Full review with specs and pricing: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/kimber-r7-mako

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

It's simply fantastic. I absolutely love it, and it is a pleasure to shoot. Take down is also very easy once you've done it once.

[@vtxdaryl]

Thanks for your insight, I just pulled one out of my safe that I have never fired. I think I will take it to the range and check it out to see if I might carry it for a while. Great through review.

[@GBGuns]

@@vtxdaryl thank you

[@anthonyguidas2012]

Was just looking at these online, pretty good price for what you get, hope it does well on the range.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

It absolutely does.

[@funkla65]

The mag catch bump on the front of the magazine looked a bit like FN's, and the mag releases on my FN's tend to be a bit glitchy when run right-handed (work great LH, though). Have handled a couple of Mako's. They feel better than they look. I'd like it better if the grip was long enough so that the 13 rd mag was flush fit.

[@TheHandHistoryVault]

Looks nice. Kinda makes want one.

[@lizzapaolia959]

Thanks for sharing this video of yours. Kimber's are nice pistols. Unfortunately we have a Kimber semi auto that's had finish and the manufacturing issues. We've kept it only for the range. Like all manufacturers errors occur. God bless 🙏

[@Lakanen263]

Thanks for the video

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

My brother loves Kimber , great looking gun ..

[@3wheelmannc860]

I wish I had seen that promotion with the extra mags, bag, etc. I would have picked one up.

[@ozankutlu264]

The true browning action is in hi power , 1911, Cz75 , Sig 210 etc. which in those barrels tilts also low help of locking lugs . you should compare bubits system versus sig sauer system

[@propblast82nd]

I’ve never seen this before seeing your video, very interesting and thanks 🙏

[@Oblivionsurveyor]

Carry's nice, Today was my first day of Owning the Kimber mako r7, I was going to carry for my left hand because i am missing half of my trigger finger on my Right. I find i can use whats left of the finger to help brace the gun and should be able to shoot fine. I tested out grips in both hands and because i am using my middle finger on my right hand for the trigger my hand is grasping the grip much snugger than if i used my left hand with my index finger for the trigger. The only down side is my middle finger is a little trickier to get on the trigger because its slightly longer but i think that is just something i can get used to. If the gun didn't rest as snug as it does in my right hand i would for sure be shooting with my left. When placing my Left hand index finger where i want on the trigger it forces me to grip the gun lower than i want to.

[@gulkash1188]

Interesting locking idea. Almost seems like it achieves a similar thing to the truely original Browning lockup as seen on the high power, CZ-75, and the 1911, but in a very novel way. Having shot one of these myself when they first came out, honestly I was not impressed. Not a *bad* pistol by any means, but doesn't fit me or what I am looking for.

[@showtime2629]

You have to LOVE in the manual it shows you to NOT put the gun lock through the trigger guard. Because someone's probably done it!

[@user-jetmachinist]

My regret is i didnt buy the bb techs bb6 design by Wilhem Bubits. Its only from your table top review that i found out that the r7 mako share the same barrel action . A lot of good reviews about this gun but it disappeared as fast as it was introduced. Thank you

[@stoegerstewie8351]

Only 800 were ever made. I keep it bedside 😊. I want to get the newly introduced Taurus TS9, which was inspired by BB6 design.

[@FernandoChaves]

I love my BB6. My Mako is my EDC. I also have the new TS9.

[@FernandoChaves]

@@stoegerstewie8351 Get the TS9, you will not regret it. I also have a BB6, and my EDC is a Mako.

[@nearrlegend6741]

Does the slide have internal rails? It seems like it has a low bore axis.

[@GBGuns]

The BUbbit's-Improved Browning Action does not require as much barrel tilt; as a result the feed ramp can be shorter and barrel lower.

[@nearrlegend6741]

@@GBGuns Thank you, interesting design. I can't wait to see what she eats!

[@GBGuns]

@@nearrlegend6741 THank you! You don't have to wait if you check out the article (link in pinned comment).

[@mike1967c]

Might be your palm meat touching magazine prevents free fall release of magazine? That happens on my G26 with extended mag

[@michaelhoward5532]

THX GRAHAM!! Wife still wants it lol!!!

[@GBGuns]

Did you guys watch the range video and see the article?

[@michaelhoward5532]

Yes Sir!!@@GBGuns

[@willydiesel2081]

Trying to see where you pinned it in regards to where you bought it I can't find it anywhere

[@GBGuns]

The pinned comment is to the full review on GBGunsDepot.com we own that website and so can safely post links to firearms sales. Go there, click the article, and in it are prices and sources.

[@treydaypnw]

I think the black colored model looks a lot better.

[@scottlazar9731]

So I was looking at this and you make a super compelling point for this pistol. A question.... The magazines look like cz75 mags.... Could this pistol actually function with CZ75 mags? That would be huge. A micro compact that takes the same mags as a full size...... Apparently the Masada Slim does.... Can you confirm this, I trust you the most on how well something actually functions safely and reliably. Great stuff as always

[@GBGuns]

Thank you. However I don't have any try CZ mags to test. If you want a micro that runs regular mags the Canik MC9 runs TP9 magazines

[@EyeOfRah]

Did you figure what happened with the magazine release getting stuck? To me it looks like when you switch the side for button to be pressed it became stuck until same side pressed again, if that made sense.

[@GBGuns]

I think it was just a little flashing from the plastic. It worked itself out.

[@EyeOfRah]

@@GBGuns nice

[@waqarhussain9012]

A good looking conceal carry gun,5 magazines and the over all package from the company is awesome. but the chamber support is a disappointing factor like Taurus G3.

[@ronreagan-x5w]

Multiple Airline problems, train rex. Who's the Secretary of Transportation these days?

[@grasunmajjurach5568]

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[@JD-tn5lz]

Yeah, sorry. It's still a Kimber. One design feature that I'm specially concerned about (besides that it has Kimber on the side) is the narrow ejection port. I live, recreate, and shoot in adverse conditions (rural Alaska), and that can be a failure point even on the best of guns...which being a Kimber it certainly isn't. They really really need to focus on their revolvers. It seems like all of Kimber's best people work on revolvers and rifles now.

[@isaiahrojas7782]

What’s wrong with it? The shell will still eject.

[@isaiahrojas7782]

What “adverse conditions” do you “recreate” and how would the narrow port fail in said conditions?

[@JD-tn5lz]

​@@isaiahrojas7782oh my. Because there is a narrower and more defined path for the spent case to travel. So if you have a dirty firearm from either use or environment, the recoil may be less vigorous. Often is, and you want to stack the odds in your favor. Also, when you have a stovepipe, and you WILL if you shoot enough of anything, the very first tell is the brass blocking your sight. With the ejection port being side only, that creates a delay because it's not automatic. I have another firearm using this same system, and it's proven rock solid reliable; the only issue is an occasional FTE.

[@JD-tn5lz]

It's recreate as in recreation.

[@TEN32GLOCK]

After my experience with the Kimber Solo for $800ish I am soured on Kimber. Apparently this model had some issues and was recalled also. Maybe they should stick to overpriced mid grade 1911s.

[@JD-tn5lz]

Nope, they should stick with revolvers and bolt action rifles.

[@danielpadgett2831]

Disable just like a Glock or Taurus

[@grasunmajjurach5568]

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[@wardroland270]

Thanks GB. Great job. Good info. God bless. LETS GO BRANDON

[@saudalblaihed3925]

Kimber and magazine issues...

[@GBGuns]

I don't think Kimber had much ot do with the design of this pistol, it's clearly a rebranded Bubix Bro

[@saudalblaihed3925]

@@GBGuns i had a really bad experience with Kimber micro 9 magazines

[@saudalblaihed3925]

@@GBGuns but I get what you are saying.

[@chrisjimenez1062]

Love my BB6, bought Mako thinking it will be similar. No luck, there were enough little things that made me sell it. Shame

[@suazzz3070]

I think the gx4 is a lot nicer,just my opinion I have both

[@domenik8339]

Yup, and half the price too.

[@sammyprestwood3182]

If its kimber It's too expensive anyway. Looks to much a glock 26 With 3 extra rounds

[@paulparadis66]

Cheap polymer. It looks like it's been made by an old 3d printer.

[@chaimafaghet7343]

Speaking as someone who worked in the plastics industry for over a decade 1. lol no it doesn't and 2. the moulding looks more than fine, detecting any actual problems will require destructive testing.

[@paulparadis66]

@@chaimafaghet7343 Speaking as someone with eyes the polymer on that gun is cheaply made trash. That trigger guard says it all.

[@chaimafaghet7343]

@@paulparadis66 You're a moron.

[@JD-tn5lz]

​@@chaimafaghet7343it's a Kimber. Destructive testing is just a matter of time.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

In person it looks fantastic. It also feels and shoots like a dream for my sized hands.

[@Miketheneck]

Junk

[@GBGuns]

What was your experience?

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Not even close.