[Series6]

First real range time with the R7.
1-Sights were on target. No adjustment needed.
2-I bought the Crimson Trace 1550 separately and were low left. Adjusted and now on target.
3-Ran every kind of ammo I had to see if it liked anything over another. FMJ, several manufacturer’s hollow points. No cycling issues. Ran one mag mixed. No issues.
4-Initially I had concerns about follow up shots due to its light weight. Very controllable.
5-Ran about 120 rounds today. more tomorrow. So far, I’m pleased with it.

 

[Cragar67]

i was very pleasantly surprised at the accuracy of my maok at my usual practice distance of 21'. one of the most accurate and easiest to shoot subcompacts i have ever owned.

 

[Series6]

Ended up shooting over 300 rounds thru it with no failures. Compared it against the Sig 360? Comparable size. The R7 has a far better trigger. One of the shooters thought the felt recoil was slightly higher.

 

[Series6]

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[Stephen S]

I took my new Mako O.i. to the range today for the first range session. I fired 5 very different types and weights of ammunition and all functioned without any failures.

1. Liberty Civil Defense 50gr +p 2040fps
2. Sinterfire Frangible 100gr
3. Blazer 115gr fmj aluminum case
4. imi 115gr jhp
5. Extreme Defender Underwood Arms. 90gr 1400fps

it took numerous shots with the Blazer to get the dot on target but once there i did all shooting with right and left hands, single handed or double handed but without a rest of any kind. The iron sights were right on target.

I must say that the trigger is not what I expected from Kimber, it was heavy and creepy and the safety blade in the center did bite the trigger finger. I have a Kimber Micro 9 that has a great trigger and is totally comfortable in the hand. My Hellcat has a better trigger and does not hurt my hand or finger.

 

[Dan03833]

I currently 2 pistols with safety blades in the trigger, Mako and Ruger LC9s Pro. Neither one pinches or bites. Could it may be a rough edge?

 

[Stephen S]

I currently 2 pistols with safety blades in the trigger, Mako and Ruger LC9s Pro. Neither one pinches or bites. Could it may be a rough edge?

i think that is possible and what it feels like. time to break out the dremel or emery cloth.

 

[DungFu]

My Hellcat has a better trigger and does not hurt my hand or finger

I agree with you on that. The HC has one of the best factory triggers I have seen on a bone stock, striker fired pistol. Yet others have told me they hate the Hellcat trigger. Go figure. Everybody's booger hook is a little different I suppose.

The Mako trigger is decent but in my opinion, it's not a standout in the crowded compact, striker-fired 9mm genre. I haven't experienced the bite you mentioned but any mass-produced pistol can have variances. Like many others crow about here, I'll join the flock and suggest if you think the trigger needs work, send it to Kimber before doing your own repair. Especially when it's brand new. Even if you have the skills to fix it.

I'd go on to suggest putting 1000 rounds thru it first before making the call on sending it to Kimber for some tweaking. I'm probably somewhere around 1800-2000 rounds with mine. It's definitely running better than it was Day 1. Some of that is the gun, some is me just getting acclimated.

I've heard others suggest polymer striker guns don't need break-in... Not sure I agree. But they certainly don't need the same break-in as a 1911 or other all-metal pistol. It's common for competitive shooters to not take a gun into a match until it has at least 2000 rounds and a pro gunsmith tweaking it along the way. Assuming you have no urgent need, maybe give the Mako a few more days at the range and see how it goes?

 

[Stephen S]

I agree with you on that. The HC has one of the best factory triggers I have seen on a bone stock, striker fired pistol. Yet others have told me they hate the Hellcat trigger. Go figure. Everybody's booger hook is a little different I suppose.

The Mako trigger is decent but in my opinion, it's not a standout in the crowded compact, striker-fired 9mm genre. I haven't experienced the bite you mentioned but any mass-produced pistol can have variances. Like many others crow about here, I'll join the flock and suggest if you think the trigger needs work, send it to Kimber before doing your own repair. Especially when it's brand new. Even if you have the skills to fix it.

I'd go on to suggest putting 1000 rounds thru it first before making the call on sending it to Kimber for some tweaking. I'm probably somewhere around 1800-2000 rounds with mine. It's definitely running better than it was Day 1. Some of that is the gun, some is me just getting acclimated.

I've heard others suggest polymer striker guns don't need break-in... Not sure I agree. But they certainly don't need the same break-in as a 1911 or other all-metal pistol. It's common for competitive shooters to not take a gun into a match until it has at least 2000 rounds and a pro gunsmith tweaking it along the way. Assuming you have no urgent need, maybe give the Mako a few more days at the range and see how it goes?

good advice, now to find 2000 rnds cheap ammo to break it in. when i field stripped it for cleaning prior to first shots i was a bit shocked on the amount of crap, ie plastic bits, in the action and slide area…. but the gun did run fine.
does anyone know why Kimber put the pointy hook on the trigger blade?

 

[Stephen S]

After rethinking the last Post, 1K-2K rounds will cost a lot of money for a pistol that should have a good trigger to start with. I really do not need to practice all that much and I have plenty of other pistols and revolvers to do that with so sending the pistol back would make more sense.

 

[Stephen S]

I currently 2 pistols with safety blades in the trigger, Mako and Ruger LC9s Pro. Neither one pinches or bites. Could it may be a rough edge?

I think it is the pointy part of the blade that is getting me. Once Kimber smooths out the trigger, if they will do it, then I will deal with the blade. I experimented ryfiring the pisyol without putting my finger on the point and it fires just fine, point not necessary.

 

[Dan03833]

I think it is the pointy part of the blade that is getting me. Once Kimber smooths out the trigger, if they will do it, then I will deal with the blade. I experimented ryfiring the pisyol without putting my finger on the point and it fires just fine, point not necessary.

Interesting. I'm interested how this plays out for you. I ran another 100 rounds thru mine today with no issues to my trigger finger.

 

[stockmaker]

good advice, now to find 2000 rnds cheap ammo to break it in. when i field stripped it for cleaning prior to first shots i was a bit shocked on the amount of crap, ie plastic bits, in the action and slide area…. but the gun did run fine.
does anyone know why Kimber put the pointy hook on the trigger blade?

With the mention of inexpensive ammo, check out Freedom Munitions website. I haven’t ordered from them yet, but pretty sure it’s a sister company to Xtreme bullets, whom I have purchased from many times. Freedom loads the Xtreme bullets and is linked on their website. Anyway, the bullets shoot and function great as I have fired a couple thousand in my handloads! Freedom lists 9mm for about $15 for box of 50! You do have approximately $20 shipping, whether one box or eight! That’s about as cheap as you can handload!!!

 

[Stephen S]

I am borrowing a trigger pull gauge to quantify what I am feeling. should be interesting and if the Lyman digital gauge is sensitive enough it should measure the humps and bumps in the squeeze sequence.

I must say the pistol fits my hand very well, way better than the Hellcat and M really looking forward to shooting it for so e accuracy.

 

[DungFu]

It's interesting that SA 'improved' the trigger on the newest generation of the Hellcat. The pull is reportedly the same but they smoothed the edges of the trigger and blade. Both of my HC's are originals and break at 6 lbs. The Mako only slightly less, averaging about 5.8 lbs after somewhere in the ballpark of 2k rounds thru it. I'm happy with both. As I have often cackled... I don't believe in changing trigger weight with 3rd party add-ons on a striker-fired EDC that's tucked in my pants. I also consider a light trigger on a self-defense gun a potentially dangerous handicap when under duress. Target pistol or long gun... no worries.

One observation I've made and mentioned prior is the balance of the Mako is unusual. You really notice this when it's empty. Not that an empty pistol matters. The center of gravity for the Mako is not the same as most of its contemporaries. Not bad or good, just different.

 

[Stephen S]

you are correct, a light trigger on an EDC gun will end up in you shooting yourself or worse an unintended target.
On hunting rifles a set trigger is the best of both worlds because the hurried shot is with the normal trigger weight and if time to SET the trigger then light. Very nice combination.

 

[Stephen S]

After measuring very hard trigger pulls, in the order of 10 pounds and really bumpy creep I decided to send to back to Kimber. WOW, did it ever come back feeling like one of the best triggers I have ever squeezed!! Now I know what you guys are talking about being "butter smooth" etc. I am really looking forward to the next range session.

They replaced the Trigger Bar, Trigger Safety Spring, Firing Pin, Firing Pin Spring, Firing Pin Safety, Disconnector, Disconnector Insert and Slide. That was taken word for word from the invoice from Kimber.

 

[Stephen S]

FYI, I forgot to mention the trigger pull is now 3.7 pounds average and pretty smooth, which I suspect will improve with use. My Hellcat breaks at 5.6 pounds.