Have owned my mako for 6 months or so now and love this pistol. Only thing I don't like is the grip length with available magazines. Like to carry the extended 13 round mag for more capacity, but always feel like I'm trying to cram my hand up the grip to get a full 3 fingers on grip. Pinky gets about half grip with my medium sized hands and extended mag, just doesn't feel right in hand sometimes. Really wish kimber would release a 15 round mag for the mako to get a full grip on the gun. Curious what u guys prefer, flush fit or extended on mako?
Which mag do u prefer on mako, flush fit or extended?
1 - 17 of 17 Posts
Joined
·
2,673 Posts
I like the 13 round size. I bought two extra for my dual mag pouch. I think the fit is very acceptable and conceals as good as the 11 round.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Joined
·
1,389 Posts
I find the flush mag OK. I prefer the gray man approach when carrying. For me, the lighter and more concealed, the better. The extra rounds in the extended mag are nice to have but I'm not one of those that frets about not having an extra 2-3 rounds. Or that my self-defense capabilities are compromised with only six, eight or ten round pistols. I don't imagine myself getting into a gun fight with multiple attackers. It's statistically very unlikely. I need two shots to neutralize a threat. Maybe only one. As unthinkable as missing might be... I'd say the minimum requirement is three rounds just in case. The Mako is not a combat or duty weapon so I don't think capacity is that big of a deal. Others may and probably will disagree.
At the range, extended for sure. Convenience.
I may change my mind on this. I often do. My current EDC is a Hellcat. I just got the Mako and wont put that in my EDC rotation until I have become more practiced with the gun. I use the flush mag with the Hellcat as well.
At the range, extended for sure. Convenience.
I may change my mind on this. I often do. My current EDC is a Hellcat. I just got the Mako and wont put that in my EDC rotation until I have become more practiced with the gun. I use the flush mag with the Hellcat as well.
Joined
·
2,673 Posts
I also carry the Hellcat with the 11 round base mag in a Alabama pocket holster or my S&W 638 Snubby. Both great for summertime pocket carry.
The Mako I carry either IWB or OWB in a Crossbreed Drop Slide Pancake holster. I use the 13 round mags, it conceals just as good as the standard mag and finishes off the round butt look.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The Mako I carry either IWB or OWB in a Crossbreed Drop Slide Pancake holster. I use the 13 round mags, it conceals just as good as the standard mag and finishes off the round butt look.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Joined
·
1,389 Posts
I wear shorts and t-shirts nearly every day, no belt. I like the Alabama J holster. I have one of those for a Sig 938 and a couple of the Vedder J holsters in my current EDC rotation. The Hellcat is optics-free. I like red dots, just not in a pocket full of sand and lint. My other EDC right now is a Ruger Max 9. When I really want to go light, it's a Ruger LCP Max. Both in Vedder J holsters. I have a very slight preference for the Vedder J because it's closed at the bottom and has two rivets. Plus they have colors. Alabama is black only.
When not wearing shorts I go IWB. The only time I do open carry is if I'm hiking or something like that. Or outdoor range days. My outdoor range RO allows me to do drills from the draw - if its a slow day and most of the lanes are empty.
Joined
·
2,673 Posts
That’s why I don’t have a red dot on my Hellcat yet. Sweet shooting gun and fits the pocket perfect. I want to keep it simple. I usually wear a denim vest and carry OWB most of the time except tshirt and shorts weather. Most of the time you will find my Mako or Ultra Raptor in a pancake and a Versacarry dual pouch on the other side. Versacarry makes some great dual mag pouches.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Joined
·
2,673 Posts
Joined
·
1,389 Posts
It will take a while. There are so many small 9mm pistols in-market now. Even the holster makers are playing catch up.
That avatar image looks like a Sunbeam Alpine? Nice.
Joined
·
1,389 Posts
Cool. I raced Spec Miata for a couple of years. Great fun but I relocated from the right to left coast and the new job ate up all my fun time.
i subscribe to this same ethos. A few well placed shots are way better than a spraying of lead downrange. I have the Hellcat and carry it in a crossdraw owb holster with the flush mag. but along the same thought l also have the Kimber Micro 9 ESV that I also carry i in the same configuration.
Joined
·
1,389 Posts
If I didn't dislike the capacity-to-bulk and weight ratio I'd carry a two-shot Derringer and call it a day. Gun marketers have worked hard at convincing civilians they need 10,11, or 15 rounds in a self-defense pistol. Maybe so if one is blind or find it a challenge to put a round in a 16 inch wide attacker at 7-12 yards.
It's not hard to figure this out. Among small, striker-fired polymer pistols the primary differentiator became capacity. It's human nature to lean toward buying more vs. training with what you have.
I was thrilled when Glock came out with the single stack G43 w/six round mags. Small, thin and lighter than the mini-1911's from Sig, Kimber, et al. Six rounds - just in case the descendants of the McLaury and Clanton Brothers mistake me for Wyatt Earp's great grandson at the Walmart parking lot.
i have carried a Series 80 LW Officers with a Wilson Combat recoil spring guide system in it since new in 1980 and never felt I needed more gun and it is thin and fairly light weight that holds 6 rounds. I have plenty of extra full size mags.If I didn't dislike the capacity-to-bulk and weight ratio I'd carry a two-shot Derringer and call it a day. Gun marketers have worked hard at convincing civilians they need 10,11, or 15 rounds in a self-defense pistol. Maybe so if one is blind or find it a challenge to put a round in a 16 inch wide attacker at 7-12 yards.
It's not hard to figure this out. Among small, striker-fired polymer pistols the primary differentiator became capacity. It's human nature to lean toward buying more vs. training with what you have.
I was thrilled when Glock came out with the single stack G43 w/six round mags. Small, thin and lighter than the mini-1911's from Sig, Kimber, et al. Six rounds - just in case the descendants of the McLaury and Clanton Brothers mistake me for Wyatt Earp's great grandson at the Walmart parking lot.
Today I get to fire my new Mako and see which weapon I will carry. I have smaller weapons that are S.A. only and wish someone made a reliable D.A.O. micro revolver.
Joined
·
2,652 Posts
...I wanted to like and get the Kimber Mako; went to LGS and held it and could not get it comfortable in my hands...
...I will stay with Kimber 1911s...
...I suggest you try the Kimber Ultra-fits my hand perfectly and is a natural getting a sight picture...
1 - 17 of 17 Posts
