James Reeves visits Kimber at SHOT Show 2024 to see their newest 1911-style pistol, the Kimber KDS9c. Per Kimber: The NEW KDS9c from Kimber is a testament to over 4 decades of the highest level of firearms manufacturing. The KDS9c was built from the ground up as a personal protection masterpiece. [Read More…]
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In an exciting reveal at the 2024 SHOT Show, Kimber unveiled its latest product, the KDS9C Double Stack 9mm 1911, a modern retelling of the classic model 1911. The new incarnation is a departure from the traditional single stack 1911, offering a double stack model with [Read More…]
The Kimber K6s was dubbed the world’s lightest 6-shot .357 Magnum revolver at the time of its launch and has only been succeeded slightly by the ever-so-slightly smaller K6s revolver. However, what the K6xs lacks is a true rear iron sight. Last time we did an XS [Read More…]
XS Sights is proud to present its new R3D Kimber Night Sights for the recently updated K6s Revolver line which now includes the much lighter K6xs (for eXtra Small). These new sights offer a solution for Kimber K6s revolver owners seeking improved sight visibility and [Read More…]
Luke C is on the scene at NRA 2023 to check out Kimber’s new ultra-light, ultra-slim, double-action single-action revolver, the K6xs. The K6xs not only improves the carry weight and profile of the revolver, but it also adds back useful features like an improved set of sights over other [Read More…]
New for 2023, Kimber has introduced a double stack optics ready 9mm 1911. The new KD9SC is high capacity alloy framed 1911, with an optics plate system that accepts multiple patterns of red dots including the Holosun K optics. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is [Read More…]
Kimber are hosting the Boot Campaign, which focuses on the wellbeing of US military veterans. To raise money for the nonprofit charity Kimber, as they have in previous years, has introduced a pair of ‘Hero Custom’ firearms. A Hero Custom 1911, a Hero Custom [Read More…]
Thanks for joining us on another TFB Wheelgun Wednesday, where we look at the world of revolvers, past, present and future. This week, we’ll take a look at one of those futuristic but practical story arcs with Uncle Fudd’s latest wheelgun project, the Magnetron [Read More…]
Obsolete Arms just announced that they were doing a run of aftermarket grips for the Kimber K6s revolver, but their grip is heavily influenced by Beaumont-Adams revolvers from the 1850s. Obsolete Arms’ new K6s grips will be CNC cut from Peruvian Walnut, Padouk, [Read More…]
A safety recall has been issued by Kimber Manufacturing in regards to their striker-fired R7 Mako handgun. The R7 Mako safety recall was announced on February 23rd and applies to R7 models that were shipped between January 10th, 2022, and February 14th, 2022. The R7 [Read More…]
These days, holster manufacturers are doing a pretty good job of providing lots of holster options for new handguns on the market. Galco, being one of the largest holster manufacturers is no exception. Taking a page from James Reeves’ preferred carry methods [Read More…]
Kimber have announced a range of improvements across their Micro 9 range of subcompact carry pistols. The news features include a mini compensator (the MC), new finishes and optics ready slides. The Micro 9 range has also expanded with several 3.15in RAPIDE pistols. [Read More…]
Kimber have announced two additions to their RAPIDE line of 1911s. The new 1911 RAPIDE Dawn and RAPIDE Scorpius models are chambered in 9x19mm, built on stainless-steel frames and have 5-inch match-grade barrels with a 1:16 left-hand twist. MSRP for both pistols [Read More…]
Kimber is well known for making 1911 pistols. It was only recently they started to make striker-fired pistols. They started with the Solo and then the Evo SP. However, the Evo SP is a single stack pistol and people love more capacity. Well, your desires have been met. [Read More…]
James Reeves reviews Kimber’s new R7 Mako microcompact 9mm handgun on today’s episode of TFBTV. The R7 Mako is a double-stack 9mm that is about an inch thick with an 11+1 capacity with a flush fit magazine or 13+1 with an extended magazine. It comes with factory night sights and optics [Read More…]
Kimber is well known for making 1911 handguns. Well, they are putting their hat in the ring for high capacity, subcompact, striker-fired CCW handguns. The Kimber R7 Mako is their new champion and the competition should take notice. Kimber @TFB: New Kimber Micro 9 Rapide [Read More…]
Kimber has announced the addition of Rapide (Black Ice) flavor to their Special Edition line of Micro 9 pistols. The overall appearance of the new Micro 9 Rapide (Black Ice) and its external design elements (grips, slide cuts, colors, etc.) are similar to the Kimber [Read More…]
If you’re a firearms enthusiast, you’re almost certainly familiar with the venerable 1911. And if you’re a 1911 fan, you have no doubt at least heard of Kimber. Though they are certainly not the only 1911-centric shop in the game, they are easily one [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James talks with Rachel at Kimber about the new Kimber Evo SP Select series of 9mm striker fired handguns, which will start at just $599 MSRP. Per Kimber: “The EVO SP SELECT is the workhorse of the EVO SP family. Designed for the EDC purist, this model offers all of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits the Kimber booth at SHOT Show 2020 to see Kimber’s newest carry 9mm pistols, the Micro 9 Triari and the Micro 9 Raptor. Check this video to see more coverage from SHOT. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe [Read More…]
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BIgger Kimber revolvers The two biggest new products at Kimber America this year were 4″ barreled K6s DASA revolvers with larger grips. The first such model is called the K6s DASA “Target”. Featuring an adjustable rear sight and fiber optic front [Read More…]
The new Kimber lineup for 2020 has just been announced, to include new offerings for their 1911’s, K6s revolvers, Micro 9’s and EVO SP’s. Since Kimber’s introduction of the K6s DASA revolvers several years ago, Kimber has become a do-it-all [Read More…]
Every summer Kimber is known for releasing one-of-a-kind firearms in a limited production run that showcases their abilities as craftsmen and firearm manufacturers. The newest offering for the summer of 2019 is truly a classic with the unveiling of the Kimber Classic [Read More…]
Kimber Manufacturing has issued a safety recall and warning regarding some optics ready pistols and optics plates manufactured during a specific period in 2018 and 2019. The Kimber Safety Recall covers the Aegis and KHX lines of pistols as well as some optics plates [Read More…]
Kimber have introduced a new entry to the EVO SP family, their line of high-end compact carry 9mm pistols. The Stainless EVO SP Raptor is part of Kimber’s Raptor line of pistols which also includes 1911s. It has top strap serrations and scaled Millenium Wood [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews Kimber’s new single stack, striker fired Evo SP handgun. This is, of course, a welcome diversion from Kimber’s typical 1911 fare, but not the first time they’ve done it. Kimber made the Solo for several years prior to the Evo, later [Read More…]
A tiny 9 The new Kimber Micro 9 ESV is one of the latest additions to Kimber’s Micro 9 line of pistols. Like other Micro 9’s, the ESV has a steel slide and aluminum frame, and is an upscaled version of their Micro chambered in .380. The unique features of [Read More…]
Revolver evolver At range day this year, I took the opportunity to shoot some new handguns from Kimber. First up was their new K6s DASA 3″ and 2″ revolver. As the name intimates, this revolver has an exposed hammer that can be manually cocked for single [Read More…]
This year Kimber introduced several new handguns, a striker fired semiautomatic handgun, and a new revolver. The K6S revolver is a Double Action/Single Action compact revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. Previously Kimber had a Double Action only compact revolver but due to popular demand the company [Read More…]
Kimber is rolling out a flurry of new wheelguns for 2019 to the delight of revolver lovers. This will include their 1st model of a .357 Magnum that offers a single-action trigger in the K6s DASA (Double-Action, Single-Action). The aesthetic curb appeal of the TLE [Read More…]
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