"Mako Shark – The Kimber R7 Mako’s Namesake" Topic
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Tango01  | 08 Jul 2025 4:16 p.m. PST |
"The hottest trend in firearms over the past four years is the semi-auto micro-compact, and Kimber's recently-released R7 Mako joins the frenzy. This trend really got started when Sig Sauer's P365 launched with its sub-4-inch barrel, 4-inch height, 6-inch length, and double-stack 9mm capacities. Several companies have followed with their own diminutive 9s, including Kimber with the R7 Mako.
To understand the significance of naming this 9mm the "Mako," let's take a closer look at the finned killer's stats. The fish species takes its name from the Polynesian Maori language. And its derivation is the generic name of all sharks in several Polynesian languages…"
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