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<blockquote data-quote="Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow" data-source="post: 1438979" data-attributes="member: 7123"><p>Very cool; I just finger-poked this pistol, but have not read the intervening posts here... just my initial thoughts thrown out here...</p><p></p><p>Aluminum frame ==> Good. But no front or backstrap checkering ==> Bad. It's definitely slippery. However, this is easily remedied by a smith with some checkering or stippling on the aluminum, albeit at extra expense / hassle.</p><p></p><p>Trigger - very Kahr-like ('pre-sprung DAO') ... Medium length, medium weight. About what you want in a defensive pistol, for most people. Again, just about exactly like a Kahr, which is to say, about the same length as a XD or Glock, but a scrunthair heavier.</p><p></p><p>Trigger re-set is NOT super-short, but reasonable.</p><p></p><p>Sights look good/servicable.</p><p></p><p>Ergo; feels good; you can get two fingers on the grip, but not 3; of course this is just what you get with a "micro-compact". Striker-fired gun.</p><p></p><p>Weight is 17 oz. unloaded, 1 oz heavier than the Kahr PM9 - negligable difference.</p><p></p><p>Ambi manual safety.</p><p></p><p>Mag release is excellent. It's both of the coil-spring type, and 'always-ambidextrous' (can be pushed in from either side) - interesting.</p><p></p><p>Mag is high-quality steel 1911-style. 6 rounds. Excellent mag. I suppose it may be aluminum, but looks and feels like steel to me; either way is good.</p><p></p><p>Very carry/draw-friendly - meltdown job on slide is complete. The rear of front sight is a smidge sharp, but this would never actually hamper your draw, I don't think.</p><p></p><p>Very thin and concealable. Perfect for SmartCarry. Overall exudes good quality . Price seems eminently reasonable for the quality at $670.</p><p></p><p>I prefer a good aluminum over a good polymer frame, so it will definitely compete with the PM9 and others, as far as I am concerned.</p><p></p><p>Just slap some stippling front and back on future versions, Kimber, and you have my business. </p><p></p><p>Bottom line - I think we have a winner here, if it runs - which I'm sure Kimber wouldn't put it out there if it doesn't.</p><p></p><p>Now people, start buying them so CT will make a grip for them! <img src="/images/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow, post: 1438979, member: 7123"] Very cool; I just finger-poked this pistol, but have not read the intervening posts here... just my initial thoughts thrown out here... Aluminum frame ==> Good. But no front or backstrap checkering ==> Bad. It's definitely slippery. However, this is easily remedied by a smith with some checkering or stippling on the aluminum, albeit at extra expense / hassle. Trigger - very Kahr-like ('pre-sprung DAO') ... Medium length, medium weight. About what you want in a defensive pistol, for most people. Again, just about exactly like a Kahr, which is to say, about the same length as a XD or Glock, but a scrunthair heavier. Trigger re-set is NOT super-short, but reasonable. Sights look good/servicable. Ergo; feels good; you can get two fingers on the grip, but not 3; of course this is just what you get with a "micro-compact". Striker-fired gun. Weight is 17 oz. unloaded, 1 oz heavier than the Kahr PM9 - negligable difference. Ambi manual safety. Mag release is excellent. It's both of the coil-spring type, and 'always-ambidextrous' (can be pushed in from either side) - interesting. Mag is high-quality steel 1911-style. 6 rounds. Excellent mag. I suppose it may be aluminum, but looks and feels like steel to me; either way is good. Very carry/draw-friendly - meltdown job on slide is complete. The rear of front sight is a smidge sharp, but this would never actually hamper your draw, I don't think. Very thin and concealable. Perfect for SmartCarry. Overall exudes good quality . Price seems eminently reasonable for the quality at $670. I prefer a good aluminum over a good polymer frame, so it will definitely compete with the PM9 and others, as far as I am concerned. Just slap some stippling front and back on future versions, Kimber, and you have my business. Bottom line - I think we have a winner here, if it runs - which I'm sure Kimber wouldn't put it out there if it doesn't. Now people, start buying them so CT will make a grip for them! :) [/QUOTE]
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