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SKU: 184150
UPC: 669278380407
MPN: 3800040
The Kimber 3800040 R7 MAKO in Flat Dark Earth (FDE) with Optics Ready (OR) configuration is a polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm subcompact handgun engineered for concealed carry and tactical duty. Kimber designed the R7 MAKO to deliver out-of-the-box capability with high-contrast TruGlo Tritium Pro night sights, micro red dot optics compatibility via a milled slide, ambidextrous controls, and a flat-faced trigger. This platform competes directly with category-leading subcompact offerings by combining carry ergonomics with capacity options—the R7 MAKO accepts both 11-round and 15-round magazines, enabling operators to configure for mission requirements or venue restrictions.
Specification breakdown reveals the tactical intentionality of the R7 MAKO design. The slide milling for micro red dot optics eliminates mounting height concerns common to after-market solutions and allows the sight plane to remain cowitness-compatible with tritium backup iron sights—critical for low-light environments where battery failure is a risk. Ambidextrous controls accommodate both right and left-handed shooters without modifications, reducing manual-of-arms transitions during weapon transition or administrative handling. The flat-faced trigger provides positive reset feedback and reduces unintended trigger press during high-stress or tactical movement. At 3.4 lbs unloaded, the R7 MAKO balances controlability with minimal appendix or waistband carry burden. The included holster and dual-capacity magazine ecosystem allow users to train across load configurations before committing to duty carry.
The FDE finish and OR optics-ready configuration target law enforcement, federal agents, and civilian operators who require non-reflective aesthetics and modern sighting systems. Subcompact 9mm platforms occupy the intersection of concealment and capacity—this configuration maintains that balance while integrating the optics-mounting trend across duty and civilian defensive markets. The R7 MAKO competes against similar Glock Gen 5 compact models and Springfield Armory offerings in the polymer subcompact space, with the distinction of factory optics-milling and ambidextrous slide controls as standard features.
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