Kimber Solo was total crap. I was looking to pick one up, but never saw a great long term review. So I do think customers should be wary of Kimber from the get go.
Additionally, Kimber is covering the top barrel hood. I don't know if they've discovered something EVERY gun manufacturer has missed, but I doubt it. Is that going to be a wear point on the inside of the slide? Could that lead to cracking slides? Does that hurt ejection? If the extractor breaks, is it still going to function like most guns do, ie where the rounds tumble up and out? That is the weirdest part of the gun to me.
Well, next to it weighing more than a double stack. The PM9/PF-9 single stacks were for the pocket. Size AND weight are critical for this group.
Finally, I dislike this reviewer dude. It's a cadence of put down then how cool am I. "I called the Kimber Solo ****, but they still sent me the R7." All his videos are him pumping his chest. He also doesn't know more than everyone knows. HK is going to release a single stack. Their patent plans are out for all to see.
I would guess a new Walther single/double stack will be next to replace the PPS M2.
I bet dollars for donuts, single stacks won't even be produced soon WHEN every manufacturer has a double stack.
What will change the pocket gun game isn't double/single stacks, it's a single stack like the Diamondback DB9 which is the exact same size as the LCP. It will just have to function, unlike the DB9.
I like to buy most (still no glock so far!), but this won't be bought. Meh. I'm sure someone will. Dollars to donuts, the P365 does everything better on paper.