Kimber lifeact

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DocArnie

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I've been carrying a Kimber lifeact (aka "Jet Protector", "Dogshock" and "Guardian angel") for years, but never fired a unit until today in my garden, just to try it out. I fired from 1.5-2m distance. I used a shovel as my taget (as big as a head) and both shots were a hit. The target got the full load! That stuff is nasty I tell ya! I don't want to get a shot into my eyes, that's for sure!
If you take the time to figure out how to hold and aim it, it's pretty easy, because the design makes sense. I don't know why the guy in the promo video nearly missed... You can hold it like a pistol (use both hands! Your other hand can hold a flashlight if necessary!) and aim it instinctively.
It's still pretty expensive in the USA - here in Europe a unit costs only half as much. (20€)

With my empty unit, I can practise drawing, aiming and pulling the trigger even better now.

If you can't carry a gun and think pepperspray is not reliable enough, try a Kimber lifeact. It conceals easily, has a clip, is flat (which makes it easier to carry than a pepperspray) and very lightweight, so you don't have an excuse to leave it at home, summer or winter. I think the design is superior to a spray can - you can't grab it in a wrong way!

I'm getting more units for shooting training. (multiple targets, different distances)

What are your experiences? What do you think about the Kimber lifeact?
 
I looked at a Kimber Lifeact at the sporting goods/ gun store. They run for $39 locally, and the demo model felt pretty good in the hand. I was sort of shocked when I noticed that it was made in Switzerland. I don't own one, but I would definetely consider one, if carrying a spray for defense was necesary.

I think it would be smart of them to make a training model- that was colored and marked dustinctly to differentiate it from the real deal, and capable of using inert dye or something (that could be replaced).
 
mp510 said:
I was sort of shocked when I noticed that it was made in Switzerland.
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IMO, this product deserves it's "made in Switzerland". The quality is suberb and I've never heard about a failing unit.
I know, it's a disadvantage that you can't refill a unit. It makes things easier in a stress situation (you know that it's loaded!), but for training, it kinda sucks. Too bad it's so expensive in the USA. At first it did cost 40€, until they changed the price to 20€.

I must say, I'm impressed how rugged it is. I've really been carrying it for years, it was riding in my jacket pocket in winter, in my sweaty trousers in summer, I dropped it, I had it in my rucksack with all the stuff flying around in there and it never showed any damage. I like that the system is not under pressure. It works like a pump filled with water, propelled by a blank cardridge. That's why it's so reliable and it can be left in the hot car in summer.
 
mp510 said:
I think it would be smart of them to make a training model- that was colored and marked dustinctly to differentiate it from the real deal, and capable of using inert dye or something (that could be replaced).
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I looked on their website and they do make a training model that is a different color and shoots inert dye. It is also $10 cheaper.:p
 
So, if the contents are fired by a blank cartridge then could the spray inject itself into your XXXX if it went off in your front pocket?

It looks like a serious device.

oregon
 
Like I said, I carried it in my pockets for years and it never went off in my pocket - and the european version (wonder if it changed...) doesn't have the trigger safety. I'd dremel it off, it's not necessary.
The trigger is "double action only". I think it's as safe as it can get for a device that handles simple enough for SD situations.

I won't say it's the best pepperspray on the market, but it's my favorite. Everyone has to decide that for himself.


I improved my jet protector with skateboard-tape on both edges (visible on the picture), so it won't get slippery when it gets wet. I recommend trying it out for yourselves, you might like it.
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Sorry just wanted to clarify... it offer two single shots, or is it a doulbe wammy from one pull of the trigger?
 
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