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Video from TGS Outdoors describing his test drive of a Kolar at the US Open back in May...
Johnny's Take on Kolar
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I think it was a pretty good intro, especially given that European viewers of TGS probably have had little opportunity to see a Kolar.
He commented on the fit being off for him. Hopefully the next time Jonny gets to run one, it's a better fit and a pattern board is available for setting the comb.
He commented on the fit being off for him. Hopefully the next time Jonny gets to run one, it's a better fit and a pattern board is available for setting the comb.
I also noticed he mentioned things like "shoots high" and "feels chunky." I wish he had mentioned that they offer lower ribs and the newer round body action that I think might have modified some of those opinions. I look forward to a return visit with a more in-depth look and hopefully some factory insights the way he has for European makers.
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Kinda like a Ford guy writing about a Chevy/Dodge!
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OK, at the 1 minute mark, he says "Kolar is a actually a place in Wisconsin, and the guns are made there."
Is he confusing it with Kohler, Wisconsin?
Is he confusing it with Kohler, Wisconsin?
He is. Disappointed overall in the first actual coverage of the brand.
Now shooting a Kolar Regal Flat Rib Sporting with a K-80 Super Scroll back up.
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You think that he thinks it is the toilet and bathtub manufacturer that is making the shotgun?
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I test fired several Kolars at their National Shooting Complex facilities and liked their feel & handling. They had a weird "clanging" after each shot. The salesperson said it was due to Kolar being a mechanical firing gun. It shot well & I broke everything I shot at with it. Still I bought another Perazzi.
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Or its made in Kohler Wisconsin and just spelled Kolar.
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Kolar Arms is in Racine, Wisconsin, a town approximately 80 miles south of Kohler, Wisconsin.
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I noticed that clanging too when I demoed them at nationals in 2021. I couldn’t get over that. I’m pretty confident it wasn’t the triggers. I think its harmonics in the barrels. Next time I’m in the market (if ever) I’ll give them another chance. Lifetime warranty is so appealing. Especially since the side ribs coming loose on my perazzi. Currently shooting a ProStar, and plan to continue doing so. Perazzi balance with barrels that don’t fall apart 😎
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So it’s a toilet gun?
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Plus they made the 90-T's for Remington. I have #119 in my gun safe.
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My take on my kolar I purchase this year. Flawless! Lol
Is that where Kohler motors originated?
Yes, Kohler engines/generators is a division of the same Kohler company that makes plumbing and bath products among other things. My father grew up near Kohler, WI and went to high school with Herb Kohler, the former CEO, who passed away recently.
If you get a chance to go to Kohler, WI, it is worth the time to go to their plumbing showroom. Also, their story is an all American immigrant (legal!) success story. Great company.
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I've been shooting Kolar since 2011, and I never really herd the clanging. It might be from the adjustable floating rib. I have a lot of hearing loss, so no surprise I might not hear it. I switched mid-season last year to a fixed flat rib, and I still don't hear anything clanging.
But the excuse that it's because it's a mechanical gun....who comes up with that? Was it actually, Kolar, or Elite, that was allowing you to demo the gun? I'd bet Elite. Would love to know the sales person's name! I know most of them.
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