Kibler Fowler Arrived!

[Bnewberry]

I have been waiting impatiently for the Kibler fowler since it was first announced. Here are some of pictures as I took a peak at it soon after it arrived.

 

[Bnewberry]

And since they didn’t say “no” when I asked, I got both gauges. The 20 gauge option is only slightly heavier. The barrel profile is really nice, the double wedding bands look svelte!

 

[Jim K]

What is the barrel length on the Fowler?

 

[duca]

Awesome!!!

 

[acavdragoon]

Sweet! Mine is supposed to be here tomorrow.

 

[Bnewberry]

What is the barrel length on the Fowler?

I believe Jim Kibler said 44 inches. I didn’t measure mine.

 

[2 shots]

just got my email.. 16 in cherry.

 

[Historian]

Question, can Jim K make the stock shorter? I am 5’ 8” tall and all of my guns have 12.5” trigger pulls. If the 13 5/8” trigger pull is a firm feature then it does me no good. I guess I can cut the stock back like I do on everything else.

 

[Bnewberry]

Question, can Jim K make the stock shorter? I am 5’ 8” tall and all of my guns have 12.5” trigger pulls. If the 13 5/8” trigger pull is a firm feature then it does me no good. I guess I can cut the stock back like I do on everything else.

I don’t think that Kibler is set up to modify the stock length.

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

just got my email.. 16 in cherry.

That's a huge cherry!

 

[James Kibler]

Sorry, not able to modify the stock length. With some work, you could probably cut the stock back and re-fit the buttplate. An inch is a lot though. You might be able to get 1/2" without too much trouble. I just double checked the pull the other day and it's 13 5/8"

Jim

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Sorry, not able to modify the stock length. With some work, you could probably cut the stock back and re-fit the buttplate. An inch is a lot though. You might be able to get 1/2" without too much trouble. I just double checked the pull the other day and it's 13 5/8"

Jim

Jim, curious why the 16 gauge isn’t recommended for round ball shooting?

 

[James Kibler]

Thinner barrel wall. Less safety factor. Less accurate than a 20 guage as well.

 

[WalnutRed]

Very nice! If they ever get caught up enough to offer a left handed fowler I'll probably place one of the first dozen orders. With CNC programing it should be just a matter of time.

 

[Newaygo77]

Thanks for posting these photos. I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts on assembly and finishing. I’m expecting mine next week, a 16 gauge with a walnut stock.

Ordering both barrels is an interesting idea.

 

[Collie]

I can't wait to get mine. I put my order in on May 17th and haven't gotten shipping confirmation yet.

 

[hanshi]

Question, can Jim K make the stock shorter? I am 5’ 8” tall and all of my guns have 12.5” trigger pulls. If the 13 5/8” trigger pull is a firm feature then it does me no good. I guess I can cut the stock back like I do on everything else.

You're in the same boat with me. I'm 5' 4" and prefer 12.5" lop. A 13" lop is okay if I'm not wearing a heavy coat. An lop of 12.5" works best for me and even a 12" lop fits me just fine. Shortening the butt stock, of course, brings up other problems especially with fitting the butt plate.

 

[LT Joe]

Question, can Jim K make the stock shorter? I am 5’ 8” tall and all of my guns have 12.5” trigger pulls. If the 13 5/8” trigger pull is a firm feature then it does me no good. I guess I can cut the stock back like I do on everything else.

I'm also 5'8" and find I can usually adjust to an LOP of up to 14" - although 13.5" works best for me.

 

[Rob M.]

Wow ! Fellas that have similar L.O.P.s as I do ! and the associated problems too unfortunately. I'm 5' 8 ish and I like me a LOP just under 13.5 " , its perfect with mY Capote on , 13.5" is just fine in the summer though . Just got this beautiful Fusil de Chasse , Centermark , and I won't dare touch that buttplate ! Its beautiful ! but that d@&% L.O.P. is 14" ! Too much for this short fat boy ! LOL ! Wasnt sure what to do at first , just rough it BUT !!! There is room in the trigger guard ! The trigger is right in the middle of the bow ! So I can make a new trigger that sits in the back of the trigger guard bow ! It'll defiantly help !! I'll post it when its finished , and the building process .... Can't wait ! such a beautiful Fusil !!

 

[DillyJamba]

Ordered mine in the afternoon on the 16th, really hoping my number comes up soon! Also thank you for showing the barrels next to eachother, thats a photo that should be on his page!

Happy with my choice for 20ga walnut!