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Old 10-20-2017, 7:25 PM
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Default Kimber K6s

I've always been a Kimber 1911 hater. Always found them to be overpriced and just in general never got the hype. I was at Turner's in Chino Hills today and they had a K6s in the case. I'd seen pictures of them, but never handled one in person. Long story short, I'm kind of jonesing for one. The trigger was so smooth its not even funny. Might be the best DA trigger I've felt, knocks the pants of some of my S&W's.
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Old 10-20-2017, 7:31 PM
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Hmm... Not on their web site. How much do they want for them?
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Old 10-20-2017, 7:43 PM
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I want to say it was listed for $880 or something like that.
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They go on sale at turners every few months. Nice gun. Thought of buying one but felt small in my hands. Still very nice pistol.
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Old 10-21-2017, 4:27 AM
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No exposed hammer, no want.
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Really nice revolvers, my dad bought one a few months back. I think he paid just over 750 for it. Nice trigger, seems to be well built.
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Default How would that trigger compare to Ruger LCR?

It seems like a nice enough handgun but, I’m not fond of the styling.
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I bought one at Turners 6 mos ago. Yes they are small- almost as small as my Ruger LCR, but I really like mine. That being said, I can get a full grip on it when shooting which is nice.

You are right OP, I was dry firing mine yesterday and the trigger is super smooth. I think it's a great little .357.

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Old 10-21-2017, 8:39 AM
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My wife DROS one last weekend. Has the laser for training and seems very well assembled with a beautiful finish.
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I'm a huge S&W revolver K and L frame fan but the Kimber K6S really impressed me. The revolver is well made, fit and finish. Tight lock up and as others have said, nice smooth non-stacking trigger. Shoots well. I have put 150 rounds of 130g .38 Special downrange with no issues. Have not tried .357magnum as my carry load is Federal Hydra-Shok Personal Protection JHP 38 Special 110 Grain. I went with the 3-dot nights sights and am very pleased.
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We won one at a nra dinner a few months back.
Great trigger, a little brutal recoil with 357 but manageable for me.
For the lady its 38 special as it is hers
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We won one at a nra dinner a few months back.
Great trigger, a little brutal recoil with 357 but manageable for me.
For the lady its 38 special as it is hers
That’s funny because when she DROS the K6 she bought some .38 wad cutters and I bought some .357 and she asked me why
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I'm a huge S&W revolver K and L frame fan but the Kimber K6S really impressed me. The the revolver is well made, fit and finish. Tight lock up and as others have said, nice smooth non-stacking trigger. Shoots well. I have put 150 rounds of 130g .38 Special downrange with no issues. Have not tried .357magnum as my carry load is Federal Hydra-Shok Personal Protection JHP 38 Special 110 Grain. I went with the 3-dot nights sights and am very pleased.
I have a K6S also and love it. What brand holster is that in the picture? haven't decided on what holster to purchase yet that one looks pretty nice!
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Old 10-21-2017, 9:54 AM
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I have a K6S also and love it. What brand holster is that in the picture? haven't decided on what holster to purchase yet that one looks pretty nice!
It's a Garrett Industries Silent Thunder GT IWB. It's nice because it is leather lined and the holster has a slim profile with the offset clip. I wear AIWB or 4:00 depending on clothes.

http://giholsters.com
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Have any of you noticed any issues with surface rust on the k6?
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Have any of you noticed any issues with surface rust on the k6?
no rust now. i have had mine for about 6 months.
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Have any of you noticed any issues with surface rust on the k6?
I was wondering how long it would take for this post.
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I was wondering how long it would take for this post.
No kidding.

My Raptor is 2 years old, I don't take particularly good care of it (might go a few weeks after shooting before cleaning)... no rust on anything.
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The two I've had are/were problem-free. Old Custom II and pre-Series II. Turned the Custom II into a .40 cal, still have it and shoot it, and the Pre-Series II I traded for a M&P9 Pro.
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I bought one at Turners 6 mos ago. Yes they are small- almost as small as my Ruger LCR, but I really like mine. That being said, I can get a full grip on it when shooting which is nice.

You are right OP, I was dry firing mine yesterday and the trigger is super smooth. I think it's a great little .357.
That's interesting, most reviews just compare it to J & K Frames. Would you say it's as pocketable as the LCR?


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That’s funny because when she DROS the K6 she bought some .38 wad cutters and I bought some .357 and she asked me why
As in why did you think you'd be shooting it, or as in she doesn't understand that a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do?


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How about this one: Did you make sure all the screws were loctited and properly torqued?
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The more happy calgunners that own K6s...the closer I get to buying one for myself.

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I am in the same boat. Have been eyeing them since they were announced.
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It has a nice trigger, butt still overpriced.
I'll stay with my S&W 60
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ive got the dcr model and really enjoy the look of it as most my guns are safe queens. but a guy i know here has one on his ccw and really likes it. he hasnt shot magnum loads yet.
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Good to hear about the finish. Id like to pick one up but that was my only concern.
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Mr. Orange- in response to your question, I think it is a bit too heavy to be pocketable. That's me just trying it with a few different pairs of long pants-- it makes them sag too much.

Maybe a good pocket holster would solve that because just going by size, with big pockets it fits no problem.
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Mr. Orange- in response to your question, I think it is a bit too heavy to be pocketable. That's me just trying it with a few different pairs of long pants-- it makes them sag too much.

Maybe a good pocket holster would solve that because just going by size, with big pockets it fits no problem.
Thanks for the reply.

I was just thinking size-wize, I think some of the dedicated CCW pants on the market might make the weight less of a problem. Then again, it's been reported that Clint Smith occasionally carries a 4" N-Frame in a front pants pocket, and the famous Colt man Fitz usually carried two of his special New Service jobs, one in each front pocket.

The first thing that came to mind when I saw the K6S was the Colt Magnum Carry, the .357 version of the Detective Special. Once upon a time I found that while a J-Frame would insert, conceal & draw readily from my front pants pocket, the very slightly larger DS would not. A classic example of how a small, seemingly insignificant difference in dimensions can greatly affect concealability.

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from my little experience i would look real good to see if drag lines are cut into the cylinder. the first one i looked at at basspro had a line cut into the cylinder and it was not just a surface mark. if you drug your thumbnail from front to back it would come to a stop in the cut in line.
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There is a noticeable difference in the thickness of the rubber vs. wood grips. Rubber is fatter and fits the hand better. Agreed, they have a nice smooth trigger but are a bit pricey. I'm hoping to take advantage of a sale this weekend.
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The more happy calgunners that own K6s...the closer I get to buying one for myself.

It's been said before, but you guys are enablers!



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Happy to be your enabler! I picked up my K6S in June and loved it from the first moment I shot it. Comparable in size to the S&W J Frame series, better double action trigger than my Colt Detective Special and Agent, and the trigger stages at 90% of the trigger pull allowing you to achieve single action level accuracy in a DAO package. While it certainly won't ride in a pocket as effortlessly as an aluminum framed S&W or Colt it certainly does allow six accurate shots in a compact and snag free package. A very worthwhile purchase!
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Ended up finding a good deal on a K6s and went for it. Took it to the range today and really like it. Also took my S&W Model 36 for comparison. I'll admit I was a little apprehensive about not being able to shoot single action if needed, but the trigger is so smooth that it easily hits anything you point it at. Also easy to stage the trigger once you get used to it. I shot 38 SPCL, 38+P, and 357. Nice to have the 357 option, but +P is the way to go. I actually bought the same walnut grips made by Altamont that another poster showed earlier in this thread. They are a little thicker than the Kimber wood grips and taper more at the bottom than the rubber stock grips mine came with for a better squeeze. It comes with a nylon zipper pouch and a speed strip loader. Model 36 is 1lb-6oz with 5 rds and the K6s is 1lb-10.5oz with 6 rds. Hate to say it, but the Model 36 is being retired for now.
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I've seen Kimber futz customers with .22 LR high price rifles, .375 Winchester Magnum Rifles, seen more unhappy rather than happy kimber 1911 gunners. I don't trust kimber anything. I am willing to keep an open mind, a broken clock is still right twice a day, but I am not putting my money on anything kimber yet.

Now I'd be glad if you put your money on kimber to see how this 6Ks revolver pans out.
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I've seen Kimber futz customers with .22 LR high price rifles, .375 Winchester Magnum Rifles, seen more unhappy rather than happy kimber 1911 gunners. I don't trust kimber anything. I am willing to keep an open mind, a broken clock is still right twice a day, but I am not putting my money on anything kimber yet.

Now I'd be glad if you put your money on kimber to see how this 6Ks revolver pans out.
???? I've heard a lot of trash talking about Kimber (and 1911 in general), but I have two Kimber 1911s and have not had a single problem with either of them. No rust, no malfunctions, shoot well. My only complaint is for a $1500 stainless 1911, it comes with a plastic MSH.
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All the kimber models I alluded to, .22 rifle, Big Game Rifle, 1911 pistol, all started out well; then they all went to pot as evidenced by low sales, model abandonment and by a large sample size of dissatisfied kimber owners. Apparently, and lucky for you, your pistols are the exception rather than the rule. Congratulates. I hope your 1911 kimbers serve you well for many years.

However, I am taking the side of learning from their mistakes rather than taking a chance and make the same purchase mistake(s) they did. Happy Shooting.

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K6S on sale is worth it. The closer you can get to $700 to $750 the nicer it is .. talking about the base, 3 dot sight model .. shoots nicely, handles well, it has a kick with 357 but its not enough to knock you off target at the range this is assumed to be used at .. nice gun, no regrets
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I'd like to see a comparison between a SP101 Ruger and a kimer 6ks. Wouldn't mind doing so with a Ruger 2&3/4 Speed Six as well if I could find one.
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I'd like to see a comparison between a SP101 Ruger and a kimer 6ks. Wouldn't mind doing so with a Ruger 2&3/4 Speed Six as well if I could find one.
I watched this one on Youtube prior to purchasing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kghxlqhkSZ4
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