Kimber K6s

[Marquand]

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!



-- Michael

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!

[MAC762]

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.

[hambam105]

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.

[Cokebottle]

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.

[hambam105]

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.

[alex7]

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

[hambam105]

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.

[MAC762]

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