The K6 Kimber, what's your take on the gun?

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...and appreciate the thought and design that instructors like Grant Cunningham contributed to Kimber when this project started...
No offense to you, or Grant Cunningham, but you do realize that this is nothing more than a 6 shot S&W 640? I mean, how hard it is to make a 6 shot, DAO revolver in .357 Magnum, using S&W style lockwork? It's a nice revolver - sure, but Kimber did not invent the hot water with this one...
 
I spent $899.00 for my Kimber K6S, and wasn't sure if maybe I spent too much for this gun, I loved how it looked and the tight lock up, and the engineering that went into this first offering for a revolver from Kimber, I have other Kimber 1911's that are superb, what made me smile was the fantastic trigger, smooth as silk, I could stage it to have a crisp break, almost like a single action, nothing was lost here, and the cylinder to forcing gap was tight as well as the back of the cylinder, that's because the chambers are all recessed, your cartridge's fit deep into the cylinder and out of sight, nice feature, as for a carry piece, Kimber melted this gun perfectly, all edges are cut at a 45 degree angle, and then highly polished, the grips on my gun are made by Crimson Trace, and are laser-less, that was one on me, I didn't know they made grips that were laser-less, but they work great, they are porous, and give a good grip, and are blue in color, I didn't like that, but they grew on me with time, and now I love them , the sights on mine are just simple, all black and I will paint the front sight with some color soon, but they were right on, accuracy was much better than I expected with a snub nose like this, the extra weight over some of the other materials used on guns this size really aid in manageable recoil, so after all by doubt, I'm very happy with this K6S from Kimber, and feel I got my money's worth and then some, they have several offerings of this gun out now to look at, there is a cheaper version with a brushed finish, and a few with up grades like fancy wood grips and night sights and one that is super high polished in a presentation case, after having mine for some time now, and I was told I was or might be the first to have one here in Southern Oregon, people I have talked to that also own one have nothing but praise for this little snub nose, this gun just rocks, and has become my EDC, as well as others, I hardly know it's aboard...and I'll add, I have nothing bad to say about this gun...
 
No offense to you, or Grant Cunningham, but you do realize that this is nothing more than a 6 shot S&W 640? I mean, how hard it is to make a 6 shot, DAO revolver in .357 Magnum, using S&W style lockwork? It's a nice revolver - sure, but Kimber did not invent the hot water with this one...

No offense taken. Everyone has their own opinion and I am not saying the KS is the end all in revolver history. As the owner of a bunch of S&W snubbies, there are a lot of differences between S&W and the Kimber. Best for people to handle both guns side by side and the differences become very clear.
BTW, S&W would love to make a 6 shot .357 J-frame sized gun. So far they haven't felt the need because everyone else is copying them. The shoe is now on the other foot and that extra shot is a huge deal.
 
I am completely underwhelmed with interest. It's not that I hate it or anything, its just that it isn't anything that hasn't more or less been done before. I have no brand loyalty to Kimber, either. I just don't have any reason to be interested, basically.
 
I am two episodes in of a mini series in comparing the Kimber K6s to the S&W model 640. In the second episode the K6s is compared to the Paxton Quiqley Performance Center edition, only 250 of these made. I was also able to borrow a non performance center model 640 it will be compared against a few editions after this one. As for price I have seen them go for $688 up to $899 this is not from what I have seen online it is from being in the shop when purchased or seeing the price of them while in the shop.
What hasn't really been discussed is the price to quality meaning S&W performance center models are equal in price to the Kimber K6s, is it on the same level? I believe so.


Packing to go into hiding to avoid the beating I am about to take comparing it to the performance center :)
 
As someone who has never shot a snub from what I read and saw on videos and forums I would choose the K6S all day any day.

I see them as what old school classic Smith and Wessons may have evolved into, a modernized, better, smoother, and more durable version with none of the cost cutting nonsense or cost increasing unwanted top executive pocket padding (money) features such (oops I typed suck by accident must be a slip) as the internal safety lock that has been known to self activate with recoil and has cost the life of at least one police man.

Kimber actually asked for input unlike Smith and Wesson who refuses to part with their lousy internal lock on most of their modern revolvers despite being bombarded by customer requests to do so. Kimber even now offers the K6 it in various configurations and barrel lengths. I hope this pays off since a lot of people love to make suggestions as to what is needed to make something sell but wind up never buying them when the manufacturer makes them.

This Kimber is not much more expensive than a mint classic smith or a modern one with a needed trigger job let alone a performance center model but is better in every department I can think of.

No the Kimber is not a light weight gun nor does it weigh too much. It is after all a .357 magnum.

In my opinion if you want all the top quality features that made the classic revolvers great in a brand new modern updated and truly improved upon design then the Kimber is it.

If your short on money a Ruger is hard to beat new or used. A brand new Smith and Wesson is not exactly what I would suggest for someone short on money a used Smith might be (not a mint classic) hopefully one that is not being sold due to a slipping internal safety lock (sorry had to couldn't help saying it)

My unqualified ??? (maybe not) opinion.
 
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Too bad, Manurhin makes some of the best revolvers in the world......
 
I have a LGS that have all models in stock. Though I did notice upon receiving all models the price went up, when they had just version 1 the price was almost 160 bucks cheaper.
 
I've had mine over a year and have no complaints, other than the difficulty in finding a decent IWB holster for it. The trigger is very good and the sights have much better visibility than my 640 (and they're easily replaceable, unlike the S&W). I've not tried full-strength .357 in it and don't plan to, but a lighter .357 load like the Golden Saber is quite manageable. I wish more companies made grips out of whatever compound the K6 grips are made of-- they're sticky in the hand, but don't catch on fabric.

Two thumbs up from me!
 
No offense to you, or Grant Cunningham, but you do realize that this is nothing more than a 6 shot S&W 640? I mean, how hard it is to make a 6 shot, DAO revolver in .357 Magnum, using S&W style lockwork? It's a nice revolver - sure, but Kimber did not invent the hot water with this one...

If S&W made a 6 round 640, I’d buy it. Same would go for a 6 round SP101. As it is, the K6S has a certain appeal.
 
I'm still waiting for someone to sell their used K6S 3" for a substantial discount off a new price, even if it has some scratches.
 
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