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

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someguy2800 said:
If that's the case I don't want it regardless of price.
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As mentioned it's not the case, but I'm curious. If it was made by Manurhin, you wouldn't want it regardless of price? Why not? I must be missing something because I would consider that a good thing.
 
I handled one of the Kimber snubs at a LGS when they first came out and liked it. I like the 6 rounds vs 5, the sights, the weight and the look. I just can't spend that kind of money on a Kimber snub since I'm on a Ruger SP 101 budget. I picked a new SP 101 357 spurless hammer 2.25" for $450. After changing the mainspring from 14# to 10# and adding some hammer shims the trigger is pretty smooth now. I just don't think the Kimber is $400 better or will do the job any differently than the SP. If money wasn't a consideration, I probably would have gone with the Colt or Kimber.
 
I was on the fence about the KS6. I had the money to buy one, but opted for a S&W. I seen a few Q/A post on the Kimber forum, its extremely high price, and lastly, unlike Rugers, Smiths, etc, the $800-$1000+ unproven revolver only comes with a 1 year warranty. If you are confident in your product, you'd be confident enough to offer a warranty that extends beyond 1 measly year. Colt, Smith, Ruger, and even Taurus have been offering better warranties while charging the same, or the majority of the time, less for their offerings. It's not like they are passing the savings to the customer by having a sub par warranty either... That was enough to sway/scare me away for now. The 1 extra round in the gun and vanity isn't worth all the extra cash and risk for me.

On an unrelated note, it would be nice to see Sig get into the revolver game, and give the K6s some competition. I'm surprised they aren't already...
 
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The K6S is $700-800 “street price,” not much different from a S&W. Only $200 more than a SP101 once you modify the Ruger with springs, shims, trigger jobs, etc.
 
John_R said:
The K6S is $700-800 “street price,” not much different from a S&W. Only $200 more than a SP101 once you modify the Ruger with springs, shims, trigger jobs, etc.
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Only seen one that had the base model for $720 or so. A a couple of more that have them in the mid $700s closer to $800. Most models and the general online prices are $800 and above. This is online... Add $50-$100 or more for LGS prices...
 
The going price in North Texas is about $850. That’s about $100 more than an SP101, $150 more than the Colt Cobra or steel J frame, but pretty much in line with a K/L or GP 100 revolver.
 
I own two Kimber K6S's, and a Colt Cobra, the new model, the Kimber is the finest of these, the Cobra is a great revolver, but not the quality of my K6S, and in the same category my S&W 640 Pro any of these three are hard to beat snubs, and worthy of looking at...IMHO...
 
Beautiful gun and very smooth, but my issue is with any sub 2” 357. I think there’s more negatives (noise, recoil, flash) than the minor increase in velocity over 9mm. Performance is almost identical at the slow speeds.
 
Styx said:
I was on the fence about the KS6. I had the money to buy one, but opted for a S&W. I seen a few Q/A post on the Kimber forum, its extremely high price, and lastly, unlike Rugers, Smiths, etc, the $800-$1000+ unproven revolver only comes with a 1 year warranty. If you are confident in your product, you'd be confident enough to offer a warranty that extends beyond 1 measly year. Colt, Smith, Ruger, and even Taurus have been offering better warranties while charging the same, or the majority of the time, less for their offerings. It's not like they are passing the savings to the customer by having a sub par warranty either... That was enough to sway/scare me away for now. The 1 extra round in the gun and vanity isn't worth all the extra cash and risk for me.

On an unrelated note, it would be nice to see Sig get into the revolver game, and give the K6s some competition. I'm surprised they aren't already...
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Although Ruger has outstanding CS and will repair usually at no cost, even if not the original owner, they don't give written warranty.
 
Iron Sight said:
1st time I handled one said I could hit a target double action with this.
I was right! Mine came with a Strip Clip. Its a keeper.
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I like it a lot, just can't see buying another carry gun anymore. I have so many, that it's going to have to shoot itself in order for me to buy another, "maybe the 365" if they get the bugs out.
 
The K6S DCR is gorgeous to my eyes for a hammerless snub. But like the others would love to see a 5-6" with hammer version with a full lug under barrel.
 
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The K6S DCR is gorgeous to my eyes for a hammerless snub. But like the others would love to see a 5-6" with hammer version with a full lug under barrel.
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I think you want a Ruger GP100. Another round in the cylinder to boot. 7, not 6 or 5
 
I'm looking for a s/s revolver having at least six shots (either .327 Magnum or .357 Magnum), fairly compact (no bigger than a Smith K-frame), with a 3" barrel and, preferably, having adjustable sights. The gun will be for my wife and the smoothness and lightness of the da trigger pull is important. So far, the Ruger 101 chambered in .327 Federal Magnum and the Kimber under discussion are the revolvers we are looking the hardest at. Any suggestions or advice (and, yes, to head off all the well-intended advice that the wife should be the ultimate decider, I understand who will be shooting it and why her input is most important)?
 
SwampWolf said:
I'm looking for a s/s revolver having at least six shots (either .327 Magnum or .357 Magnum), fairly compact (no bigger than a Smith K-frame), with a 3" barrel and, preferably, having adjustable sights. The gun will be for my wife and the smoothness and lightness of the da trigger pull is important. So far, the Ruger 101 chambered in .327 Federal Magnum and the Kimber under discussion are the revolvers we are looking the hardest at. Any suggestions or advice (and, yes, to head off all the well-intended advice that the wife should be the ultimate decider, I understand who will be shooting it and why her input is most important)?
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The Kimber is a great choice, and perhaps the new Colts as well. Is it her intention to shoot 357 or 327 out of these guns? I ask because the recoil and noise is pretty excessive. The trigger on the sp101 isn’t nearly as good as that found on the Kimber, Colts, and LCRs.
 
I own all of these guns, and in several calibers, the better revolver IMO, is
# 1 KIMBER K6S
# 2 COLT COBRA, new model
# 3 S&W 640 PRO
These are the top of the hep, for my small revolvers that are easy to carry, accurate and totally reliable..
 
SwampWolf said:
I'm looking for a s/s revolver having at least six shots (either .327 Magnum or .357 Magnum), fairly compact (no bigger than a Smith K-frame), with a 3" barrel and, preferably, having adjustable sights. The gun will be for my wife and the smoothness and lightness of the da trigger pull is important. So far, the Ruger 101 chambered in .327 Federal Magnum and the Kimber under discussion are the revolvers we are looking the hardest at. Any suggestions or advice (and, yes, to head off all the well-intended advice that the wife should be the ultimate decider, I understand who will be shooting it and why her input is most important)?
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I would pick up a 327 magnum if I found one, those suckers got real rare again., you can shoot 32,'s 34 H&R, 32 in all it's forms, and is a lot cheaper than full pored 327 , which have a very close proximity to a 357 with an extra bullet.
 
george burns said:
which have a very close proximity to a 357 with an extra bullet.
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The reason I'm considering the Ruger Model 101, chambered in .327 Magnum and the Kimber K6, chambered in .357 Magnum is for the benefit of having six shots instead of five. I haven't had the opportunity to compare the guns next to each other but, as I explained earlier, the nature of the da trigger pull is very important (SteadyD reported that the da pull on the Ruger is very inferior to other revolvers in the same category). Also, because my wife has small hands, relative compactness would be a plus. Anybody know how the Model 101 and the K6 compare to each other in terms of size? Thanks.
 
SwampWolf said:
The reason I'm considering the Ruger Model 101, chambered in .327 Magnum and the Kimber K6, chambered in .357 Magnum is for the benefit of having six shots instead of five. I haven't had the opportunity to compare the guns next to each other but, as I explained earlier, the nature of the da trigger pull is very important (SteadyD reported that the da pull on the Ruger is very inferior to other revolvers in the same category). Also, because my wife has small hands, relative compactness would be a plus. Anybody know how the Model 101 and the K6 compare to each other in terms of size? Thanks.
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The K6s is a bit smaller and 2 oz lighter than the sp101. The K6s will fit most j frame holsters, but the sp101 typically doesn’t. If your funds will allow for the K6s I’d choose it over the Sp101 without hesitation. Better trigger, better sights, smaller, and lighter. I would let her handle the new Colt Cobra as well, but the Kimber has a little better trigger in my opinion.
 
I saw and fondled the complete line at Shot Show. Very impressed. I especially liked the DA/SA hammer version. Excellent trigger, fit, finish and ergos. It might just be my next wheel gun purchase....
 
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