Kimber K6 lightweight announced

[UncleEd]

Kimber is adding a 15.9 ounce .38 +P only
to its lineup. Supposedly it will be available
in June with a below $700 MSRP.

So the S&W J frame LW will have a major
competitor if the Kimber proves itself.

Might be time for Colt to take its current
Cobra and introduce a lightweight as well.

 

[chicharrones]

I sure would like to see it. Got a link?

 

[UncleEd]

 

[chicharrones]

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Oooh. Old school print. Nice.

 

[Atavar]

I hate when they use computer generated images instead of photographs.
It’s just cheating.

 

[Zendude]

Interesting. Only Taurus and Charter currently make a 6 shot 38 snub in the 16 oz. range, I think. A higher end choice like this Kimber would be nice.

 

[Speedo66]

Kimber is adding a 15.9 ounce .38 +P only
to its lineup. Supposedly it will be available
in June with a below $700 MSRP.

So the S&W J frame LW will have a major
competitor if the Kimber proves itself.

Might be time for Colt to take its current
Cobra and introduce a lightweight as well.

And for less than a Henry revolver…

 

[OrangeCat]

I suppose they added the flutes for weight savings but I'm kinda surprised that they didn't keep the hexagonal cylinder for branding reasons.

It's kinda been the trademark look in my minds eye for the Kimber revolvers

 

[Styx]

I hate when they use computer generated images instead of photographs.
It’s just cheating.

That is an actual photograph... It's an edited stock photograph, but it's not computer generated.

 

[Styx]

I've never been a fan of the aluminum revolvers. I own Ruger, S&W, Colt, Kimber, and Taurus revolvers, and all of them are steel. A 20- 23oz snubby J-frame sized revolver isn't that heavy and is more shootable IMHO. With that said and even though it's not my cup of tea, more options and competition for S&W is a great thing for the firearm community for prices.

 

[unclenunzie]

If it proves reliable I'd like one. I'd like to see a sponsored durability test of 5000 +P defense loads like Speer Gold Dots. All critical tolerances measured before and after, and maybe at each thousand rounds. They'd sell every one they make.

 

[Atavar]

That is an actual photograph... It's an edited stock photograph, but it's not computer generated.

The shading is obviously computer generated. I bet they haven’t even made one yet.

 

[dickydalton]

Ouch

 

[UncleEd]

The shading is obviously computer generated. I bet they haven’t even made one yet.

You'd lose that bet. It's been shown at a trade show.

One small new feature is the skeletonized ejector shroud
as opposed to the solid one on the steel model.

 

[SwampWolf]

Might be time for Colt to take its current
Cobra and introduce a lightweight as well.

Or you could look for an original Cobra/Agent in good condition and get a 6-shot revolver, chambered in .38 Special, weighing under a pound and costing less than the latest and heavier rendition.

 

[Triggernosis]

As soon as they make it with a 3" barrel I will get one.

 

[Pat Riot]

I have a S&W model 442 and a model 36
The 442 weighs 14.6 Oz empty
The 36 weighs 19.6 Oz empty
The Kimber K6xs weighs 15.9 ounces and it holds 6 rounds. 1 more ounce and 1 more round at nearly the same size as a 442. Not bad. The Kimber is $200 more than a 442. That might be an issue for some.

Size comparison site:
https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/smith-wesson-model-442-vs-kimber-k6s

 

[Triggernosis]

I have a S&W model 442 and a model 36
The 442 weighs 14.6 Oz empty
The 36 weighs 19.6 Oz empty
The Kimber K6xs weighs 15.9 ounces and it holds 6 rounds. 1 more ounce and 1 more round at nearly the same size as a 442. Not bad. The Kimber is $200 more than a 442. That might be an issue for some.

Size comparison site:
https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/smith-wesson-model-442-vs-kimber-k6s

Considering my poor experiences with the last THREE S&W revolvers I have purchased brand new, I will gladly pay $200 more for a Kimber, which also doesn't have that stupid looking lock in the side of it.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Wish Kimber hadn't designed this revo with a T-square, I'd like it better. They actually roll through pretty nicely, but the art-deco looks of the Smith J-guns look much better to me.
Have a 340SC, which is great to carry, but not much fun to shoot with full power ammo. The steel, magnum version is easier to live with for that.
The fiber optic front is a good idea; there's no reason not to at least use such on a snub. Full fledged sights, like a Smith 640 Pro, are even better.
Moon

 

[dickydalton]

Or you could look for an original Cobra/Agent in good condition and get a 6-shot revolver, chambered in .38 Special, weighing under a pound and costing less than the latest and heavier rendition.

I have a 1967 Cobra and hot 38s hurt.

 

[UncleEd]

Posters have mentioned the greater recoil
of the light weights. I certainly don't enjoy
it. But I also remember what a Weatherby
Rifle rep told me once about that company's
heavy magnum recoiling firearms.

He said that no customer ever reported
noticing the heavy recoil when the rifles
were in use against the dangerous game
animals they were intended to bring down.

That "moment of truth" adrenaline can
change the perception of what hurts and
what doesn't.

 

[Ks5shooter]

This^^^^^^^^^^^^ I love my K6S,get her dialed in practice some and carry...repeat.

 

[Ks5shooter]

That being said 7 oz difference to have .357 ammo option is why Id keep the one I own.Not that I shoot a ton of magnum loads but better to have than have not.

 

[JDeere]

That being said 7 oz difference to have .357 ammo option is why Id keep the one I own.Not that I shoot a ton of magnum loads but better to have than have not.

Agree...Nice looking revolver though for those that want to carry .38...

 

[LeftyRed]

I’m getting two!