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So I'm in my LGS and see one of those Kimber revolvers, all polished up and in a presentation box. I asked the guy if I could handle it, and he asks if I might buy it. Whoooo, not at that price! He then says that they have a newer-production one for less (probably a decent price - equivalent to a new S&W). I dry-fired it and must say that it is the smoothest, lightest double-action trigger I have ever felt in a revolver. I mean sweet. I had to make myself put the gun down. Now I have two questions:

Is there a difference in the construction of early make and later make (besides finish)?

Has anyone else been very impressed with a Kimber's trigger pull?

THR rocks.
 
I have been very impressed with the trigger pull on every one that I have handled, but not enough to cough up what they want for one. I don't know about differences based on age.
 
A ROCK ISLAND M206 can be had for 1/5th the price and are good serviceable guns that can do an identical job just as well as the blinged out, pricey (but well made) Kimber.

I agree with what others are saying that the price Kimber wants for these is ludicrous.
 
They are very nice revolvers. I've got a little over 600 rounds through mine thusly. Excellent trigger, lockup is great, very accurate. Comparable in price to a 640 pro series and worth it in my opinion. They are pretty reasonable on gunbroker currently.

I wish they'd offer an alloy version in 38 special. It'd be much better in the pocket then.
 
Nice guns. I handled one and really liked it. Trigger felt great, but unfortunately the one I handled had a false reset and the trigger would advance the cylinder, but not drop the hammer.

That was one early example though. It would only have been a problem if trying to run the gun fast and anticipate reset. If not for the price, I'd have one already. It's the only Kimber product that interests me.
 
I handled one for the first time the other day- the store had three variants. They are all wonderfully compact and good looking for six-shot revolvers, and the sights are great, but I wish there was a set of grips that filled out a little more on the backstrap. I by no means have big hands, but my natural grip wanted a little more front-to-back mass to grip.
 
I was impressed enough to buy two Kimber k6S's, these revolvers are just awesome, from the action to the excellent way they finished these guns, they are accurate easy to shoot and feel good in hand, Kimber did a great job with their new revolver, mine moved into my EDC rotation soon after I got the first one. you can't go wrong with a K6S, IMHO...
 
I've handled 3 so far. Honestly none of the triggers felt that great to me, but I've had all of my S&W's triggers slicked up by a competent gunsmith.

I view the Kimbers as bringing only one thing to the table: an extra round in a J-frame sized snubnose. 6 vs 5 rounds isn't enough of a difference to make me spend that much money.
 
blueskyjaunte said:
I've handled 3 so far. Honestly none of the triggers felt that great to me, but I've had all of my S&W's triggers slicked up by a competent gunsmith.

I view the Kimbers as bringing only one thing to the table: an extra round in a J-frame sized snubnose. 6 vs 5 rounds isn't enough of a difference to make me spend that much money.
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When you say better triggers, are you speaking of j frames? Because I have 3 j frames with slicked up triggers and none are as nice as the kimber. If you are talking about k frames or larger, I certainly can see that, but it's not an apples to apples comparison given the springs.
 
The Kimber trigger is very nice, no stacking up of pressure toward the end of the trigger stroke, just slides right through to the break.
 
Are you speaking of the limited First Edition model that goes for over $1500?
 
Jim NE said:
I kind of agree.
I'm afraid my response back to the salesman would've been: "Not if a can't handle it!"
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I had a similar experience when I bought my HK VP9. I had every intention of buying one, but I wanted to handle the one on display one last time to be sure. Fondled it a bit, smiled, nodded, and then told the salesman I wanted one, but if they had one in back that hadn't been handled by 200+ people, I'd take one of those. He said they did have more in back. When he brought it out I told him I wanted to give it a quick check. He asked "Are you going to buy it?" He didn't want to open the box if I wasn't sure. How can I be sure if I can't see the gun?

I responded "Yeah, I just said I was going to buy one."
I found it aggravating. But that's what I get for shopping at Cabela's.

Anyway.............
 
460Shooter said:
I had a similar experience when I bought my HK VP9. I had every intention of buying one, but I wanted to handle the one on display one last time to be sure. Fondled it a bit, smiled, nodded, and then told the salesman I wanted one, but if they had one in back that hadn't been handled by 200+ people, I'd take one of those. He said they did have more in back. When he brought it out I told him I wanted to give it a quick check. He asked "Are you going to buy it?" He didn't want to open the box if I wasn't sure. How can I be sure if I can't see the gun?

I responded "Yeah, I just said I was going to buy one."
I found it aggravating. But that's what I get for shopping at Cabela's.

Anyway.............
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Cabela's.is a little weird when it comes to their gun dept, and with as many times I've gone to look and buy a gun, I found no matter who took care of me, that person didn't have any people skills, when it came to selling guns, what person man or woman is going to buy a gun be it handgun or rifle without looking it over and checking the action and lockup, their attitude makes you feel like maybe something might be wrong with the gun they don't want you to handle, or they maybe think you really aren't going to buy the gun, but just waste their time, the few times I have gone there , I have gone home which was a 160 miles away empty handed, but they did make me a believer in doing my business in my LGS, where they always treat me with respect and have good deals, Cabela's needs to wake up and train these people, their sales would be way up if they did, but for me, there won't be anymore 160 miles trips to buy guns from them...
 
I handled a Kimber K6S at my LGS. I thought it to be a little heavy.
The trigger was "OK" but, it wasn't near as nice as the S&W PC 642 trigger, which I ended up buying.
The 642 is a lot lighter, easier to carry in a jacket pocket.
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From OP's Post...

"Has anyone else been very impressed with a Kimber's trigger pull?"

I was very ignorant about these kinds of things until 2 years ago when I bought my first Kimber... Now its like a damn disease, I have 5 of them from the raptor to the 84M rifle...
- I really really like their work, never had an unreasable failure (the 1911's don't like the cheapest of cheap ammo and re-loads, which is understandable).

I don't have their revolver... yet.
 
The K6 is a fabulous revolver! And I am no fan of Kimber either! The K6 build quality and trigger takes me back to the REAL S&W Performance Center revolvers of the 90s.

In fact, someone should send a K6 to the plumbers and lawn mower designers running the current company posing as s&w. So they can learn what a great trigger is. And maybe get some pointers on how to make a nice revolver.

I have a 3 inch K6 on layaway. Will be picking it up just before Christmas. Merry Christmas to me!! :)
 
Bo said:
I handled a Kimber K6S at my LGS. I thought it to be a little heavy.
The trigger was "OK" but, it wasn't near as nice as the S&W PC 642 trigger, which I ended up buying.
The 642 is a lot lighter, easier to carry in a jacket pocket.
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BO, the 642 is an excellent pocket gun, and has a smooth trigger to, I have one as well as a 640 Pro, the J-Frames are a proven gun, to be reliable and accurate, I agree the Kimber K6S is heavier, but I don't carry mine in my pocket, although I could , I'm not going to bash one gun over another especially when talking about quality firearms company's like, S&W KIMBER, COLT AND RUGER, they all make strong quality guns, by the way I picked up a new Colt Cobra, here's another fine revolver, and a smooth trigger as well, anyway I agree your 642 is a fine gun, and should serve your needs very well...nice grips to...
 
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