Kimber K6S revolvers

fidelity · Jul 12, 2017

Sportsman Outdoor Superstore just reduced prices on these such that they're now closer to Smith & Wesson pricing ...

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsupers...portsman/double-action-revolvers/brand/KIMBER

The plain Jane models are now $700 and a real purdy polished stainless version with wood grips is now $870.

These have largely received good reviews for their smooth double-action trigger pull and their compact size despite being a 6-shot 357 Magnum revolver.

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DaemonAssassin · Jul 12, 2017

Are you getting one? I know a Kimber fan that would lose his mind, if he found out that Kimber made a revolver...

fidelity · Jul 12, 2017

If I didn't get a line on one of the new Colt Cobras , I was thinking about it. Maybe next year.

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j_h_smith · Jul 12, 2017

Looks nice, but that price is in the S&W 686 range. I know Kimber makes a great pistol but that's a lot for an unproven revolver.

StantonCree · Jul 13, 2017

j_h_smith said:
Looks nice, but that price is in the S&W 686 range. I know Kimber makes a great pistol but that's a lot for an unproven revolver.

I wouldn't really say unproven. Its had a lot of positive buzz and it's a big name maker. Kimbers main issue with these is they didn't drop enough quantity and the price is to high. The 6 Shot 357 is supposed to be the ultimate CCW but I mean for 400 less I can get a S&W 442. Kind of hard to justify the 400 bucks for a belly gun that you just kind of need to go bang 3/4 times and then run.

I love the looks of the Kimber and due to the low sales and quantity of this thing..........if that trend continues...........I foresee this thing being worth a lot 20 years from now.

Kimber priced themselves out of this market IMHO with a new entry. Drop the price to 500, get the exposure from real world CCWers and let the buzz surround the gun and then drop the 2.0 at a higher price point.

Pistols over 600 bucks end up falling into the Niche market category in my opinion. No first time gun buyer is going to spend 700 on this thing.

All that crapping on kimber aside, I do want one!

fidelity · Jul 13, 2017

Would love to do a comparison between the K6S, a 2-inch barreled Chiappa Rhino, a J-frame S&W, the Ruger SP101, and the new Colt Cobra. Perhaps also throw in the new 2.75-inch barreled K-frame S&W Model 66.

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Czechnologist · Jul 13, 2017

fidelity said:
Would love to do a comparison between the K6S, a 2-inch barreled Chiappa Rhino, a J-frame S&W, the Ruger SP101, and the new Colt Cobra. Perhaps also throw in the new 2.75-inch barreled K-frame S&W Model 66.

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I wish you would get a Chiappa Rhino so I could make fun of you for getting a Chiappa Rhino. :lol2:

fidelity · Jul 13, 2017

Lol, I'll buy an ugly gun* for function if the ergos are good, as some reviews have suggested with the Rhino. But like the K6S, the Rhinos are relatively pricey, and I'd rather save for other items first.

*I do draw the line at coloration. The black Rhinos look fine to me. Some of their Italian designer gone crazy mixed color schemes, not so much.

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DaemonAssassin · Jul 14, 2017

fidelity said:
If I didn't get a line on one of the new Colt Cobras , I was thinking about it. Maybe next year.

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I already let the Kimber fanboy know about the revolvers. He lost his mind.

fidelity · Jul 14, 2017

DaemonAssassin said:
I already let the Kimber fanboy know about the revolvers. He lost his mind.

Cruel, man. Very cruel.

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DaemonAssassin · Jul 14, 2017

fidelity said:
Lol, I'll buy an ugly gun* for function if the ergos are good, as some reviews have suggested with the Rhino. But like the K6S, the Rhinos are relatively pricey, and I'd rather save for other items first.

*I do draw the line at coloration. The black Rhinos look fine to me. Some of their Italian designer gone crazy mixed color schemes, not so much.

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I've always wondered what it was like firing a Rhino, because the bore is lower than a standard revolver.

DaemonAssassin · Jul 14, 2017

fidelity said:
Cruel, man. Very cruel.

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Well he is now making noise about getting one, babbling nonsense about ammo, Taurus Judge, S&W Governor, ammo, laser, no laser, tritium sights or not....

Yea, I'm an evil one....

j_h_smith · Jul 14, 2017

For those of you who want to jump on the revolver bandwagon. I have brand NOS 38spl ammo. By the case. Winchester Super X 158gr Semi-Wadcutter.

Not actively looking to sell or it would be in the classified section. This is the best ammo for a revolver. I've shot cases of this stuff and it works well in everything I've ever shot it from.

DaemonAssassin · Jul 15, 2017

j_h_smith said:
For those of you who want to jump on the revolver bandwagon. I have brand NOS 38spl ammo. By the case. Winchester Super X 158gr Semi-Wadcutter.

Not actively looking to sell or it would be in the classified section. This is the best ammo for a revolver. I've shot cases of this stuff and it works well in everything I've ever shot it from.

The Kimber fanboy is known to the OP and myself. It is more of a inside joke than anything else and said fanboy has revolvers too, but not a Kimber revolver. Said fanboy informed me that he feels let down that it isn't a 44 MAG. Go figure... :rolleyes:

mesmithwesson · Jul 15, 2017

mpdc4511 said:
...The 6 Shot 357 is supposed to be the ultimate CCW but I mean for 400 less I can get a S&W 442. Kind of hard to justify the 400 bucks for a belly gun that you just kind of need to go bang 3/4 times and then run...

It would make a sweet backup!

StantonCree · Jul 15, 2017

mesmithwesson said:
It would make a sweet backup!

I don't even like carrying the 17......no way in hell im carrying a back up

j_h_smith · Jul 15, 2017

mpdc4511 said:
I don't even like carrying the 17......no way in hell im carrying a back up

Get a 26. Fits nicely for me. Much lighter too.

StantonCree · Jul 15, 2017

j_h_smith said:
Get a 26. Fits nicely for me. Much lighter too.

I was speaking duty weapon......I'm a HUGE fan of this 43. HUGE FAN!!!!

j_h_smith · Jul 15, 2017

mpdc4511 said:
I was speaking duty weapon......I'm a HUGE fan of this 43. HUGE FAN!!!!

Forgot about that. A huge fan of a small Glock. :innocent0

I didn't like the single stack, but that's why they make the 26. For people like me.

Stay safe out there.

Czechnologist · Jul 16, 2017

fidelity said:
Lol, I'll buy an ugly gun for function if the ergos are good, as some reviews have suggested with the Rhino. But like the K6S, the Rhinos are relatively pricey, and I'd rather save for other items first.

I do draw the line at coloration. The black Rhinos look fine to me. Some of their Italian designer gone crazy mixed color schemes, not so much.

It seems more difficult to build a fugly revolver than a fugly striker-fired pistol but somehow Chiappa managed to do just that. With such an abundance of unsightliness, it's bound to have some redeeming qualities, like, a nice trigger-pull, above average accuracy, low recoil, etc. Otherwise, why bother?

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