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Kimber wheel gun/J frame
While we discuss the new Colt Cobra I would be remiss if I failed to mention Kimber's new six shot J frame sized revolver. It is lightweight, has a concealed hammer like a 642, among others, excellent trigger, .357 Magnum rated, and pretty nice looking. I handled one for several minutes at the Safari Club expo. That 6th chamber really does make it a fascinating little carry piece.
Whether it will set the market on fire or not is a whole nuthuh smoke.
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01-10-2017, 07:53 PM
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Sorry if this is an uninformed question but it begs to be asked. So if this kimber wheel gun has a 6 hole, 357, the cylinder, the cylinder must be close in size to a K frame's. Are you saying the gun is J frame size and weight but with a K frame cyl..... or is it more like a model 66 vs 60?
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01-10-2017, 08:26 PM
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for the price id look for a older model 10 snub or 2 of the new j frames
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01-11-2017, 09:32 AM
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The Kimber's been out a while. One just made the showcase at my LGS. Don't know anyone who has one. In any case, I doubt either the Kimber or the new Colt offering will make much of a dent in the J frame market.
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01-11-2017, 09:35 AM
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I know it's expensive. MSRP $899 . . .
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KIMBER K6
I have one, pics in this forum. Its not a J frame for sure, a little bigger and a lot heavier. I would say its a little smaller package than say a model 64 or 66 snub, but dimension for dimension i couldn't tell you.
I carry j frames in my pocket 99% of time, ( i have 3, a 342 airlite, 337 airlite and a 360SS) but the kimber i would carry on belt or inside pants.
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01-11-2017, 10:42 AM
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il like the idea of it can't wait to handle one. the more refined versions look really niecesespecially the polished first editionlimited run but it's 2 grand
I see a place for this personally as a guy who usually carries 38 special. 6 rounds of Speer in a smaller package than my k frame is appealing...problem is there are so many older smith I can put the 900 bucks towards. I'm gonna see how they play out then maybe pick one up used down the road
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Kimber squeezed a lot into a small cylinder. I understand that the narrow part of the cylincer (where it is shaved flat) is not much wider than a J frame, if at all. The part where the cylinder lock bolt engages is a bit wider. To me, the experience is about the same as carrying a Detective Special. Here are some photos that I've posted elsewhere on here.
Also, as I've mentioned elsewhere. I really really like this revolver. I collect and regularly shoot snubs. This is quality. It's still priced too high. It should be a $650-$700 gun. Maybe in time. Most folks would be absolutely right to pass it up at the $900 MSRP. Only reason I bought one is sort of an academic interest. Snubs are my thing.
Carried in a TT Gunleather KX Lightweight designed for Colt D Frame (Detective / Cobra). It's not a perfect fit because of the trigger guard shape, but close enough.
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01-11-2017, 11:29 AM
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Best pics of the Kimber I've seen yet. Thanks NCBeagle.
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01-11-2017, 11:30 AM
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For revolver fans, I say "the more selections, the better" S&W, Charter, Taurus/Rossi, Ruger, Colt, Kimber, Dan Wesson--more fun
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Best pics of the Kimber I've seen yet. Thanks NCBeagle.
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You are quite welcome. I've posted more photos in other threads. Don't want to make too many duplicates. You can find them by searching my recent posts if interested. Also, I am glad to take closer photos upon request for anyone. Not cracking this one open again, but I can tell you that it looks a lot like a J frame centennial inside.
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This platform lends itself to longer barrels. I'd buy a 3" and 4" if they would build them.
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It's cute,but $899.00 i'm waiting for a better price tag on the K6 revolver!
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The Kimber is nice, but I always want a hammer on most everything but a pocket pistol. I am trying to decide between a Charter Arms .45 revolver, or a model 60. The model 60 costs more, but I have always been a .45 fan. It isn't it great to have choices.
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I think the shaved cylinder on the Kimber is brilliant. I'd like to see a web page with all the dimensions of all small revolvers.
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It's the size of a Colt DS. It was engineered by Grant Cunningham and made for the "dedicated snubby fan".
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