Yesterday I attended Murdochs manufacturers exhibit at the Logan Montana range. Kimber was there and I got to handle and live fire this gun.....well made in all regards, well thought out as well.

Reminds me of a Ruger SP101 with a 6 shot cylinder that accepts K frame speed loaders. The trigger is smooth and breaks crisply, yet if I choose I can easily feel the trigger staging before it breaks.

The gun balances nicely and the grips are decent...not great, but decent. I got to fire a cylinder through it and on the plates I was able to easily hit the 8" plates at about 15 yards.

Not a Smith, but quite equal to a Ruger SP 101.

Randy

PS. Also learned that Sig is now in the optics world, supposedly making them and not farming them out....they however DO have a strong resemblance to Pentax to my eye. (binoculars)

Interesting. Any mention or suggestion of the retail price of these revolvers?

It weighs in at 23+ ounces just like a model 640, but the Kimber carries one additional round.

The cylinder has an interesting hexagon shape to it.
The rear sight is dovetailed and the front is pinned so they can be easily changed. The cylinder release is very Rugeresque
One very interesting feature is that the cylinder is recessed for the case heads While not important to operation, us older Smith and Wesson guys like that
How does it shoot?

Pretty much like any 640. Physics is Physics, 23 ounces and 357 Magnum is not going to be "FUN" no matter what you do.

Price you say?

MSRP is expected to be around $850 just like many other firearms in it's class

So basically a ruger sp101 with capacity for one more and $300 more price tag?

I'll pass

Huh? Not even close

While the Kimber K6s is a unique design in it's own right, it shares more design features with the Smith and Wesson Centennial than a Ruger SP101

The Kimber K6s has a sideplate for access to the lockwork just like a Smith and Wesson Centennial while the Ruger slides the trigger out the bottom.

The Kimber K6s has a internal hammer just like a Smith and Wesson Centennial while the Ruger has an external hammer

The Kimber K6s is several ounces lighter than the Ruger making it roughly the same weight as a Smith and Wesson Centennial

The MSRP on the two firearms is only $70 apart (not $300).

The out of the box trigger on the Kimber K6s is superior to the Ruger

Unlike both the Smith and Wesson Centennial and the Ruger's 5 shot capacity, the Kimber K6s has a capacity of six rounds

Unlike the Smith and Wesson Centennial, the Kimber K6s requires a hex key for the sideplate screws. This is a nice improvement if you have ever tried to access the lockwork via a sideplate with buggered up screw slots from some Bozo with the wrong size screwdriver

I have not compared the Kimber K6s to the Ruger for accuracy since I do not own a SP101 or have access to one in 357 Magnum. However I would expect them to be comparable in this respect

Nice comparison you wrote.There are those who just can't wait to knock another Kimber product.Gets a little tiresome.More will be along shortly to sound off.

Where is the hole where you insert the key to lock and unlock the action?

Went to a Fl.gun show today & a dealer had a K6! Only one in the whole show.Really liked it.THEN ,I checked the price..$1195!!! Suggested price originally should be $899.How long do you think it will be before the price becomes reasonable??
Jim

Jim,
Did you see the standard production model? Or was it one of the polished First Editions?

I would bet that the First Edition model will have a higher MSRP than the standard version.

Once the supply meets or exceedes the demand, prices will level out.

I think it's an intriguing design. My main concerns:

1. Long term reliability and durability

2. Holster availability/compatibility

3. Speedloader clearance

4. Aftermarket grip/sights availability/compatibility

I may have to keep my eye on this one.

I'm interested to see how it does. It looks like a hybrid of the 640 and the SP-101, with the capacity of the old Detective Special. I'd definitely be interested in getting one, but I'll wait for a while to see what bugs need to be worked out. If the real world price isn't any worse than my 340 M&P then I'll think about getting one for work.

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I'll get one when the price is closer to MSRP. Many have asked for a 3" version...now that will be a neat gun!

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I considered this model a few months back. I decided on a 640 Pro. Only negative in my choice is five rounds vs. six.

It's probably a quality revolver, but I wonder how well it will actually be received by potential buyers. It has always been my impression that revolver buyers/shooters tend to be a bit conservative about how a proper revolver should look. Whereas, since the introduction of the Glock anyway, semi-auto buyers flock in droves to buy the latest, most bizarre looking plastic framed semi-auto, especially if it holds a bunch of ammo and the price is right. When the Kimber revolver was announced, my impression was that it was a clunky, awkward looking thing unlikely to be a financial success for Kimber. Time will tell. I didn't think Glocks would be a success either I admit I'm not likely to be a Kimber revolver buyer, but continue to be a fan of their 1911 style semi-autos.......ymmv

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What's with all the powder residue on the "BACK" of the cylinder? I never see that on any of my S&W's.

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That is the residue that accumulates when you put over 3000 rounds of full power 357 Magnum ammunition through a 2" snubby in a single day.

I see it all the time, in any manufacturer's firearm, even after far less ammunition is fired

That would explain it! I wonder why the cleaned the rest of the gun, but not that part.

I have examend a Kimber at the IWA at Nurnbeg last march. Conclusion. I WANT ONE