I found a Kimber K6S awhile back and I’ve formed some impressions, mostly positive.
I like the overall size of the revolver and it compares very favorably to the SP101 and the S&W Model 60.
It weighs in at 26.7 oz loaded, compared to an almost identical 27.2 oz for the 2.125” Model 60, and 29.5” for the 3” SP101.
Kimber has also figured out (unlike S&W or Ruger) that grips on J frame size .357s that place the middle finger behind the trigger guard are painful under recoil of full power .357 Magnum loads. The stock grip on the K6S keeps the middle finger down out of the way of the trigger guard.
The standard wood grips are reasonably comfortable with .38 Special, but the short boot grip design is a bit fierce with full power .357 Mag loads. It’ll be getting a set of Hogue rubber grips for every day use.
The revolver is nicely dehorned on all the exterior edges and is very comfortable to carry IWB.
The width of the K6S is impressive as it’s a 6 shot revolver but maintains the cylinder diameter of a 5 shot J frame.
It shoots to point of aim and it has a superbly smooth and light DA trigger out of the box and on the DASA, an exceptionally good SA trigger as well.
It also has real, full size sights that are a huge improvement over the usual small sights or gutter sights found on J frame sized revolvers and the rear sight is drift adjustable.
That advantage is lost on many shooters who associate snub nose revolvers as inaccurate “belly guns” not capable of significant accuracy. That’s just not the case as most quality snub nose revolvers have excellent mechanical accuracy. The sights are also low snag so I’m just not seeing a downside.
The K6S uses a Ruger style press to release cylinder release that is easy for S&W “push forward to release” shooters to adapt to, unlike the Colt “pull to release” system.
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Now..the less good.
For a revolver with an MSRP of $1194, and a real world LGS’s best cash price of $1050, the finish isn’t impressive. It’s a brushed finish but very random. Ruger does a better job on the SP101, and it doesn’t come close to the finish on a S&W.
There was a significant burr on the bottom side of the top strap that was noticeable when doing an FBI or Universal reload.
There was a similar burr on the bottom of the grip frame, which made the edge appear un even but was just cosmetic.
Neither was difficult to address as both could be dressed with a fine Swiss file in under a minute. But this is again a revolver with an $1194 MSRP, not a Taurus. I expected better.
The K6s comes with a De Santis speed strip as well as the usual Kimber soft case the same one that comes with the Micro and Micro 9, with the same slot for a spare magazine. No special effort there.
Unfortunately while Kimber sells a great speed loader for it they don’t include one and instead charge you $38.95 for one, twice the price of the very similar 5 Star Firearms speed loader. Not including one with a $1194 revolver is bad enough, putting a $100% gouge on me when I buy one for it is a bit much.
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Back to the not so bad…
There are other alternatives to the overpriced Kimber speed loaders.
As noted above, 5 Star makes a very good one for the K6S for $19.
You can also use the HKS speed loader for the Colt Detective Special. It sells for $12.50 and works fine, as long as you don’t try to press it all the way into the cylinder as their is some interference with the grip.
The Zeta 6 K-Pak strip also works really well with the K6S. With practice it’s not much slower than a speed loader, and is 50 percent faster than a speed strip. It also carries quite well in a pocket.
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In short, it’s a nice J frame alternative that is more comfortable to carry, with an excellent trigger, and sights, but slightly overpriced with a couple minor issues with quality control and a less than spectacular for the price finish.
I like the overall size of the revolver and it compares very favorably to the SP101 and the S&W Model 60.
It weighs in at 26.7 oz loaded, compared to an almost identical 27.2 oz for the 2.125” Model 60, and 29.5” for the 3” SP101.
Kimber has also figured out (unlike S&W or Ruger) that grips on J frame size .357s that place the middle finger behind the trigger guard are painful under recoil of full power .357 Magnum loads. The stock grip on the K6S keeps the middle finger down out of the way of the trigger guard.
The standard wood grips are reasonably comfortable with .38 Special, but the short boot grip design is a bit fierce with full power .357 Mag loads. It’ll be getting a set of Hogue rubber grips for every day use.
The revolver is nicely dehorned on all the exterior edges and is very comfortable to carry IWB.
The width of the K6S is impressive as it’s a 6 shot revolver but maintains the cylinder diameter of a 5 shot J frame.
It shoots to point of aim and it has a superbly smooth and light DA trigger out of the box and on the DASA, an exceptionally good SA trigger as well.
It also has real, full size sights that are a huge improvement over the usual small sights or gutter sights found on J frame sized revolvers and the rear sight is drift adjustable.
That advantage is lost on many shooters who associate snub nose revolvers as inaccurate “belly guns” not capable of significant accuracy. That’s just not the case as most quality snub nose revolvers have excellent mechanical accuracy. The sights are also low snag so I’m just not seeing a downside.
The K6S uses a Ruger style press to release cylinder release that is easy for S&W “push forward to release” shooters to adapt to, unlike the Colt “pull to release” system.
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Now..the less good.
For a revolver with an MSRP of $1194, and a real world LGS’s best cash price of $1050, the finish isn’t impressive. It’s a brushed finish but very random. Ruger does a better job on the SP101, and it doesn’t come close to the finish on a S&W.
There was a significant burr on the bottom side of the top strap that was noticeable when doing an FBI or Universal reload.
There was a similar burr on the bottom of the grip frame, which made the edge appear un even but was just cosmetic.
Neither was difficult to address as both could be dressed with a fine Swiss file in under a minute. But this is again a revolver with an $1194 MSRP, not a Taurus. I expected better.
The K6s comes with a De Santis speed strip as well as the usual Kimber soft case the same one that comes with the Micro and Micro 9, with the same slot for a spare magazine. No special effort there.
Unfortunately while Kimber sells a great speed loader for it they don’t include one and instead charge you $38.95 for one, twice the price of the very similar 5 Star Firearms speed loader. Not including one with a $1194 revolver is bad enough, putting a $100% gouge on me when I buy one for it is a bit much.
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Back to the not so bad…
There are other alternatives to the overpriced Kimber speed loaders.
As noted above, 5 Star makes a very good one for the K6S for $19.
You can also use the HKS speed loader for the Colt Detective Special. It sells for $12.50 and works fine, as long as you don’t try to press it all the way into the cylinder as their is some interference with the grip.
The Zeta 6 K-Pak strip also works really well with the K6S. With practice it’s not much slower than a speed loader, and is 50 percent faster than a speed strip. It also carries quite well in a pocket.
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In short, it’s a nice J frame alternative that is more comfortable to carry, with an excellent trigger, and sights, but slightly overpriced with a couple minor issues with quality control and a less than spectacular for the price finish.
He said it is a great little revolver. I’m a bit like the Cajunlawyer. My Model 60s have earned family status. 
