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Ok, i did it. I need to have my head examined but after owning all types (some multiple times ) over 20 years i run into a First Edition, high polish, serial No. 0002 at my dealer. I traded a plastic semi (HK) used a gift card toward the $1800 price (see the head examined part) and took it home. Comes with a nice display box, beautiful and functional wood grips, six shots and the smoothest trigger action i have felt since Jim Ray from the old Performance Center crew worked over a 3" model 64 i sent in to the PC in 1999 (still regret trading that one).
I have to say, the fit, finish etc.. really look good. Barrel is straight and looks like it and the fram are one piece.
I plan on shooting alot of .38 specials out of it, regardless of its First Edition status.
Will try to post pics and range report over the weekend.
Anyone think i should not shoot it??
 
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Good luck getting half what you paid for it in a year or two. Shoot it. A lot.
Im looking forward to reviews on the Colt Cobra 38 before i pick up my K6
 
Wow. Nice score. A bit pricey but if it's what you wanted that's all that matters. I'd shoot it. Why give some other guy the pleasure of popping its cherry 20 years down the road.
 
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Lol, great responses !!
I know crazy number but its a well made machine as far as i can tell. No worries on the rate of return, I buy stocks and mutual funds for that purpose.
Regular new ones are about $900. On this one i guess all i can say is it came with real nice grips, high polish job (which Smith charges $200 for) "First Edition" scrip, low serial number, and its something thats hard to find and that there are not a ton of. Is it worth $1800 ??, was to me and i respect and totally understand the fact that it might not be worth it to someone else.
I said Lol, partly because i ran out to my gun club at lunch time and put 100 rounds of American Eagle .38 130 gr. FMJ's thru it. It was a very, very nice shooter and i am understating it.
I just ordered a holster and speed loader for it.
So much for keeping it pristine!!
I will try to get to posting a pic or 2 this weekend.
Comet out
 
I like your style. I never buy a gun based on "projected resale $" which is why I am not a collector. If I like it and it turns my wheels the price becomes something I will always find a way to justify. I buy guns to fondle, shoot, clean, and re-shoot.

The K6's you bought is special and I would love to know the history behind that exact model. I will buy a Kimber K6 as soon as I see one at my LGS who is always on the lookout for one for me. Great purchase.

PICTURES PLEASE.
 
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Thanks gnystrom. I am glad to know i am not alone. I have paid some crazy numbers for guns that i have just wanted. Work hard, put 3 kids thru college, wife works, pay bills etc.. so i guess i just feel like its the one thing i should be able to do !!
I will post pics this weekend.
Comet out
 
Shoot it? Why not - never seen a Kimber yet that appreciated in value... remember the Solo craze? Hopefully it is what you want it to be and enjoy it.
 
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cometpx4 said:
Ok, i did it. I need to have my head examined but after owning all types (some multiple times ) over 20 years i run into a First Edition, high polish, serial No. 0002 at my dealer. I traded a plastic semi (HK) used a gift card toward the $1800 price (see the head examined part) and took it home. Comes with a nice display box, beautiful and functional wood grips, six shots and the smoothest trigger action i have felt since Jim Ray from the old Performance Center crew worked over a 3" model 64 i sent in to the PC in 1999 (still regret trading that one).
I have to say, the fit, finish etc.. really look good. Barrel is straight and looks like it and the fram are one piece.
I plan on shooting alot of .38 specials out of it, regardless of its First Edition status.
Will try to post pics and range report over the weekend.
Anyone think i should not shoot it??
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If history repeats itself then Kimber would have kept serial #0001.So getting the very first one to make the market would indeed be an investment,down the road of course.This is the wrong gun forum to get support for such a purchase,and for good reason.I have a few early Kimbers still NIB that have been stored in my safe.If I mentioned here what I have been offerd by people in love with the brand ,I doubt many would beleive.On the other hand many on the other sites feel revolvers in general are grossly overpriced,espically used.Congratulations on your purchase.
 
The K6 is not my cup of tea (especially mirror polished) but if that's what you want I'm happy for you.

Kimber America | K6s First Edition

Some people pay $1,800 on a revolver, others pay $1.4mil on a 300 Gullwing. Why does it matter...?! Based on the MSRP I think you got a fair price. And who knows, perhaps it becomes a collectors item in the future?!
 
Be advised that Kimber's customer service is less than stellar. In fact, their lack of ability to correct a condition on one of their 1911 products despite four attempts and their "who cares" attitude prompted me to replace my Kimber 1911s with Smith & Wessons.

Ed
 
I looked at one at GM the other day (not a first edition) and was impressed that they could fit 6 in a .357 that's the same basic dimensions as an SP101. Very nice trigger, too. I did not like the sights. You'd think at $850 for a carry gun they could put a nice FO front on it instead of a crappy black ramp.

IMO, it's still heavy enough to need a belt holster. If I have to strap something on, I'll stick with my 3" K-frames.
 
I shoot the heck out of my stuff. I don't care. Why rob yourself of the joy?

Great purchase.


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I have to admit I am interested in the K6, not 1800 dollars interested but at 700 bucks I would be very very tempted. Part of the appeal is the short barrel, my current favorite revolver to shoot is my 2 1/2 inch model 19. The sight fill is so tight with that short barrel that I can shoot it more accurately at 50 yards than I can my 4 inch model 67. It's turned me into a real fan of short barreled revolvers. I'm also really curious about all the reports of the trigger being so smooth. However due to initial reports indicating a sub 6 lbs. DA trigger and more recent reports indicating something of 9 lbs. or a bit more I'm starting to regard those reports with a lot of skepticism.

Bottomline, won't pay 1800 bucks for one but if I see on in a shop I will certainly ask to see it and do a bit of dry firing.
 
I fondled one at a recent gun show - first one I have actually seen "in the flesh" so to speak. Nice fit, finish, and ergonomics.
At an asking price just a hair under $1100 it was too rich for my blood - about twice too rich.
But if it floats your boat at $1800 and you've go the scratch to spare, more power to you.
Me, I'll be looking for a nice used specimen in the $500-$600 range in a couple of years.
 
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Some people pay $200 for a dinner plate of food and it has a very short enjoyment span. Then it turns to you now what. So I guess $1800 for a gun isn't so ridiculous after all.
I sure hope you enjoy it. I have a used supposedly never fired Colt MK V Trooper revolver I paid $1400 for and I am really not sure if I can keep it as an unfired gun. Temptation will probably win.
Like the other comment said if you have the scratch and it trips your trigger then so be it.
 
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