No new revolvers at SHOT?

I saw a pic of the new Kimber K6S & wondered how much that's gonna cost?
VERY RUGER LIKE!! SP101, But they got most of their designs from Dan Wesson anyhow..

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Bet these cost $850-$1200
 
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Meh, don't like the looks of the Kimber revolver. The other issue I have with Kimber is the **** they roll out the door these days. When Steve Cohen started there Kimbers QC fell off a cliff. Mass marketing, 2 full page ads in every gun mag on the planet and the profit before quality mentality ruined that company. And you can be assured that Kimbers humongous advertising costs are priced into every gun they build.
 
shawn mccarver said:
I am not sure exactly what makes this new Kimber, which is a small, heavy .357 Magnum a "dream carry piece" when you can have a Glock 19.....
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You do realize this is a revolver forum don't you?

Comparing the K6 to something like a model 65 might be more appropriate. At 23 ounces, it compares pretty favorably to the Smith at around 31 ounces. A 2" model 60 weights about the same as the Kimber, but is one less round.

So for revolver affectionados, it a very compelling piece.
 
My dream of a 3.5" 460 PC clone chambered in 500 has been crushed, subsequently saving my bank account.

Sad day.


Now back to your regularly scheduled talk of snoozer pea shooters......




:D
 
It occurred to me that, since so many semis are not SA, this Kimber can be a crossover gun with similar trigger skills. The type of sights is a crossover element too.
 
This is just my personal opinion, but on a one to ten clunkiness scale, I'd give them an 11.

With the beauty and fine lines reminiscent of Ruger revolvers, and the reliability of Kimber, I'm sure they'll do well in the marketplace.;)

Who knows, the design may grow on me, and someday I may own a dozen. Then again, maybe not.
 
I'm interested in this new Kimber more than just it's appearance. The fact that since Dan Wesson is getting back into the revolver business and Kimber has introduced this model has got to place pressure on S&W.

There may be forces at work that will eventually give us what we really want in a revolver.

With competition S&W won't be able to strong arm us with some of their Polictially correct components anymore.... eh?

I'm hoping this Kimber comes out in full production and in various calibers with additional refinement of the base gun so that WE the ones that truly like revolvers will once again have the choice selection that was available many years ago. Perhaps even being able to Special Order as was the case decades hence.

I'm excited with what this may portend to the shooting community, but... that's just me. I like all brands and styles.
 
Grant Cunningham had his fingers deep in the design of the K6. I would think it will be a very robust platform.
 
I still think the manufactures are missing the boat and mot making a 9mm version. The case length is much shorter so the cylinder could much shorter too. The cylinder is the heaviest and bulkiest part of the revolver. So in 9mm less bulk,and weight also the barrel could be grow the same amount the cylinder shrinks. Win, win, win...

Not to mention 9mm is cheaper and has a better ammo selection. For the recoil sensitive .380 could be used.

Only downer is it would require moonclips.

Someone please make it!!!
 
I'd like to try one. If I like it, maybe I'll get one. If I don't, I won't.

As far as appearance, I think they look fine. But I'm sure half of the complaints are just because it's not a S&W.
 
Yes, although S&W already seems to have a dazzling array of revolver variety, the company has missed the boat.

It should offer revolvers from .22 LR up to .500 in sixteenth inch
increment barrel lengths up to 12 inches and the front sights should be interchangeable in no less than 14 colors while the rear sights in no less than six varieties.

And in each sixteenth increment, the barrels should be offered in full underlug and no underlug.

Oh, and yes, each model should come with and without the key lock with a third choice of barrel plugs optional.
 
71velle said:
I still think the manufactures are missing the boat and mot making a 9mm version. The case length is much shorter so the cylinder could much shorter too. The cylinder is the heaviest and bulkiest part of the revolver. So in 9mm less bulk,and weight also the barrel could be grow the same amount the cylinder shrinks. Win, win, win...

Not to mention 9mm is cheaper and has a better ammo selection. For the recoil sensitive .380 could be used.

Only downer is it would require moonclips.

Someone please make it!!!
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The new Korth 9mm revolver doesn't require moon clips.
 
I for sure won't buy one but really like the looks of the rear sight & the way the front is pinned like a 640-1, The cylinder flutes are taken from the Chiappa Rhino, Looks better/stronger than the Ruger LCR, They missed the availability for a front yoke lockup like the Ruger SP101/GP100etc which also came from a modified DW design & went with the standard S&W Design of the ejector rod style..
I like the looks of the full ejector rod shroud but that's more weight.

Wouldn't mind running a few boxes threw one just to see but as others have said with some of the problems Kimber has had lately with quality & turning out SOME 1911s that aren't worth what people have paid, I'll keep my Colt as far as 1911s go even though we know S&W makes some really nice PC 1911s..

The Korth 9mm Sky Marshall's short cylinder is very interesting as well as it's 547 inspired extractor tabs, It needs to be made pretty, lose the accessory rails & be available DAO, These should be in the $900-$1000 area, nowhere like there $3000+ revolvers..

Guess I'm still in the market for a 940..

Cmon S&W step up & make a new revolver 940-3 :D

Need to go out to the Wood Shed & get a snow shovel & a bag of salt..
Stay Safe Out There my Friends!!
Gary/Hk
 
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HEADKNOCKER said:
I saw a pic of the new Kimber K6S & wondered how much that's gonna cost?
VERY RUGER LIKE!! SP101, But they got most of their designs from Dan Wesson anyhow..

kimber1.jpg


Bet these cost $850-$1200
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I've had a Charter Arms Bulldog .44Spl. which, for me, is better...compared with the Kimber.
Just $400 cost. Yes, a tad bigger...but a couple of ounces lighter and spits out the formidable .44 Spl.
I only sold mine because I wanted a smaller "pocket carry"...so I got the S&W 638.
Oh, and the Bulldog had a nice finish, tight lockup and performed perfectly.
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There are too many older S&W revolvers that I do not have yet to worry about any new ones. Gives me a chance to catch up a little.:-)
 
71velle said:
I still think the manufactures are missing the boat and mot making a 9mm version. The case length is much shorter so the cylinder could much shorter too. The cylinder is the heaviest and bulkiest part of the revolver. So in 9mm less bulk,and weight also the barrel could be grow the same amount the cylinder shrinks. Win, win, win...

Not to mention 9mm is cheaper and has a better ammo selection. For the recoil sensitive .380 could be used.

Only downer is it would require moonclips.

Someone please make it!!!
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Try this, you may like it! [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0xLtBU64dg[/ame]
 
BigBill said:
No kimber anything for me, just not interested in this stuff.

A new S&W snubbie in 41 special for sure if they offered it. In a nice L frame? Five shot? In nickel?
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They should be able to fit 6 in an L-frame. A 10mm/40 taking moons would be even better.
 
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