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Post by augustine on Mar 3, 2019 17:30:31 GMT
Looking for your insights/opinions regarding this little number: Kimber K6s .357 revolver. Night sights optional. ***Update: Pulled the trigger both literally and figuratively on the .357 Kimber K6S DASA this afternoon (top pic).
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Post by harrybeck on Mar 3, 2019 17:48:03 GMT
Ones I've handled have been really top quality wheelies.i would a bit better trigger on a revolver in that price range. Still, I would seriously consider buying one.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Mar 3, 2019 20:29:34 GMT
No pun intended, but *pull the trigger*. That's a fine revolver. Consider having your local gunsmith tune the trigger. And anything to improve the sights is an improvement.
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Post by harrybeck on Mar 3, 2019 20:49:09 GMT
I like the sights. I also like the Smith 640 pro model.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Mar 3, 2019 21:24:12 GMT
I heard the will make a version with a useable exposed hammer... I’d be interested in that.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2019 12:20:09 GMT
There is one for sale locally I might visit but with all such smalls, use for me would be a matter of awkwardness and adaptation. For a carry piece, I guess I could see it as a reliable revolver but I would more likely look at something with more to grip (a good da only wouldn't phase me....but). It would have to wow me in person before committing. A good ole detective special in .38 special would be fine with me.
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Post by Croccifixio on Mar 5, 2019 13:28:39 GMT
I think the best thing about the K6 is capacity to size - an actual concealable 6 shot magnum. It's also pretty carry-friendly with a great non-snag design. I think they recently released the 3 inch barrel version which is pretty much perfect to take advantage of 357 mag.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2019 16:12:22 GMT
Keep in mind that although not widely published, the old (ancient) Colt detective, commando, etc. and most more modern wheelguns can handle the .38 special +P loads. That opens up a lot of market at less cost, as well as more with the (minimally) larger capacity. A bobbed or shrouded hammer is a better fit for larger hands on these tiny grips but the older guns just offer more grip (from what I've encountered and admittedly decades ago).
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Post by joseph08 on Mar 6, 2019 11:19:24 GMT
Definitely, its a smart and compact option to consider.
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Post by Croccifixio on Mar 8, 2019 5:32:54 GMT
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Post by tonystark on Mar 15, 2019 1:15:21 GMT
It’s a sweet revolver for sure, and my local gun shop had the model with night sights. My ONLY issue with it is the price. If the price came down then I would definitely consider buying it. With the 3” barrel of course! There are several less expensive carry revolvers, like the Ruger SP101 (.357) and both the S&W 442 & the S&W Bodyguard (.38). The LCR is a tiny, well built and well concealed revolver, but my big yeti hands are way to big to hold even with a 2 finger grip.
Edit: I cannot allow spelling errors to ruin my post!! 🧐
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Post by bruntson on Mar 16, 2019 13:52:42 GMT
I looked at both .357 Kimber and the Ruger SP 101. The Kimber is great but a DA only so it will not snag if carried in the pocket. It has excellent fit and finish, great sights and carries 6 rounds. It is quite a bit more expensive that the Ruger. I'm uncertain how the better sights would be needed in a carry gun with targets at close range.
The Ruger carries 5 rounds, is DA and SA which I love. I thought the DA trigger was just a bit heavier than the Kimber. For how I carry, and my expectation of eliminating threats quickly at close range,I bought the Ruger and put in a Wolff spring kit.
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Post by RufusScorpius on Mar 17, 2019 12:38:21 GMT
I had a SW years ago that was very similar in size and weight to the K6. Hated it. While it was a fine piece of machinery and super reliable, the recoil was ugly and it was next to impossible to actually hit anything with it past 10ft due to the short barrel, unmanageable recoil and too short sight length. I sold it to a friend of mine and never looked back. For a .357, you really want a 4" barrel- it makes all the difference in the world. A 4" has a longer sight distance, much smoother recoil and shot follow up, and it can be concealed just about as easily as the snubby.
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Post by William Swiger on Mar 17, 2019 13:27:49 GMT
I agree that a 4-inch barrel is better than anything shorter with a .357 or .44 mag. I do have one .357 with a 3-inch barrel. I have a Colt snub nose in .38 which is a fine revolver. There is always the option of a short barrel .357 or even .44 mag using an alternate load to lessen recoil. Not usually cost effective as a .38 revolver is cheaper than a .357. So many options...lol
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Post by RufusScorpius on Mar 17, 2019 21:10:39 GMT
If you have to buy special reduced power .357 ammo so as to control the recoil of your firearm, then I posit that you have the wrong firearm. What's the point of the .357 if all you are going to do is reduce the power down to .38 or .380 specs- or limit yourself to a very specific load combination? If you are going to to that, then just get a generic pocket .38 snubby for 1/2 the price of the Kimber and spend the rest of the money on ammo and range time. Besides, with such a short barrel, the powder will not have time to accelerate the bullet to full velocity before leaving the barrel, thereby wasting the extra energy that you would expect to get from the .357. It's far better in the .38 caliber, but then you won't be needed a gun with a heavy .357 frame.
So in a nutshell, my opinion of the Kimber .357 snubby is "nope". Not unless you expect to shoot .38 special and just like the idea of having a stronger frame.
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Post by William Swiger on Mar 17, 2019 23:13:51 GMT
Exactly.
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Post by Croccifixio on Mar 18, 2019 2:47:12 GMT
If you have to buy special reduced power .357 ammo so as to control the recoil of your firearm, then I posit that you have the wrong firearm. What's the point of the .357 if all you are going to do is reduce the power down to .38 or .380 specs- or limit yourself to a very specific load combination? If you are going to to that, then just get a generic pocket .38 snubby for 1/2 the price of the Kimber and spend the rest of the money on ammo and range time. Besides, with such a short barrel, the powder will not have time to accelerate the bullet to full velocity before leaving the barrel, thereby wasting the extra energy that you would expect to get from the .357. It's far better in the .38 caliber, but then you won't be needed a gun with a heavy .357 frame. So in a nutshell, my opinion of the Kimber .357 snubby is "nope". Not unless you expect to shoot .38 special and just like the idea of having a stronger frame. Honestly, if I wanted to carry a 357 around for personal protection, I would go save up for a Coonan or content myself with 357 Sig.
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Post by RufusScorpius on Mar 18, 2019 8:45:33 GMT
.... So in a nutshell, my opinion of the Kimber .357 snubby is "nope". Not unless you expect to shoot .38 special and just like the idea of having a stronger frame. Honestly, if I wanted to carry a 357 around for personal protection, I would go save up for a Coonan or content myself with 357 Sig. I can neither confirm nor deny that I may or may not actually own a firearm at this time or any other....but if I did have a .357 then it would be an oddly specific surplus police issued 1974 Colt Virginia State Trooper model with matching issued holster. If I had a gun....which I may or may not...
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Post by howler on Mar 18, 2019 18:53:15 GMT
If you have to buy special reduced power .357 ammo so as to control the recoil of your firearm, then I posit that you have the wrong firearm. What's the point of the .357 if all you are going to do is reduce the power down to .38 or .380 specs- or limit yourself to a very specific load combination? If you are going to to that, then just get a generic pocket .38 snubby for 1/2 the price of the Kimber and spend the rest of the money on ammo and range time. Besides, with such a short barrel, the powder will not have time to accelerate the bullet to full velocity before leaving the barrel, thereby wasting the extra energy that you would expect to get from the .357. It's far better in the .38 caliber, but then you won't be needed a gun with a heavy .357 frame. So in a nutshell, my opinion of the Kimber .357 snubby is "nope". Not unless you expect to shoot .38 special and just like the idea of having a stronger frame. The beauty of the .357 lies in the variability of power level you can choose to use. Use a weak, average, or +p .38 special cartridge, or step up to a reduced, average, or hot .357. From plinking for new shooters & recoil sensitive to taking out a charging grizz with 800ftpds. It is the best revolver choice.
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Post by RufusScorpius on Mar 18, 2019 23:32:26 GMT
So in a nutshell, my opinion of the Kimber .357 snubby is "nope". Not unless you expect to shoot .38 special and just like the idea of having a stronger frame. The beauty of the .357 lies in the variability of power level you can choose to use. Use a weak, average, or +p .38 special cartridge, or step up to a reduced, average, or hot .357. From plinking for new shooters & recoil sensitive to taking out a charging grizz with 800ftpds. It is the best revolver choice. No argument from me about versatility. The point I'm trying to make is that a snubby .357 negates the advantages of having a .357 due to the nature of the short barrel. A .357 is a better choice in 4" where the versatility can be used to it's full advantage. From my experience with a snubby .357- the truth lies in the fact that even though you are paying for .357 power,what you are going to end up shooting is .38 Special for the reasons I've outlined earlier. Even .38+P is a waste of money in a snub. Because of that, it's better to buy the cheaper .38 snubby and forget about trying to shoot .357 through a 2" barrel.
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