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Post by ridgeline on Sept 19, 2023 21:27:56 GMT -5
Has anyone tried the new Kimber K6XS revolver yet? www.kimberamerica.com/k6xs-38-splIt is the new lightweight version of the K6S. 15.9 ounces. 38 special +P. Double action only. 6-round capacity. Aluminum alloy frame. Stainless steel cylinder and barrel. I have a K6S 357 all stainless steel w/ 3 inch barrel and really like it, but it weighs 25 ounces. Seems like this one would be ideal for concealed carry. I'm not aware of any other 38 special revolver this small with a 6-round capacity. Here's a very thorough and well done review I found with comparisons to the 5-shot S&W 642: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMiTPNMjN6cVery tempting.
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Post by gcf on Sept 20, 2023 13:46:40 GMT -5
Very interesting piece (especially the trigger, & 6 round cylinder), but my experience with Kimber handguns (1911's) has been less than favorable. For me, they've always looked better in the gun case - then they did at the range. Others will surely take serious issue with me on that "opinion", of course. That said, as you already own the all stainless model, the lightweight version for dedicated carry, would make a lot of sense! I doubt you would regret the purchase... I don't think I'd trade my S&W M&P340 j frame for it. Daily carry for a long time. Magnum chambering, scandium alloy frame - w/ no lock, stainless cylinder, better sights. After watching the video, I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to handle, and shoot the Kimber though. If a guy keeps an open mind, he'll learn something new - from time to time.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Sept 20, 2023 18:39:16 GMT -5
I purchased a new K6xs 3 weeks ago. I purchased it because I own a K6s 2" and I wanted a lighter version. A pocket version. Well loaded with six Federal 120 grain Federal Punch38+Ps, it weighs a tad over 17ozs. Shoots to poa with the Federal Punch load. Action was a bit rough when I purchased it. Rough as defined by my K6s that has had a thousand rounds of 38 and 357 run through it. After 200 rds of 38 and +P 38 the action is smooth and very easy to shoot good groups. A 12 yd, rapid fire 5 shot group goes into 2.76" and to POA. The XS uses my K6 leather.I use the HKS DS (Colt Dick Special) speedloader. I'm a happy camper.
It has the rubber Hogue Bantam grip and it is the most comfortable lightweight 38 I've ever shot. Only negative is the front sight. I wish Kimber would have made it a pin in front or better yet a Novak type dovetail night sight.
Gun now has 300 trouble free rounds fired through it and it has become my "goto" "take with me" "all the time" revolver.
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Post by ridgeline on Sept 22, 2023 21:08:27 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback. I've been looking through some of the S&W possibilities as I consider this, but I don't have any experience with them. Looking at the Ruger LCR as well, although I'm having a hard time warming up to that one. Going to see if I can find the K6XS at a local shop to look at and handle.
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Post by aciera on Sept 23, 2023 7:18:25 GMT -5
Another company was making them for Kimber. An old friend has the prototype on his desk
They make big gun tubes. Near south central pa.
Ran into him at the LGS the other day
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Post by ezekiel38 on Sept 23, 2023 10:13:26 GMT -5
Aciera: what company is making what for Kimber? The sight or the gun? Don't understand your comment. Thanks.
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Post by ridgeline on Oct 16, 2023 17:48:32 GMT -5
I ended up going with the K6XS. I haven't gotten it to the range yet, but it sure feels good in the hand. I look forward to trying it out.
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