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Post by ezekiel38 on Apr 28, 2020 20:43:57 GMT -5
Today the man in brown delivered my 3" Kimber DA/SA back into my waiting hands. There was a note from the gunsmith in with the K6. It was the gunsmith that worked on the 3" and the smith stated that Kimber had examined the weapon and had replaced the barrel. In with the note was a target with 5 shot cluster in one hole in the center of the bullseye. Note stated they used Buffalo Bore 158 gr 357s and the weapon was fit for service. I slapped on a new Hogue rubber Bantam grip and Hogue nailed it. This grip fills the hand and allows DA/SA. The weapon was quite filthy and it appeared many rounds had been fired through it, Yippee! Can't wait to wring it out, it is such a nice platform for a 6 shot 357. Photo soon
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Post by leftysixgun on Apr 28, 2020 21:35:28 GMT -5
Thats great, Im happy for you. What was the original problem?
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Post by jordanb on Apr 29, 2020 9:22:00 GMT -5
Those new houges are nice, aren't they? They really mitigate the wonkiness of the original grip frame... Super pleased with mine. Jordan
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Post by x101airborne on Apr 29, 2020 9:34:51 GMT -5
I feel good when I send a weapon in and it comes back filthy. That means someone cared enough to check, double check, and check again that it was fixed correctly. I am always suspicious when a weapon goes in for a repair and comes back looking like it had never been shot. Best of luck to you.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Apr 29, 2020 10:16:15 GMT -5
Thanks Guys, the reason it was originally sent in was "keyholing" at 20 and 25 yards, with mediocre accuracy the other five charge holes. I have a 2" DAO that is a wonderful shooter and this gun from the getgo was a disappointment. Tried five different loads with similar results. Now to sneak out to my farmer friend's house and range and see if I can duplicate the factory group.
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Post by leftysixgun on Apr 29, 2020 19:51:14 GMT -5
I still like and looks and feel of the Kimber and I really wanted to find a reason to buy one. But unfortunately they dont point as natural as one of my carry 357s I still would like to shoot a Kimber one day. They sure look sharp!
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Post by ezekiel38 on Apr 29, 2020 22:05:49 GMT -5
Shot the Kimber today at an improvised range (rock pit) only had 12 rounds, Kimber really tuned this six shooter up. The new Hogue rubber Bantam grip provides a great gripping surface and no b slamming into the web of the hand with hot 357s. Too many things going today with good weather showing up and honey do list way too long. Shot to point of aim with Remington 125 grain 357s and tight group off hand at 10 yds DA 1.5" in a pie plate in a hurry. Happy camper so far, next time I won't forget and leave the ammo on my reloading bench before sneaking out from getting the mail.
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Post by x101airborne on Apr 30, 2020 7:03:07 GMT -5
DA, 1.5 inch group at 10 yards and rushed shots? That's a winner!
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Post by ezekiel38 on Apr 30, 2020 11:03:00 GMT -5
The 10 yard target group I found in the box upon return was a 5 shot 357 group at the factory that measured under an inch. I should qualify the earlier statement. First 5 went into an i.5 but the next seven were rapid fire and the group opened up to 3". But my first 5 impressed me with a 24oz 357 DA.
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Post by ezekiel38 on May 1, 2020 21:56:34 GMT -5
As the writing said on the target shot this today, 3 shot group at 15 yds+, got so nervous I stopped at three. In full disclosure was shooting single action from a Weaver Stance,standing, with my butt lodged against the rear fender of my ole Mercury Marquis. Load was a 357 case with CCI standard primer lighting 7.7 grains of Longshot and a Lyman 358156 bullet. Went on to shoot some steel DA and this K6 is even better than my 2" K6.
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Post by whiterabbit on May 13, 2020 15:18:38 GMT -5
Can I ask you? your 2" DAO, compared to a 5 shot 357 J-frame (or LCR), which goes on your hip if you had to pick one? (regardless of loading 357 or 38)
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Post by ezekiel38 on May 14, 2020 17:02:57 GMT -5
Thanks for asking Whiterabbit! I started looking for the "forever" carry Snubbie in 2015. I purchased a Smith 640 Pro, in 17 I added a Colt Cobra and in late 18 I added the Kimber K62 2" DAO with night sights. All three have nightsights.
Today, the Kimber is the clear winner, same size as a 640, six shots, wonderful action and better sights for adjustment (windage) and quicker to pickup on the way to the target.
My favorite drill is 5 yds, 2rds from the leather in 2.6 seconds. Work at this drill often and it helps to get sharp.
Tom
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Post by x101airborne on May 14, 2020 18:00:22 GMT -5
I have another drill for you if you like. Stand within 3 feet of your target, ideally a "Larue" or a half human shape target on a fairly sturdy frame. Use your off hand to use an open handed "hit" to the center of the neck or face area. With your dominant hand, draw your weapon and as you pull your off hand back, use it to cover your throat or upper chest area. This is the area most likely in need of defense from an attack that would land above or below your blocking arm. With the weapon at or around your belt, (do not extend your weapon past your blocking arm) and fire two center mass shots at your target without using the sights. This is one of the drills most used when I was a police officer and SWAT officer and it saved my life (or someone elses) once; (I did not wind up having to use my service weapon, but the drill STOPPED a further attack). It is an up close and personal distance threat deterrent and it is effective in "some" situations and a great one to learn to master.
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Post by ezekiel38 on May 14, 2020 23:09:17 GMT -5
Thanks x101, I know that drill as I'm a retired police firearms instructor, we forget and get rusty. That is a good drill and very realistic. I need to incorporate it into my training regimen. Civilians which I are one, should be taught this drill. especially women. When I trained some lady real estate agents there first thought process was to kick their assailant in the crotch. Not a good move, most attackers are waiting for that bit of foreplay.
Tried to work with 5 yds and under scenarios/problems, usually with exiting a door or entering a door or car.
Thanks again will have to put that drill back in the stack.
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Post by x101airborne on May 15, 2020 7:05:29 GMT -5
Great to know another former LEO. Do you think it would be good for someone to start another thread somewhere (maybe the lounge?) about training scenarios? Might help folks that don't get formal training.
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