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Read more at Kimber: https://www.kimberamerica.com/REeVOLVE
Buy a Kimber at GunsAmerica: https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.aspx?T=kimber
That is right folks, Kimber is making a revolver. The Kimber K6s is not your run-of-the-mill wheel gun either. Kimber has designed and built a revolver for concealed carry. They are using a clever catch phrase: REeVOLVE. The Re-evolution of the revolver, if you will. We had the opportunity to check it out today at the SHOT Show Range Day. See our photos and video below.
The new Kimber K6s, ready for concealed carry.
So what makes this a revolver for concealed carry? There are a couple of stand out things on the K6s. First this is a hammerless double-action-only gun. One of the main issues with carrying a regular revolver is that the hammer can get hung up if you have to draw from concealment. Take away the hammer and make it DAO and that problem is solved. Nothing new with this idea.
The cylinder on the other hand is unique. On the Kimber the cylinder is different from your standard wheel gun, this one has somewhat flat sides. There are no flutes here. Kimber claims this is the thinnest 6 shot .357 cylinder on the market. It sure feels more like a 5 shot than a 6.
Specs on the new Kimber K6s
- Caliber .357 Mag/.38 Special
- Satin Finished Stainless Steel
- Barrel Length 2 inches
- Trigger Pull 9.5-10.5 Pounds
- 6 Round Capacity
- Weight 23 Ounces Empty
- Height 4.46 Inches
- Length 6.62 Inches
- Width 1.39 Inches
The first thing we noticed are the sights. They are low profile and drift adjustable via their dovetail mount in. The sights actually reminded me more of a small conceal carry pistol than the typical ones you find on a lot of revolvers. This design provided excellent visibility with a no snag profile.
The only exposed screw (save for the grip screw) was a star head that retains the cylinder yoke. The cylinder release is checkered and somewhat recessed and definitely over-sized. This allowed for quick reloads without any sharp edges to snag or pinch the user.
The details that you would expect from Kimber are all there, the gun is completely dehorned, with a stainless steel finish that is bright but not gaudy. The MSRP is $899 and is scheduled to for a March release.
Could this be the first of an entirely new line of Kimbers? We hope so.
Read more at Kimber: https://www.kimberamerica.com/REeVOLVE
Buy a Kimber at GunsAmerica: https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.aspx?T=kimber
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The stainless finish is shiny in the sun.
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The trigger guard.
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The cylinder release.
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2 inch barrel.
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Polymer grips.
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Some texture on the back strap.
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Note the dovetail on the rear sight. A neat touch that someone known for making 1911s must have came up with.
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The sights look more like what you would see on a small pistol.
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6 Shots
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Photo from Kimber.
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