rEVOLVEr: Kimber’s Newest Additions to the K6S Revolver Line—SHOT Show 2017.

in Authors, Clay Martin, SHOT Show 2017

Updated: January 27, 2017 BY Clay Martin

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Overview

Kimber broke some new ground last year with the introduction of their K6s revolver line. This year featured some new additions to that line, sure to make them a major player in the wheel gun market.

rEVOLVEr: Kimber’s Newest Additions to the K6S Revolver Line—SHOT Show 2017.

We had a chance to go hands-on with some new Kimber K6S revolvers at Range Day during SHOT Show 2017.

The new DCR (Deluxe Carry Revolver) is a new and ultra-refined variant of the K6s. Image courtesy of Kimber.

Specs

Chambering: .357 Magnum
Barrel: 2 inch
OA Length: 6.62 inch
Weight: 23 ounces
Grips: Various options
Sights: notch and post
Action: Double-action only
Finish: Stainless steel
MSRP: Starting at $899

Impression

The K6S is billed as the world’s lightest production six-shot .357 Magnum, with an empty weight of 23 ounces. The cylinder is incredibly slim for such a serious cartidge, but the gun shoots quite smoothly. I had to double check to be sure they didn’t fill my cylinder with .38 Special instead of magnums. At the range at SHOT, I had the chance to see the Stainless model, Stainless with Crimson Trace laser grip and the DCR (Deluxe Carry Revolver).

I had a chance to shoot the one with the Crimson Trace laser, and this is a must-have option for me on small-size revolvers. The sights on the K6s aren’t as small as some pocket revolvers, but I still found the laser faster and easier to pick up. The DCR looks like a refined gentleman’s gun to me, but they let me shoot it anyway. Rosewood grips wrap the frame, checkered in a beautiful pattern. This model also features a fiber optic front sight, which was quite a nice addition.

The author ran some cylinders of ammo through the K6S and was pleasantly surprised at the lack of perceived recoil with magnum loads.

Price & Availability

While the K6S has been hard to find for a while, we do have some listed on GunsAmerica.com for sale right now. Keep an eye out for release dates on the new variants in the coming weeks and months, and pricing starts at $899.

For more information, visit https://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/revolver.

To purchase on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.aspx?T=Kimber%20K6s.