Kimber is now doing the K6 in a 4"

[Totem Polar]

Both adjustable (“target”) and fixed (“combat”) sight versions. The fixed sight combat may well be the best looking of the Kimber revolvers thus far, if nothing else.

https://www.kimberamerica.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/k/6/k6s_dasa4in_combat_503x505.png

https://www.kimberamerica.com/k6s-dasa-4-combat-1

[MolonLabe416]

They really should have done a full length ejector rod.

[Stephanie B]

I took a screen shot of the specifications:

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My first question is the desirability of a 25.5 oz target revolver. A lightweight 4" gun might have been nice back in the day of cops carrying service revolvers, but for now? What's the market for a lightweight target gun?

It could be just me, but I find shooting .357s out of a pre-bad stuff Model 66 to be bordering on uncomfortable. Shooting them out of gun that's half-a-pound or more lighter... nah.

[Alpha Sierra]

My first question is the desirability of a 25.5 oz target revolver.
I find a 32 oz K frame to be noticeably faster to draw and transition with compared to a 50 oz N frame. A 26 oz revolver with IDPA puffball loads (105 PF) is no big deal in terms of recoil.


It could be just me, but I find shooting .357s out of a pre-bad stuff Model 66 to be bordering on uncomfortable. Shooting them out of gun that's half-a-pound or more lighter... nah.
I don't disagree, but target shooting isn't done with magnums.

[Stephanie B]

I find a 32 oz K frame to be noticeably faster to draw and transition with compared to a 50 oz N frame. A 26 oz revolver with IDPA puffball loads (105 PF) is no big deal in terms of recoil.


I don't disagree, but target shooting isn't done with magnums.

Yabbut they chambered it in .357. I was thinking of those who want to shoot in the major category.

[JHC]

On their website for these models they have a caliber drop down menu that only displays .357. So why the drop down? I wonder if they plan to add calibers to it? Like 9mm.

[Alpha Sierra]

Yabbut they chambered it in .357. I was thinking of those who want to shoot in the major category.

They're free to take their punishment if they want it.

[HeavyDuty]

I have one of the 3” DAOs, and I’m still impressed with it. Shooting magnums is an experience, but very doable. My only complaint with the gun is that they kept the short ejector rod with the longer barrel, and I see they’re continuing the mistake here.

The first handgun I fell in love with was a 4” Diamondback in an Ely, MN hardware store ca. 1974. This new 4” pulls a lot of those same strings. But, I’d probably do better to look for that DB or one of the next to last model 4” Police Positive Specials (the one with the partially shrouded ejector rod) if I wanted a lightweight 4” .38.

[HeavyDuty]

On their website for these models they have a caliber drop down menu that only displays .357. So why the drop down? I wonder if they plan to add calibers to it? Like 9mm.

A 9mm K6 with a 547-style extraction system? Take my money!

[JRV]

Okay, that thing looks very sharp. Way less awkward than the DAO 3.” That might be an strong option for people with shorter fingers that want a IDPA competition revolver or a mid-size .357 for hiking.

[Totem Polar]

Regarding the weight: while Kimber’s QC on their revolvers seems to be mostly dialed in, the QC on their website still has a ways to go, typically. That weight is the same spec for the 3". Original recipe was 23oz, IIRC, and the three tube was 25 and change (although review samples sometimes checked over 26oz). The web person probably didn’t get the weight spec right. I’m having a hard time seeing how adding another inch of fully lugged barrel would make the gun lighter than review samples of the 3" version. Something isn’t adding up. At any rate, I’ve done 110 WWB and 145 Silvertip out of the 3", and while it’s plenty raucous, it’s doable.

I’d guesstimate the 4-incher coming in at 27oz and change, empty. Still plenty light, but with the bore axis and grip frame geometry, surprisingly shootable. The 3" version is shockingly tame, considering the size and weight.

[Zeke38]

I shoot and carry Reimington Golden Sabers in my K6 2" and it is a doable 357 Snubbie, how much more so a 4". Wouldn't mind having the 3" and those 4" grips on it.

[03RN]

They're free to take their punishment if they want it.

:cool:

[Baldanders]

Yabbut they chambered it in .357. I was thinking of those who want to shoot in the major category.

I think due to modern metallurgy, .357 has become a default for any revolver that has a frame that can take it. At the same price, consumers will generally buy a .357 over a .38, because "why not?"

At least it makes more since than a 10 oz. Scandium j-frame in .357. I wouldn't want to shoot anything but .38 wadcutters through one of those.

[Totem Polar]

I shoot and carry Reimington Golden Sabers in my K6 2" and it is a doable 357 Snubbie, how much more so a 4". Wouldn't mind having the 3" and those 4" grips on it.

Oh yeah, I forgot about the GS Remmys. Those were the best of the bunch in the 3", fantastic grouping, and right to POA. They work great in the new King Cobra, too.

Full power Remington and Federal 125 SJHP also shot to POA, but were not as fun. To put it bluntly.

[medmo]

I took a screen shot of the specifications:

46833

My first question is the desirability of a 25.5 oz target revolver. A lightweight 4" gun might have been nice back in the day of cops carrying service revolvers, but for now? What's the market for a lightweight target gun?

It could be just me, but I find shooting .357s out of a pre-bad stuff Model 66 to be bordering on uncomfortable. Shooting them out of gun that's half-a-pound or more lighter... nah.

I can see the advantages while wearing one all day on the ranch, hunting, hiking, etc. The lighter weight would definitely be appreciated combined with a 4” bbl and adjustable sights. I recently acquired the Kimber rubber grips that cover the back strap on my 2” K6S and stoked 357 loads are now manageable. Manageable as in no blood or tears but not necessarily fun. Those grips and the 4” version would be nice. Maybe not nice enough for me to shelve my 2.75” Security Six ranch handgun but still nice.

[dolphin62]

Like I said I was thinking of buying the 3 inch model. The problem being it just looks odd, but after seeing the 4 inch model it look very nice and normal looking for a revolver. I would not shoot .357 out of it no desire. I would take .357 cases and load them with 38p loads at about 800 ---900 fps.

[okie john]

My first question is the desirability of a 25.5 oz target revolver. A lightweight 4" gun might have been nice back in the day of cops carrying service revolvers, but for now? What's the market for a lightweight target gun?

I'm guessing that "target" really just means "adjustable sights."


Okie John

[okie john]

A 9mm K6 with a 547-style extraction system? Take my money!

IF it has a .355" bore, then I'll be all up in that.


Okie John