Full disclosure I don’t own any version of the K6. When I went with money in pocket to buy one it just didn’t feel right in my hand. Have you read the posts from KT members about all the problems and some requiring more than one trip to Kimber for warranty work. That would probably be enough for me especially if I already owned a Smith & Wesson or literally almost any other brand of revolver. I just carry a Model19, Colt Agent or Charter Arms Bulldog.
You will get a handful of owners here who state never having an issue.
Hold one before buying…Inspect completely before buying. Check, chips in grips, scratches, marks, sights loose, barrel clocked off center, cylinder smooth rotation, probably others I can’t think of now.

 

Good advice.

If I was in the revolver market, I'd look at S&W, Rossi, Colt, Charter, Tarus or Amscore before I'd lay down any cash for a Kimber wheelgun.
If you read all the issues experienced here regarding the K6 series from owners, you'll see your cash may be spent more wisely.
Kimber has nailed the 1911, not so much for their revolvers. JMO

 

man, this sounds like the checklist for S&W...

 

I also don’t own a K6xs but I do have 2 J Frames, one being a 442. Never had a problem with either of them.
There are a number of people here who love their Kimber revolvers. We won’t talk you out of buying anything, quite the opposite… we will help you find one.
At some point someone will recommend an Ultra instead of a revolver. The Ultra is a favorite around here.

 

We won’t talk you out of buying anything, quite the opposite… we will help you find one.
At some point someone will recommend an Ultra instead of a revolver. The Ultra is a favorite around here.

Yep, I was just going to “help” him spend his money but on an Ultra in .45 instead of the wheel gun. IMHO that is about the best gun for CCW.

 

Talk me into or out of a K6xs


There's a few K6xs owner feedback and review threads in this section. After reading, is there anything more you're looking for?

 

Out of a K6xs and into a model 60 Smith&Wesson.

Though, a Kimber Ultra 3" 1911 is a better carry option than both in every way.

 

...don't own a Kimber revolver; tried to like it, didn't feel right in either hand... ...carry revolvers are S&W or Rugers when doing Cowboy Action Single Action Six Shooters...
...I second looking at the Kimber Ultra in .45 or 9mm...

 

Compliments to everyone who replied with honest knowledgeable remarks. For perspective I'm a crusty old gun owner who has, and had, a number of sidearms and had range time access to those of fellow gun club members and some training inventory of a local Department. I started out as a Colt fan boy, acquired many but disposed of all but 1 over the years and gradually armed up with S&W J and K frame guns. Semiautomatics do rule but revolvers have a legitimate niche. I do own a K6XS and want to bond with it. At this time with respect to all the manufacturers S&W is the undisputable leader with the J frame the icon for size, weight, quality, and a track record reaching back to the 1950s. While Kimber is a newbie. Their revolvers are larger to have that 6th shot , a beneficial feature not to be disregarded. Read the threads about Kimber revolvers on here. As well on other platforms there has been some criticisms. Researching these complaints before buying my own Kimber K6XS, I concluded that some negativity was unjustified comparisons to other brands, ignorance of revolvers, and misunderstandings from unfortunate articulation by Kimber advocates. ( IE, lies and cover ups instead of plainly speaking truth, making fixable problems worse ). The gunsmith guru Grant Cunningham who has authored respected gun books was consulted as an expert to design Kimber revolvers. These are equivalent to the old Colt D frame revolvers in size, weight, and tactical deployment. The K6S and K6XS are comparable to those Colts that had auxiliary covering hammer shrouds. That said buy a Kimber if you like it in hand and can tryout a rental or borrowed friend's. Be prepared to deal with issues. But with any gun. For example the current service pistol of the Department of Defense and numerous law enforcement agencies is gaining a bad reputation for unintentional discharges while wearing in holsters and carry in womens' handbags. For what its worth. Its still vaunted by proponents. May the next Pontiff bless your choice.

 

What's a revolver??

 

A Medieval era projectile propulsion weapon wielded by Promagnum subhuman warriors called Deplorables who believed in superstitious concepts like a Supreme Being, charity, mercy, personal liberty, private property, self reliance, minding their own business, and rendering legitimate service to their freely chosen self government entity.

 

Just purchased my second K6xs. 1st one has a serial number in the 1,200s and now two years later the new is in the 12,000s. The newer one has a much nicer action, after 100 rds the action rivals my all steel K6. Put the Hamre Forge grip on the K6xs and it fills the role of pocket pistol very well. Federal Punch 38+Ps 120gr at 920 from a two inch, is the carry load. It is so nice having a 16 oz 6 shot Colt Detective size revolver to "just have along". It's what Ruger should have made on their SP platform. I'm a snubby gun fan. I own Js, and Taurus 856. K6xs, is well made, accurate, and better sights than the Smiths. A K6xs in the left and right front pocket of your cargo pants/shorts is a good thing. NY reload.
In LE they teach you to shoot with both hands. I'm retired LEO and started with Smith Model 15.

 

My "XS" is in the high 2000s range and also wears Hammre Forge for pocket deployment. I use 148 gr midrange target wadcutters for 1 handed point blank shooting as if to simulate handing over the wallet and money and do not anticipate time or opportunity to reach up with a support hand. Am also fond of the J frame S&W s and passed up on the SP101 for the discrepancy between the size and 5 chambers in its cylinder. Gave up on Colt, disappointed with the "improved" new Cobra features spoiling the platform.

 

Holstered in Colonel Cooper's "Condition 1" aka cocked 'n locked on a chambered cartridge.

 

Amen

 

I have a K6xs , like it allot . When I purchased it the extractor was extremely loose , I sent it back to kimber don’t know exactly what they replaced but it fits much better now . Although the extractor rod isn’t exactly straight . I just started a post to find out if it’s right or left hand threads . After I decided I was keeping it I put a TK customs spring kit and fp in it along with smoothing up the internals , it’s much better now . Also ditched the factory grips for some Hamer forged grips and it’s much better for pocket carry now. After I straighten the extractor rod I’ll probably leave it alone . For a six shot 38 it’s probably as small and light as it gets , I just wish they had put better sights on it like their other revolvers .
That being said I also really like my 632 UC , six rounds if you can live with 32 H&R , better sights , smaller in the pocket and much lighter especially if you get the Ti cylinder version. And no revolver has more aftermarket support than S&W .
Unfortunately both manufacturers seem to be having their fair share of qc issues.

 

Whatever revolver you buy, look it over carefully before taking possession of it.

Smith is having its share of problems these days. Buy a new Smith revolver and it is probably 50-50 as to if it will need to be returned.

It wasn't always that way but it is today.

Too many people here are acting like Smith is still the revolver company it was in the 1980s and 90s. It's not.

My Kimber K6xs has been solid. It's given me no issues. I like the form-factor and shootability of it.

That being said, if I were to buy another one, I'd be looking it over as best I could before signing on the dotted line.

 

Whatever revolver you buy, look it over carefully before taking possession of it.

Smith is having its share of problems these days. Buy a new Smith revolver and it is probably 50-50 as to if it will need to be returned.

It wasn't always that way but it is today.

Too many people here are acting like Smith is still the revolver company it was in the 1980s and 90s. It's not.

My Kimber K6xs has been solid. It's given me no issues. I like the form-factor and shootability of it.

That being said, if I were to buy another one, I'd be looking it over as best I could before signing on the dotted line.

I'll call made up bullshit on that 50 50 claim about S&W.

I spend many hours every week in an LGS that sells several S&W revolvers daily.
They are extremely reliable, even the new ones.
Colt has far far more warranty claims than Smith.

Older Smith revolvers are better fitted and finished for sure, but modern materials and machining haven't ignored the firearms industry like some want to pretend.

Your Kimber is an example of one.
I'm happy it runs for you. 👍

Search the forum here and you will see real time members who own Kimber revolvers telling you their situation. Not rumors or BS regurgitated by internet trolls who never owned one.

 

Go buy the Kimber Ultra of your choosing...

 

I going to make some popcorn, please continue...........

 

Hah.
You'll probably burn that too.
🤣

 

I purchased the K6S when it came out, but only shoot it at the range, and not many times to date.

I personally never plan to get a .38 caliber revolver when I can get a .357 and shoot .38 if desired. The xs extra small is appealing but would just carry one of my smaller pistols instead.

 

I own a Kimber K6S (all steel version) and it is one of my favorite firearms to EDC and shoot at the range. I haven't had any problems with it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy the K6xs based on my experience with the standard K6.

 

2" or 3"?

 

Couldn't figure when the original post was posted. Three pages of replies so I did not read all the answers. I purchased a K6XS on a whim. Really wasn't on the market for a new piece. The six (6) round capacity intrigued me. So now I own one and could not be happier with it. With several hundred rounds down range it shoots flawlessly. Holsters are hard to find, but I managed to find a few. That said, I installed a ClipDraw on it, best carry option ever, my opinion. Tucks nicely in the appendix carry position. All that's said about S&W revolvers has merit, however, one additional round can be the difference between life and death.

 

Glad you like your new K6, the one more round could be the difference thinking taken to a logical outcome seems to me nobody in this day and age nobody would carry a revolver.

 

Sometimes a revolver is more concealable dpending on clothes and socail circumstances of wherabouts. Some users dont have the strength or dextrity to load a magazine to the last cartridge or rack a slide against the recoil and mainsprings but have no ussue with openinng a cylinnder and dropping rounds into chambers. Though slow to reload and limited to 5 or 6 shots it fulfills rule # 1 to have a gun. Which is known to deter without shots fired. Most reported encounters are close, quick, and over before 5 or 6 shots can be discharged. Neverthless using revolvers is a self induced handicap while the high capacity 9mm semiautomatic pistol rules and is still the best and most superior option.

 

This is a decent review of Kimber revolvers.

 

This is a decent review of Kimber revolvers.

Lol.
He's wrong on several points, yet I agree with some of his assessments.

Search these forums and you will see come recurring issues with Kimber revolvers.

 

II am looking for advice on the correct way to remove the cylinder on my K6xs. I would like to give the chambers a deep cleaning.

 

Try starting a thread with that in the title.
This post will get buried.
I don't know the answer to your question but someone here should.

 

Thanks for your help. That video was very informative and should get me out of trouble