A small alloy-frame .357 Magnum revolver?

Are you a glutton for punishment?

 

I absolutely love my 12oz S&W 340pd. fun to shoot and a delight to carry. If Kimber wanted to make a lightweight carry revolver I would be interested.

 

Well with the K6 being 23 oz in weight it's pretty light as is. If they did make a Lightweight like the Smith it would end up being the same "Something you never want to shoot!" And if you do, only once. [emoji16]

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I don't know....38 +ps are very doable in a Smith 642 or 442. As the K6s is a little larger, I don't see why they wouldn't be even more doable in an alloy framed version of the K6.

You have to pick the power level you can control. Medium velocity stuff just slightly hotter than 38 +Ps is controllable for a few cylinders full. For me at least, the full house stuff is too much.

Maybe not my choice for a fun, relaxing day at the range but doable for a few cylinders full.

 

you want a Saturday night special.

 

When I think of the old term "Saturday night special" I think of a rough and cheap gun. The kimber revolvers anything but rough and cheap.

 

I have a S&W 340PD and it is a delight to shoot and carry. S&W really offers a lot in that category and until Kimber is selling every one of their all steel guns, I really see no need for Kimber to jump into that market.

 

I have an 340PD as well. It's a keeper for sure. Good little gun. I also have an M&P 340. Also a good gun.

At least for me, the 6 shot Kimber's trigger is better than the Smith J frames. Plus...you get a sixth shot. And...at least for me...the K6s sights are better.

What all that means is I shoot the K6s better than the J frames, despite practicing with the J frames seemingly forever. The K6s shoots more like a Smith K frame to me.

The J frame has the K6 beat for concealability and weight though.

 

I feel Kimber is still Testing the revolver market. Who knows what will come next! Even Colt has returned to revolvers. 38/357 is a great place to start.

 

I noticed a few Aluminum J Frame owners on the S&W Forum posting that their Frames have cracked where the barrel screws into the Frame.
I would rather have the extra ounces of a Steel frame, than a Cracked Alloy one.

 

I always wonder how much durability I lose when switching to stainless steel or aluminum parts. Like barrels, receivers, internals or an all weather stainless steel model. I have some scratches and dents and feel if they were steel it would not have happened.

For example, my Marlin 1894 csbl. All stainless. Love it. Looks bad ass. But when I hold someone else's steel 1894, it has a certain heft to it. Like it's better quality. The extra weight feels better and the steel parts move a little different. Idk, I'm probably just rambling now and getting off topic.

 

No Airweight K6, cause I can just carry my Charter Arms PoliceUndercover .38spl, 6-shot built on the Bulldog 44spl frame, the little 6 shooter 38 tips the scale at 20oz. Even loaded can't tell I'm carrying it. Why you ask, msrp is $408.80 I shopped around and found a new one for $300.

.38 with Silverback Altamont grips, 44 Bulldog with Brown Altamont grips.

 

I've never owned a Charter Arms. In you opinion, how does the quality of the Charter Arms compare to a Kimbet K6?

 

I have a hammerless SW snub that fires .38 SPL rounds only. Recoil is typical, the ejector rod easily pushes out empties, and since the revolver is stainless, it cleans in about 15 minutes.

In the winter I carry a revolver. Our coats are thicker so concealment is easy, and temperature regarding cycling is never a consideration.

 

I really like my 3" K6S DASA, but bought it primarily for it's radical styling and Positive Reviews. My EDC Revolver however is a New Model Colt Cobra. I have been shooting it enough to trust it 100% as a carry gun, and it's rated for +P ammo. In my opinion, the Colt's trigger beats the K6S in out of the box Comparison although they are both very good.

 

To each their own I guess. I much prefer the DA trigger on the Kimber. It's non-stacking like a Smith K frame. The Colt stacks like crazy. Plus, the Colt has a kind of lazy trigger reset where as the Kimber's is fast and positive.

I too own one of those new Colt Corbras. I like it and in slow fire I might shoot it better than the Kimber. But in fast DA shooting, I think the Kimber trigger is better.

 

Airweight revolvers, regardless of what anyone else says are painful to shoot, even with rubber grips to lessen the recoil impulse, so they are for carry only.

I refuse to carry what I can't train adequately with, so I've sold my airweights, and carry pistols that are lighter (or as light)and more pleasant to practice with and carry, for instance the Micro 9.

 

I'm with you, my K6 hurts with full house magnums. Why would I want anything lighter? I'm not into self abuse.

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I’d expect something lighter in .38 special. I agree that it’s already painful to shoot .357 magnum in the steel K6s.


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My Kimber K6s 2” has the best trigger bar none of all the double action revolvers. My 627 Performance Center Snubby included. Easy to stage, no Stacking and a crisp break. I can shoot it as well as my Single action revolvers. Even with a straight through pull it’s as good or better than my LCR that has an exceptional trigger.


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As much as I like my K6s, I sometimes wish there was an airweight version. With an alloy frame to keep the weight down, it would be, a modern version of what the old Smith Model 12 was at one time.

Perhaps such a gun would have to be .38 Special only but it would still be darn useful.

What do you guys think? Would there be a market for an alloy-framed K6?

I already have the CDP model but I would buy one in a heartbeat.

 

I would buy a 38 only version if it was the same as my 3 inch dasa

 

A lightweight K6s in .38 or .357 would be great.

I have smaller S&Ws in steel and alloy frame (plus an Airweight K frame model 12). They each have their purpose and see use. A lighter K6s (K6LW?) would be useful also.

 

Others have mentioned the idea that you gotta train with what you carry. I like the heft of my K6S and enjoy shooting +p rounds from it. I shoot it regularly, which would not be the case for a lighter snub.

.357s are a bit much in the Kimber, and in any case, a .38 +p has all the performance needed for FBI minimum penetration from a short-barrel gun. The only time I carry a .357 round is in a GP100 as my sidearm, when hunting.

A Smith Airweight or LCR would do the job, if the OP wants a lighter gun. They are just not for me. I find my Kimber vanishes in my pocket holster, too. With the right belt (steel core Daltech) I can carry it all day and not notice it.

We shall see what Kimber does next. The revolver market is getting interesting again, with the new Colt and Ruger offerings.

I'd like a 4" Kimber to compete with the Colt's King Cobra. Or a .44 magnum on a new, beefy frame

 

The 4 inch Kimbers are now on the factory website. Both fixed and adjustable sights.