Kimber K6 4" .357 Mag opinions (+ used value)

Porsche911 · January 4, 2021, 04:12 PM

I had no idea that Kimber made a revolver. I agree that I am out of touch with modern handguns.

I looked at a Kimber K6 that was offered to me at $750 (w/box). I looked at the Kimber site, and the MSRP is $1049 (who pays ask price?).

I assume the quality is that of Kimber with no issues?

MC 1911 · January 4, 2021, 05:33 PM

I bought the K6s and quality was excellent and there were no issues. Trigger was better then the new S&W's out of the box. I don't expect the 4" to be ant different & $750 isn't a terrible price.

Porsche911 · January 4, 2021, 06:18 PM

Thanks,
It's still available.

HighValleyRanch · January 4, 2021, 06:34 PM

Hammer or no hammer, adjustable sights?

I own Rugers, and Smiths, but the Kimber is in my opinion, the best revolver I've ever owned and shot.
Ruger security six, Ruger police six, Ruger alaskan, Smith 19, 626, 629, K17, 60, and on and on. Oh, and a Colt OP and even a "Cougar".

reddog81 · January 5, 2021, 01:17 AM

The DASA models are going for $900 to $1,000 now. $750 probably a good price for a used one in good condition.

wild cat mccane · January 8, 2021, 11:27 AM

Kimber doesn't have the best reputation.

Are these good revolvers? I admit they are good looking...

MC 1911 · January 8, 2021, 01:00 PM

Yes they are good revolvers.

dontcatchmany · January 8, 2021, 02:45 PM

I got the K6S 2" in December 2018.

Saw it in a gun shop and jumped on it.

Took it home and started shooting. 38 sp, 38+P, 357 magnum of all weights and power. Approx. 350 rounds.

Shot great and very accurate.........UNTIL...it quit firung at all.

Sent it back to Kimber and got it back in about 10 days (pretty quick considering 4 of the days were Sat/Sun. Very nice customer support folks.

The entire striker assembly had been replaced. Seems as though during the time mine was made,Kimber was outsourcing some of the parts and got some with bad firing pins.

OH, be careful to not dry fire the gun. I think that is what broke my striker and the fact that it was a shop model which had probably been dry fired quite a few times. Even after the fix, I use snap caps.

I have since put some 2,000 rounds through it of mostly 357 Magnum. Also put a rubber Hogue grip on it to mitigate the recoi.

The little DA revolver has been a dream to shoot. Got it in my pocket now.

The only other problem initially was finding a decent grip. To me, the factory grips were atrocious. There are good grips available now.

The Hogue grip allows me to shoot the most powerful of Magnums very comfortably for as long as I want to shoot.

The K6s has the best trigger of all of my other revolvers....Ruger and S&W....except my S&W model 327.

Kimber did put the gun on the streets with a lack of fore thought. Now grips were available for about a year.

HighValleyRanch · January 8, 2021, 03:22 PM

I took my Hogue monogrips to the grinder and restippled with a solder iron.
They are now much slimmer, but didn't take any off the backstrap area, so they are as cushiony as before without the bulk.

kell · January 8, 2021, 05:32 PM

Why doesn't Kimber have a good reputation. I don't know and I dont own any Kimbers.

smee78 · January 8, 2021, 08:00 PM

I have one of the Kimber K6S revolvers and have no complaints about it. Have had it for a few years now, it gets carried often and it shoots great and I really like the trigger.

MC 1911 · January 8, 2021, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kell

Why doesn't Kimber have a good reputation. I don't know and I dont own any Kimbers.

I think it stems from the fact that at one time Kimber made more 1911's then their competitors With that many guns you are bound to have some problems. I've had more problems with Colt's (flame suit on) then any Kimber.

I also think that a great number of problems are owner / operator related. People are more apt to complain and post about it then they are if there's no issues. This is true about most things. Just my opinion.

volkstrm · January 8, 2021, 08:23 PM

Just need to add a ruger sp101 & gp100

gnystrom · January 14, 2021, 06:17 PM

The internet can do terrible things to good people. I have (gasp) a 3" Ultra CDPII that has thousands of rounds through it and all I do is replace the RSA about every 2000 rounds.
My K6s 2" has been with me since it was introduced. It is so nice I sold a handful of S&W snubbies that were getting lonesome in my safe.
Kimber makes good stuff. Springfield Armory makes good stuff, as well as a dozen other makers that get trashed on the internet because someone is unhappy.
BTW, the often trashed Sig P365 is may be the most perfect carry gun currently in the marketplace.

Carl the Floor Walker · January 14, 2021, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnystrom

The internet can do terrible things to good people. I have (gasp) a 3" Ultra CDPII that has thousands of rounds through it and all I do is replace the RSA about every 2000 rounds.
My K6s 2" has been with me since it was introduced. It is so nice I sold a handful of S&W snubbies that were getting lonesome in my safe.
Kimber makes good stuff. Springfield Armory makes good stuff, as well as a dozen other makers that get trashed on the internet because someone is unhappy.
BTW, the often trashed Sig P365 is may be the most perfect carry gun currently in the marketplace.

Well said about the Kimber! And I would love to have a K6. My brother has one, and I have shot it and have to say they are really nice. Beautiful firearm. Sounds like a good deal especially with the prices and availability of guns now.

Wheel-Gunner · January 20, 2021, 10:03 AM

I have really enjoyed mine (3", DAO). I really wish they would release a 4" blued version. I would be the first in line if they did. Nothing like a nice blued revolver!

Mr.RevolverGuy · January 20, 2021, 09:44 PM

I tried to answer a similar question like this for myself, but my question was is there a need for a 5shot Jframe anymore? It was just that good.

A crap load of K6s video's https://www.youtube.com/user/Dayatth...ry=Kimber%20K6

January 4, 2021, 04:12 PM	#1
Porsche911 Member Join Date: September 26, 2016 Location: North GA Posts: 37	Kimber K6 4" .357 Mag opinions (+ used value) I had no idea that Kimber made a revolver. I agree that I am out of touch with modern handguns. I looked at a Kimber K6 that was offered to me at $750 (w/box). I looked at the Kimber site, and the MSRP is $1049 (who pays ask price?). I assume the quality is that of Kimber with no issues? __________________ S&W revolvers/Colt 1911s/Winchester

January 4, 2021, 06:18 PM	#3
Porsche911 Member Join Date: September 26, 2016 Location: North GA Posts: 37	Thanks, It's still available. __________________ S&W revolvers/Colt 1911s/Winchester

January 4, 2021, 06:34 PM	#4
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	Hammer or no hammer, adjustable sights? I own Rugers, and Smiths, but the Kimber is in my opinion, the best revolver I've ever owned and shot. Ruger security six, Ruger police six, Ruger alaskan, Smith 19, 626, 629, K17, 60, and on and on. Oh, and a Colt OP and even a "Cougar". __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

January 8, 2021, 11:27 AM	#6
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,623	Kimber doesn't have the best reputation. Are these good revolvers? I admit they are good looking... __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

January 8, 2021, 02:45 PM	#8
dontcatchmany Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2010 Posts: 460	I got the K6S 2" in December 2018. Saw it in a gun shop and jumped on it. Took it home and started shooting. 38 sp, 38+P, 357 magnum of all weights and power. Approx. 350 rounds. Shot great and very accurate.........UNTIL...it quit firung at all. Sent it back to Kimber and got it back in about 10 days (pretty quick considering 4 of the days were Sat/Sun. Very nice customer support folks. The entire striker assembly had been replaced. Seems as though during the time mine was made,Kimber was outsourcing some of the parts and got some with bad firing pins. OH, be careful to not dry fire the gun. I think that is what broke my striker and the fact that it was a shop model which had probably been dry fired quite a few times. Even after the fix, I use snap caps. I have since put some 2,000 rounds through it of mostly 357 Magnum. Also put a rubber Hogue grip on it to mitigate the recoi. The little DA revolver has been a dream to shoot. Got it in my pocket now. The only other problem initially was finding a decent grip. To me, the factory grips were atrocious. There are good grips available now. The Hogue grip allows me to shoot the most powerful of Magnums very comfortably for as long as I want to shoot. The K6s has the best trigger of all of my other revolvers....Ruger and S&W....except my S&W model 327. Kimber did put the gun on the streets with a lack of fore thought. Now grips were available for about a year. Last edited by dontcatchmany; January 8, 2021 at 02:50 PM.

January 4, 2021, 05:33 PM	#2
MC 1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 372	I bought the K6s and quality was excellent and there were no issues. Trigger was better then the new S&W's out of the box. I don't expect the 4" to be ant different & $750 isn't a terrible price.

January 5, 2021, 01:17 AM	#5
reddog81 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	The DASA models are going for $900 to $1,000 now. $750 probably a good price for a used one in good condition.

January 8, 2021, 01:00 PM	#7
MC 1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 372	Yes they are good revolvers.

January 8, 2021, 05:32 PM	#10
kell Member Join Date: August 8, 2020 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 42	Why doesn't Kimber have a good reputation. I don't know and I dont own any Kimbers.

January 8, 2021, 08:00 PM	#11
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I have one of the Kimber K6S revolvers and have no complaints about it. Have had it for a few years now, it gets carried often and it shoots great and I really like the trigger. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

January 8, 2021, 08:23 PM	#13
volkstrm Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2007 Posts: 222	Just need to add a ruger sp101 & gp100

January 14, 2021, 06:17 PM	#14
gnystrom Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2006 Posts: 308	The internet can do terrible things to good people. I have (gasp) a 3" Ultra CDPII that has thousands of rounds through it and all I do is replace the RSA about every 2000 rounds. My K6s 2" has been with me since it was introduced. It is so nice I sold a handful of S&W snubbies that were getting lonesome in my safe. Kimber makes good stuff. Springfield Armory makes good stuff, as well as a dozen other makers that get trashed on the internet because someone is unhappy. BTW, the often trashed Sig P365 is may be the most perfect carry gun currently in the marketplace.

January 20, 2021, 10:03 AM	#16
Wheel-Gunner Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2006 Posts: 277	I have really enjoyed mine (3", DAO). I really wish they would release a 4" blued version. I would be the first in line if they did. Nothing like a nice blued revolver! __________________ "History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. We must acquire proficiency in defense and display stamina in purpose." Dwight Eisenhower

January 20, 2021, 09:44 PM	#17
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 988	I tried to answer a similar question like this for myself, but my question was is there a need for a 5shot Jframe anymore? It was just that good. A crap load of K6s video's https://www.youtube.com/user/Dayatth...ry=Kimber%20K6 __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.