Kimber K6s-Federal HST Micro 38spl+P-Chronograph Results

Mr.RevolverGuy · July 28, 2018, 10:42 PM

This ammunition is supposed to be 830fps, before purchasing anymore as my carry ammunition I wanted to see real world results across the chronograph.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eooZzhcmrWg

HighValleyRanch · July 28, 2018, 11:37 PM

Thanks for posting that. I carry that in my LCR's. Like that wadcutter look!

Mr.RevolverGuy · July 29, 2018, 12:03 AM

Next is to get some Gel to test them in.

HighValleyRanch · July 29, 2018, 08:25 AM

I'm sure you are aware already, but here are two that youtube videos showing their test results. The first one is the one to convince me to try and carry the HST.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgGjNQ_hhIQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZsber37rKU

Nanuk · July 29, 2018, 08:52 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiKGAvXtpVQ&t=279s

That is what I carry in my snubby 357.

Mr.RevolverGuy · July 29, 2018, 09:10 AM

Thanks for the video's great to see the expansion. I think I will try it out of my K6S in some gel. I really did not think it would even be close to that velocity out of my 2inch, was contemplating the 3in K6s but it is not visually appealing to me.

Buckeye! · July 29, 2018, 07:55 PM

Thanks for posting...
I carry the 38SPL HST in my two Charter snubbies... I found its recoil mild when compared to Remington 125 gr +P ...

rock185 · July 31, 2018, 03:48 PM

I tested the same ammo in my S&W 642 with ~2" barrel. Averaged 826 FPS. Similar to your results, and to velocities I've seen when testing factory .38 125 +P in the 2" barrel.

Brian48 · July 31, 2018, 05:28 PM

Although I really like HSTs in my 9s, 40s, and 45s, I'm not really sold on these 38s. Was really expecting more. Certainly not impressive enough for me to dump my old school 158gr LHP +P.

DPris · July 31, 2018, 09:03 PM

I got just over 800 in my Colt DS.
Denis

HighValleyRanch · July 31, 2018, 09:06 PM

The HST are like wadcutters on steroids!LOL

July 28, 2018, 10:42 PM	#1
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 991	Kimber K6s-Federal HST Micro 38spl+P-Chronograph Results This ammunition is supposed to be 830fps, before purchasing anymore as my carry ammunition I wanted to see real world results across the chronograph. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eooZzhcmrWg __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

July 28, 2018, 11:37 PM	#2
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	Thanks for posting that. I carry that in my LCR's. Like that wadcutter look! __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

July 29, 2018, 12:03 AM	#3
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 991	Next is to get some Gel to test them in. __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

July 29, 2018, 08:25 AM	#4
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	I'm sure you are aware already, but here are two that youtube videos showing their test results. The first one is the one to convince me to try and carry the HST. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgGjNQ_hhIQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZsber37rKU __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

July 29, 2018, 08:52 AM	#5
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiKGAvXtpVQ&t=279s That is what I carry in my snubby 357. __________________ Retired Law Enforcement U. S. Army Veteran Armorer My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.

July 29, 2018, 09:10 AM	#6
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 991	Thanks for the video's great to see the expansion. I think I will try it out of my K6S in some gel. I really did not think it would even be close to that velocity out of my 2inch, was contemplating the 3in K6s but it is not visually appealing to me. __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

July 29, 2018, 07:55 PM	#7
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	Thanks for posting... I carry the 38SPL HST in my two Charter snubbies... I found its recoil mild when compared to Remington 125 gr +P ...

July 31, 2018, 03:48 PM	#8
rock185 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2001 Location: Out West in Rim Country Posts: 1,093	I tested the same ammo in my S&W 642 with ~2" barrel. Averaged 826 FPS. Similar to your results, and to velocities I've seen when testing factory .38 125 +P in the 2" barrel. __________________ COTEP 640, NRA Life

July 31, 2018, 05:28 PM	#9
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	Although I really like HSTs in my 9s, 40s, and 45s, I'm not really sold on these 38s. Was really expecting more. Certainly not impressive enough for me to dump my old school 158gr LHP +P. __________________ Proud to have served.

July 31, 2018, 09:03 PM	#10
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	I got just over 800 in my Colt DS. Denis

July 31, 2018, 09:06 PM	#11
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	The HST are like wadcutters on steroids!LOL __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"