NRA Gun of the Week: Kimber K6s Revolver

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posted on July 22, 2017

This week’s NRA Gun of the Week is an innovative revolver from an unexpected maker. Kimber’s K6s is the double-action snubby no one saw coming, and despite being the first wheelgun from the renowned maker of 1911s and bolt-action rifles, it is really a refined design. Chambered for .357 Mag., the K6s sports a 2” barrel, a set of good, low-profile sights, a very portable overall weight of just 23 ozs., and one of the best DAO triggers we’ve tested in some time—all the ingredients for a great concealed carry revolver. American Rifleman's Christopher Olsen takes a closer look at the K6s Stainless in this week’s NRA Gun of the Week video.

Specifications:

Model: K6s Stainless
Manufacturer: Kimber America
Chambering: .357 Mag.
Action Type: double-action-only, center-fire revolver
Frame: stainless steel, brushed finish
Barrel: 2”
Cylinder: six-round-capacity; recessed for moon clips
Sights: three-dot, drift-adjustable, low profile
Trigger: 10-lb., 2-oz. pull
Stocks: Crimson Trace, black rubber
Weight: 23 ozs.
MSRP: $899

  

    

 

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