It also hints to the experienced handgunner that this is a two-hand shooter when loaded with. In fact, the decreasing radius of the lower grip on all sides makes for a slender feel, and certainly contributes to the revolver’s minimal printing when worn concealed. When you hold the revolver in the ready position with your trigger finger extended along the frame, though, you’ll note that the pinky finger is grasping the lower edge of the grip. The other thing you’ll acknowledge is the “two-and-a-half finger grip.” Kimber calls this a three-finger grip, and it technically is for medium- and smaller-hand shooters. The handle contouring is such that even the flat of the serrated backstrap tactilely blends with the grip to go completely unnoticed. The best way for us to describe the feel-in-hand is silky. And as with the stainless steel, the walnut features a light matte finish. Again, there are no crisp edges or hard angles to disrupt the flowing lines between wood and metal. That same spirit of craftsmanship continues to the revolver’s rich walnut grips.

The appearance is likened to a grey/silver that, when combined with the smooth curves, knocked-down edges, and thin seam lines, immediately calls to mind fine, hand-machined metal work. The stainless steel-comprising the frame, cylinder, and barrel-is exquisitely brushed to a lustrous matte finish that’s just shy of being polished. Right away, the K6s (DASA) informs you of its up-town persona. Having been well-received from the outset, and with follow-up models introduced since the revolver’s debut (variations in grip material, finishes, and sight options), it came as no big surprise when Kimber released an exposed hammer version of the K6s earlier this year.ĭubbed the K6s (DASA), this latest revolver from Kimber continues all the features and sexy styling of the original K6s but comes with a traditional spurred hammer for those who prefer the option of shooting double-action or single-action. It’s also compact, with a thin 1.39-inch width and 7.62-inch overall length in the 3-inch barrel configuration. Crafted from stainless steel, the K6s hasn’t a sharp corner anywhere except for the sight edges, which is exactly what we want for a smooth, snag-free draw from underneath clothing. Introduced with a concealed hammer, double-action-only firing system, the K6s is a well-rounded defensive pistol-literally. 357 Magnum as opposed to the typical five rounds of conventional small-frame, short-barrel defensive revolvers. In other words, the designers started with a fresh sheet of paper in developing this handgun, keeping four important parameters front-and-center: concealability, ease of carry, premium construction, and maximum performance in this case, performance intending to deliver six rounds of. The K6s builds on the concept of purpose-engineering. This represented a completely new handgun platform for the company-one that made consumers and the gun media take notice. In 2016, Kimber did just that when it introduced the K6s. 380s and 9mms for EDC practitioners, it was only a matter of time before the company cast an eye towards revolvers. Having built a well-deserved reputation in the handgun community for producing premium full-frame 1911s as well as micro. Kimber America, a manufacturer that, traditionally, in no way comes to the fore of any discussion involving revolvers, recognized that a large contingent of firearm enthusiasts still appreciate wheel guns of high quality for various applications, including personal protection.

Witness the continued popularity of the many “snubbie” wheel guns from Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Taurus. And we’re not the only ones in that crowd. Yet there’s something about the old-school charm and solid mechanics of a revolver that keeps them in our orbit, be it for no-fuss everyday carry or just to shoot something different on the range. Don’t get us wrong…we’re big fans of striker-fired semi-autos for just about every occasion, except for hunting, of course.

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