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Post by oneoff Sun Jan 29, 2023 12:30 pm

For a number of (possibly strange) reasons I’m interested in a Kimber K6S Target, and wonder if anyone has ever tried to really wring some accuracy out of it.  Loadings, etc.
I owned a 3” DASA for some time, and found that my (admittedly not stock) S&W M60 shot better across the spectrum.
Anyone enjoyed good luck with the little K’s?

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Post by LenV Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:01 pm

Kimber makes a target revolver? Who knew. Oh darn, something new to play with. Laughing
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Post by Boxturtle Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:35 pm

LenV wrote:Kimber makes a target revolver?

Kinda sorta. 

https://www.ssusa.org/content/review-kimber-k6s-dasa-target/
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Post by Multiracer Sun Jan 29, 2023 4:23 pm

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Post by Axehandle Sun Jan 29, 2023 4:54 pm

Nice looking little gun.  Haven't seen any real accuracy testing on one.  The Kimber trigger is nice but is unique.
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Post by Axehandle Sun Jan 29, 2023 4:57 pm

More negatives could be lack of aftermarket support so far as grips and sights.
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Post by oneoff Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:05 pm

I don't know that an inch of barrel and an adjustable sight really transform it into what I'd call a target revolver.  And I'm gun-shy of the $1000 ante after my less than stellar performance from the 3".  
It's a really handy gun though.  I dunno.
Appreciate the remarks!
Just thought I'd see if anyone here had run one through it's paces.

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Post by LenV Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:22 pm

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I am going to pass also. They are just a little too small for me. A K frame is about the smallest that works.


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Post by JRV Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:39 pm

The Kimber target models are basically D-frame guns with 4” barrels. I know plenty of folks who feel fine with a 4” barrel, but for wheelguns, I personally won’t shoot anything below 6”. Need the sight radius!

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Post by Fessor Tue Feb 21, 2023 12:41 pm

I'll stick with my S&W revolvers.

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