(NEW) Kimber K6XS 38 Special +P Ultra lightweight revolver. The Best CCW Revolver?!!

[@richardkluesek4301]

Thank you for an outstanding practical shooting presentation. Just got my K6XS. As an old Colt guy, this fills the niche of the classic Agent and Cobra with the bolt on oem hammer shroud. Colt, pay attention, there would be interest in a lightwieight new Cobra series but Kimber beat you to it and did it one better. At 7:11 you praised the Hogue tamer grips ergonomics but mentioned that Hickock 45 trimmed his flush at the butt to make it more concealable and pocketable. I refrained from mutilating mine and bought oem K6s boot grips, there is a Crimson Tace logo on the left panel butt, as well as Kimber'son both sides, but these dont have the laser. Kimber has those on their site but Crimson Trace only features the costly ones with the laser. The S&W642 is still smaller in the grip and cylinder, and lighter for the 2oz and plus weight of a 6th cartridge, but both will still be in my carry rotation according to attire. Sometimes its possible to pack both for an 'NYPD Reload.' HKS speedloaders for the D frame Colts work too, as well as some old holsters for the small Colts. Compliments !

[@9MilRidge]

Thanks for the feedback and good info!

[@MR.IceCreamMan93]

Carrying mine today lol totally forgot I had it on 😅that’s how light it is 😊

[@9MilRidge]

Yeah it's super lightweight. It's a great CC option.

[@storelaneschool]

Wow! 6 rounds. Maybe I should get that

[@jbrown6030]

But its probably WIDER... not as slim easy to carry

[@JaxWatchesandEDC]

@@jbrown6030The cylinder is about 2mm wider by my calipers. Not enough to matter to me, but it might matter to others

[@ZensivYT]

Hickok uses it for pocket carry so he just prefers it being more of a boot style grip. but if your gonna holster carry it id prob keep the full grip if you can

[@GARYMANDIEVAN]

Great video, I just picked one up I love it

[@Stew-rl9qk]

642/442 are left in the dust with the k6xs, especially with the QC sw is dumping out right now. Fit/finish is better on the kimber clockwork/barrel/cylinder/sights, the only thing a sw has that the k6xs doesn’t is a tight fitting side plate.

[@9MilRidge]

True

[@atoadigi]

Great review, thank you!!! I have a couple stainless steel 5-shot snubbies that I have carried in the pocket, not impossible to do even though they are in the 24-26oz range when loaded but you know they are there. I have wanted this revolver since I first heard about it and I just ordered one today.

[@9MilRidge]

You will love it! Thanks for watching!

[@renegadegreg6428]

You can actually do 2 at a time with the plastic holder when reloading.

[@9MilRidge]

Lol, I did figure that out later.

[@oldcop18]

The speedstrip works better if you load two rounds at a time.

[@Chef-Chad]

I carried the LCR .327 mag to get 6 rounds in a revolver. I just purchased the K6xs, but still carrying the LCR, LOL

[@TheGunnyBadger03xx]

I really wish that they pinned the front sight. I think they really missed an opportunity for aftermarket sights.

[@9MilRidge]

The sights are really good on it, but I definitely agree.

[@bassandkeys8178]

Hold the gun in your left with two fingers through the cylinder window to hold the cylinder steady and load with your right

[@jasonashley4579]

I wonder how well the finish will hold up on the aluminum frame.

[@andrewstephens7246]

I love mine! I'm considering the Lazer grips. I'm never buying a 5 shot ever so this is perfect

[@9MilRidge]

Laser grip would be nice!

[@Hawtload]

laser grips don't work that was the first thing I tried

[@229glock]

@@Hawtloadwhy do they not work?

[@locacarnivore900]

Great trigger--like the others in the K6 series. Replace the S&W 642? Rather doubt it. While the Kimber has one more round capacity, the diminutive Smithy is still smaller--particularly in the grip--which makes it still the premier pocket revolver. Rather just have the 3-inch .357 K6 and be done with it as our gel tests with .38+P show it to be a tepid performer with hollow points when shot from a snubbie. As an aside, I really like how your videos have evolved--keep it up. Although, if you're buying your test guns, rather than getting T&E guns from the manufacturers, you must be spending a fortune, but good for you if you're not beholden to the industry like so many other review channels. Cheers.

[@9MilRidge]

Thanks for the comment. It's definitely a zeroed out hobby as far as expenses go but I don't like to be bought by manufacturers. If I were to get sponsored I would definitely be truthful and honest about the product.

[@Stew-rl9qk]

@locacarnivore900 Not true, a kimber with boot grip is equivalent or smaller. The hogue oem pinky grips on these are surprisingly good. They might be a 1/4” longer than boots but the boot shows in a pocket more.

[@bobjohnson1633]

HP aren't the reason to use a round. They're an excuse to charge extra for safer ammo. Revolvers shoot wadcutters and semis. Superior to ball and HP.

[@leospring6264]

Great video! I want this revolver!

[@JessicaGrecco-ll7gu]

I love mine in stock by call Nagels gun shop in Sanantonio Texas and they will ship it to you and your local firearms dealer

[@kebotrans]

Does any fellow 2A Friends know anyone making Kydex IWB for this Kimber? I am looking for one for mine. Thanks

[@tuser3852]

Any chance you would do a review on new Taurus home defender?

[@9MilRidge]

It could be possible.

[@ryrysinger]

How is finish holding up? It’s looks like it could be a bit iffy? Maybe I am wrong?? Thanks in advance

[@9MilRidge]

Fantastic so far

[@ryrysinger]

Thanks for the quick reply! What holster you been rocking w it? Have you been carrying it much? How’s she shoot 38? Looks pretty tame, yea?

[@9MilRidge]

I've been carrying it in a soft pocket holster. Finish has been holding up well. Probably going to make a leather holster for it soon. It's a really soft shooter with the Hogue tamer grip, handles everything great.

[@ryrysinger]

How’s she been handling 38s? Can you give me any type of comparison how it might contrast to shooting say something like a Glock 43? I am guessing it might more tame?

[@9MilRidge]

Definitely very tame for a revolver because of the Hogue grip. I would say the recoil would be a little less or very close in comparison.

[@randyreynolds1045]

Very nice❤

[@bigmike5402]

What holster are you using? I got mine but having a hard time finding a good holster

[@9MilRidge]

I had to make my own leather holster because I couldn't find a good one.

[@jo-annfat-bricks2471]

Will it get a drag-line?

[@9MilRidge]

Hasn't yet and I have about 400 rounds through it.

[@kneedeepinbluebells5538]

Dude ! Well Done Already ...

[@randallhouse2772]

Love mine 🥰

[@229glock]

Hmm..I like the 6 rounds at that weight.

[@wayne8276]

Price ? It's always good to mention , my opinion only.

[@9MilRidge]

Forgot to mention that, just under $650.

[@wayne8276]

@@9MilRidge No problem . Thx .

[@9MilRidge]

@@wayne8276 Your welcome, thanks for the watch and comment.

[@kpg-uo1tm]

Question- Can you comment on the trigger reset? I bought a Ruger LCR in .327 specifically for the 6th shot, but the reset is so soft it is easy, too easy, to short stroke the trigger. I do not have that problem with my S&W Airweight(mine is a 438) as the trigger forces itself out to the reset point. ANy feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

[@9MilRidge]

It shoots just like the 642 as far as kicking your finger out for reset but has a better felt trigger pull like the Ruger LCR.

[@kpg-uo1tm]

Appreciate it. Going to have to get one of these@@9MilRidge

[@9MilRidge]

Absolutely love mine!

[@olvera6710]

I wouldn’t spin your cylinder and slam it shut. Also with the speed strip you can load two at a time for more speed.

[@olvera6710]

I forgot to mention good video though. It’s nice to see the k6xs getting shot not just tabletop reviews.

[@229glock]

Yeah, but it’s awesome to spin and snap it shut. That’s why we all get revolvers.

[@olvera6710]

@@229glock lol not at all. If you want your tool to work in self defense I wouldn’t slam it shut because it’s gonna go out of timing.

[@Jeffreyk7]

WARNING! Many years ago, I purchased a Kimber K6s and it was one of those that ended up with a broken firing-pin. I returned it to Kimber and they replaced the pin. Recently I bought a Kimber K6xs and loved it until after 120 rounds of +p (and only dry-firing it using snap-caps) you guessed it, the firing-pin broke. Now, I was worried about using my original K6s with that pin Kimber replaced. I found a website that makes upgraded replacement firing-pins for the Kimber K6s and purchased a replacement pin and had it installed by a gunsmith. I now have that gun working fine and stopped worrying on the reliability factor. Because of the broken pin in the K6xs, I will be returning to purchase another pin (I will not be returning the gun to Kimber) for the K6xs. I am not the only person with a broken firing-pin on my new K6xs, there is another firing-pin break with a K6xs talked about at Buds Guns in the “community” section. I feel safer buying a new well-made pin and paying a gunsmith to put it in than trust Kimber and their firing-pins.

[@d.c.917]

9 para!

[@coskier1969]

Load 2 rds at a time.

[@9MilRidge]

I know that now. But at the time of the video I've never used one of those.

[@Equinsu_Ocha]

🤤

[@G1FREAKZ]

642 will always be king of pocket revolvers 😳🤣✌️🍺🇺🇸

[@John-ep8yk]

Try loading two at a time from the strip be just a little faster when you need a reload .just my opinion.

[@hmbseesaw]

No stacking but a wall???