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Kimber Revolvers
« on: September 12, 2017, 08:31:13 PM »
http://www.kimberamerica.com/k6s-stainless-3

Looks like Kimber shows some new revolvers on their web site.  The notable one to me is a 6 shot stainless with a 3" barrel.  I think I would be much more likely to get that rather than the other models.  At least I would be more likely to use it at the range.  I think a belt holster would be needed to carry the 3" barreled gun, but I would have to see it in person. 

All of them look pretty slick.
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Re: Kimber Revolvers
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2017, 10:23:58 PM »
Need a titanium one. They do look nice. After selling my mdl 10 and breaking my 37 I am down to two carry revolvers. Need moar!
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Re: Kimber Revolvers
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2017, 10:26:19 PM »
Meh, probably OK but the styling doesn't suite my aesthetics
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Re: Kimber Revolvers
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2017, 10:35:53 PM »
Need a titanium one. They do look nice. After selling my mdl 10 and breaking my 37 I am down to two carry revolvers. Need moar!

Who sells a Model 10? Seriously that gun was designed by God to be THE perfect revolver!
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Re: Kimber Revolvers
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2017, 11:28:11 PM »
Who sells a Model 10? Seriously that gun was designed by God to be THE perfect revolver!

Exactly.  I have 3 of them. Would get more if finances allowed.

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Re: Kimber Revolvers
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2017, 12:14:47 AM »
It was too nice to carry, my 642 looks like it has been dragged behind a garbage truck. So, to save the 10, I sold it.
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Re: Kimber Revolvers
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2017, 11:18:45 AM »
Meh, probably OK but the styling doesn't suite my aesthetics
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I would be interested in seeing a 4" barreled version. 
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Re: Kimber Revolvers
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2017, 12:26:08 PM »
It is a little odd looking, but I think I'd get over that.  Can't expect everything to be classic K-frame with just enough underlug to protect the ejector rod.
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Re: Kimber Revolvers
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2017, 12:43:44 PM »
To me, the Kimber revolvers look as if the Ruger SP-101 was a design influence.
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Re: Kimber Revolvers
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2017, 10:35:00 AM »
I like the cylinder flats.  Makes it slightly more concealable.  First noticed that on a Chiappa revolver.

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Re: Kimber Revolvers
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2017, 10:41:15 AM »
Waiting for the single action army version?  


I would be interested in seeing a 4" barreled version.  

I'm also fond of classic S&W DAs.

I've currently got 2 revolvers on my "buy on sight" list, S&W 586 4" (or 686) and a Ruger Blackhawk in .357, either length.
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Re: Kimber Revolvers
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2017, 12:20:20 PM »
A blued or black-ish finish would be a marked improvement, looks-wise.
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