I have never shot one. Handled a few. If I were looking for a metal (heavy) 6 shot snubby this one would be high on my list. The triggers were smooth and the extra weight would tame recoil.
When I was in the market for a new snub nose, I looked at the Kimber K6. Compared it to A S&W 642 PC. I realize one is a 357 mag and one is a 38 but, I was merely looking for a snub nose.
The Kimber K6 was a lot heavier than the 642 and the trigger on the Kimber couldn't hold a candle next to the 642.
Not to mention, the price of the Kimber was $800.00! Kimber is really proud of their new pistol!
Needless to say, I bought the S&W 642 PC 38 SPL.
When I was in the market for a new snub nose, I looked at the Kimber K6. Compared it to A S&W 642 PC. I realize one is a 357 mag and one is a 38 but, I was merely looking for a snub nose.
The Kimber K6 was a lot heavier than the 642 and the trigger on the Kimber couldn't hold a candle next to the 642.
Not to mention, the price of the Kimber was $800.00! Kimber is really proud of their new pistol!
Needless to say, I bought the S&W 642 PC 38 SPL.
No personal experience, and unlikely to get any. I use .38+P in anything under a 3" barrel and can buy two LCRs for the price of one Kimber, and Ruger's customer service and support has a well deserved excellent reputation.
That said, reviews from purchasers have been generally positive. I suspect if I were going to branch out into the high dollar snubby I'd go with the newer Colt though because reasons and voodoo. I'm actually quite unlike to do so, though, because the LCR does everything I want a snubby to do.
To be fair the 642 is an airweight, the K6S is closer to the Model 640 Pro. Comparing apples to apples, the There is around $100 price difference between those two.
The 642 PC was the only airweight with a trigger that felt as smooth as the K6 trigger, to me. I was disappointed in most of the standard 642 & 442 triggers, after hearing so many people who like these J-frames.
I only paid $500.00 for my S&W 642 PC, that's about $300.00 less than the Kimber.
True, the 642 is a 38 spl +p and the Kimber is a 357. I was just comparing snubnoses when I was in the market.
Actually went to a local gun shop last night and was able to actually hold a couple of the K6s and they really do look and feel very nice. After hours of watching many reviews and research I went online and purchased one with night sights.
Thanks!A fellow on another forum reported a broken firing pin after extensive dry firing. Probably a good idea to use a snap cap, even if the manual doesn't specifically call for one (and I don't know if it does or not).