Kimber Revolver

[frenchiectfd2203]

which LGS? I can't find anybody to even order one. I have been told they only made 1500, by a "master" Kimber dealer

Its just north of Indy in Lebanon. Although they did say don't count on it before this year. I pulled my order and bought an EMP at the 1500. I'm good with not having the revolver.

 

[twfshelton]

Well I just paid for one, and will road trip to pick her up on Wednesday. I will try to figure out the post a pic thing ( I have some scorpion pics to post too). Not sure if this should be a safe queen or a shooter.

 

[rvb]

wonder if they have plans to make it in 9mm? I've been eyeing a 9mm ruger snubbie...
-rvb

 

[youngmanjr1970]

tagged for interest

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

Well I just paid for one, and will road trip to pick her up on Wednesday. I will try to figure out the post a pic thing ( I have some scorpion pics to post too). Not sure if this should be a safe queen or a shooter.

What did you give for it? Did you go to Lebanon?

 

[Hopper]

wonder if they have plans to make it in 9mm? I've been eyeing a 9mm ruger snubbie...
-rvb

Ooh, I'd love to have a revolver in 9mm. Smith & Wesson had a model some time ago that didn't require moon clips... the star on the extractor was unique in how it was able to eject the 9mm brass. They go for a pretty penny these days, and I wish I could remember the model number... Ahh, found it while typing, it was the Model 547, made from the early to mid 80's. I swear Hickok45 did a video on this at some point.

Anyway, the only rub I've read about with 9mm revolvers is that recoil can make 9mm bullets "jump the crimp". I don't know personally how true this is.

 

[twfshelton]

What did you give for it? Did you go to Lebanon?

$799, no had my first dealings with applied ballistics, they were awesome. So $100 more than a 640 pro at my go to LGS. 1 extra round same weight, WAY better trigger. Fits in my galco pocket holster, but not in a JIT.

 

[twfshelton]

Will try to post pics next to my 340pd, fit and finish is impeccable. Trigger rivals my 90's 686 cs1

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

$799, no had my first dealings with applied ballistics, they were awesome. So $100 more than a 640 pro at my go to LGS. 1 extra round same weight, WAY better trigger. Fits in my galco pocket holster, but not in a JIT.

So you're the one who got it. Let me know how it works for you. I should have kept my name on the books for one but I chose another gun instead. But now I'm thinking I must have it.

 

[devildawg00311]

I cant see Kimber rocking a revolver... Not their style. Guess we shall see.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I cant see Kimber rocking a revolver... Not their style. Guess we shall see.

They are doing it well. You can't find them anywhere.

 

[twfshelton]

They are doing it well. You can't find them anywhere.

If it's any consolation, the numbers I heard which were 200 to 1500 are not true. If serial numbers are progressive, mine is just under 3000

 

[Dog1]

I shot one this past weekend.

I was all prepared to hate it, as a S&W guy.

However, to my surprise, I liked it. Points well, grip fills the hand without being too large and 6 rounds of .38.

 

[twfshelton]

I cant see Kimber rocking a revolver... Not their style. Guess we shall see.

If I can figure out this picture thing, it truly is nicer than my Smiths. And I really like my Smiths. Even though it is listed a couple ounces heavier than a glock 19, it doesn't feel as heavy for some odd reason. It could b the extra rounds in the 19 that tip the scales

 

[twfshelton]

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[twfshelton]

No expense was spared on packaging

 

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[frenchiectfd2203]

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i want one!!

 

[Hopper]

Nice, and great comparison picture. Thanks for posting! I think it's a neat looking little gun, and yeah, 6 rounds of 357 out of a j-frame sized wheelie? I tip my hat to Kimber for realizing there are still plenty of revolver fans out there, and a market for something new.

I had to do an Apex spring swap to make my 640 trigger usable, it was really bad, not at all up to S&W's reputation for outstanding revolver triggers. Now it's phenomenal, but I'd love to see how the stock trigger is on this new Kimber. I've heard it's really good right out of the gate. And I absolutely dig that hex screw head on the side plate (that I presume allows you to remove the cylinder for cleaning) vs. S&W's slotted screws that are easy to muck up if you're not careful.