Kimber K6

[Perplexed]

Anyone ever shot a S&W 327 Night Guard and the K6 also? I know the 327 is a N frame, but it’s also the only revolver I’ve ever shot, besides the 325 NG - out of probably a dozen - that points naturally for me. Every revolver I ever brought up from low ready to firing stance would be off by an inch to a country mile before I corrected, while the NG is right on target with no adjustments needed. It also points better than most semi-auto’s I’ve tried. So I was wondering how the K6 would point compared to the NG series.

 

[Dr. HK]

Those are sweet. Kimber finally made something reliable

explain. do you have personal experiences with kimber being unreliable?

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I've owned many, many Kimbers. Only real problem I had was on one of the LAPD guns (forget what it was called) and it was because the finish was so slick. It was hard to rack the slide. Every Kimber 1911 I've had has been completely reliable.

I had a Kimber Warrior that was, in my opinion, the best 1911 I've had, for the money. And I've had some nice 1911 pistols. I gave it to my son when he was awarded a Bronze Star after Fallujah.

I've been tempted a few times to pick up one of these. I just don't do much with revolvers so I never have. Glad to hear such a positive report.

 

[retrieverman]

Anyone ever shot a S&W 327 Night Guard and the K6 also? I know the 327 is a N frame, but it’s also the only revolver I’ve ever shot, besides the 325 NG - out of probably a dozen - that points naturally for me. Every revolver I ever brought up from low ready to firing stance would be off by an inch to a country mile before I corrected, while the NG is right on target with no adjustments needed. It also points better than most semi-auto’s I’ve tried. So I was wondering how the K6 would point compared to the NG series.

I’ve got a 329 NG, and I like it really well but really have no practical use for it. The K6 “points“ well for me.

 

[retrieverman]

explain. do you have personal experiences with kimber being unreliable?

It’s common knowledge that Kimber has historically had some quality control issues, but of the several 1911’s that I’ve had and now the K6, my Kimber experience has been great. I’m following a thread on another board about a QC issue with a K6, and it’s to the point that Kimber can’t fix it and is going to have to replace the gun.

 

[Perplexed]

I’ve got a 329 NG, and I like it really well but really have no practical use for it. The K6 “points“ well for me.

If you get so enamored of that K6 you want to offload that 329, send me a PM

 

[Perplexed]

It’s common knowledge that Kimber has historically had some quality control issues, but of the several 1911’s that I’ve had and now the K6, my Kimber experience has been great. I’m following a thread on another board about a QC issue with a K6, and it’s to the point that Kimber can’t fix it and is going to have to replace the gun.

What is the QC issue?

 

[retrieverman]

What is the QC issue?

There were machining marks and dings in several place (some were marked by someone at Kimber but ignored). It was bad enough Kimber said they couldn’t fix it.

 

[sanjuro893]

Personally I'd go Milt Sparks, you're gonna have to wait.... but that's just me.

That wont be a problem cuz looks like Im gonna have to wait on the gun anyway, lol. Thanks!

 

[tynyphil]

My first handgun purchase was a Kimber Ultra CDP 45, my pocket gun is a Kimber Raptor380....have never regretted either of these purchases.....no issues, and very handsome to look at. My other EDC choice (depending on clothing, etc. ) is the Hellcat RDP in 9mm. This is becoming my favorite only due to the red dot and 15rd magazine.