Kimber K6XS vs. the WORLD: WHEN 5 rounds aren't ENOUGH? Ruger LCR, Smith and Wesson J Frame.
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I recently acquired the K6XS and love it!! I’ve wanted a light weight pocket carry revolver for a while so when Kimber came out with the 6 shot option it was a no brainer to get it in lieu of the Smith or Ruger 5 shot options. I only have 124 rounds through it and 24 of those were plus p rounds and it handles everything great. The trigger is amazing. I am very happy with it!!!
Thanks for the report! I think the new SIG XTEN Comp is going to have to be my next purchase but I still have my eye on the Kimber, appreciate you weighing in, enjoy your K6XS
I own a Kimber K6XS along with a Taurus 856 Ultra Lite, and a S&W J frame airweight model. I like revolvers and semi's. The Taurus 856 is a good value for a person who wants a concealed carry and light weight snubby who does not shoot a lot at the range. Mine was under $300.
The S&W J frame airweight is a proven snubby. It has been around for a long time and it's really small. They tend to cost around $500-$600.
I'm glad Kimber developed a light weight snub .38. I like how the hammer is fully internal and the Hogue grips that come standard allow for a nice grip that really helps control recoil. Mine was around $640 out the door. The Kimber has the best trigger out of the three. It does not stack yet shots can be staged.
I happen to like all three for different reasons Each has their own merits. This type of thing tends to be very subjective as opinions and experiences can vary widely.
The revamped Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J frame looks like a really nice conceal carry revolver. The pinned front sight and dovetailed rear sight are long overdue and the G10 grips look nice. I like how the ejector rod is now shrouded and they regulated the sights. They have a current MSRP of around 750 bucks.
The Ruger LCR is known to have one of the best trigger systems out there and extremely light in overall weight. It was my first CCW in .38Spl. Carried it backwards behind my hip and nothing to see if I bent over in the store wearing a camisole. Considering the average defensive shooting requires 3.2 rounds, I don’t see any reason to buy the Kimber or anything heavier. Thank you for sharing!
Excellent summary @melissasmess, thanks for sharing your experience. I have no complaints with the LCR other than it would be nice to have another round.
Hi belong to two sporting clubs I’m at the Range about two times a week. I have never seen a Kimber that could shoot very well. Shooters targets look like they were shooting a shotgun. Therefore, I don’t think this gun is going to be any better I have read about test and seen results in magazines and it shoots like a shotgun too. They look pretty what they shoot like shit
@@danielswartz6818 you should try going to ranges where people know how to shoot.
@@bassandkeys8178 I had to laugh at your comment. I agree.
I Love the look and practicality of the small light revolvers. A South African Doctor friend of ours always carried a SW 38 everywhere he went. Not too many Kimbers where I live however it appears to me the quality is very high. I do like the SW triggers though. Cheers Dave 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
To get 6 rounds in the LCR I switch to the LCR .327 mag for carry revolver. I just replace it with the Kimber K6XS, now I am back to a .38. I don't like shooting +P ammo out of the Kimber it has massive blast and recoil with a +P round. At the price point which the Kimber comes in you can't go wrong to purchase one, or two.
I purchased one of these NIB for $580 out the door and it is an awesome CC revolver! So much so that im now selling all my Smith J's to buy another K6XS
Been looking for one in +p. Seems like all are great pocket options!
Totally, great point buddy
Hello! What brand of holster was the minimalist iwb you showed at the beginning for the lcr?
It is worthwhile to have both a K6XS and a counterpart J Frame. The Ruger LCR has a lot of felt recoil and I chose to dispose of mine. Depending on attire and whether arming someone in my company like a family member, choice is good and there is enough difference between the Kimber and the S&W to justify having both. Its like a wristwatch or fine pen, do you have more than only 1 ?
I paid $610 for a brand new K6XS. Absolutely love it! Plus P rounds are easy even shooting with one hand. My 642 and a speed strip round out my carry when I revolver carry.
Love it, I’m still debating on it, it sounds like a keeper
I like my LCRs a lot. Sold my Taurus 856CHs. But gonna get a Kimber K6XS very soon. Keep ya posted.
Thanks, yeah I've got zero complaints with the LCR, just the capacity
Update?
The k6xs is a good shooter . I’ve never shot a Lcr but I have a 642 Smith . For me me it’s not a pocket gun but it’s a quality carry revolver , the Kimber. Thanks
we need revolvers set in 300 blk or 5.7.. You could prob have a 10 to 15 round cylinder depending.
Before dropping $1000 or so on a new Kimber, you might want to explore the Taurus 856. It is a 6 shot .38 special revolver in various barrel lengths. Prices range from low $300's to mid $400's. The upper prices are usually for the TORO model that you can put a red dot on.
Definitely the budget option, just don't know anyone with a lot of rounds through a Taurus revolver. The Ruger LCR, one of the prototypes did 10,000 rounds of +P with no issues. Hard to argue with that
Kimber K6xs costs around $700
@@LWRoadlionquestfitness is a legend and carry’s his 856 & 605- 5 shot .357 Taurus snubbie. He also owns more expensive revolvers. I’d check out a video from him for an unbiased review of it. I try to think about it like this. Would you trust your life to the Taurus? I’m not sure. Would I trust Kimber with my life? Yes. If it’s a range toy, totally different scenario, I would get the taurus.
Sorry. Tarus quality is shoddy. My first revolver was a Taurus. It failed on the first range outing. I think of Taurus as Nissan. They price themselves better than the competitor but fail to deliver the quality and reliability.
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Hello Lwroad. The lcr on my ccw wish list for a revolver. Been wanting one. Think 38spl +p model great option for ur wife or ur self. But 357mag vs may mbe great choice. Also ruger use offer the 327mag light recoil option. Lcr also offer in 9mm. The kimber are great looking but their price in kimber service in reliability latly is harable. TAURUS offer lot great revolvers in 357 in 38spl and 327 for carry in pocket. S&w offer i think a amazing 38spl the bodyguard.
Test the Kimber!! Please🤙🏽👍🏼
I hear you, we shall see, thanks for weighing in!
I would like to get the new kimber . I have the Old all steel version and love that
You need to try the S&W 327 Performance Center. It’s kinda fat but it’s super easy to hide. Plus low velocity .38 is super light to shoot.
I do need to try that, thanks for the heads up. Good to hear from you again
@@LWRoad it’s a fun pistol but the titanium cylinder and barrel can be problematic as in when shooting stout magnum loads the barrel gets torched and you’ll get some torching in the barrel/cylinder gap. It’s a .357/.38 but I hardly shoot .357 anymore because of the torching. S&W did fix the cylinder and barrel from the torching without any fuss. I do like to shoot .38 equivalents of 9mm defense ammo. Going for the magical 1,000fps number but have hand loaded subsonic loads and they are fun just because they “pop” instead of “bang”
My wife and I have rocked the Ruger LCR just fine w/ Speed loader. It looks more like a matter of your personal comfort. Some guys and gals need 16rds… When others only need only 5rds.
At the end of the day, everyone should simply practice and be comfortable using what you have.
I like the 8 shot j frams 43c. Comes with xs white dot sight which is solid and with federal punch it can hang witb 38 pefformance wise, for 2 or 3 more rounds, less recoil, easier to shoot and get follow up hits with. Lighter then eveeything here too, 11.4 oz unloaded 12.3 oz loaded with 8 shots. Its a gem, i got 2 after the first one ran so well for first 2,000 rounds. Both run great 👍👍🎯🤠
Agreed! I have a 43C and like it very much for the same reasons. Most people watch too many John Wick movies and think you need magnum rounds to defend yourself. That's bull. My ultimate favorite is my Ruger LCR 8 shot 22LR filled with Federal punch. It's a smidgen over 2 ounces heavier than the 43C, but I prefer it more. Just shy of 4,000 rounds through the Ruger LCR. Demonstrated concepts "Rhett" has over 8,000 rounds through his.
The revolver looks great for home defense, Though I prefer Ruger LCR as a defense pocket pistol.
It's a GREAT GREAT choice for sure. Good to hear from you @jasonlou
@@LWRoad Me too bro, I really love your videos! They gave me a lot of instruction of firearm safety. My dad and I loves range in LA!
The LCR is a keeper, imo - but personally I like the .357 Mag model the most; I don't like handguns that are too light... I like the SP101 better. I've gravitated away from the snub noses nowadays though 😒 - as I much rather prefer a 3" barrel.
I carry a Colt King Cobra carry 357 2in or Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Special
I need a Colt. Thanks for watching and good to hear from you again.
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My LCR is a keeper.
Definitely
My LCR is 16oz loaded with a pocket holster does not get better than that
Ruger Rules.
Great trigger
Phenomenal trigger for sure. Thanks for watching
@@LWRoad Their LCR's in rimfire not so much. 14 to18 pound spec. Ruger over did it. I got MY LCR 22lr done to 11.5 which matches my S&W 63. No issues with miss fires. All Ruger has to do is change out the hammer spring.
LCR 327 Federal has 6 Shots also
Stick with the LCR
Would definitely say get the Kimber and try both out to see which one you would prefer, still would make for a good video. I would personally recommend the Chiappa rhino 30 DS, absolutely love that revolver, measured the single action trigger pull against the S&W 586 L comp, the rhino had a lighter trigger, out of all of my revolvers that one I shoot and carry the most.
Handled one last week. I liked the trigger but the quality of Kimber scares me. I'll stick to my 642.
I'm hoping to get a feel for their revolver quality through the comments in this video before putting money down on one. My extensive experience documented with the Kimber R7 Mako has spooked me.
I would consider myself having a pretty decent sized snub nose collection from the S&W 340 m&p, 640 pro, 642, 327pc “pug nose”, 36 lady smith, 37, multiple other S&Ws, multiple Ruger LCRs, Taurus 856, Colt Night Cobra and 3 Kimbers (a Kimber 6s and 2 Kimber 6xs)…I say that to say that out of all the snubbies I have, carry & shoot the Kimber 6xs is now getting carried the most - the quality is that good and far exceeds the 642 in my opinion. I think it’s definitely worth the cost. I’ll also add that as a current LEO I’m also using this same gun as my bug (if that tells you anything). Stay safe and be BLESSED fellas.
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I will wait until Smith catches up.
Fair enough 👍🏽
Instead of upgrading to the Kimber, go with the Ruger LCR in 327 Federal magnum, you get 6 rounds and the ability to shoot 3 different bullets keeping the nice trigger. Just My opinion.
I may have to do that, thanks for the tip
Those models are very hard to find
Yes it is a better option I just recently got one and I sold all my ruger lcrs and my j frames and I sold all my Smith & Wesson guns because of problems with some of there guns and poor customer service they have gone down hill with quality and service so there gone now . The Kimber revolvers are so much better
A six shot cylinder has a flat spot between rounds while a 5 shot has a little bulge. So the geometry of a 6 shot is not all that bad width wise. Honey bees know a hexagon works better for stacking.
I'll never buy a five shot. My Kimber k6 XS replaced my Rock Island armory m206. If I ever get an LCR it will be the 327 federal.
I assume if I'm going to be attacked. There will be multiple assailants. One extra round makes a big difference to me when my clothes or situation doesn't make it easy to carry a full-size semi-auto.
You will be carrying a revolver more frequently and will use it less frequently. Perhaps, if you have bad luck, you may have to use it once. So the most important thing is your ability to carry it undetected and without any stress on your body. however, you have to practice with any gun that you carry. Having said that Kimber’s are the most inaccurate fire arm that I have ever seen. That’s why you need six shots. No matter how much you practice with a Kimber, If the gun does not shoot well you’re not gonna make it shoot well. A five shot revolver can take out three assailants very easily perhaps even four if you are a good shot.
i believe kimber has reduced the length of their warranty to one year.
something to consider.
Thanks for pointing that out, I was not aware of that. That skews my decision another way that's for sure
There was a recent change to their warranty program. I believe they now have lifetime warranties to the original purchaser.
just checked, still one year.@@Marty_Mouse
Yep lifetime warranty to original owner with registration in 60 days from purchase
The Kimber 6xs does not have a very good choice of recoil reducing grips. J frame and Ruger do have many.
Have you thought about a Taurus, a Charter arms or a Rossi snubnose revolver in .38 or .357 or a .327 federal or .32 h&r mag? The Kimber. 357 mag revolver felt real good in my hand, the $$$ they want is alittle steep.
I'm selling a couple of 856 revolvers to buy K6xs.
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TO COSTLY, QUESTIONABLE SERVICE BY KIMBER ( ONLY YEAR WARRANTY) TAURUS,SMITH,AND RUGER BETTER CHOICE. IF YOU WANT 6 SHOT GET A COLT DET. SPECIAL.
Kimber recently changed their warranty program and their firearms are warranted for the lifetime of the original purchaser.
LOL you comment on questionable service then turn around and recommend an out of production revolver that is notorious for going out of time when pushed hard. And who's going to work on your Det Spl when it needs service?
NEVER HAD ONE GO OUT OF TIME HAD THE LIGHT WEIGHT COBRA.@@bassandkeys8178
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K6 is way over rated. It's a brand loyalty thing with kimber.
The size difference is negligible . The only real difference is the weight, but you get 1 more round which offsets that negative if you want to call it that.. Recoil is less. I bought one and fits my pocket carry needs. Its real competition is the LCR 327 magnum. The LCR is heavier, cost more now, more versatile with the different rounds it can shoot, and more powerful with the 327 federal magnum. Triggers are equally good. I will say the blast of that 327 from the 1.875 " barrel is assume. Recoil of that magnum is not bad. The downside to the 327 magnum is ammo cost in all 5 different rounds it can fire, Also the ammo does not sit on may shelves. Thats a big negative. Thats a big negative. I am not sure why people have not jumped on the 327 bandwagon. I guess its the chicken or the egg with the ammo supply and cost.
I’ve been thinking about getting this gun but i am think like u are I’ve got the 1 lcr 2 856 Taurus and 4 s&w j fram pistols in 38 and 357: I very seldom pack them anymore, but u no how it is for us gun guys if we see something and like it we will get it if we can afford it,
HA! Too true lol
there always is 1 more ! after the K6XS the new Rossi RP63 is calling.
The Smith is the sexiest 😎🤣✌️🍺🇺🇸