Kimber America has announced the all-new K6XS revolver. This should not be confused with its older brother, the .357 K6(no X)S, though both will be there alongside the KDS9C
K6XS Revolver
The K6XS is legitimately a “sixgun.” It’s described as an extra small, ultra-lightweight, alloy frame revolver built using the same non-stacking trigger system utilized by the K6S. Unlike the latter, which is chambered in .357 Magnum, the XS takes .38 SPL + P rounds. Built around a fluted, glass-bead-finished cylinder, an extremely lightweight aluminum alloy frame, and a 2″ stainless steel barrel with a lightening cut, the K6XS is likely one of the lightest revolvers on the market. It features the same lightweight K6S trigger so popular with some Kimber revolver-lovers, and the Hogue rubberized grip is sure to please as well.
More K6XS Revolver Things to Know
Coming in at 15.9 ounces and just 5.8″ long with a Double-Action firing system, the K6XS is built for pocket carry. Size obviously matters when it comes to concealment. The DAO system is generally considered to be a better option for CCW purposes than the exposed hammer of a double/single weapon, despite the obvious gratification you feel when you pull the hammer back on one of the bigger hoglegs. It also means you can’t “fan” fire it, but the only one to do that recently has been Barney Ross so it shouldn’t be reckoned a loss.
Plus, this revolver boasts a 6-round capacity. This distinction is necessary because despite the moniker sixgun, many CCW revolvers, particularly in the “airweight” class, only carry five rounds.
Lastly, weight savings on a little wheelgun like this isn’t as significant an issue as on larger framed firearms, but most people consider lighter to be better. That said, there is a point of diminishing returns vis-a-vis the weight of the gun, the type of ammunition it can safely and effectively handle, and the shooter’s ability to handle it. This can be exacerbated by the short length of the barrel, which leads to increased muzzle flip.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, revolvers (particularly small ones) are not always the best tool for beginners.
