Kimber K6s DCR
- Category
- Revolver
- Barrel
- 51 mm
- Weight, empty
- 652 g
- Introduced
- 2018
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Kimber K6s DCR (Deluxe Carry Revolver) is a compact double-action-only revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, manufactured by Kimber Manufacturing. A dressed-up member of Kimber's K6s family, it pairs a snub-nosed 2-inch barrel with a six-round cylinder, one more round than most competing small-frame revolvers of similar size. The double-action-only mechanism runs through a smooth match-grade trigger and hides its hammer within the frame, eliminating snag points for concealed carry while the transfer-bar safety keeps the revolver drop-safe. The all stainless steel frame carries a satin silver finish and deeply checkered laminated rosewood grips, while a bright fiber-optic front sight paired with a serrated, drift-adjustable rear sight speeds target acquisition. Rated for full-power .357 Magnum loads yet compact enough for pocket or belt carry, the K6s DCR is intended as a premium everyday-carry and backup revolver for civilian defensive use.
Kimber built its name on refined 1911 pistols before entering the revolver market with the K6s in 2016; the DCR trim arrived in 2018 as a deluxe carry configuration, wrapping a six-shot .357 snub in satin stainless and figured wood for shooters who wanted a premium pocket wheelgun.
Deluxe Carry Revolver trim level of the K6s line: satin silver finish, checkered laminated rosewood grips, and fiber-optic front sight. DAO with fully shrouded hammer. Ships with a single speed-strip. Factory trigger pull approximately 9.5-10.5 lb.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Kimber Manufacturing
- Category
- Revolver
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2018
- Variant of
- Deluxe carry
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 51 mm
- Overall length
- 168 mm
- Height
- 113 mm
- Width
- 35 mm
- Sight radius
- 104 mm
- Weight, empty
- 652 g
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Double action revolver
- Firing mechanism
- Double action only
- Trigger
- Double action
- Trigger pull
- 44.0 N
- Capacity
- 6
- Magazine
- Revolving cylinder
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Stainless steel
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Laminated wood
- Finish
- Satin silver
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 25 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Swing out cylinder
Shrouded hammer
Fiber optic front sight
Drift adjustable rear sight
Full length barrel lug
Checkered rosewood grips
Stainless steel construction
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 53 .357 Magnum revolvers | 652 g | 1.10 kg | Lighter than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 50 .357 Magnum revolvers | 168 mm | 245 mm | Among the shortest tenth |
| Barrel lengthAmong 53 .357 Magnum revolvers | 51 mm | 107 mm | Among the shortest tenth |
| Magazine capacityAmong 53 .357 Magnum revolvers | 6 | 6 | Near the median |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Kimber K6s DCR
How much does the Kimber K6s DCR weigh?
The Kimber K6s DCR weighs 652 g (1.44 lb) empty. It is the 3rd lightest of 53 .357 Magnum revolvers in the catalogue.
What caliber is the Kimber K6s DCR?
The Kimber K6s DCR is chambered in .357 Magnum.
How many rounds does the Kimber K6s DCR hold?
The Kimber K6s DCR holds 6 rounds, fed from a revolving cylinder.
How long is the Kimber K6s DCR?
The Kimber K6s DCR is 168 mm (6.61 in) long overall, with a 51 mm (2.01 in) barrel.
Who makes the Kimber K6s DCR?
The Kimber K6s DCR is made by Kimber Manufacturing (United States).
When was the Kimber K6s DCR introduced?
The Kimber K6s DCR was introduced in 2018.
How does the Kimber K6s DCR operate?
The Kimber K6s DCR uses a double action, and its firing mechanism is double action only.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
82%
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API
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