Here's the new Kimber revo-

[siderman 1,137]

not sure I'd take on 357 out of it but a lot of thought went into it for ccw

https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/a-revolver-from-kimber-shot-show-2016/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=20160119_SHOT16_1&utm_campaign=/blog/a-revolver-from-kimber-shot-show-2016/

[Krdshrk 3,877]

The price point though - $900 is a bit much... 

[CageFighter 236]

nice, i want!!

[siderman 1,137]

first thing I said-

nice, i want!!

 second thing I said-

 

The price point though - $900 is a bit much...

 

[10X 3,296]

The features seem well thought-out...but that is remarkably ugly for a Kimber.

[bhunted 887]

I love Kimbers, but I don't see the big deal. There are several detective style bobbed hammers out there that were created to be snag proof.

 

 

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[fatty 241]

I wonder how that double action pull is

[Krdshrk 3,877]

I wonder how that double action pull is

 

Supposedly it's a smooth 9-10lb pull...

[High Exposure 5,662]

I am guessing Taurus quality for Colt prices.

 

I'll pass.

[fishnut 2,358]

I'll stick with my S&W 649. I do like the rear sight though

[fatty 241]

the more I look at the pictures, the more I like it.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

the more I look at the pictures, the more I like it.

 

But do you $900 like it?  I like plenty of guns but don't like the price

[alec.mc 180]

So, It's a 900 dollar stainless steel LCR that Ruger sells for 399. 

[fatty 241]

But do you $900 like it?  I like plenty of guns but don't like the price

 

well that's MSRP...  wouldn't that sell online for around 750?

 

lol still a high price (and I wouldn't buy one anyways), but I like the way it looks

 

I have a 686 4" on order for IDPA down the road.  I couldn't pass up the price on KyGunCo at $660 w/ free shipping

[Rob0115 1,105]

I have a 340pd that I CCW. I'm disappointed with this.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

well that's MSRP...  wouldn't that sell online for around 750?

 

lol still a high price (and I wouldn't buy one anyways), but I like the way it looks

 

I have a 686 4" on order for IDPA down the road.  I couldn't pass up the price on KyGunCo at $660 w/ free shipping

MSRP on the Beretta M9A3 is $1100.  I see it selling on Gunbroker for about that right now... It will take time for the price to come down if the demand is there...

[diamondd817 826]

A snub nose CCW revolver. That's innovative.

[67gtonut 847]

Just handled it....

Not a Kimber fan anyway....

Its nothing special....

 

 

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[alec.mc 180]

 

 

[DSD1026 48]

decent enough looking, but seems a bit high priced for a snubbie revolver. 

[JayWilling 33]

I like how everything is eased on it, but really....Meh...why did they even bother?

[siderman 1,137]

Just handled it....

Not a Kimber fan anyway....

Its nothing special....

 

 

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did they let you try the trigger?

[67gtonut 847]

did they let you try the trigger?

 

Yes.... Nothing special

[Shawnmoore81 623]

Nice but I'll stick with s&w

 

 

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[acaixguard 37]

Probably another dud, like all Kimbers made since the early 2000's.

 

Wonder how many MIM parts are used internally.

[JohnnyB 4,323]

The features seem well thought-out...but that is remarkably ugly for a Kimber.

I second the UGLY part.

[mustang69 505]

To me it looks like a Chiappa Rhino and a Ruger LCR got together one night, and Kimber cloned the offspring.  Oh, and for that price I could buy both the Rhino and LCR.

 

I'd rather have an old Colt Detective Special...

[louu 399]

About time they tried something different. They sure as shit can't make a 1911 so why not try an over priced wheel gun... Wonder if it has the same melting point as their other guns. 

[bhunted 887]

About time they tried something different. They sure as shit can't make a 1911 so why not try an over priced wheel gun... Wonder if it has the same melting point as their other guns.

Really? Again with the bullshit Kimber remarks? You even own one? Give it a break!

 

 

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[High Exposure 5,662]

I don't own a Kimber. I won't own a Kimber. Doesn't mean I can't comment on their quality based on first hand observations.

 

I have seen 3 eat themselves on the line in moderate round count trainjng classes. The instructor in each class stated that wasn't the first Kimber he saw sale destruct. I'm not talking Kaboom, I'm talking parts of the gun falling/flying off the frame while shooting, one locked up so bad he needed a hammer to get the slide all the way back. One shooter dropped a mag and all these small metal bits fell out. I also saw one self destruct in training I was giving. The factory front sight flew off, the ambI safety broke and the trigger connector broke. He spent more than he initially paid getting the gun up and running. He ended up replaced every part except the frame.

 

All were higher-end Kimbers and all were owned by experienced gun owners.

 

In my opinion, based on my observation, if you don't shoot more than 1000 rounds a year and religiously follow PM cycles annually, Kimbers may be a viable option. If you shoot a lot, not so much.

 

John, your gun may tick along like a sewing machine - good for you. I think you may be the exception to the rule.