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Kimber K6s 3 Inch

 When Kimber first introduced the K6s revolver series at the 2016 Shot show, it really caught the attention of wheelgun fans worldwide. The success of the original K6 2-inch version led Kimber to introduce a 3-inch version in 2017. Kimber management felt that the 3” version would appeal to shooters who wanted a slightly longer barrel in conjunction with a little bit more weight.

DASA K6s 3"	DAO K6s 3"

 Click this link to see our selection of Kimber K6S 3 inch holster options

Like its smaller brother, the 3-inch K6 wheel gun also has the following features:

• Is chambered in .357 Magnum (which will accept .38 Special)
• It was designed to carry six rounds, making it unique among smaller framed 357 revolvers as most only offer a five-shot capacity.
• This revolver is offered in a DA/SA (Double Action & Single Action) version as well as DAO (Double Action Only) version
• Comes with a match grade trigger
• Features an unloaded weight of 25.1 ounces, making it the lightest 6 shot 357 revolver with a 3-inch barrel currently in production.

When it comes to revolvers, weight can be a double-edged sword as lighter weight usually equates to more significant recoil. Heavier weight typically means less felt recoil but can be detrimental for handling and carrying on one’s person.

All things considered, Kimber seems to have a done an excellent job from an engineering standpoint, as the general consensus among shooters is the felt recoil is relatively mild and manageable.

From a holster standpoint, IWB holsters and OWB holsters seem to be the most popular models for the K6s 3” revolver.

Unfortunately, at this time, we are only able to offer outside the waistband holsters for the 3 inch K6s, and the model that we carry are listed below. We do hope to expand this holster selection in the future.

The models that we have available are belt slide style models with an open bottom.

Here are some of the more frequently asked questions that we’ve seen regarding Kimber K6S 3 inch holsters:

Do you have a Kimber K6s DASA 3 inch holster?

Any of the holsters that we have listed below are offered in a version to fit the DASA version of the 3” K6s. Except for holsters with a retention strap, most holsters made for the K6s will fit both the DASA models and the DAO models.

 Where can I find a shoulder holster rig for Kimber k6s 3 inch?

At this time, we do not have a holster brand currently making shoulder holsters for the 3” K6S, and we are not aware of any holster brands that are offering a shoulder holster for that specific revolver.

What holsters for you have for the Kimber k6s 3 inch?

Currently, the holster models listed below are the only ones that we have available to fit this Kimber 3” revolver.

 Will a Kimber K6 3 inch fit into a holster made for the 2” model?

Not typically, but there are some exceptions to that rule. We have seen the following situations where a 3” model will fit into a holster made for a 2” K6s:

• With generic one size fits all type holsters
• With holsters that feature an open end where the longer barrel of the 3” can extend through
• With holsters where the bottom on the holster is semi-closed or allows enough room for the barrel on the 3” version to stick through.

If you are shopping for a holster for the 2" K6s, here's where they are located: Kimber K6s holsters.

Will a 3” Kimber K6S fit into a holster made for a Ruger SP-101 3”? I’ve heard those revolvers are about the same size?

We’ve tried testing fitting a 3” K6s into a holster made for an SP-101 3 inch and didn’t really think that the fit was all that good. While those two revolvers models are close in size, they don’t appear to have the exact dimensions.