The Kimber K6XS is a compact .38 Special +P revolver built around a lightweight aluminum frame with stainless steel components. At 15.9 oz, it disappears in a holster and doesn't punish you for carrying it all day. The double-action-only trigger is smooth for a DAO, and the non-stacking design keeps the pull consistent throughout travel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: K6XS 
• UPC: 669278340340 
• Action Type: Double Action Only (DAO) 
• Caliber: .38 Special +P 
• Barrel Length: 2 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Finish: Stainless Steel with Silver KimPro II 
• Weight: 1 lb (15.9 oz) 
   
  The 2-inch stainless barrel is corrosion-resistant and precisely machined. Fixed rear sight with a bright orange dot front gets you on target quickly, which matters more than fine adjustability at defensive distances. Hogue black rubber grips with the Kimber logo absorb some felt recoil and give a confident hold on the aluminum frame. 
   
  Six rounds of .38 Special +P is the tradeoff you accept for a revolver this compact. For concealed carry or home defense at close range, that's a reasonable trade.

The K6XS draws mostly positive feedback from people who carry it daily. The compact size and 15.9 oz weight are consistently called out as strengths. It's genuinely light for a six-round .38.

The stainless construction gets good marks for durability and corrosion resistance. Trigger feel is a recurring positive too: most users find the DAO pull smooth and manageable, though anyone accustomed to single-action guns will notice the longer stroke.

.38 Special +P recoil in a sub-pound frame is noticeable, but most owners say the weight distribution and Hogue grips keep follow-up shots controlled.

The six-round capacity comes up in almost every comparison to semi-autos. Plenty of owners accept it as the price of simplicity and reliability; others would rather have more rounds. Price is the other common friction point. It sits at the higher end of the compact revolver market, and some buyers feel that gap relative to competitors.

Accepts both standard .38 Special and +P loads, so you can dial in the power level to match your use case.