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Randall, I missed you at SHOT this year.\u00a0 I was able to shoot the Kimber K6s and was so glad I did.\u00a0 Though compact, and just a little short for a meaty grip, the K6s still felt good in my hands.\u00a0 The sights are a bit low profile, but I was still able to obtain a sight picture rather quickly.<\/p>\n
Now for the best part.\u00a0 The trigger is absolutely amazing!\u00a0 Literally the most smooth DA revolver trigger I’ve ever laid finger on.\u00a0 I’m not as big a revolver shooter as many, but I have had the opportunity to spin several wheel guns.\u00a0 This trigger was the best, by far, without question!<\/p>\n
Accuracy was also very good.\u00a0 Recoil was very manageable, with surprisingly low muzzle flip.\u00a0 The design really pushed the recoil backwards into my hand, and despite the snubby barrel, I was back on target very quickly.\u00a0 Kimber was using .357 Magnum rounds–I was sure to check.<\/p>\n
If you like revolvers, you owe it to yourself to at least test fire the Kimber K6s yourself.\u00a0 I think you’ll see Kimber did a fantastic job with this little gun.<\/p>\n
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Got to shoot the Ruger American Pistol at the Industry Day at the Range at SHOT Show this year.\u00a0 For the most, part I was really impressed with this gun.<\/p>\n
I still don’t like the clunky breakdown lever that looks like scrap metal glued to the side of the frame.\u00a0 And for some reason my 9mm shots did not group so well.\u00a0 The .45 version however was spot on.<\/p>\n
The RAP felt very good in my hands.\u00a0 Recoil was very manageable, with the 9mm being just a little snappier than the .45 ACP.\u00a0 Both were easily tamed for rapid follow-up shots.\u00a0 Sights and sight picture were good.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, the one feature I was a little disappointed with was the trigger.\u00a0 I like the trigger safety bar feature very much, being a Glock user for over 16 years.<\/p>\n
However, the Ruger American Pistol’s trigger pull was a bit long for a striker fired pistol.\u00a0 Trigger reset was also longer than I would have preferred (almost totally back to the starting position).<\/p>\n
The most disappointing feature though was what I can only describe as a “springy” trigger movement and feel.\u00a0 This was on both the 9mm and .45 ACP pistols I shot so it seems this is just the Ruger design.\u00a0 When pulling the trigger and moving to reset it I could literally feel a spring-like resistance (both directions).\u00a0 I could not call the RAP trigger pull smooth–consistent yes, but just not really smooth.<\/p>\n
The things I’ve mentioned would not preclude me from recommending the RAP for purchase or use as a self-defense, or even duty pistol, but they are features that someone must consider and “get used to” I suppose.<\/p>\n
Aaron<\/p>\n
Ed. note:\u00a0 Thanks for the SHOT coverage, buddy!\u00a0 When Aaron talks, it is wise to listen.\u00a0 He is a veteran police sergeant, a SWAT Team member and sniper, and former narcotics detective.\u00a0 He knows his way around a bullet launcher.\u00a0 Randall Photos:\u00a0 Kimber Mfg, Inc. and Sturm, Ruger & Co.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Randall, I missed you at SHOT this year.\u00a0 I was able to shoot the Kimber K6s and was so glad I did.\u00a0 Though compact, and just a little short for a meaty grip, the K6s still felt good in my hands.\u00a0 The sights are a bit low profile, but I was still able to obtain a sight picture rather quickly. Now for the best part.\u00a0 The trigger is absolutely amazing!\u00a0 Literally the most smooth DA revolver trigger I’ve ever laid finger on.\u00a0 I’m not as big a revolver shooter as many, but I have had the opportunity to spin several wheel guns.\u00a0 This trigger was the best, by far, without … Continue reading
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