Kimber · Revolver
Kimber K6s TLE
Double action only · .357 Magnum · introduced 2019
Also known as K6s TLE, K6s Tactical Law Enforcement
About the Kimber K6s TLE
The Kimber K6s TLE is a six-shot, double-action-only revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and built by Kimber Manufacturing for duty carry and personal protection. Part of the compact K6s family of small-frame stainless revolvers, the TLE (Tactical Law Enforcement) model was introduced in 2019 with a smooth, snag-free double-action-only trigger, a fully shrouded internal hammer, and a matte black DLC finish over its forged stainless steel frame. It carries tritium three-dot night sights for low-light target acquisition and green-and-black scalloped G-10 boot grips for a secure hold under recoil. The 3-inch barrel and recessed cylinder chambers give the compact frame six rounds of .357 Magnum without the width of a traditional K-frame, making it a concealable yet capable option for plainclothes officers and armed citizens. The consistent DAO pull, night sights, and durable coating tailor the TLE toward defensive and law-enforcement use where reliability and readiness in adverse conditions matter most.
Kimber entered the revolver market in 2016 with the K6s, claiming the title of the smallest six-shot .357 Magnum revolver of its day. The 2019 TLE models extended the line into dedicated double-action-only duty configurations, pairing tritium night sights and a hard-wearing DLC finish for law-enforcement and defensive carry.
Kimber K6s TLE specifications
General
- Type
- Revolver
- Action
- Double action only
- Firing mechanism
- Double action only
- Trigger
- Double action
- Trigger pull
- 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)
- Calibres
- .357 Magnum
- Magazine capacity
- 6 rounds
- Magazine
- Revolving cylinder
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 76 mm (3.0 in)
- Overall length
- 193 mm (7.6 in)
- Height
- 113 mm (4.4 in)
- Width
- 35 mm (1.4 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 0.65 kg (1.44 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:19 in (476 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
- Grooves
- 6
Materials
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Receiver / frame
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- G10
- Finish
- matte_black_dlc
Performance
- Effective range
- 45 m
History
- Introduced
- 2019
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- US
Features
- Double action only
- Swing out cylinder
- Tritium night sights
- G10 grips
- Matte black dlc finish
- Recessed cylinder chambers
- Flush hammer
Safety
- Transfer bar safety
TLE = Tactical Law Enforcement. DAO variant of the K6s line offered in 2-inch and 3-inch barrels; also rated for .38 Special. Factory finish: matte black DLC.
This is a variant of the Kimber K6S.
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