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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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