Kimber K6s TLE
Kimber Manufacturing · Revolver · In Production · 2019
Also known as: K6s TLE, K6s Tactical Law Enforcement
Overview
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.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 652 g (23.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 193 mm (7.60") |
| Barrel Length | 76 mm (2.99") |
| Height | 113 mm (4.45") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Action Type | Double Action Only |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Only |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Trigger Pull | 44 N (9.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 476 mm (18.74") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | G10 |
| Finish | Matte Black Dlc |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar Safety
- Features: Double Action Only, Swing Out Cylinder, Tritium Night Sights, G10 Grips, Matte Black Dlc Finish, Recessed Cylinder Chambers, Flush Hammer
Base model
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
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.
Background
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.