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The factory front sight on a Kimber K6S gets the job done, but plenty of owners find it tough to pick up quickly, especially in fading light. This XS Sights R3D front sight fixes that with a bright orange Glow Dot wrapped around a tritium center, giving you a front post that grabs your eye and holds it. It replaces just the front sight and works with your K6S factory rear, so you keep the same setup and gain a huge boost in visibility.
The magic here is the dual illumination. The orange Glow Dot is photoluminescent, meaning it soaks up ambient light and glows on its own when things get dark. It also absorbs light from the tritium vial at its center, which keeps it charged around the clock. The result is a front sight that glows brighter than the rear, naturally pulling your focus to the front post and downrange where it belongs. That kind of front-sight focus is exactly what you want on a defensive revolver, and it makes for faster, more confident shots.
XS machines these sights from solid steel bar stock on their own CNC mills in Fort Worth, Texas, so you're getting a tough, no-nonsense piece of hardware rather than something cast or plastic. The tritium carries a 12-year warranty, and the whole line is backed by XS's satisfaction guarantee. This particular model (part number KB-R0001P-6N) is the orange front-only version calibrated for .357 Magnum, and it fits the standard K6S.
This is the front sight only, designed to run with your existing factory rear. Installation involves drilling the front sight for a retention pin, so it's smart to have a qualified gunsmith handle the swap rather than tackling it at the kitchen table. Note that it fits the K6S and does not fit the smaller K6xs, which lacks a true rear iron sight.
This sight is designed specifically for the Kimber K6S and does not fit the smaller K6xs. The K6xs uses a trench-style rear rather than a true rear iron sight, so it isn't compatible with this setup. Double-check your exact model before ordering.
XS recommends having a qualified gunsmith install it because the front sight needs to be drilled for a retention pin. It's not a simple drop-in swap, so unless you have the right tools and experience, letting a gunsmith handle it is the safer bet. The kit does include the roll pin and threadlocker for installation.
No, this is the front sight only and it's built to work with your Kimber K6S factory rear sight. If you want a full matched set with a tritium rear, XS also offers front-and-rear kits, but this option is for folks who just want to upgrade the front post.
The Glow Dot uses dual illumination. It's photoluminescent, so it absorbs ambient light and glows on its own, and it also draws light from the tritium vial at its center to stay charged. That combination keeps the front sight bright even when the rest of the world goes dim, and the tritium is backed by a 12-year warranty.
| UPC | 647533002875 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KB-R001P-6N |
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| Style | Tritium |
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