drjterrell
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I just picked up a K9 last week and am AMAZED at how good it feels in the hand. Haven't gotten to the range yet, but maybe able to today. Only downside for me is finding mags. Good luck!
Only downside for me is finding mags. Good luck!
USP- that's a fine looking collection! I was born and raised in NOVA. Might have to look you up next time I visit!Another Model that gives you everything the K9 offers is the T9. One advantage the T9 has over the K9 is that it comes with the "elite" trigger as standard. It also has a longer barrel/sightline and a extra round in the longer grip. The only disadvantages are the larger size to conceal and lack of any alternative grip panels.
The K9 is a great size, available with three grips styles, has a Crimson Trace laser available and many types of sights. Holsters are easier to find.
Having said that, and know the heft anf weight is a factor, I'd suggest that the TP9 is another great model from Kahr. I enjoy shooting it more than either my K9 or T9. If I were to carry a Kahr it would probably be a P9 or my favorite TP9.
No bad choice in any of them. It's a matter of preferences.
nly downside for me is finding mags. Good luck!
I have seen it remarked, more than once, that it feels good in a variety of hand sizes. It does in mine (on the small side of medium).I just picked up a K9 last week and am AMAZED at how good it feels in the hand.
That is why I usually describe it as feeling like a tuned K-frame action.but is not quite like that of a revolver, either. The pressure is even all the way to the end of the stroke, with no "roll" of the hammer going over center to cock or the cylinder turning, and the gun actually firing is a bit of a surprise. You can still do good work with this trigger once you get used to it.
You're not concerned with a little extra weight. Get the K9, NOT the P9.
Anecdotal evidence would suggest that Kahr pistols in calibers other than 9mm or in the smaller frame sizes sometimes have functioning and reliability issues.