Kahr P9 - 115 or 124?

[gwalchmai]

Assuming Gold Dots, would 115gr +P+ at 1300 fps be preferable to 124gr +P at 1200 fps? I'm wondering if the +P+ gets burned quicker in the short barrel of the P9. They both seem about the same to me in terms of recoil and accuracy.


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[wun_8_seven]

i use the 124gr load in my p9, tried both but 124 is more accurate in my kahr. 187

 

[Blackhawk]

Try them out. The peak pressure rating doesn't really mean much in terms of performance. Some standard loads will out perform +P and +P+ loads.

If you're looking at manufacturer's tables, bear in mind that they usually test with longer barrels than your P9's, and that makes a world of difference.

 

[denfoote]

According to what I have read, the Kahr pistols were designed for 115gr +P+ ammunition. Not being one to argue with one's (gun) maker, that is the bullet weight I use!!

 

[David Roberson]

I must have read the same article denfoote cites -- it said the Kahr was designed for the 115-gr bullet.