Kahr Pistols

[Noble]

Howdy, Im new to THR, was referred by a member on another board & look forward to all the information that THR has to offer and to contributing where I can. I guess like most people Ill start with a quesion:

Do any of you have any experience with Kahr pistols? I went to the range the other day and shot the full steel K9 I think was the model. I would ideally like to carry something in .45 ACP, but Kahr doesnt offer a full steel model in that caliber, however they do in .40 S&W. Anyway, the K9 9mm was a single stack, and easily concealabe--just got my CHL a few days ago and am looking for a carry weapon. I have read about minor mechanical problems with these pistols, but the general consensus was that theyre easily corrected under warranty or otherwise. I like the length and consistency of the trigger pull (its a lot like a DA revolver), as well as the size of the gun--I thought it would make a good carry weapon. Long story short, if youve had any experience with them would you mind telling me what you think?

 

[RNB65]

Howdy and welcome to THR!

Your first lesson is how to use the search function.

Then, I'm sure you'll learn more about Kahrs than you ever wanted to know.

 

[10-Ring]

In my experience, I have found the Kahrs to be very nice shooters. They have a longish trigger pull but not to excess & not bad at all. I have shot an older 9mm and one of the newer 45's. IMO, they make really good tools

OH, welcome to THR

 

[Noble]

RNB65, Ive told people to do that on other forums--I should have taken my own advice. Thanks for the welcome though.

 

[possum]

Noble,
welcome to THR.
hopefully i can help you out. i currently own a kahr k-40 which is my primary carry, gun. i love it it is accurate, dependable, very concealable, and light weight. the sights are awesome, and allow quick target aquisition. i have never had a single issue from my kahr k-40, icarry it in a don hume, leather paddle that is very comfortable. i carry my spare mag in a blackhawk cqc mag carrier, and it works out great for me.

i also have alot of experience with other 9mm, and .40 kahr's as well, in polymer and stell framed. as a matter of fact my dad had originally the kahr i own now and a polymer framed in the same caliber, he wanted to sell them so i took the stell framed. he now has a k9 elite which is a great gun and one i have shot alot, as well as the wife and she did relly well, thought about getting her one but she shoots my .40 just as good so, no need to go get a 9mm. i have never had any issuss out of any of the kahr handguns that my dad had, and the one that i own now. i think you will be very satisfied with the kahr pistols. go for it and let us know what you decide.

below are pics of targets my wife shot whit the k9 elite and my k-40, keep in mind that this was after only being to the range one time before, where she shot my xd and didn't do good at all, either i am a good teacher, or the gun fits her really well.

target on the left is 5rds fired by her at 7yds off hand with the k40
target on the right is 6rds fired by her at 7yds offhand.

 

[MCgunner]

I tried one of the first Kahr K9s and didn't like the short/light trigger. I wanted a true revolver like DAO and wound up getting a Kel Tec P11 which I prefer. The Kahr was more expensive, heavy, and too big for pocket carry. However, I understand the newer PM9 addresses those issues. I have not tried one, but would like to. It sounds like a nice little gun. The price hasn't gone down, though.

 

[Noble]

thanks guys, i really appreciate the first hand info as well as the link.

 

[RNB65]

RNB65, Ive told people to do that on other forums--I should have taken my own advice. Thanks for the welcome though.

p.s. The trick to Kahr's is that many of them, mostly the plastic ones, require a little, shall we say, "factory adjustment," when they're new to get them feed properly. My P9 wouldn't feed worth a darn even after 500 rounds. Sent it to Kahr and they "adjusted" it and it has worked like a charm ever since.

 

[distra]

I have a Kahr P45 that had a trigger reset issue after the break-in period. Kahr fixed it in 2 weeks and through in an extra mag. It has been running fine since then. The trigger is loooong, but smooth. The only issue now is I'm trying to switch out the rear sight for a Novak white dot and none of the sights so far have fit. I sent the slide to Novak to see if they have anything or can machine something for me. Kahr has appearently changed the dovetail a few times in the last couple years. Good and I would recommend the P45.

 

[orionengnr]

if you like 45s

Take a look at the 17.5 oz Kahr P45.

As a pocket pistol, it is borderline. Slightly larger and heavier than the 14.5 oz PM9--no surprise there, but it is still a lightweight, concealable 45 acp.

I have one of each, and like both very much. The PM9 is my anywhere, anytime pistol. Shorts, slacks, no belt, no worries.

As soon a "winter" comes around here (meaning something less than 100 degrees all day every day ) I will carry the P45 IWB sometimes and in the pocket the rest of the time.

Tell the truth, while my PM9 was visiting Massachussetts recently for repair I carried the P45...and that was late August/early September.

 

[foxmoor]

I have a Kahr P9 Covert that I really like - nice trigger, very accurate, and easy to conceal. Add a longer mgazine and you essentially have a Kahr P9, so I think it's an exceptionally adaptable pistol. In its normal form, it is easily concealable. Great gun.

Kent

 

[albanian]

I am a big fan of Kahr pistols but only of the all steel ones. I had a P-9 and it had some problems. I think 95% of the problems you hear about Kahr come from the poly line and not the all steel models.

My advice is to stick with the steel. I love my Kahr 9s that I own. I will pick up more Kahrs along the line and wouldn't mind owning all of the steel pistols they make. I think a K-9 in .45acp would be a big seller. I am not a big .45acp fan but in the Kahr I think I would be. It is just that most .45s are too large in the grip for me to feel like I have a good grip on them. A K-9 sized .45 (it would have to be slightly larger of course) would be really nice.

The 9mm is a potent round with the right loads and may be a better choice out of the smaller pistols anyway do to the reduced recoil. A small .45 is not any easier to control in rapid one hand shooting than it was 25 years ago but for some reason people forget this.

 

[obiwan1]

I love my K40. After break-in it has been 100% reliable. It likes its lube. A little grease on the rails keeps it singing!