I took my new MK9 out to the range today, and fired 100 FMJ rounds (50 WWB / 50 Blazer Brass) without a hitch. Next time I go I'll have to throw some hollow-points into the mix.
The MK9 handles the recoil very well - as it should since it weighs 22 ounces unloaded. I do have a couple of potential 'gripes' that I need to work on and address:
1) The magazine lips are very narrow, and loading rounds into them really did a number on my thumb. I figure this may get easier with time, or worst case I buy a magazine loader.
2) I need to learn how to get a good grip on the gun with the 6 round flush magazine. I tried hooking my pinky underneath the base plate, but the gun still seemed to jump around a bit. It was a hot day, so sweat did play a small factor. It was much stable with the 7 round magazine. I could try the Pearce extensions on the 6 rounder, but am concerned that they may make concealment a little tougher (but not by much).
3) I think to also make my grip better I might either go with some tape on the frontstrap, or possibly get the wooden grips that Kahr offers. I'll have to research past threads to find opinions on either of these ideas.
Even with these minor quibbles, I was very impressed with the gun today, and hope that the next few range outings with it are just as good so I can deem it reliable enough to carry.
The MK9 handles the recoil very well - as it should since it weighs 22 ounces unloaded. I do have a couple of potential 'gripes' that I need to work on and address:
1) The magazine lips are very narrow, and loading rounds into them really did a number on my thumb. I figure this may get easier with time, or worst case I buy a magazine loader.
2) I need to learn how to get a good grip on the gun with the 6 round flush magazine. I tried hooking my pinky underneath the base plate, but the gun still seemed to jump around a bit. It was a hot day, so sweat did play a small factor. It was much stable with the 7 round magazine. I could try the Pearce extensions on the 6 rounder, but am concerned that they may make concealment a little tougher (but not by much).
3) I think to also make my grip better I might either go with some tape on the frontstrap, or possibly get the wooden grips that Kahr offers. I'll have to research past threads to find opinions on either of these ideas.
Even with these minor quibbles, I was very impressed with the gun today, and hope that the next few range outings with it are just as good so I can deem it reliable enough to carry.
