Recoil Springs for Kahr MK9

[oldfella]

Just recently bought a new MK9 Elite 2003 and so far it has performed flawlessly. The only "problem" I have is racking the slide with these old, weak hands - the factory standard recoil springs in the MK guns is said to be at 20.5 Lbs, I wonder if reducing it to the 18.5 Lb Wolff offers will perform well. Any ideas?

 

[BamBam-31]

Sorry, dunno about changing out the springs, but when I have a gun that's difficult to rack, instead of holding the frame with my right and pulling the slide back with my left, I hold the slide tightly with my left and push the frame forward with my right. Right hand's stronger, so racking it this way is easier for me.

 

[oldfella]

Thanks, BamBam31, I do need to find a technique that best serve my needs...maybe shooting gloves will improve my hold, you think?

 

[mini14jac]

Hey oldfella, try this:
Instead of holding with one hand, and pushing with another, use both hands.
Push the gun away with your shooting hand, as you pull the slide rapidly back with your other.

You can also do this holding the gun facing to the side, kind of "crossing" your hands as you rack.
(As long as the barrel is pointing in a safe direction, of course.)

Once I taught this to my wife and daughters, they can rack anything that I hand them.
With a little practice, it'll become second nature.

 

[oldfella]

Thanks, Mini14jack - I do need to come up with a method/technique which will work for me. I gave up my previous semi auto, a Glock 26, because of my "problem" - this gun is a keeper, though... and expensive to boot. Regards.

The Oldfella

 

[mini14jac]

I'm guessing you'll enjoy your new gun.

I had a MK9 that was awesome.
I only traded it when the PM9 became available.

It did seem that racking the slide got easier the more I shot both guns, but it may have just been me, adjusting to the guns.

At 1000 rounds now, and the PM9 is still one of my favorites for carry, and the range.

 

[oldfella]

Enjoy your PM9, & glad to hear it's trouble-free. Most of the problems I read about are guns bought used, or the old vintage; the new generation seem to be doing lots better.