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by ABBOBERG:
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"As I recall, the PM9 was offered at $839 and has since dropped to about $550. Since the mold for the grip is about 100 grand, Kahr needed to pay for that mold by marking up the price for at least the first year. Once the mold is fully paid for (with 3-year tax write off), Kahr is now laughing all the way to the bank with the plastic grips coming in at under $10 apiece."
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The CNC machining center that they use for the steel ones likely costs more than 100K. But you are right, they are laughing all the way to the bank with the plastic ones. They are now asking about $625 for them around my parts. PLEASE, give me a break! People that are paying that are doing so for the light weight, not for the value of the product. And, before anyone gets all over me about trying one etc.--I own an MK9, love it, and carry it often.
NS
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"As I recall, the PM9 was offered at $839 and has since dropped to about $550. Since the mold for the grip is about 100 grand, Kahr needed to pay for that mold by marking up the price for at least the first year. Once the mold is fully paid for (with 3-year tax write off), Kahr is now laughing all the way to the bank with the plastic grips coming in at under $10 apiece."
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The CNC machining center that they use for the steel ones likely costs more than 100K. But you are right, they are laughing all the way to the bank with the plastic ones. They are now asking about $625 for them around my parts. PLEASE, give me a break! People that are paying that are doing so for the light weight, not for the value of the product. And, before anyone gets all over me about trying one etc.--I own an MK9, love it, and carry it often.
NS