Kahr Handguns

Dave · 03-21-2008

Your thoughts?

Kahr Arms | Maker of high quality handguns in USA

Pete-FWA · 03-21-2008

Went to a shop last week where the owner carried a Kahr. He thinks very highly of them, but said they've not had the commercial success of other makers. His theory was their price point and advertising image didn't match.

It was an interesting discussion, but we cut it short since he had other customers coming in.

Dave · 03-21-2008

Any comments on reliability. I don't want to go the keltec route.

Pete-FWA · 03-21-2008

THIS guy was very happy with his and said it's his concealed-carry on and off the job.

I know nothing of the guns experience-wise, sorry.

Dave · 03-21-2008

Thanks for your comments!

Dave · 03-21-2008

I think I'm sold

dblagent · 03-21-2008

I own a Kahr MK40 and I really like it, seems to be a tank and it works perfectly for me. I purchased it used, and I replaced the recoil spring and guide rod right off just to be safe before I even shot it. It has not failed for me ever. I had a friend shoot it and the slide once locked back with one round left in the mag, but he had never shot .40, never shot a Kahr, and it was the first mag he shot. He is right handed and I am left, we assumed that he hit the slide stop as it has never happened again. Can't complain about my Kahr so far.

I really like it, but may sell or trade it as I want one even smaller so I'm going to try the new Ruger LCP myself.

miltony · 03-21-2008

The PM9 is my EDC. It is light, snappy to shoot, but extremely accurate and I have found mine to be reliable thus far with several thousand rounds through it. I put XS Big Dots on mine for a very quick target acquisition.

BeeRian · 03-22-2008

Ive seen a few at the range, and they have all worked fine. The 40 looked a little brutal to shoot though.

sparkyfender · 03-22-2008

I have two; a K9 and an MK9, bought them both new n the 1990's.

Well made little guns, never had a bobble or failure with either one. I am fairly accurate when shooting with the K9, the MK9; eh, not as great. The K9 seems to have a better trigger as well. Not sure why............ Luck of the draw? Very nice concealed carry weapons.

These are the all steel models. I have zero experience with the poly framed models, but I have noticed most Kahr "complaints" are aimed squarely at them. There is a lightly used poly .45 at a local dealer, the owner supposedly traded it in because of the unpleasant recoil...... I was tempted to pick it up just on a whim, but decided against it. In the back of my mind I am fearful it may have other "issues."

The retail $$ on Kahr products is a little high. I think that turns some people off.

My two have the matte stainless finish, and they seem very prone to rust, more so than other firearms. That is my only area of discontent.

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Dave Marksman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carmel Posts: 386	Kahr Handguns Your thoughts? Kahr Arms \| Maker of high quality handguns in USA __________________ “If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective.” - Ted Nugent

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Dave Marksman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carmel Posts: 386	Any comments on reliability. I don't want to go the keltec route. __________________ “If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective.” - Ted Nugent

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Dave Marksman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carmel Posts: 386	Thanks for your comments! __________________ “If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective.” - Ted Nugent

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Dave Marksman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carmel Posts: 386	I think I'm sold __________________ “If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective.” - Ted Nugent

03-22-2008	#9 (permalink)
BeeRian 1973 Maveriholic... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 49	Ive seen a few at the range, and they have all worked fine. The 40 looked a little brutal to shoot though. __________________ New Dad, Gun Aficionado, NRA Instructor, Gear head...

03-21-2008	#2 (permalink)
Pete-FWA Plinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 203	Went to a shop last week where the owner carried a Kahr. He thinks very highly of them, but said they've not had the commercial success of other makers. His theory was their price point and advertising image didn't match. It was an interesting discussion, but we cut it short since he had other customers coming in.

03-21-2008	#4 (permalink)
Pete-FWA Plinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 203	THIS guy was very happy with his and said it's his concealed-carry on and off the job. I know nothing of the guns experience-wise, sorry.

03-21-2008	#7 (permalink)
dblagent GunGeek Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 348	I own a Kahr MK40 and I really like it, seems to be a tank and it works perfectly for me. I purchased it used, and I replaced the recoil spring and guide rod right off just to be safe before I even shot it. It has not failed for me ever. I had a friend shoot it and the slide once locked back with one round left in the mag, but he had never shot .40, never shot a Kahr, and it was the first mag he shot. He is right handed and I am left, we assumed that he hit the slide stop as it has never happened again. Can't complain about my Kahr so far. I really like it, but may sell or trade it as I want one even smaller so I'm going to try the new Ruger LCP myself.

03-21-2008	#8 (permalink)
miltony Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evansville Posts: 17	The PM9 is my EDC. It is light, snappy to shoot, but extremely accurate and I have found mine to be reliable thus far with several thousand rounds through it. I put XS Big Dots on mine for a very quick target acquisition.

03-22-2008	#10 (permalink)
sparkyfender Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southcentral IN Posts: 212	I have two; a K9 and an MK9, bought them both new n the 1990's. Well made little guns, never had a bobble or failure with either one. I am fairly accurate when shooting with the K9, the MK9; eh, not as great. The K9 seems to have a better trigger as well. Not sure why............ Luck of the draw? Very nice concealed carry weapons. These are the all steel models. I have zero experience with the poly framed models, but I have noticed most Kahr "complaints" are aimed squarely at them. There is a lightly used poly .45 at a local dealer, the owner supposedly traded it in because of the unpleasant recoil...... I was tempted to pick it up just on a whim, but decided against it. In the back of my mind I am fearful it may have other "issues." The retail $$ on Kahr products is a little high. I think that turns some people off. My two have the matte stainless finish, and they seem very prone to rust, more so than other firearms. That is my only area of discontent.

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