Kahr 9mm Models

[45fan]

Thanks to all who responded.
I plan on going to bradis tomorrow to fondle a few, poly and steel,
Don't know if it'll be soon (hopefully) but I'll post pics as soon as I bring one home.

Fare warning, if you havent checked the prices on the steel framed Kahrs, they can get spendy, but, there isnt anything else I have found that compares to them.

 

[VN Vet]

I recommend you take your Mom and let her help pick the handgun. While I am a big Kahr fan, I would not recommend one for a woman who has weak hands. When new and not broken-in they are to be loaded with the slide back and locked and the slide stop used to release the slide.

I would start looking with a Glock 19. It would be near perfect for spending time where your Mom will have quick access.

 

[BE Mike]

Think revolver...just saying.

 

[dmarsh8]

I am a huge fan of the K9 and the MK9 though they are going to weigh a little more than the Poly models. Just my two cents. I see them as holding their value better than a Poly just my opinion though. Take it for what it is.

I checked out a K-9 elite at the NRA show and that gun fir my hand better than anything I've ever picked up. I just have to shoot one and see if I like that type of trigger.

 

[MrNobody]

Another vote for the cw9.......the Glocks hardly leave the safe anymore

 

[BE Mike]

Just be aware that Kahrs have a minimum 200 round break-in period. I bought mine used and it hasn't missed a beat. My SIL bought a new one and it had some malfunctions with the first 25 rounds or so, but shot the remaining 225 rounds without any hiccups.

 

[tackshot]

Well after my mom and I went and checked some out , she didn't like them but loved a glock 17
So I bought a police trade in gen 3 with night sights and 1 mag yesterday at the 1500.
Already had a holster and 4, 17 mags so overall I'm happy spent a little more, I think right at $100 or more than the used kahr's I've seen but I feel like its a better gun for the desired purpose.
Still truly holding out for the single stack by glock.
Again thanks to everyone who posted , very helpful !

 

[gregkl]

Well after my mom and I went and checked some out , she didn't like them but loved a glock 17
So I bought a police trade in gen 3 with night sights and 1 mag yesterday at the 1500.
Already had a holster and 4, 17 mags so overall I'm happy spent a little more, I think right at $100 or more than the used kahr's I've seen but I feel like its a better gun for the desired purpose.
Still truly holding out for the single stack by glock.
Again thanks to everyone who posted , very helpful !

Good job! You went and saw for yourself. I am too late coming to this party but I was going to point out that most of the posts here were by Kahr owners and/or fans. I have heard great things about Kahrs and I am sure they are fine firearms, but when I went and actually handled some I decided they were not the pistol for me. This was even though I had decided which model would be best for me by reading forums.

You really just don't know what will strike your fancy until the test drive. I remember buying a motorcycle once without test riding it. The minute I got it home(trailered), fired it up and rode it, I knew I wasn't going to be happy with it. Now, I would never buy a bike without a test ride. The same goes for most anything else I purchase.

You can't go wrong with your choice. And I don't even own a Glock!

 

[BE Mike]

Good job! You went and saw for yourself. I am too late coming to this party but I was going to point out that most of the posts here were by Kahr owners and/or fans. I have heard great things about Kahrs and I am sure they are fine firearms, but when I went and actually handled some I decided they were not the pistol for me. This was even though I had decided which model would be best for me by reading forums.

You really just don't know what will strike your fancy until the test drive. I remember buying a motorcycle once without test riding it. The minute I got it home(trailered), fired it up and rode it, I knew I wasn't going to be happy with it. Now, I would never buy a bike without a test ride. The same goes for most anything else I purchase.

You can't go wrong with your choice. And I don't even own a Glock!

Now, learn about all the ins and outs of the pistol and plan an extensive range day.

 

[bluehdflhrs]

I prefer the P9.Just the right size for me.Like the trigger pull and sights.I have N/S.I always have this gun close to me.

 

[searpinski]

You really can't go wrong with PM9/CM9/CW9. I was skeptical, but they really are great guns. PM9 is smaller but still great.