Anything bad to say about Kahrs?

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I doing research right now on what to get as my next item of lust. Kahr is high on the list. Anything bad about the Kahr's you Kahr owners can say?? I've read nothing but glowing reviews, and so I'm trying to hunt down some potential problems.

I'm left handed, and seeing the mosterous size of that side lock, is that going to be a problem? They have that nice "sig" feel on the metal ones, but I'm interested in the polymer ones. KP40.

Let me know! Thanks.
Albert
 
I have a P9 but can't say anything bad about it. The early P models had a problem with the slide locking back but they have corrected that now. They have also redesigned the silde lock and if you get an older one they will send you a new one at no charge.

Good luck with your purchase. I'm sure you will enjoy your new Kahr.
 
A thread search here under both General Handguns, and The Semiauto Forum will turn up dozens if not more posts for you to read. Nearly ALL of which has been positive.

My only complaint with the P series is that they did not duplicate the grip dimensions and feel of the K models. Therefore, the pistol just did not fit my hand quite as 'right'. I had NO reliability issues with mine in the short few hundred rounds that I owned it. As was stated, they are fast to make it right should you have the misfortune to encounter one with a problem.
 
I'm right-handed, but shoot pistol left-handed. NO problems with my Kahr K9 stainless, except the slide release is a little too far to the rear to be operated with the index finger without shifting my grip.

I've heard reloaders complain about the brass being torn up.
 
I got an MK40 about a year ago. I love it. I like the all steel ones. I have heard of a few problems with some of the polymer frame Kahrs but maybe they have the bugs worked out. I would run a search.

BTW, I grew up in Pasadena and lived there for a long time. I just noticed you are there on your profile. At least I will have one sympathetic ear when I rant on about Kalifornia politics.
 
I just shot a K9 and was VERY impressed. Good, light DA trigger, good ergonomics, good accuracy and very little recoil even by 9mm standards. Handier & lighter than some alloy-frame compacts even though it is all steel. I was so impressed I may just have to buy one!

I didn't shoot the P9, but it didn't feel as good as the K9 even though it was lighter.
 
P 40, worst pistol I've ever owned and they didn't replace mine with a newer one. They gave it an action job and slicked it up and it still won't function adaquately. Do a search on Kahr Problems.
 
Got one in 9mm that has done well for over two years. Very nice little gun. The parked finish is worn off due to years in an ankle holster. I'd go with the stainless if I bought another one.

My only real complaint is take down isn't that easy. I usually have to use a small rubber hammer on the slide pin. Once it's lose it comes apart very nicely.

Gator
 
Great hammers

That all steel construction can stand up to the toughest of nails. The extra weight lends itself to one heckuva boat anchor. I had one three or four years ago that was junk and had to be sent back to the factory.They are still problem prone weapons. You will find on this board many negative postings about them. For what they ask for them, they should be ashamed. You'd have better service from a Makarov.

The polymer versions sport an afterthought screw to rectify a problem instead of the introduction of a new generation of pistols with new designs. Even HS did this when they made changes.
 
Kahr K9

I have a K9, bought it after I researched this board and others. I have no complaints about the gun. It's well made, reliable and shoots very well. One thing that tells a lot about Kahr pistols is to check some gun stores and see how many used ones they have for sale. Most people don't get rid of them! I have no experience with the polymer Kahr's but would not hesitate to buy one. Good luck!:cool:
 
I have a Kahr MK9. I really like mine. It is a bit heavy but I carried in the pocket for a year. Sometimes I had to brace it with a hand in the pocket. Used an Uncle Mike's sidekick.

I have never really had any problems with it but I do not shoot it that much. It is accurate and reliable. The tolerances are very tight. It ruins all the brass shot through it by bending the neck quite a bit. I am not a reloader, so I don't care. The trigger is very smooth!

Take down is a lot easier than described, at least for the MK9. You just have to get those little witness marks on the left side of the slide lined up and then punch the pin through with your finger. I can take mine down about as fast as a Glock.

It is great quality little pistol in my opinion. Kind of expensive though. Stainless is the way to go in this pistol.
 
Kahr has some affiliation with the Moonies, I believe the son of the Reverend Moon, if that makes any difference to anybody.
 
I'm very happy with my MK40. It replaced my G27 as my favorite carrry gun; the Kahr is slim enough so it doesn't feel like a brick in my back. The only problem I've noticed is that it does seem to rust easily for a stainless gun. I've taken to using car wax on the finish & that seems to have solved the problem.
 
I have never had a single problem with my wife's MK9 (that I shoot a lot :) ) nor the K40 and MK40's I used to own. I would not hesitate to buy another one, and probably will.

I had quite a few problems with a very early production P9, which went back to the factory 3 times, and was finally replaced with a new one. I promptly traded it "unreceived" for a P40, and I am happy so far.

Only 150 rounds through it, but no mishaps. If it ever causes me a single problem, I plan to send it back to Kahr and "request" that they allow me the difference on a K40, and stop trying for the lightest around, and settle on tested dependability.
 
no problems

I have a P9 and a P40. No major problems so far, although the P9 doesn't have the "screw" modification. Kahr customer service assured me that it doesn't pose an immediate reliability problem, and it has fired hundreds of +p 124gr Gold Dots without a hitch.

My P40 didn't feed a couple of rounds near the end of it's 200rd. break-in (155gr Gold Dots), but I attribute it to limp wristing, as my hands were blistered and bloody from the recoil Talk about determination!

Kahr CS was nice enough to send me a new slimmer slide release for both pistols at no charge.

Too bad some people have had problems with their Kahrs, but I'd buy another in a heart beat (That P40 covert looks interesting)! Kahr's CS blows away that of HK or Sig (and I own both).

The only downside is that the P40 kicks like a mule on crack with hot loads. Not fun!

Chris
 
The only problem I have with the Kahr is one of ergonomics. My friend has an MK9. He let me shoot it, and I found out that the recoil of the slide abraids the thumb knuckle of my shooting hand. I only got three rounds off when I had to stop because I was bleeding!!!! The pistol shot right to point of aim, with no stoppages, other than my poor hand. Nothing wrong with the gun though. :) My advice is to fire it first before you buy.
 
I've got a P9 which I bought new about 6 months ago. I've had constant problems with it's tendacy to not go into full battery (leaves the slide open about 1/8") about 4-5 times per box of 50 rounds. I've put over 1000 rounds through the gun, all factory American Eagle and Federal HydraShok (a few Blazers too), have installed stiffer recoil spring and have had the rear extractor pin worked - all to no avail.

I've finally sent the gun back to Kahr and will report on performance after I get it back.

I bought the gun specifically for conceal-carry as it absolutely disappears better than any other 9mm I've handled. Unfortunately, it has been highly disappointing in the "reliability" department - and of course, that is the MOST IMPORTANT aspect of any conceal-carry weapon. In all fairness, I've seen far more words of praise than detractors for Kahr products. Perhaps I just got the proverbial "lemon". But, the folks at Kahr have been responsive thusfar and I have every reason to believe that they'll work this problem out to my satisfaction.
 
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