Compact 9mm with +P Loads

The Mk9 really doesn't seem all that heavy and they handle hot loads very well. Right now I have Corbon 125 gr +P's in mine. You don't get too much hotter than those. I've found they controllable and extremely accurate out of my MK9.


She definitely qualifies as extremely small. Sure, it's a chunk, but the extra weight makes it a lot more comfortable to shoot. I'd rather have a controllable heavier weapon that I can practice with than a ultra lightweight weapon that I never practice with because of painful recoil. It's nothing to put 100 or more rounds through it comfortably during each shooting session.

6rds +1 not enough? I don't feel uncomfortable.

Good Shooting
RED
 
Blackhawk wrote:

Hank B, What kind of experience did you have with Kahr in fixing your P9 under their Limited Lifetime warranty? Did they do it? Did it cost you anything? Etc.?
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Kahr ultimately replaced the pistol. I immediately traded the brand new replacement since, considering the many and varied problems I had with the original, I'd always be wondering "Is this the round that will break it?" (Brand new, it would never have more resale value. And I have no ethical problems with trading a brand new, unfired pistol. It wouldn't have felt right to sell someone the malfunctioning POS I had first.)

Kahr paid for shipping both ways and eventually replaced the pistol, so I consider Kahr to be an honest, ethical manufacturer that is trying to correct a mistake.

But now, I have a G26. It's not as flat as the Kahr was, but it works very well indeed. :D
 
Ditto what Redlg155 says. The MK9 handles +P very well -- surprisingly well for something so small, even considering its relatively solid weight. Have had no glitches of any kind with about a dozen types of ammo from generic to premium, even during the first 200 rds.
 
I have a Sig P239. It's a fine gun, but not very small. The high bore axis also gives it a fairly significant muzzle rise (at least it does in my .40, dunno about the 9mm).

My Kahr K9 is much thinner and smaller than the P239. Easily handles +p+ without any problem. Recoil is not an issue. Too big for a pocket, but easily concealed with a belt holster.

The Glock 26 is a fine gun. It is relatively short, but quite blocky. Too thick to fit in my pocket. If I was going to carry a Glock 26, I'd have to carry it in a belt holster. And if I was carrying it in a belt holster, I'd probably carry a Glock 19 instead. I hate the Glock trigger, but that's personal taste. Very reliable gun.

My Kahr MK9 is a peach of gun. A touch more recoil than the K9, but not bad at all, even with +p+. It isn't light, but it will fit in the pocket of my jeans with a pocket holster. Very reliable and surprisingly accurate.

As others have mentioned, the Kahr P9 seems to have had some trouble. My K9, MK9, and K40 have been trouble free.

M1911
 
Chalk 'nother one up for the 26

This little thing is a superb performer. Used it this past weekend at a carbine course. Had to use our pistols as back-ups when our M-4's went dry....from the 3, 7, 10, 15, and 25 yard line. Simply put, I love it. I just wish I had gotten it sooner....

Semper Fi-
JJC
 
Glock 26 a favorite

My Glock 26 is my favorite gun. Compact, extremely accurate and easy to shoot. I have no experience with CC but I imagine it would be easy to tuck away.

I had a hard-chromed P11 for about 3 days. Several trips to the range and I could not learn to like it so I sold it. However, I know a lot of people do fine with the P11.

I've rented a Kahr MK9 at the range, numerous times. Very nice gun. A little on the heavy side but the weight absorbs the recoil nicely. Not sure if it handles the P+ ammon. I've only used range ammo.
 
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