Kahr K9 vs. Glock 23
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I understand that you say that these are the only two choices and nothing else, but do you realize that one is a 9mm and one is a .40. A better comparison would be K9 vs. G19 or K40 vs. G23.
Anyway, I voted K9 not because I like the 9mm better than the .40 (although I do), but because I like the Kahrs better than the Glocks. I like the all stainless steel construction and the slim single stack grip. I like the ability to put on custom grips if you like. I like the Kahr trigger better as well (especially in Elite 98 format). My two Kahrs (a K9 and an MK9 both Elite 98s) have been a real pleasure to own...much more so than any Glock I have ever had...and I have owned 5 Glocks, including a G23. Glocks are good guns, but strictly utilitarian. Kahrs have a little class to them.
Anyway, I voted K9 not because I like the 9mm better than the .40 (although I do), but because I like the Kahrs better than the Glocks. I like the all stainless steel construction and the slim single stack grip. I like the ability to put on custom grips if you like. I like the Kahr trigger better as well (especially in Elite 98 format). My two Kahrs (a K9 and an MK9 both Elite 98s) have been a real pleasure to own...much more so than any Glock I have ever had...and I have owned 5 Glocks, including a G23. Glocks are good guns, but strictly utilitarian. Kahrs have a little class to them.
Another way to ask the question:
If you can only have one, which is better?
1. An excelent carry gun which holds less ammo and is of a weaker (slightly) caliber. This is obviously not as good for home defense.
2. A better home defense weapon which is larger. It holds more ammo and is of a larger caliber, but doesn't conceal as well.
I chose these two weapons because they operate in a similar manner and there would be less debate over which operating system is better. This is not a question of which I should buy, just a general question of size and power vs. concealability.
If you can only have one, which is better?
1. An excelent carry gun which holds less ammo and is of a weaker (slightly) caliber. This is obviously not as good for home defense.
2. A better home defense weapon which is larger. It holds more ammo and is of a larger caliber, but doesn't conceal as well.
I chose these two weapons because they operate in a similar manner and there would be less debate over which operating system is better. This is not a question of which I should buy, just a general question of size and power vs. concealability.
Sounds like you are looking for an argument here.
There are Glock people - nothing but a Glock will satisfy them.
There are non-Glock people - they don't want or need a Glock.
I can appreciate the Glock, and realize that it is a fine firearm - for someone other than me. The grip is uncomfortable and cumbersome for me, and although I would love for Glock to come out with a gun that didn't feel like I was holding a 2x4, I would pick the Kahr at this point in time.
There are Glock people - nothing but a Glock will satisfy them.
There are non-Glock people - they don't want or need a Glock.
I can appreciate the Glock, and realize that it is a fine firearm - for someone other than me. The grip is uncomfortable and cumbersome for me, and although I would love for Glock to come out with a gun that didn't feel like I was holding a 2x4, I would pick the Kahr at this point in time.
For concealed carry, I'd prefer the Kahr K40 -- thinner and easier to conceal than the Glock.
For home defense, I'd probably take the Glock, though I despise the Glock trigger. Lots more capacity and my pajamas don't have a mag pouch.
YMMV.
While I have both a K40 and Glock 23 (and a K9, too), I use a Kimber Compact for CCW and home defense.
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For home defense, I'd probably take the Glock, though I despise the Glock trigger. Lots more capacity and my pajamas don't have a mag pouch.
YMMV.
While I have both a K40 and Glock 23 (and a K9, too), I use a Kimber Compact for CCW and home defense.
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I own both of the guns in question. In terms of caliber, I don't think it's an issue because both guns come in either caliber: K9/K40 and G19/G23.
I would take the Kahr if I could have only one. It conceals much better. It just has a quality feel to it that the Glock is missing. Both are equal in terms of reliability, at least in my experience.
I really love my Kahr. It seems to disappear in an Alessi Talon+.
I would take the Kahr if I could have only one. It conceals much better. It just has a quality feel to it that the Glock is missing. Both are equal in terms of reliability, at least in my experience.
I really love my Kahr. It seems to disappear in an Alessi Talon+.