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Pros and Cons of Kahr P9
- Thread starter dkochan
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Kahr's pros: 1) has a "normal" trigger 2) Is very thin and light for concealability and carry 3) they have good customer service 4) very pointable and comfortable to shoot (good grip design)
Kahr's cons: 1) The P9 still seems to have a few functional problems (do a search for a post on kahr problems) 2) The magazine only holds 7 rounds 3) the magazine release can be easily pushed while firing the gun
Glock Pros: 1) Hold 10 rounds in a standard magazine 2) very reliable and durable 3) readily available aftermarket parts and accesories 4) Also very pointable (comfortable grip angle) 5) good for concealed carry
Glock cons: 1) glock trigger is a different design 2) it is a little thicker than the kahr (an issue if you carry all the time) 3) every other joe seems to have one (but this could also be a pro since glocks are very good guns) 4) shorter 2 finger grip (which can be remedied w/ an extended magazine)
Hope that this helps
Kahr's cons: 1) The P9 still seems to have a few functional problems (do a search for a post on kahr problems) 2) The magazine only holds 7 rounds 3) the magazine release can be easily pushed while firing the gun
Glock Pros: 1) Hold 10 rounds in a standard magazine 2) very reliable and durable 3) readily available aftermarket parts and accesories 4) Also very pointable (comfortable grip angle) 5) good for concealed carry
Glock cons: 1) glock trigger is a different design 2) it is a little thicker than the kahr (an issue if you carry all the time) 3) every other joe seems to have one (but this could also be a pro since glocks are very good guns) 4) shorter 2 finger grip (which can be remedied w/ an extended magazine)
Hope that this helps
I have both the G26 and P9. I got my Glock a few years ago. Then, the Kahr was relatively untried. Got the P9 about a month ago.
Glock pros: small, light, accurate, absolutely reliable, holds three more rounds than the P9, great reputation.
Cons: two finger grip; I use a Pearce extension which makes it, roughly, the same size as the Kahr grip.
Kahr pros: while overall length and height are very similar to Glock w/ Pearce extension, Kahr is noticeably slimmer and feels smaller in the hand; lighter, excellent accuracy, very smooth trigger, mine has been 100% reliable, YMMV; good reputation, the two-tone stainless steel/polymer looks killer.
Cons: Holds 3 rounds less that G26, they have had some bugs when introducing new models.
Without the soft grips of the K9, the slide stop lever sticks out more than needed. Kahr has a slimmed down slide stop lever and sent me one free. You can see it in the P Covert photos on their website. It's definitely better.
Both are fine firearms. Many of the differences are pro/con depending on your personal preferences. I like the feel in my hand of the Kahr much better. The P9 comes with the Kahr "Elite" trigger, which is a shorter, smoother pull. It is slight longer that the G26, but smoother. I prefer it.
I also have a G23 which is my home gun, but the P9 travels with me.
Tim
Glock pros: small, light, accurate, absolutely reliable, holds three more rounds than the P9, great reputation.
Cons: two finger grip; I use a Pearce extension which makes it, roughly, the same size as the Kahr grip.
Kahr pros: while overall length and height are very similar to Glock w/ Pearce extension, Kahr is noticeably slimmer and feels smaller in the hand; lighter, excellent accuracy, very smooth trigger, mine has been 100% reliable, YMMV; good reputation, the two-tone stainless steel/polymer looks killer.
Cons: Holds 3 rounds less that G26, they have had some bugs when introducing new models.
Without the soft grips of the K9, the slide stop lever sticks out more than needed. Kahr has a slimmed down slide stop lever and sent me one free. You can see it in the P Covert photos on their website. It's definitely better.
Both are fine firearms. Many of the differences are pro/con depending on your personal preferences. I like the feel in my hand of the Kahr much better. The P9 comes with the Kahr "Elite" trigger, which is a shorter, smoother pull. It is slight longer that the G26, but smoother. I prefer it.
I also have a G23 which is my home gun, but the P9 travels with me.
Tim