I consider Kahr my favorite maker of tiny firearms.
I own all of their models. I have tested all of their models and have had zero problems with them. I use factory ammo and magazines, and they work well. Any problems with the guns, Dottie from custoemr service has made good on any parts.
I used to carry puny Makarovs, PPKs, SIG P230, and that genre. No more. All the P9, MK, PM, TP, and K series Kahrs have a place on my hip each day.
I have bought some wonderful deals from frustrated owners who bought the guns, did not clean them, did not proof fire them, and did not have patience to work the guns in.
I bought a P9 for $300, a K9 for $350, MK9 for $300, PM9 for $275, K40 for $325, Covert K40 for $275, and another P9 for $250. These guns run new between $550 and $625 easy.
All these prior owners became emotional and frustrated when they could not rack the slide, handle the twisting recoil of the 40 in a small short grip, used premium JHP ammo in an unlubed/uncleaned new gun at the range, failed to use FMJ during the break-in period, and failed to read the manual on disassembly procedures (which involves pulling the trigger and tapping out the tight pin with a dowel).
I watch them at the range. I hear them curse, rant and rave. I hear them curse the Koreans (sometimes mistakenly associated with Germans and even Chinese manufacture) and their products which are no better than a Hyundai. I see them fumble and mumble. Then I politely stroll up to them, ask the problem, and devilishly make an offer to take it off their hands.
I give cash 90% of the time. I then rush home, strip it, clean it, lube it, and run back to the range and fire away with zero malfunctions. I learned how to grip the thin frame. I know how to manage the reocil and muzzle rise. I giggle at the wonderful deal I just made.
I know. I am a shark. Gun addicts like me have no compassion when the consuming need to score a quick deal overcomes the senses. Not much different from a vampire who sees and smells blood.
heee hheee. I love Kahr gun deals. Watch out for me in the next lanes at the firing range. If you just bought a Kahr and hate it, I may just make you a quick deal to get it off your hands.........