It is also 1.28 inches shorter in length than a Glock 19 and a half inch shorter in height than a Glock 19. While this is a drawback to concealment it is still slimmer than a Glock 19 which at 1.18 inches wide is considered a very concealable pistol. 90 inches the Hogue rubber wrap-around grips on the stainless K9 adds. While the slide widths of both the polymer and stainless pistols are the same at. However the rubber grips and stainless steel construction bring with them more width and an additional 8 ounces in weight requiring a belt holster rather than a pocket holster. Much of this is due to the wrap-around Hogue grips whose contours and rubber material give me a very comfortable hold when firing the pistol. None of the problems that I have with the polymer pistols appear when I fire one of their full stainless pistols. All of these issues result in my accuracy with the polymer Kahrs being less than I desire.Īs mentioned earlier it is rare to see a full stainless framed Kahr pistol in the gun shops so I feel lucky to have one and happy to get reacquainted. The trigger pulls don't feel right to me although this is likely a perception fueled by the slimness of the grip which allows too much of my fore finger to slide across the trigger. The pattern molded into the backstrap to enhance retention rips into the web of my hand so that it looks like a cherry waffle after a short shooting session. The pistols are too thin for me and have to be re positioned in my hand after each shot. I do not care for the ever popular polymer Kahrs which is about all I see in the stores these days. I have a kind of love-hate relationship with Kahr pistols. Again, looking deep into the dark recesses of the gun safe I found another neglected gem, the Kahr K9 9mm pistol. Over $500 for any CW model is nuts.This post still finds me shooting weak-handed only as I continue to recuperate from shoulder surgery. I think I've seen them at Beech Grove Firearms for around $429 or thereabouts, but don't hold me to that. Plainfield Shooting Supply sells them new for a little over $400, and Elmore's in Greenwood has a used one for $400. And while I like Bradis gun shop, they are WAY out of line at $516 for a CW9. You could do pocket carry in a pinch, with the right pair of pants. It's a little taller, and a little longer, but is the perfect single stack 9mm for IWB carry. If you don't intend to pocket carry, do your wallet a favor and get the CW9. I've never seen one under $500, even used. The Kahr is worth every penny, and the PM9 in particular holds its value very well. The only thing that comes close is the Walther PPS, but even that small pistol is bigger and heavier than the Kahr. Who else makes a pocket sized 9mm with 6+1 capacity, an awesome trigger and real sights? The Kahr is in a league all its own. The Kel Tec PF9 is nowhere near the quality of a Kahr PM9.
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