Kahr K9

Infobox Weapon
name= Kahr K9


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origin= flagcountry|United States
type=Semi-automatic pistol
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manufacturer=Kahr Arms
production_date=2005-
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variants=Elite
weight=25 oz (650 g)
length=6 in (153 mm)
Height=4.5 in
width=.90 in (23mm)
part_length=3.5 in (89 mm)
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cartridge=9x19mm Parabellum
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action=Locked-breech
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feed=7-round detachable box magazine
sights=fixed open sights

The Kahr K9 is a 9x19mm Parabellum semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Kahr Arms in their Worcester, Massachusetts small arms facility. The K9 was introduced in 1995 and features a double action only (DAO) trigger mechanism with a Locked breech recoil operated action. It was intended to address the police backup / off duty and civilian concealed carry markets.

Originally available in Black Oxide blued chome steel and electroless nickel plate finishes, it eventually was also offered in stainless steel.

With an excellent reputation for both quality of construction and reliability since its introduction [http://www.kahr.com/PA-1B/review_2.html Ayoob, Massad: "The gun of the decade"] the pistol has remained popular [http://www.kahr.com/review_gw_0500.html Garrett, Rob: "The Guns Of Kahr Arms", "Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement", May 2000, p. 54 - 57, p. 65 - 69] with both the Police and civilian markets, in 1998 it was approved for off duty and backup carry by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) [http://www.kahr.com/PA-1B/gunsweapons_1198.html Ayoob, Massad: "Kahrs On The Street", "Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement", November 1998, p. 16, 79] . Since its introduction the pistol’s design and construction have undergone a number of improvements including slightly increased chamber dimensions and the use of a Teflon electroless nickel composite material for some of the internal moving parts which improved reliabilityhttp://www.kahr.com/PA-1B/review_gunsweapons_197.html Spaulding, Dave: "New Kahr K9 9mm", "Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement", January 1997, p. 18-22.]

Options offered with the K9 include Tritium night sights, and wood Hogue grips [http://www.kahr.com/PA-1B/review_hg1206.html Berger, Matt: "Kahr Arms K9", "9mm Handguns 2007 Buyer's Guide", p. 4-7] . The Elite version of the pistol offers a polished feed ramp, polished and deburred slide, beveled magazine well, and enlarged trigger with a smoother action [http://www.kahr.com/PA-1_9mm_k.html Kahr web site: 9mm models K Series] .

Features

* 100% steel construction (no Aluminum alloys or Polymer) ]
* 4140 high carbon steel alloy frame ]
* 4130 Chromoly steel slide ]
* Barrel, recoil lug, and feed ramp machined from one piece of steel ]
* Smooth 8 pound double-action-only trigger ]
* Lack of external safety lever for increased speed and simplicity also offers less chance of snagging on clothes ]
* Patented off-set recoil lug design results in reduced muzzle flip and perceived recoil due to low center line axis. ]
* Ergonometric curved Hogue rubber grips which help dampen recoil ]
* California specification passive firing pin block drop safety which prevents accidental firing if the pistol falls ]

Accuracy results

In an article ] published in "Guns & Weapons For Law Enforcement" magazine the following accuracy results were documented:

In the January 1997 edition of "Handguns" magazine article author Jan Libourel achieved the following accuracy results [http://www.kahr.com/PA-1B/review_handguns_197.html Libourel, Jan: "Kahr K9 A Super Subcompact", "Handguns", January 1997, p. 30-32.] :

References

External links

* [http://www.kahr.com/kahr/k9 K9 page on Kahr Arms web site]
* [http://www.kahr.com Kahr Arms web site]
* [http://www.kahr.com/PA-1B/review_gunsammo_197.html "Guns and Ammo" K9 review]
* [http://www.kahr.com/PA-1B/review_hg1206.html "Handguns 2007 Buyer's Guide" review]