All metal Kahrs

[wild cat mccane]

I have heard people say that the metal kahrs have less recoil.

But than I have heard people who actually own the same model in metal and polymer and they say it is pretty much the exact same.

Who knows, but I think I take the same advice more.

I have previously owned the PM40. It wasn't as hard as you would think. It defiantly flies off target, but I would say my former PF-9 (kel tec 9mm single stack) "hurt" by snapping much more. Which says something because the .40 is known to be a snappy round. Not in the Kahr.

At the time of purchase Dan-0 recommended the PM9 instead of the PM9. He was right on the PM40.

 

[chris in va]

Kahrs have a very low bore axis compared to most small handguns, which results in less muzzle flip. My K9 is very shootable, but I suspect the 40 would be more of a handful.

 

[kcub]

I'd like to know how it compares to an sp101 .357.

 

[EdInk]

I had a MK9 for years and it was AWESOME. The only complaint I had was the weight of the thing. Now, I have a CW9 and really like it too. I really can't justifiy the extra money for the P series over the C series. If the CM9 was out when I bought my CW9, I probably would have gotten it instead because it's slightly smaller like the MK9 and PM9 BUT it's not a big deal to me. I have come to prefer the slightly larger size.

 

[wild cat mccane]

I can compare the PM40 to a Taurus 650 357 that I owned at the same time.

The .357 was DEFIANTLY that harder shooting gun in every respect. However, the 650 didn't self destruct like the PM40. Meh.

 

[kcub]

A taurus snub is about the same as a smith snub which definitely kicks more than the beefier sp101.

 

[Norrick]

PSP, since you have the multiple models, could you tell me if it is possible to swap slide/barrel assemblies (including guide rods springs etc) for the k9 and t9? specifically, will the longer barrel/slide/etc fit on to a k9 frame?

 

[PSP]

PSP, since you have the multiple models, could you tell me if it is possible to swap slide/barrel assemblies (including guide rods springs etc) for the k9 and t9? specifically, will the longer barrel/slide/etc fit on to a k9 frame?

The parts of the K9 and T9 are not interchangeable. The T barrel does fit into the K slide, but I don't think they're totally compatable. I've never tried to shoot my K9 with the T9 barrel installed.

 

[GDCooper]

I have an MK40 and a PM9, and the 40 definitely has more snap even with the added weight. Pereception is more snap even than a 45 Auto, but that could easily be just a size thing given that my 45's are larger/heavier. Or maybe it's nothing but personal perception.

Triggers of the MK and PM are identical and very good for a small frame auto--not traget triggers but that's not what you want/need in a small frame carry gun, just smooth and not overly heavy.

Given the choice I'll carry the MK40, a little more performance in the 40 vs. 9, like the feel of its wood grips over the poly, plus just personal preference for metal. But, I like to pocket carry and the added weight is a disadvantage for the MK with many clothing choices.

Obviously I'd recommend that you get one of each, love both of mine and have never regretted purchasing both.

 

[ruchik]

PSP, could you elaborate as to why a T9 slide/barrel assembly would not work on a K9? I was considering doing this exact setup but wanted to know if it would work; sounds like it doesn't.

 

[PSP]

The K frame and T frame are not cut or shaped the same. There are differences that make swapping parts impossible. For example; the K slide release pin is held by a spring on the right side, whereas the T is held by a different shaped pin on the left side.

The TP9 slide will not fit the P9 slide either, The Browning lugs are different.