Driving a new Kahr!!

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gunhappy

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I came into one of the pistols that has been on my short list for awhile now...a Kahr K9...for $300!! In my neck of the woods, such deals are unheard of! It is the blued model, and it looks as if the bluing on the cocking serrations is going to need a doing, but other than that it is in very good shape. Also included were 3 mags (2 Factory) and a Galco COP slide. The sights are TruGlows. I can't wait to pick up some 9mm ammo to give her a run. The weapon was owned by a police officer in one of our local precincts and he was selling it to finance a S&W J-frame.
Also, can anyone here steer me in the right direction as to what grain bullet would probably work best in my new beauty?
 
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BillCA

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Congrats on the good buy for your Kahr. Here in CA they typically go for $100 more in the used market so you got yourself a deal.

As for ammo, I'd suggest trying some 115gr FMJ and some 124gr FMJ to see which bullet weight it likes best. If one is more accurate than the other, then try that weight with some premium hollow-point ammo like Speer Gold Dot, Remington Golden Saber or Federal Hydrashok. If those are accurate out of your gun, buy enough to fill your magazines and to have some spares.
 
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gunhappy

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Thanks

I am soooo pleased! I have a $25 gift card to Bass pro, so I will get some practice ammo there. I will feed it probably w/ Hydrashoks when I determine the preferred weight.
 
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Dfariswheel

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Since you probably don't know for SURE how many rounds have been fired through the gun, I suggest ordering a new factory recoil spring direct from Kahr.

These small guns usually need to have the recoil spring changed every 2000 rounds or so since they take such a beating.

I DO NOT recommend any "extra power" springs.

As for shooting the gun, I tell people to treat it like it's a magazine-fed revolver.
In other words, operate the trigger like you'd shoot a S&W revolver trigger.
 
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BillCA

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The Kahr K-series are excellent carry guns, if a tad heavy for their size.

As for shooting the gun, I tell people to treat it like it's a magazine-fed revolver. In other words, operate the trigger like you'd shoot a S&W revolver trigger.
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That's good advice. The first time I tried one I was impressed by their triggers. Consistent and smooth, as if the trigger was pivoting on roller bearings. Stroking the trigger like a S&W revolver produces some amazingly tight groups at 7 and 10 yards. The .40 caliber gun was a bit snappy, but I was still able to hold fast double taps in the 9-ring consistently.

Because my BLOCK 26 outperformed my Kahr CW9 LOL.
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The CW9 is 8 ounces lighter than the K-9 series which is the topic here. But some people have a difference in opinion when it comes to how a gun feels in their hands. For those of us who learned to shoot properly with a wheelgun, the Kahr trigger takes no readjustment in shooting styles.
 
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gunhappy

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Thanks

for the replies. I am a revolver shooter for the most part, and the first time I dry fired the Kahr, the thought that was immediately impressed upon me was that it WAS a revolver trigger. I really like the weight and solidity that this piece exhibits, as well as the totally ergonomic grip. It doesn't hurt that it is a totally cool looking piece as well. I am impressed with it, tho when I disassembled it the first time, I noted many machining marks on the inside of the slide.
The S/N is AD0xxx. can anyone help with year born, or other helpful info concerning this pistol?
 
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dirksterg30

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Congrats on that steal of a deal, gunhappy. I have an MK9, and there is some machining marks on the inside of the slide on mine, but they don't affect function in any way, so I am not concerned. As for ammo, I carry mine with 124gr. Golden Sabers, and I typically shoot either 115 gr. WWB or Remington FMJ ammo at the range.

As for serial numbers, check out this GlockTalk thread:
http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=268364
 
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