Kahr Serial Number History by WIG19 on GlockTalk

[Cappy]

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Background:
Patricia has graciously acceded to place a sticky on this thread so that Kahr owners (and prospective owners) will have a place to check serial number history and any product service information (such as the limited July 2004 PM9 barrel recall/refinish).

I’m going to start this with 3 posts, the first for Kahr model information and any SN-related bulletins, the other two for 9mm and 40 S&W serial numbers respectively. Following this, users can post their individual Kahr SN’s. I’m going to attempt to keep this a bit cleaner than the Gen’l Glocking project (hats off to that 10mm guy, ‘cause that’s a handful). As I’m able to update the overall listing from individual posts, Patricia will assist me in removing them. Less for you to scroll through in determing whether a given SN-range has been posted or not.

It is extremely valuable if you know or can use the date on the case-collection envelope, often called the “born-on” date. If you don’t know the born-on date, please say “date unknown” – if someone comes along later who does know it, then I’ll update that SN’s information. When posting, please post in the following format as it will simply save the amount of time I spend in cutting, pasting & collating, leaving more time for shooting: ^c

1st 4 characters of SN – Model – born-on date (or “date unknown”). The first 4 are needed because production can be split within less than a thousand from month to month.
For example:

YC01xx - P9 Covert – Feb 2002

A Word about SN Sequencing
Following my query to Dottie Herold at Kahr, she advises there can be several reasons why SN's may sometimes be out of sequence. The first is the obvious situation where dealers sometimes don't rotate their guns (or orders) on a FIFO basis, for a variety of reasons. This would cause a gun to come into the public domain seemingly out of sequence. The case-collection date is the best indicator.

The other is that, as Kahr runs a monthly quantity with a SN group being applied to one model or another, there could be a situation where a gun or guns don't pass one of their "audit gates" and are held back as a production repair. It is certain to be sold "out of sequence." Great procedure for us (the production checks), bad for applying logic to SN sequences. Bottom line is that the case-collection date is still the best "born-on" date; if the gun was pulled back for a quality check/repair before hitting the street that's great. The main purpose of the thread being to track age & service info, non-sequential SN's are a curiosity only, as long as the age/status of the gun can be established with whatever SN it carries. If anyone has any further definitive info to pass along on this issue, please PM me so that I can keep the straighest info available. Shoot safely & enjoy. http://glocktalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

Note: As Covert models are not marked as such on the slide, please include that info in the post if it is. Official model designations and photos can be found at the following links:

9mm Kahrs here (http://kahr.com/pistols_9mm.html)
40 S&W Kahrs here (http://kahr.com/pistols_40sw.html)

SERVICE INFORMATION:
I will attempt to post ONLY verified product service information relating to mods, recalls, etc. Word of mouth, rumor, conjecture, etc., will not get it done. Dottie Herold, Opns Mgr at Kahr (508-795-3919, Ext. 331), has always promptly answered my emails. I suspect that polite/civil emails & phone calls yield similar responses.

"Over-enthusiastic" Mag Release: For those who find that the standard magazine release anticipates their needs too well, or is too-easily bumped under recoil, there is an updated mag release available from Kahr, at no charge. Contact them with your SN to ascertain applicability. Thread with contacts & relevant info is here. (http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=266338)

PM9 Barrel Recall: Kahr has posted information regarding a specific range of PM9 barrels to be recalled and have some finish machining done. The specifics as to whether your barrel requires service should be gotten by contacting Kahr.

Models involved: PM9093A, PM9093NA, PM9094A, PM9094NA
Serial number ranges: VA0003 -- VA9999, VB0004 -- VB0999

(FWIW, as of 16 August, turnaround for a barrel "appears" to be running around 7-9 calendar days. YMMV as the recall proceeds & more barrels are received for machining. - wig19)

Detail Strip Instructions: Many thanks to Michigun (who proves he really was awake in Expository Writing-101) for creating & blending a very good series of pictures (including one clearly showing all the Kahr lubrication points) into a set of instructions for detail stripping the upper. If Mrs. Michigun can do it, you can too, so get out those Dremels, felt pads, etc., and finish up the polish job you put off. http://glocktalk.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif Relevant thread here. (http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=276518)

Design Info:....for those curious how the Kahr's trigger & design works, this. (http://www.kahr.com/vg_unique.html)

[Cappy]

9mm Serial Numbers
See below sig line for date of last edit.

AC031x - K9 - 18 Apr 1995 (bright nickel)
AC037x - K9 - Apr 1995 (matte black)
AD007x - K9 - Date unknown (blackened stainless)
AD05xx - K9 - Jan 1996
AD07xx - K9 - Date unknown (blackened, not stamped SS)
AD1166 - K9 - Date unknown
AE4226 - K9 - May 1996
AF05xx - K9 - Apr 1996 (electroless nickel finish)
AG11xx - K9 - Jun 1996
AM08xx - E9 - Date unknown (all black slide and frame)
AM15xx - E9 - Mar 1997
AP02xx - K9 - Jan 1997
AR02xx - K9 - Feb 1997
AR06xx - K9 - Apr 1997
AR08xx - K9 - Date unknown
AR26xx - K9 - Mar 1999 (unconfirmed)
AR30xx - K9 - Date unknown
AR38xx - K9 - Jan 2001 (possibly earlier)
AR49xx - K9 - Date unknown
AR51xx - K9 - Aug 2001
AR704x - K9 - Apr 2003
AR71xx - K9 - Apr 2004
AR80xx - K9 Elite2003 - Aug 2004
AR88xx - K9 - Jan 2005
AR91xx - K9 - May 2005
AR99xx - K9 Elite 2003 - Apr 2006
AX06xx - K9 Elite 98 - Jun 2001
AX08xx - K9 - Nov 2003
BA0xxx - K9 - awaiting date
BE01xx - K9 Elite 03 - Jul 2005
BF00xx - K9 Elite 03 - Jun 2006
BF01xx - K9 - Dec 2006
BF05xx - K9 Elite - Date unknown (purch Feb 2008)
BF06xx - K9 (Blk Diamond N/S) - Nov 2007
BF07xx - K9 'Special Edition' Matte stainless frame, black carbon steel slide (according to Kahr rep). Feed ramp is highly polished and throated. Has 'old' style rear beavertail, no dimple. Bought 3/24/09
BF10xx - K9 Stainless - Dec 2008
BF12xx - K9 - Aug 2009
BF114x - K9 - Date unknown (Blackened stainless, owner indicates NYCPD marked)
EA0xxx - CW9 - Mar 2008
EA0xxx - P9 - Date unknown
EA11xx - P9 - Date unknown
ED13xx - CW9 - Apr 2008
ED29xx - CW9 - May 2008
ED36xx - CW9 - May 2008
ED43xx - CW9 - Jul 2008
ED75xx - CW9 - Date unknown (purch Aug 2009)
EE10xx - P9 - Date unknown
GA101x - MK9 - Nov 1997
GA25xx - MK9 - Date unknown
GA3xxx - MK9 - Aug 1998
GB0xxx - MK9 Elite 98 - Oct 2001
GB03xx - MK 9 Elite 98 - Mar 2001
GB04xx - MK9 Elite 98 - 2001
GB10xx - MK9 Elite 98 - Jan 2004
GC03xx - MK9 - Dec 1998
GC18xx - MK9 - Mar 2002
GC21xx - MK9 - Feb 2003
GC287x - MK9 - Nov 2004
GC29xx - MK9 - Nov 2004
GC33xx - MK9 - Jan 2006
GC37xx - MK9 Elite - Date unknown
GC38xx - MK9 - Aug 2007
GC39xx - MK9 - Oct 2007
GC40xx - MK9 - Oct 2007
GC41xx - MK9 - Date unknown
GC42xx - MK9 - Date unknown
GC44xx - MK9 - Sep 2008 (w/Elite trigger)
GC46xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Date unknown (purch Jan 2009)
GD01xx - MK9 - Date unknown (black slide)
GD02XX - MK9-BOX - Aug 2003
GD05XX - MK9 - Mar 2004
GE00xx - MK9 Elite2000 - Sep 2001
GFxxxx - MK9 Elite2003 - Feb 2004
GF00xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Apr 2004
GF00xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Jan 2005
GF01xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Jun 2005
GF02xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Oct 2005
GF02xx - MK9 Elite2003 – Aug 2006
GF35xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Sep 2006
IA02xx - PM9 - Date unknown
IA04xx - PM9 (DLC) - Mar 2008
IA04xx - PM9 (black slide) - May 2008
IA15xx - PM9 – May 2008 (SS slide)
IA17xx - PM9 (PM9093N) - July 2008
IA19XX - PM9 - Date unknown
IA22xx - PM9 - Date unknown
IA52xx - PM9 - Date unknown
IA66xx - PM9 - May 2009 (Black slide)
IA7xxx - PM9 - Date unknown (DLC, polished bbl/ramp)
IA81xx - PM9 SS - Date unknown
IA85xx - PM9 - date unknown
IB14xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Jun 2009)
LTD1xx - MK9 - Aug 2001
PA0xxx - T9 - Sep 2003
PA02XX - T9 - Oct 2002
VA00xx - PM9 - Date unknown
VA09xx - PM9 - Apr 2004
VA09xx - PM9 - May 2004
VA1453 - PM9 - Oct 2002 (?)
VA156x - PM9 - Nov 2002
VA18xx - PM9 - Nov 2002
VA194X - PM9 - Oct 2002
VA19xx - PM9 - Jul 2003
VA20xx - PM9 - Date unknown
VA33xx - PM9 - Feb 2003
VA40xx - PM9 - Feb 2003
VA42xx - PM9 – Nov 2003
VA43xx - PM9 - Mar 2003
VA53xx - PM9 - Apr 2003
VA5910 - PM9 - Jun 2003
VA59xx - PM9 - Sep 2003
VA60xx - PM9 - May 2003
VA603x - PM9 - Jun 2004
VA61xx - PM9 - May 2003
VA6108 - PM9 - May 2003
VA63xx - PM9 - May 2003
VA7424 - PM9 - Date unknown
VA77xx - PM9 - Jun 2003
VA77xx - PM9 - Jul 2004
VA7xxx - PM9 - Nov 2003
VA83xx - PM9 - Aug 2003
VA92xx - PM9 - Mar 2004
VA961x - PM9 - Jan 2004
VA9644 - PM9 - Apr 2004
VA99XX - PM9 - Nov 2003
VB00xx - PM9 - Jan 2004
VB0xxx - PM9 - Feb 2004
VB11xx - PM9 - May 2004
VB17xx - PM9 - May 2004
VB18xx - PM9 - May 2004
VB22xx - PM9 - Aug 2004
VB26xx - PM9 - Sep 2004
VB2797 - PM9 - Aug 2004
VB30xx - PM9 - Oct 2004
VB36xx - PM9 - Jan 2005
VB40xx - PM9 - Dec 2004
VB4382 - PM9 - Nov 2004
VB60xx - PM9 - Jun 2005
VB64xx - PM9 - Feb 2005
VB65xx - PM9 - Feb 2005
VB70xx - PM9 - Feb 2005
VB80xx - PM9 - Oct 2005
VB84xx - PM9 - Sep 2005
VB49xx - PM9093A – Feb 2005
VB97xx - PM9 - Dec 2005
VB97xx - PM9 - Jan 2006 (HC slide, "U" on trigger guard)
VC01xx - PM9 - Dec 2005
VC02xx - PM9 - Dec 2005
VC03xx - PM9 - Date unknown
VC04xx - PM9 - Jan 2006
VC07xx - PM9 - Jan 2006
VC1381 - PM9 - Mar 2006
VC18xx - PM9 - Apr 2006
VC26xx - PM9 - Apr 2006
VC28xx - PM9 - Date unknown
VC31xx - PM9 - Apr 2006
VC370x - PM9 - Date unknown
VC47xx - PM9 - Oct 2006
VC48xx - PM9 - Nov 2006
VC56xx - PM9 - Sep 2006
VC57xx - PM9 - Aug 2006
VC60xx - PM9 - Oct 2006
VC61xx - PM9 - Sep 2006
VC63xx - PM9 - Dec 2006
VC66xx - PM9 - Dec 2006
VC67xx - PM9 - Jan 2007
VC70xx - PM9 - Nov 2006
VC86xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Aug 2007)
VC87xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch early Sep 2007)
VC91xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch May 2007)
VC997x - PM9 - Date unknown
VD06xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Sep 2007)
VD11xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Aug 2007)
VD11xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Oct 2007)
VD17xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Jan 2008)
VD20xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Feb 2008)
VD22xx - PM9 - Feb 2008
VD25xx - PM9 - Sep 2007
VD26xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Aug 2007)
VD28xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Sep 2007)
VD39xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Feb 2008)
VD40xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Feb & Mar 2008)
YA02xx - P9 - Apr 2000
YA2495 - P9 - contact GT'er Onslaught (http://209.120.209.16/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=11741) for provenance
YA49xx - P9 - Mar/Apr 2001 (?)
YA60xx - P9 - June 14, 2001
YA87xx - P9 - date unknown
YA93xx - P9 Covert - Dec 2002
YA95xx -P9 - Aug 2002
YB05xx - P9 Covert - Feb 2004
YB059x - P9 Covert - Jun 2004
YB1xxx - P9 (DLC) - Jul 2003
YB36xx - P9 - Date unknown; case envelope discrepancy
YB38xx - P9 - Jun 2004 (DLC)
YB3xxx - P9 - Sep 2004
YB44xx - P9 - Feb 2004
YB49xx - P9 - Apr 2004
YB54xx - P9 - Mar 2005
YB6661 - P9 - Sep 2005
YB72xx - CW9 - Mar 2005
YB97xx - P9 - Date unknown
YB981x - CW9 - Jan 2006
YC00xx - P9 Covert – Date unknown
YC01xx - P9 Covert – Feb 2002
YC04xx - P9 Covert - Mar 2002
YC0691 - P9 Covert - Date unknown
YD00xx - P9 - Feb 2006
YD12xx - CW9 - Aug 2006
YD13xx - TP9 - Apr 2007
YD1750 - CW9 - Apr 2006
YD23xx - CW9 - Jun 2006
YD33xx - P9 - Date unknown (purchased 2/2007)
YD56xx - CW9 - Nov 2006
YD57xx - CW9 - Nov 2006
YD66xx - CW9 - Date unknown
YD83xx - CW9 - Date unknown
YE01xx - CWP9 - Jul 2007
YE03xx - P9 - Date unknown
YE26xx - CW9 - Jun 2007

[Cappy]

40 S&W and 45 ACP Serial Numbers
See below sig line for date of last edit.
40 S&W SN's
BB0xxx - MK40 Elite98 - Sep 2003
BB0303 - MK40 Elite98 - Date unknown
DB04XX - K40 - Feb 1996 matte stainless
DB11xx - K40 - Jun 1997
DF04xx - K40 - 1998
DF08xx - K40 - 1998
DF17xx - K40 - date unknown
DF28xx - K40 - Aug 1998
DF33xx - K40 - 1998
DF50xx - K40 - Jul 2004
DJ02xx - K40 - 1998
DJ0xxx - K40 Elite 98 - Jun 2003
DK0015 - K40 Covert (stainless) - Date unknown
DK090xx - K40 (Steel Covert 1 of 75) according to Kahr produced April 1999
DK11xx - K40 - date unknown
DK14xx - K40 Covert - Jan 2001 (disc., scarce; poster's example RIP)
DL03xx - K40 - Apr 1999
FD267x - CW40 - Jan 2009
FD34xx -MK40 - date unknown
HA0xxx - MK40 - May 1999
HA16xx - MK40 - date unknown ('99 manual)
HA25xx - MK40 - Dec 2003 (Stainless Steel)
HA26xx - MK40 - Jun 2004
HA27xx - MK40 - Jan 2005
HB01xx - MK40Elite03 - Oct 2007
SD02xx - CW45 - Jan 2008,
TA00xx - T40 - Oct 2003
TA015x - T40 - Oct 2004
WA00xx - PM40 - Jul 2004
WA02xx - PM40 - Aug 2003
WA05xx - PM40 - date unknown
WA1xxx - PM40 - Apr 2004
WA12xx - PM40 - Date unknown
WA20xx - PM40 - Apr 2004
WA21xx - PM40 - Feb 2004
WA303x - PM40 - Jun 2004
WA34xx - PM40 - Feb 2005
WA44xx - PM40 - Dec 2005 (Black Diamond)
WA64xx - PM40 - Feb 2006
WA65xx - PM40 - Mar 2006
WA72xx - PM40 - Oct 2006
WB07xx - PM40 - Sep 2007
ZA00xx - P40 - Date unknown
ZA17xx - P40 Covert - Jun 2001
ZA25xx - P40 - Jun 2003
ZA38xx - P40 - Dec 2004
ZA4720 - P40 - contact GT'er Onslaught (http://209.120.209.16/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=11741) for provenance
ZA74xx - P40 - May 2006 (black slide)
ZA82XX - CW40 - Sep 2006
ZA89xx - P40 - Nov 2006
ZA96xx - P40 - Dec 2006
ZB28xx - CW40 - Date unknown
ZB31xx - CW40 - May 2007
ZC000x - P40 Covert - Dec 2002
ZC06xx - P40 Covert - Sep 2003
ZC08xx - P40 Covert - Jul 2003



45 ACP SN's
SA09xx - P45 - Nov 2005
SA129x - P45 - Dec 2005
SA13xx - P45 - January 2006
SV01xx - PM45 - Purch Oct 2008
SV14xx - PM45 - Purch Jul 2009

[johnh]

Thank you for posting this for our members! It definitely belongs in a sticky. I hope you will not mind my making if so.

:D

John

[LaVere]

I didn't see anything close to my SS DF44XX .40 SW
I found my spent shell and it is dated 3/7/2002
Michigan Registration date 4/09/2002

[Bigcube]

IB14xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Jun 2009)
This one is very close to mine, it's IB11xx and the date on the case is 7/22/09 but it's odd that it is an earlier number with a later date on the sticker? Does anyone know where the "born on" date is they are referring to is?

[Cappy]

Thank you for posting this for our members! It definitely belongs in a sticky. I hope you will not mind my making if so.

:D

John

Happy to help! WIG19 at GlockTalk did all the hard work, I just copied it over since it was felt members here may use it.
;)

[cmichael]

K40
DF5754 made 11-08-2007, but I bought a new on 6-15-2009, The gunstore tell me just come in the K40, they are kahr dealer, why so long from the factory to the gunstore? anyone here can tell me WHY?

[bangyerdead]

Just picked up a PM4043 a couple weeks ago with the serial number JA****.
Anyone have anything similar? If so, when was yours manufactured?
grassy-us

[WacoKahr]

I have a P-40 with the serial # ZAOxxx.Date on the fired case is 03/29/01. Hope this helps.I bought this in May of 2002.

[Cornhusker]

EE31xx - CW9 - Unknown

[jocko]

EE31xx - CW9 - Unknown

a call direct to kahr will get the birth date...

[gknola]

PM9 - IB45xx -Date unknown - Purch 12/09 - PM9094A Diamond Black Slide

[In-Yo-Grill]

MK9 - GA07xx - Date Unknown

Mine doesn't seem to show up on the chart.

[wyntrout]

I just got this PM9094A Black Diamond S/N VC25xx with fired shell case date 4/27/06.
I thought it was an "N" model, but the night sights are Tru Dots and must be add-ons (?). Maybe Kahr just doesn't label the "N" models as such. Neither of my Kahrs is labeled as such.
Wynn:)

[jbaker]

pm45 SA745# MADE IN O8

[kramm]

pm45 sv33, 01/25/10. Question : when I got mine there was no spent case with it . Is that normal? All other hand guns I've purchased have had 1 and were in a bag with date on it.

[Pender1]

I've got a PM9 serial VA11** spent case dated 10/30/02

[Pender1]

pm45 sv33, 01/25/10. Question : when I got mine there was no spent case with it . Is that normal? All other hand guns I've purchased have had 1 and were in a bag with date on it.

only NY and MA require those by law

[kramm]

Pender1, Thanks for the info. Makes sense, dealer got it from Davidsons in AZ.

[snuffy]

SV16xx - PM45 - Unknown

[jlottmc]

I have a P45 with S/N SA 200x. I bought it about 2 years after it was made. It was also gently used. A fine weapon, that one.

[Kenjs2]

I purchased my first Kahr MK9 2 weeks ago at a local shop. The serial number is GA08xx and I don't see it on the list. Can anyone give me some info on this number/series?
I shot 50 rounds through it last week and it shot fine with the only problem being that my eyes aren't as good as they use to be.
Thanks,

[andy4731]

I posted this on GT, but I will post it here too:

NOS - K9 (9091) S/N AG11XX - Carbon Steel w/ electoless nickel finish. E-mail from Kahr states it's birthday is 2-13-97. Just cleaned the cosmoline (or whatever that goop is) off, oiled it up and am waiting to go to the range (this weekend I hope).

Thanks

Andy

[kahrhog]

pm45 sv17?

[desert k9]

K9091 S/N: AF0527 purchased 1996

[tbuck]

MK Kahr Elite 98 S/N: GB1XXX
Manufacture date 10-29-2009
Called kahr for this info

[jocko]

I posted this on GT, but I will post it here too:

NOS - K9 (9091) S/N AG11XX - Carbon Steel w/ electoless nickel finish. E-mail from Kahr states it's birthday is 2-13-97. Just cleaned the cosmoline (or whatever that goop is) off, oiled it up and am waiting to go to the range (this weekend I hope).

Thanks

Andy

refer to the thread in the kahr tech section under propper prepping of your new kahr. Being this gun is 13 years old and looks not to be shot, the striker channel certainly must be really cleaned good. This thread will help you make that little dandy gun a pleasure to shoot etc. Just prep it right fromt he git go instead of wiping the externals alld onw and maybe expecting all else to be perfect. Error on the side of caution. Nice gun by the way..

[Rich3077]

PM9 (PM9094N) Serial # IC0xxx
Manufactured 6-10

Called Kahr for this info on my new toy.

[K9 homie]

K9 S/N AD12xx was purchased new on 12/20/1995

[cptdean]

Model: P45 (KP4543)
S/N: SB07xx
Manufactured: 11/10/2009
Purchased: 08/16/2010
Condition: New in Box

[Pender1]

can we start a P380 list? Purchased a P380 sept/2010 S/N RA54xx

[AnimalBoy]

K9094C Matte blackened stainless steel
serial number BA03xx
Manufactured January, 2000 per Kahr customer service
[bought used 2010]

This fits in an "awaiting date" line. From the sequence, I would have guessed this was a 2004 model. It is older than I thought.

[jocko]

K9094C Matte blackened stainless steel
serial number BA03xx
Manufactured January, 2000 per Kahr customer service
[bought used 2010]

This fits in an "awaiting date" line. From the sequence, I would have guessed this was a 2004 model. It is older than I thought.

bet your K series is not a blackeneed stainless slide but a black carbon steel slide..

[dusty10]

my all black 2004 K9 is stamped "stainless" on the right side of slide. I'm curious to know if animal's is too.

[Bawanna]

My K40 has stainless written on the frame also, looks like it was written with one of those vibrating etchers. The slide may have been stainless but I'm pretty sure the frame isn't although I'm not positive.
Kahr replaced the black slide under warranty with a stainless I requested. They didn't have any black ones so I was in a holding pattern.
Still a great gun so I don't give it much thought.

[bigmacque]

IB97xx, PM9, Date unknown, purchased 10/2010
IB87xx, PM9, Date unknown, purchased 10/2010

[jocko]

IB97xx, PM9, Date unknown, purchased 10/2010
IB87xx, PM9, Date unknown, purchased 10/2010

we will be seeing prefix ic coming up, as the IB willgo to 9999 and then change to the icxxx1

[koishoes]

K9 Stainless Steel, NYPD Trigger
Serial Number BF12xx
Manufactured July, 2009 per Kahr customer service
(Purchased used November 2010 in excellent condition)

[jocko]

K9 Stainless Steel, NYPD Trigger
Serial Number BF12xx
Manufactured July, 2009 per Kahr customer service
(Purchased used November 2010 in excellent condition)

Mine was bought used and it was about 7 years old, and has never faltered. super nice gun. Mine had the most loved kahr rubber grips on them, today I don'tthink kahr puts those rubber grips on the K series. It sure gives the gun a super nice grip and also the grip screws never come loose either..

Order from wolffs the 5# striker spring and drop that baby in, U will love it, won't change the trigger length but certainly will change the trigger poundage from around 8# down to 5# and u will get no light strikes from it either. Won't be a hairy trigger either as the travel is the same..:der:

[koishoes]

The rubber grips on it are like a glove. I do know what grips you speak of though. I kind of like the somewhat worn stock spring- like butta! The "factory" wolf striker spring is a bit too heavy IMO. I might take you up on that 5# spring though. Just got the Meprolight night sites in today but eaiting until the minor quirks I'm having are resolved before installing in case kahr replaces the slide (unlikely though). But I tell you, I looove this gun. Especially with the stainless guide rod. She's a real looker and a real shooter ;)

[94zcar]

EF12XX CW9 UNKNOWN Purchased November 2010

[AnimalBoy]

bet your K series is not a blackeneed stainless slide but a black carbon steel slide..

Jocko & Dusty -- It is not stamped 'stainless' so i believe you are correct. It's hard to tell from the wear points though. I did not know about that earlier distinction.
It has those sticky rubber grips too.

[xRUSTYx]

PM9 IB94xx (bought used but in LNIB condition from original owner)

can anyone help me out on dating it?

[jocko]

PM9 IB94xx (bought used but in LNIB condition from original owner)

can anyone help me out on dating it?

made after april of 2010. You got one of the latest..:third:

[xRUSTYx]

would that mean "new" slide design or whatever I have been hearing about? (if you have a link where I can find the differences, I would certainly appreciate it jocko!)

[jocko]

can't tell you that at all. Have no idea when they went to the new slide thing or if even all kahrs sent out today have the new slide thing . There is to my knowledge no link to that. I would think if you nee dto know that just call kahr and askthem what serial number did they start putting the beveled longer slides on the PM9. I certainly would not have one of those beveled slides. I for the life of me can see no reason why they even did it, let alone the mass confusion now in ordering the correct recoil spring and recoil spring assembly. dumbest fooking thing I ever heard of. we now took a small subcompact gun and made it bigger for WHAT????

[OldrSlowrSGT]

I guess I've got a REALLY old K9, s/n AB00xx! It runs well... it's all black, with night sights (still glowing well), and CT grips (that need service). Does anyone have any thoughts on the finish, the trigger, etc.?

This list, and the forum, are great resources!

[Tucson Marc]

EA32 – P9 – (Date Unknown)



Purchased New Dec 2010

[jocko]

I guess I've got a REALLY old K9, s/n AB00xx! It runs well... it's all black, with night sights (still glowing well), and CT grips (that need service). Does anyone have any thoughts on the finish, the trigger, etc.?

This list, and the forum, are great resources!

carbon steel blued slide, NYPD trigger system. Damn good gun, Probably now smoother than glass. Keep in mind the old sayingj, "IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT.:cheer2:

[DriveMyKahr]

Label on the side of the box:

PM9094NA Serial # IC7731
PM9 W Diamond Black Slide / Mfg.12/22/2010.

Notice the "A" at the end of the model number. SIgnificant?

[jocko]

I ask kahr that question over a year ago and no one knows why it is there. It designates nothing. U certainly have a very late model,k another 2300 more of IC and they will change to IDxxxx

[DriveMyKahr]

I ask kahr that question over a year ago and no one knows why it is there. It designates nothing. U certainly have a very late model,k another 2300 more of IC and they will change to IDxxxx

Jocko, Many thanks for your insight. I have learned a lot since joining this forum.

[jocko]

thanks you, when I joined Bawanna told me that brains was not a prerequiste, so I joined!!!!

[Bawanna]

thanks you, when I joined Bawanna told me that brains was not a prerequiste, so I joined!!!!

I think your confused there Mr. Jocko. You were here before me and they used my picture for a poster that reflected that people with no brains could be members.

I haven't seen that picture lately now that I think of it. Maybe they figured it was scaring folk off. Ya think?

[jocko]

oh thats right, I have that poster here to. maybe I can post it, if I don't get bared. dementia has started to set in. actually that picture did you alot of justice, it showed your back side where evidently all your brains were stored!!!!!!!

[Bawanna]

Thats the one. It's all coming back to me now. There was also the one with Wynn riding a big bomb coming out of a big airplane??

And of course who can forget the one of Dietrich coated in Crisco outside Attica State Prison. Not sure what the plan was with that one but it was good.

[Bawanna]

Jocko, Many thanks for your insight. I have learned a lot since joining this forum.

Funny how this forum becomes apart of our lives. I find myself rolling around today humming beep m beep yeah!

You've impacted my life Mr. DriveMyKahr.

[CharlieW]

Just picked up a PM4043 a couple weeks ago with the serial number JA****.
Anyone have anything similar? If so, when was yours manufactured?
grassy-us

I have a new PM40 with a JA series number, so I think it is the current designation.

[DriveMyKahr]

Funny how this forum becomes apart of our lives. I find myself rolling around today humming beep m beep yeah!

You've impacted my life Mr. DriveMyKahr.


We're both giving away our age... humming.:)

But then again, I've always been told I march to a different tune.

Thanks for being there.

[Bawanna]

We're both giving away our age... humming.:)

But then again, I've always been told I march to a different tune.

Thanks for being there.

You absolutely won't believe this but I was still beep m beeping as I opened this post. It seems to be stuck in my head and that ain't all that bad.

Before I was hung up on the Man on Fire movie where they kept playing Blue Bayou. Great movie.

I've been told I march to a different tune many times also. Maybe we're the only normal ones?

[jocko]

I have a new PM40 with a JA series number, so I think it is the current designation.

PM 40 and PM9 have a beginning different letter. I would say your PM40 is indeed a late model. I don't follow the PM40's like I do ther PM9. you might wantto chekc the kahr serial number thread to see if one is close to yous and its date of birth.


Not that it matter, as long as the gun goes bang.. I see on the kahr fourm on glock talk that a JA 44xx was born on Sept 09, so if your serial numbers are later tan that then you might be in the 2010 year.

[mad1ben2]

ZA23xx - P9 Covert – Apr 2003

Thx, Scott

[Retops]

Just bought a new Kahr K9 with NY trigger. Serial # BF2xxx

Haven't even shot it yet.

[joetplfl]

IB61XX PM9 Date Unknown Purchased 2/2011

[gagnejs8]

IC5xxx PM9 manu 1/2011 purch 2/11

[CJB]

PM4544 model, SV38xx - purchased March 11

[jocko]

u know over theyears kahr has made very very few changes to their model line. I know they have went from carbon steel to stainless,and then added the dlc finish, but I mean internally, they have done very little parts mods. To me this is a tribute to a well make product in the first place..

[Cruizer]

CW9
Serial# EF37**
purchased 02/02/2011

[Nickso]

For some reason this thread is closed on Glocktalk, I was going to post my info.

Also, I registered with Glocktalk this morning, but I'm still not able to post, it says I have to be manually added by a moderator.

[jocko]

nickso, that is a weird bunch over there. I tried a dozen times to sign on, never succeeded, they never gave me any reason either. tried writing them, to no avail. if by chance he asks if u know jocko, just tell him or she no, u might get on then..!!!

[Nickso]

Oh well, had a Glock and got rid of it. Guess I don't have a need to be there. Not paying a fee for a forum membership either.

This site and XDtalk will work.

[carnesee]

P9 EA23xx December 2009

[edinero]

Serial# SD97xx BORN DATE: MARCH 2011 As per Jay from Kahr.

Model# CW45

[015255]

Curious if anyone might know a date of manufacturer for a PM45 SN SV18xx ?
Thanks.
http://kahrtalk.com/image.php?u=5617&dateline=1303872334&type=profile

[bege]

PM9093A Purchased 5-23-2011. Serial #IC86xx

[CJB]

PM4544, straight from Kahr factory in June '11, SV42xx

[mjsdas]

I'm want to purchase a new Kahr PM9 with the Crimson Trace Laser model PM9093L. Can anyone provide me with the serial number range that I should be looking for to ensure that I get a 2011 manufactured PM9? Thanks.

[jocko]

look for the first two alpha letter to be either IC OR ID and u willhave the lastest made this year..

u moight want to do some research on the ctc laser for the PM9,/CM9 as their laser is not matching up very nicely. the two halves are not mating up right and looking at the gun from the frontj, the laser seems cockeyed. this is a problem that ctc is presently not addressing and just basicaly telling the onwers. JUST LIVE WITH IT.

If u go to my ALERT thread, there is alot more detail and a nice photo showing what I am telling you. If it fits no better than that, I think u willbe sadly dissapointed in the laser, . It works OK it seems being cockeyed, just looks like sh-t ..

HERE U GO;

I find it odd that the two halves don't quite match up from the topview either (note how the problematic right half juts out a couple millimeters mmore than the left, almost as though they are based off of different generations of molds...that's pure speculation on my part, since I have nothing to compare it with, just seems visually odd to me):

[JimC]

I just saw this thread. It has a lot of good info on page 1, thanks to those who put it together.
My recent PM9 purchase is a PM9094NA serial # 1D17XX.
As I'm sure many of you are aware, the manual indicates that the A is for inventory management and currently has NO meaning and is no longer applicable. So, I guess mine was made before they dropped the A but I would like to know when.
I have an e-mail into Kahr service asking when my pistol was made but when or if I might hear from them is anyone's guess. :(
FWIW, tomorrow will be the first time out for me and the little pistol. ;)

[jocko]

Jim C are u sure that serial number u posted is not an I instead of a 1. If it is an ID17xx u got one of the latest models out. I don't think other than the model on the box that the serial numbers change from a dlc finish PJM9 over a stainless finished gun. Go to glock talk.com and hit on the kahr section and hit on the serial history. It is far mor updated that the one on this site, I would venture to guess ur pm9 is Mid 2011 vintage,

[JimC]

jocko;

Your are correct, it is an I instead of a 1.
My old eyes can't even tell with worn out glasses on! :31:
It is ID17XX and it is a model PM9094NA.

[jocko]

it is this years model for sure and I amsafe insaying probalbly May or later... Hell it might have still felt warm out of the box asit is so new..

[JimC]

I just checked GT and the Kahr Club.
There are no IDXXXX listings as of yet. The closest serial # is IC95XX which was purchased 7/2011.
I guess the ink was still wet on mine when it was shipped. :D
Interesting what Kahr may tell me if they get back to me.

[JimC]

I just added my PM9 to the list on GT.
Possibly someone will respond with added info.
It's been many years since I posted over there.
I'm surprised that my login info is still valid. I signed up there in 1999! :eek:

[jocko]

I just added my PM9 to the list on GT.
Possibly someone will respond with added info.
It's been many years since I posted over there.
I'm surprised that my login info is still valid. I signed up there in 1999! :eek:

they would never accept me over there..:blah:

[JimC]

Well, I wore out my welcome a long time ago over the GSSF stuff and the AH's from GA that run them. Nuff said...:mad:

[JimC]

I received an e-mail from Kahr earlier today advising me that the DOB of my PM9 is 6/22/2011.

[jocko]

I kindahit the nbail on the ol head with my guess..

[JimC]

I kindahit the nbail on the ol head with my guess..

Yes you did. :D

[jocko]

carpenter by trade!!

[MikeyKahr]

Nailed it on the head...and Bawanna wasn't here to see it. Didn't happen unless our junior leader was here to witness it!! :p

[jocko]

indeed, no doubt, if he was here, he would try to take credit for it, he is extremely wise u know????

[slick slidestop]

PM 9 9093A------IC95** purchased 9/30/2011

[Retrofitter]

This is my first post. I traded a NIB Sig P238 with laser for a Kahr PM45. I didn't like the SAO of the Sig and I am left handed.
My S/n is SV26XX. Any ideas on the birth date?

[jocko]

two ways. call kahr and theycan tell you exactly or checking ove ron the glock talk site I see a PM45 SV14xx which is about 1200less than ur model was boughtin July of 09, so my bet is your PM945 is mid year 2010

[Retrofitter]

Jocko,
Thanks for the info.

[LiveEasyDieHard]

Hey everybody. Im new here and have spent alot of time reading all the good stuff this site has to offer... KUDOS to everyone thats contributed.

I just picked up a CW9 a few days ago (already cleaned and lubed per Jocko's sticky), judging from the serial# list, Im guessing mine was made this year, 2011, thats a nice surprise.

EG61** - CW9 - unknown(no fired case)

[darn_gwm]

WA09xx PM40 date unknown (purchased USED 1/1/2012)

[jouesdeveau]

PM9093
Ser. No. IB47XX.
Date of Manufacture: January 2010.
Date of Purchase: Dec. 2011.

[flccw45]

Happy to be aboard...thank you. Just picked up my CW45 from my FFL yesterday (ordered from Cheaper than Dirt) and right away, not impressed with the build quality of the gun compared to my CM9. Serial number is SE0263. I noticed the slide didn't have the 2 dimples inside (to indicate new style sights); the rear of the trigger has jagged edges, the front tip is sharp, and the trigger itself wobbles left to right (lots of play), and the bottom of the mag well has scrapes and scrathches as if it was dropped. I called Cheaper than Dirt and asked what's up--was told all sales are final. I'm suspecting I just purchased and old stock from CTD. Please advise. Thank you.

[JFootin]

I wouldn't think that CTD had any old stock in such a fast selling gun. Contact Kahr CS and tell them these things. They should send you a prepaid shipping label and have a look at it.

[flccw45]

Thanks for the advise JFootin. I did email CS and informed them of the issues with my new CW45, however, being Saturday, no one to read and reply to it. Wait 'til next week I guess. I also emailed Mr. Harris but only asked him about the dimples inside the slide, and in less than 2 hours, on a Saturday, I received a reply from him!!! Outstanding CS!!! He informed me that all of Kahr 45ACPs are produced with the new dovetail cuts, thus no dimples on the slides. Good-to-know info. I'm feeling much better already, I still have to deal with the loose, jagged, and sharp trigger though.

[CoryB]

CW9093BLEM
Ser. No. EG85xx
Date of Manufacture: TBD.
Date of Purchase: Jan 23, 2012.

[Staffords]

KAHR K9
Serial No. BF23XX
Manufactured: Dec 2011
Purchased: Jan 20, 2012

[CamdenSC]

CM9
Serial # IO07XX
Date of Manufacture per Kahr - December 2011
Date of Purchase - January 30, 2012

[Maverick64]

I wouldn't think that CTD had any old stock in such a fast selling gun. Contact Kahr CS and tell them these things. They should send you a prepaid shipping label and have a look at it.

Kahr has the best Customer service around, and you can send direct to them.......use fedex

[skiflydive]

CM9
S/N IO18XX
Built in Dec 11 after Camden's I'm guessing
Purchased Jan 13.

They sure don't stick around long.

I had to go to my 3rd closest LGS. The 2 closest said "Nah...we don't stock those. We can get 'em though." Both are listed on the Kahr website as dealers.

[pocket pistol]

CM9
S/N - IN56xx
I'd like to know the birthday.

[Sgt01]

PM9 DLC
S/N: ID44XX
Purchased: 02/09/2012

[tilefish]

K9 Elite, purchased February of 2012

BF2XXX

[jocko]

CM9
S/N - IN56xx
I'd like to know the birthday.

t was made after June of 2011 I am going to say Sept of 2011..

[n2brk]

I bought my CW45 in Feb of 2012. SE1781 is the serial number... dunno what it means?

[Reacher]

Model: PM9 (PM9093)
S/N: IC99XX
Manufactured: 05/2011
Purchased: 03/05/2012
Condition: New in Box

[Genec]

I have a CM 9. I don't see that model listed

Gene-C

[jocko]

If u go to glock talok and hit o the kahr section and then the kahr serial number, and then scroll all the way down, u will start to see cm model numbers and dates. It w3ill get u close. this gun has not been out much longer than a year + so any cm is NEW.

[thatguytoo]

Does anyone know what the criteria is for being able to upload pics in poss?


Larry

[tnd2]

WA09xx - PM40 - Oct 2003

[59allstate]

I have a E9 Non-glare black ordnance steel pistol that has a front strippled strap and has dovetail front and rear nightsights. It also has a impact screw right under the slide release lever. Would anyone know if these were factory options on the E9 and the
Production date? SN AM02xx

[jocko]

Imp[act screw????what the hell is that.

gun was probably made around 1996

[59allstate]

Thats what the part is called in the parts breakdown IMPACT SCREW.

[59allstate]

The impact screw is right under the slide release in the Pic


http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss93/jphillip/kahre9dovetail.jpg

[downtownv]

Cappy here's 2 more to fill in your puzzle:

K-9 AR55** Sept 2001 my (Carry Gun)
CW-9 EF38** March 2011 (Wife's Gun)


Ironically the K-9 was a nypd gun from a chopper pilot built on 9-11?-01

called Kahr instant answer from Laurie- customer service.

Hope this helps

[jocko]

humm learn something new every day, do u know what its purpose really is???Is this the carbon steel frames and slide?? It is definitley an earlymodel as the frame is not scalloped like the later versions, but that screw to me is new to me. I bt those grips are the all rubber grips. don't let them get away from u..

[59allstate]

jocko I'm not sure about the screw but sounds like by its name it keeps the slide stop from going down too far, its always touching it unless the slide is locked back. It may be an early experiment, was hoping someone might be able to tell me on the forum.
Yes it does have the carbon steel slide and frame and rubber grips also.
It' a Great Shooter

[MattK1]

Hello everyone, new member here!
I just bought a CM9 last week serial IO40**
I called KAHR & they tell me this gun is less than 1 month old. It was made in March 2012.

[itsthelaw]

I bought 2 CM9s from 2 different people in 2 different states in the past week. Both are IO63xx and the final 2 numbers are only 15 apart. Probably made on the same day?!

[flieger67]

CM9 s/n I067xx

Purchased in March 2012.

[cjm2022]

EG5xxx CW9 purchased may 2012, born on date unknown

[BillH]

I just picked up a used PM40, called Kahr, learned it was manf. 2003, reissued in 2005. No month info given.

[Icer]

PM9 - PM9193 - ID5*** - Purchased on 6-24-12 from grabagun.

P380 - P38233 - RC5*** - Purchased on 6-11-12 from grabagun.

I bought these models because I like Loaded Chamber Indicators. I wasn't crazy about the safety on the PM9 but I don't have to use it.;)

[duracraft99]

PM9 - PM9194N - ID6*** - Purchased 7-12, no external safety.
P380 - P3833N - RC6*** - Purchased 8-12
If any one knows the date of manufacture I would be grateful to know.

Thanks

[jocko]

call kahr they will tell u .

[bulletbm]

Not sure how much this is being updated but, my CW40 FE72XX.. This was made in April of 2012. Now just to mess with Jocko.. I ride a 900 Vulcan..:hurt:

[jocko]

Oh I know what that is, I got one of them given to me when I bought a dozen crispy cream donuts. Just sayin

[LLDJR]

PM40
JA50XX = Feb 2010 per an email from Kahr

[Jason4x4]

K9-AC00xx April 1995

[tsltrek]

EA33xx P9 May 2010

[Scrambler]

Kahr T9, serial #PA05XX, spent case envelope has 09/17/2003 date.

[BucketBack]

EF12XX CW9 UNKNOWN Purchased November 2010
I have a pre-owned EF60XX

Made in December 2010 per Kahr email

[K9_Two_Tone]

I have the following Kahr:

K9, serial number BF062X, black receiver on a stainless steel frame, highly polished ramp and throated, old style sights with no dimple inside, marked with a "U" stamped on the frame. It came with 7 and 8 round magazines.

It is completely reliable and quite accurate. Even during the "break-in period", it never had one FTF or FTB!!! One change - I wish the metal portion of the grip came with subtle checkering or slight grooves as an option.

[K9_Two_Tone]

Opps. I forgot to mention that I purchased the Two Tone K9 in December 2008. I do not know when it was manufactured.

[Gangplank]

Hi,
These links in the original post appear to be broken.


Page 1
Note: As Covert models are not marked as such on the slide, please include that info in the post if it is. Official model designations and photos can be found at the following links:

9mm Kahrs here (http://kahr.com/pistols_9mm.html)
40 S&W Kahrs here (http://kahr.com/pistols_40sw.html)


I'm guessing they have changed the site since it was posted. I think the new link to pictures for the offical model designations and phones would be this link:

All Kahr Arms Pistols here (http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/ALL/Pistols.aspx)

[Gangplank]

I just bought a used Karh TP9. :-D

YD60xx - TP9 - date unknown

According to the Karh Model Legend the model # would be TP9093

It is the original type TP9 w/ the shorter P9 size stock.

[jocko]

KAHR MIGHT BE ABLETO TELL YOU WHEN THEY CHANGED. I would certainly think they could give u the date of birth of your kahr...

MNormally the covert models are shorter grips andusually one shot less magazine than a normal kahr. Lets sayt a P9 which is 7 rounds, would not be cut down to take a PM magazine which is 6 rounds. and Yes u would still have the original P9 slide and barrel, same with the TP9
KMany here on this forum have dne the covert mod themselves and they look like factory to. I kinda think kahr got away from the covert version when they started to offer the PM series. If u have a factory covert, u have a nice gun.

Kahrs should be able to kanswer most of ur questions. I have had the best results in just emailing kahr: attn: Jay and posing ur questions, that way yhe has time to research and get back to you. They are retty good about that to, IMO..

[Gangplank]

I was able to get someone on the phone at Kahr today. They answered all of my questions. Great first time customer serv. experience actually.

YD60xx - TP9 - Jan 2007

[queevil]

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum.

I just bought a k40 covert on Saturday. I emailed Kahr to find out when it was made.
#DK03**. July 1998. I Wasn't even old enough to buy a handgun then.

[JAAR]

I recently purchased a PM4543, with serial SV55**, and it was produced in may 2012. It does not have the "bevel" but has the notch.

[Jeff2013]

Kahr K9 black steel K9090

SN AB01xx Mar 1995 per Jay at Kahr

[jocko]

I recently purchased a PM4543, with serial SV55**, and it was produced in may 2012. It does not have the "bevel" but has the notch.

do the propper prep thing and then shoot it like u stole it. the bevel on sum was necessary and on others not necessary. the notch is needed or it willsoon make its own notch...:Amflag2:

[Bnystrom]

I notice that you don't have a listing for the ANxxxx series K9s. My understanding is that they were a limited quantity production run (possibly only 50 pieces) with a hard-chrome finish, produced in 1998. Do you have any information on them?

[jwilliman]

I just bought mine used and the serial number is RC9XXX. No idea when this one was made. Any ideas>

[jocko]

I just bought mine used and the serial number is RC9XXX. No idea when this one was made. Any ideas>

a K9 or a used P380??? I have not seen a K9 with the RC prefix.:amflag:

[jwilliman]

My bad! I have the p380. So far it shoots great. I know there were some issues with the earlier ones and wondered if I got lucky with an earlier one or if its just newer.

[TonyR]

VC38xx 7/10/06 PM-9

[crackeyes]

FE58xx december - 2011

So says Jay at Kahr

First post and i look forward to loving my Kahr.

[bearpugh]

ej8973= cw9

born 11/2013

[peashooter]

jb07xx, PM40, date unknown.

[woodlecj]

I have the missing link to the serial number date "BA0xxx - K9 - awaiting date". I just bought this as NIB yesterday for $359 from my local LGS. Sent an email to Jay and in a minute he was back to me.
Serial = BA0376
Box has product code of K9090 on the label.

Good morning. This was made in July of 2000. It would not have the Elite trigger and if the slide is not stamped stainless then it is carbon steel.

[kenm]

HI,
Just picked up my P380 yesterday.
Hope the info below helps people estimate their P380 manufacture date:-

My gun's Serial # is RD7___ Kahr told me it was manufactured in September 2014.

[jocko]

I think the prefix of the 380 kahr was RA kand they change after 10K numbers toRB etc. so that wouldtellme ur 380 is at leat 47,000 in number. Just6 sayin

[kenm]

I think the prefix of the 380 kahr was RA kand they change after 10K numbers toRB etc. so that wouldtellme ur 380 is at leat 47,000 in number. Just6 sayin

Wow, that's quite a few little Kahrs out there.
Hope mine will perform well and not have quite as many problems as the earlier 380's

[tew47]

I have a CW45, serial is SE2677, when was it made?

[SIGWolf]

Replied in the other thread like this. I'm not sure if they two are independent of each other or which one is monitored. So, I'm posting the same here.

AD15XX - K9 - November 1995

My K9 is AD157X and the receipt in the box says it was purchased in 1997 but, (see below) MANUFACTURED NOVEMBER 1995.

UPDATE: I emailed Kahr and it took them all of 13 minutes to respond, on Christmas Eve no less. The gun was actually manufactured in November 1995, so it is a very early gun. The receipt I have does not indicate whether the gun was purchased new or used, but was purchased in April 1997 by the last owner of which I'm aware.

[Redstate]

Anyone have a very current K9 that they would not mind sharing the first 4 #'s of the serial number?

[Redstate]

BF38XX is June 2014 per my email inquiry of Kahr for a K9.

[jsooner34]

Recently picked up a used p380 with a serial # of RC71XX and Kahr said it was manufactured in Jan 2013.

[Mbbill]

CM9 ser#IS05XX manufacture date 11/2014 according to Kahr

[Pteridine]

I recently bought a pre-owned CW380 Serial RJ37xx which was made in October of 2014.

[dionysis]

I have a k9 purchased used. I just called Kahr and inquired about the production date:

BA0435; April 2001, has the elite trigger.

[Greg]

K9 - S/N: AR41XX - Feb 2000 - K9093
K9 - S/N: AL02XX - June 2003 - K9091MA

[jdpenny]

40 S&W and 45 ACP Serial Numbers
See below sig line for date of last edit.
40 S&W SN's
BB0xxx - MK40 Elite98 - Sep 2003
BB0303 - MK40 Elite98 - Date unknown
DB04XX - K40 - Feb 1996 matte stainless
DB11xx - K40 - Jun 1997
DF04xx - K40 - 1998
DF08xx - K40 - 1998
DF17xx - K40 - date unknown
DF28xx - K40 - Aug 1998
DF33xx - K40 - 1998
DF50xx - K40 - Jul 2004
DJ02xx - K40 - 1998
DJ0xxx - K40 Elite 98 - Jun 2003
DK0015 - K40 Covert (stainless) - Date unknown
DK090xx - K40 (Steel Covert 1 of 75) according to Kahr produced April 1999
DK11xx - K40 - date unknown
DK14xx - K40 Covert - Jan 2001 (disc., scarce; poster's example RIP)
DL03xx - K40 - Apr 1999
FD267x - CW40 - Jan 2009
FD34xx -MK40 - date unknown
HA0xxx - MK40 - May 1999
HA16xx - MK40 - date unknown ('99 manual)
HA25xx - MK40 - Dec 2003 (Stainless Steel)
HA26xx - MK40 - Jun 2004
HA27xx - MK40 - Jan 2005
HB01xx - MK40Elite03 - Oct 2007
SD02xx - CW45 - Jan 2008,
TA00xx - T40 - Oct 2003
TA015x - T40 - Oct 2004
WA00xx - PM40 - Jul 2004
WA02xx - PM40 - Aug 2003
WA05xx - PM40 - date unknown
WA1xxx - PM40 - Apr 2004
WA12xx - PM40 - Date unknown
WA20xx - PM40 - Apr 2004
WA21xx - PM40 - Feb 2004
WA303x - PM40 - Jun 2004
WA34xx - PM40 - Feb 2005
WA44xx - PM40 - Dec 2005 (Black Diamond)
WA64xx - PM40 - Feb 2006
WA65xx - PM40 - Mar 2006
WA72xx - PM40 - Oct 2006
WB07xx - PM40 - Sep 2007
ZA00xx - P40 - Date unknown
ZA17xx - P40 Covert - Jun 2001
ZA25xx - P40 - Jun 2003
ZA38xx - P40 - Dec 2004
ZA4720 - P40 - contact GT'er Onslaught (http://209.120.209.16/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=11741) for provenance
ZA74xx - P40 - May 2006 (black slide)
ZA82XX - CW40 - Sep 2006
ZA89xx - P40 - Nov 2006
ZA96xx - P40 - Dec 2006
ZB28xx - CW40 - Date unknown
ZB31xx - CW40 - May 2007
ZC000x - P40 Covert - Dec 2002
ZC06xx - P40 Covert - Sep 2003
ZC08xx - P40 Covert - Jul 2003
ZC04XX - P40 Covert - Jan 2004


45 ACP SN's
SA09xx - P45 - Nov 2005
SA129x - P45 - Dec 2005
SA13xx - P45 - January 2006
SV01xx - PM45 - Purch Oct 2008
SV14xx - PM45 - Purch Jul 2009

Added a # for a P4 Covert

[crh]

Hi all,

New to the forum (which is great btw)... bought a stainless K9 on gunbroker.com earlier this month from a 'stellar rep' seller... BUT I'm unsure if I got what I paid for- the stainless matte K9 was described in the auction as a '2015 model' with an Elite trigger and 320 rounds through it so far and in 'like new' condition, which it certainly appears to be. It arrived in a factory box, all mags and included accessories accounted for. A NIB Crimson Trace came with the K9 for a total of $560.00. Haven't shot it yet. Tad of slide play when empty which I assume is fine, the trigger however seems to be considerably heaver than 5.5 or so pounds, although the pull is as you all have described- smooth, no stack and long. K9093A, S/N BF4012. I'd like to find out how to 'date' the gun and how to identify the trigger as Elite or not before I give the seller any feedback, etc. Any ideas guys? TIA!

[Planedude]

CRH welcome to the forum, hang out with us and enjoy the ride. An email to Kahr customer service will get you the date of manufacture (month/year) in short order. I have not had many question to ask of them, but I have always received a nicely worded response in short order.

As an example, I asked about the SN ranges for the early carbon steel K9/E9 as I am seeking one as a project gun and was (losing a )bidding war on an AExxxx SN gun. In about four days I received this:

Hello,

Thank you for purchasing a Kahr Arms/Auto Ordnance product. Our engineers
have informed me that all K9's with a serial number within the following
groups were manufactured from Carbon Steel, ABxxxx, ACxxxx, ADxxxx, AExxxx,
ASxxxx, BAxxxx. Yours falls into this grouping. E9's with a serial number
within the following groups, AMxxxx, AWxxxx, were manufactured from Carbon
Steel, and E9's with carbon steel frame and stainless slide, BCxxxx.

Thanks,

Kahr Arms/Auto Ordnance

Very complete answer sent along pretty quickly. Don't be shy in asking Kahr and feel free to let us know what you find.

[crh]

Thanks, planedude- great advice... sent an email to Kahr this evening. Glad to hear about your positive experience... I have a feeling the Detonics Combat Master Mark VI that I carry now and have every day for many years (I love that damn thing as much as my old Browning P35) will be replaced for EDC soon by the K9... the K9 reminds me of the DCM in its solidity, wonderful handling and high quality... 9mm +P ammo has come a *long* way in the last 10 years, which makes the changeover to that beautiful K9 rational if not still difficult.

Will report back once I get Kahr's reply!

[Dondavis3]

My Kahr PM9 has S/N IA6706
it came with a Crimson Trace sight
it did not have a fired cartridge case
Do you know born date?
any help would be appreciated.

[Midas]

I just purchased a P9 Serial number a5492 How do I find the manufactured date?

[Midas]

serial number on the p9 should be ea5492

[CJB]

If you don't have the collected "fired" case... and its original envelope, you can only guess.

[wrfabus]

YA34XX - P9 - Date Unknown - Purchased 12-24 2000
AKA45XX- CT45 - Date Unknown - Purchased 01-02 2017

[norrisja]

SV71XX - PM45 - August 2013


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[Slugnutty]

Retired S/N 2017 - short rail syndrome frame replaced by Kahr warranty exchange new S/N not know yet as it is in transit to me as I type this but:

SF0591 - CW45 - December 2012

[oldstove]

IE77** - PM9 - March 2015


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[IrnBru]

IF09xx PM9 October 2014

[TacTeacher]

Looks Like I just picked up an old one. SN AE00XX. Trigger is like glass. Had to replace a couple of parts. Looks like a previous owner attempted to shorten the reset on the trigger. It's still significantly shorter than any other Kahr I've ever owned. Any insights on that?

[ginelmore]

Just got my first Kahr a K40 I called to see when it was made found out DF68xx was made in March of 2012

[mark7mod0]

New CM9 is SN# IT5XXX. CW380 is RL3XXX

[JethrosDad]

New P380 purchased on gunprodeals. Serial number is RD95XX

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[Badbot]

CM45 CA21xx
no proof cartridge when was I made?

August 2014 build date from kahr

[mpgo4th]

CW380- RL22**
January 2017 build date


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[CCHGN]

Didn't see mine: AAA0055

[SUOMI69]

I've got a 6/96 Lady K9 that's AJ00**

[sweatyk]

I bought my P9 Covert new in early 2000's. Can't remember exact year but my S/N is YA92**. I've read through the sticky but couldn't determine the year mine was manufactured. Can anyone help me with this?

[dao]

This was documented by someone who bought it, in the list on the Glocktalk site: YA93xx - P9 Covert - Dec 2002

But, that being said I own a MK9 Elite 2000 that I bought brand new in Feb. 2003, and it was made in Dec. 2000. It is not unusual for guns to sit on shelves or in warehouses for a relatively long time before being sold. If you call Kahr they will tell you the exact manufacture date.

[sweatyk]

This was documented by someone who bought it, in the list on the Glocktalk site: YA93xx - P9 Covert - Dec 2002

But, that being said I own a MK9 Elite 2000 that I bought brand new in Feb. 2003, and it was made in Dec. 2000. It is not unusual for guns to sit on shelves or in warehouses for a relatively long time before being sold. If you call Kahr they will tell you the exact manufacture date.



Thanks!

[sweatyk]

That's probably pretty accurate. The fired casing that came with it was marked Feb 2002.

[sorcerer]

The used T9 I recently purchased, the prefix would have put it around 2003. In reality it went on Kahr’s books as a 1/12/2017 build.

[dao]

I don't think the prefixes can be assumed to be exactly chronological.

[sorcerer]

I don't think the prefixes can be assumed to be exactly chronological.
Yes I know. My guess is that the frames were built some time ago and or that the serial numbers for a model may have been designated for that model.