New Kahr MK9 owner

[itchy1]

Hello everyone,

Picked this up today from the FFL. I recently got my CCW permit and decided on the mk9 after doing some research. I am typically a big fan of full size, traditional DA/SA pistols like S&W 3rd gens, Sig P226/229 and CZ75 series. I know that plenty of people carry these guns and bigger without issues. I also know myself and realize that if I am actually going to carry with any regularity, it would have to be something a little less bulky. I looked at several other offerings but found I really liked the simplicity of Kahrs. I also found the DAO trigger to be smoother than just about every other striker fired piece I looked at. This particular gun was listed as "New Old Stock" so I put in my bid and here it is. The serial number starts with GA02XX. From what I gather, this would make it an older model. The gun did appeared to be fired as there was a little residue on the internals and the barrel has very slight wear marks. Not sure if this is normal as they come from the factory or not. In any event, I am very impressed with the fit and finish of this little pistol. The machining appears as good or better than anything else I own. I hope to shoot it soon so I see how it handles. I would post pictures but there does not appear to be a way to upload them from my desktop--it only offers the URL option. Now it's time to choose a holster...

[mser]

Congratulations. You definitely picked a good one. You're going to love it. I've carried my PM9 for nearly 12 years. I've had many others during that time, but for me, the PM9 beats them all. Except maybe the MK9 I acquired a couple of months ago. I never thought anything could come close to the PM, but the MK is absolutely fabulous.


Keep an eye on the grip screws. While you're busy enjoying your shooting experience, they have a tendency to loosen up and walk away without you noticing.

[berettabone]

Welcome...............it is an older model.....................I much prefer the older models to the newer. Good choice.

[b4uqzme]

welcome :amflag:

[itchy1]

Thanks guys. I will make sure to put a little dab of Loctite on the grip screws. MSER, is that a Pearce grip extension on the mag that's in the gun? If so, how do you like it? I'm thinking about getting some so my pinkie has something to hang on to.

[RevRay]

I bought grip extensions for all my Kahr 6-round mags. Welcome from another happy MK9 owner.

http://www.kahrtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=117&pictureid=759

[b4uqzme]

Thanks guys. I will make sure to put a little dab of Loctite on the grip screws. MSER, is that a Pearce grip extension on the mag that's in the gun? If so, how do you like it? I'm thinking about getting some so my pinkie has something to hang on to.

If you are cool, you'll do the half-Pearce mag extension. Just grind some off... :cool:

[thomjb]

Does Kahr still have wood grips for the MK9? Went to their website and could not find them.
Great Pistols!

[mser]

Yep, they're there. On the Kahr web site, listed under Kahr Products, Accessories, Grips, Wood Grips - Smooth (K Series & E9) and Wood Grips - Checkered (K Series & E9)

[O'Dell]

The MK series is my favorite of all the Kahrs. I bought an NIB MK40N in January of 2012 that was built on my birthday, February 29th, in 2008 from a small gun store in Mass. The pistol is amazingly accurate for such a small piece, even better for me than my slightly larger PM9. This will be one the last to go if I ever decide to sell my guns, but I'm still lobbying for an MK45.

[itchy1]

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p508/WGerP226/guns/DSC02851_zpsa8532dbd.jpgSorry it took so long to post pix. I have since added an E9 to my stable. I'm sure that there will be more in the future:cool:
http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p508/WGerP226/guns/DSC02850_zps4a2beb46.jpg

[yqtszhj]

Thats one nice pistol you have therd. Congratulations.

[Shadetree]

Congratulations itchy1, you'll really like your new MK9. I have a GA series also and it has been great and so far has fed everything put in it.

[JGIORD]

MK9 is now my favorite and most used for EDC. If you are interested in wood grips for the older GA series. Contact Bawanna and see if he has some time. Great guy!!

[Cokeman]

Show us.

[JGIORD]

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5445_zpsac17e27f.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5445_zpsac17e27f.jpg.html)

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5447_zpsdad15e85.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5447_zpsdad15e85.jpg.html)

[TheLastDaze]

The MK series is my favorite of all the Kahrs. I bought an NIB MK40N in January of 2012 that was built on my birthday, February 29th, in 2008 from a small gun store in Mass. The pistol is amazingly accurate for such a small piece, even better for me than my slightly larger PM9. This will be one the last to go if I ever decide to sell my guns, but I'm still lobbying for an MK45.

So an MK is smaller than a pm9?? The guy that sold me his PM said he had bought an MK9... they are one sexy piece no doubt

[Cokeman]

.12 inches. I'm sure you couldn't tell the difference without a measuring tape.

[DKD]

These are superb pistols. I had one a few years ago and sold it (miss it for sure) so I could get my wife a nice Xmass gift. It is a bit on the heavy side especially for it's size but built like a tank. For IWB carry it is near perfect, but a bit heavy for pocket carry.

[Barth]

Congratulations. You definitely picked a good one. You're going to love it. I've carried my PM9 for nearly 12 years. I've had many others during that time, but for me, the PM9 beats them all. Except maybe the MK9 I acquired a couple of months ago. I never thought anything could come close to the PM, but the MK is absolutely fabulous.


Keep an eye on the grip screws. While you're busy enjoying your shooting experience, they have a tendency to loosen up and walk away without you noticing.

+1
I tighten the grip screws before and after every range session.
I've got a MK40 Elite myself.
It took an extended break in to get 100% reliable.
Being shot but LINB could be a good thing.

The Kahr factory three dot NS are outstanding.
And the fit and finish is top notch.
Plus get ready for superior accuracy from your micro.

I like an inverted Houge sleeve on mine.

You did well my friend.
http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r678/barthunderwood/Mobile%20Uploads/Photo1139_zps15634674.jpg

[FLBri]

Mine is the same way ... took over 500 rnds to achieve reliability. But now it runs like a top and I can't get it to fail!
+1 on the hogue inverted,

[CPTKILLER]

I'm quite pleased with my MK9. :Amflag2:

[Tpsfoto]

Just picked up mine for a smoking hot deal $470.00 complete..... With 3 mags, case and a nice IWB Holster.......


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c381/tpsfoto/ee145e85fe9fad96d9d9747ef26e39d7_zpsc97fd5b6.jpg

[ReManG]

Just picked up mine for a smoking hot deal $470.00 complete..... With 3 mags, case and a nice IWB Holster.......

http://www.kahrtalk.com/webkit-fake-url://51860cff-dd0b-446b-a10b-de4c2f31dab9/imagejpeg

Now that is a deal....

Mine was a little more, not as low as yours, but had some extras....
11687

Don't Forget that docfox has one in the "for sale" section, he was my backup plan if this deal had fallen through.....

Edit: After shooting this yesterday, I am hooked.... Now I want Kahr to come out with an MK380.....