E9

[Karate]

I am new to Kahr pistols...I have been looking at them for a while..I have always been primarily a HK and Sig guy....but the Kahr line has had my attention for a while...I like the thinness and even the single stack design...so I jumped in, in a big way...I bought 3
K9 all black
MK9 Elite
P380 all black
may add a PM9 later...so far really like them
now to my question...What is an E9?

also how does the black finish hold up on the Kahr line

Thanks

[TennSCN]

E9 is a K9 with carbon steel (I think just the slide?), pinned front sight and stamped markings; made in 1996-98 AFAIK.

[b4uqzme]

^^^ sounds about right. It was billed as a less expensive alternative to a K9. I'm not sure about the Kahr black finishes tho. I've always preferred stainless. Welcome!

[downtownv]

Or this
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[SIGWolf]

Just trawling Googel, there are some with stainless frames and some that look like they might not be stainless.

What was "economic" about the E9? Where did they cut costs?

[TennSCN]

SIG, I think you are right. Somewhere in my wayback machine, I recall discussion of an all carbon steel E9 but the ones I have seen pop up in the last few years have had stainless receivers. Anyone else know the history?

I found this interesting..., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKNop-uNZco&noredirect=1 Forestry green... but SS frame; also says it came with plastic grips.

[Bill K]

Welcome to KahrTalk!

Hope you wind up liking all your Kahr pistols.

[Shadetree]

SIG, I think you are right. Somewhere in my wayback machine, I recall discussion of an all carbon steel E9 but the ones I have seen pop up in the last few years have had stainless receivers. Anyone else know the history?

I found this interesting..., Forestry green... but SS frame; also says it came with plastic grips.

I've been looking for a set of E9 grips, nylon or plastic whatever they are, to buy or trade or whatever. If you know of a set I would definitely appreciate knowing about it.