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scottyboy
01-19-2016, 06:11 PM
I have it down to 2 . kahr k9 elite 2003 $591.00 blemished ,battle sights or non- elite k9 model# zk9093N $636.00 tritium night sights, blemished.
I have been looking for too long time to get 1 . other than sights what is different . which to get.thanks, scott

Alfonse
01-19-2016, 08:02 PM
I sort of prefer that bead-blast, matte finish of the regular version. If you are going to add night sights anyway, they cost about $80. If not, well, one is Elite no matter which finish I prefer...

RonW
01-19-2016, 09:21 PM
I would get the newer K9 model with the night sights... it's been my EDC for over a yr & I can't get enough of how sweet of a shooter it is..

Alfonse
01-19-2016, 10:01 PM
I would get the newer K9 model with the night sights... it's been my EDC for over a yr & I can't get enough of how sweet of a shooter it is..


FYI, the Elite 2003 is the latest version of the elite. It could have been made this year and from the information, I can't tell which one is older. The nomenclature is confusing. But, yeah, I like the night sights too.

scottyboy
01-20-2016, 04:51 PM
here is what I have found on model #ZK9093N. K= STEEL FRAME,909=9MM,3=MATTE STAINLESS STEEL, N=TRITIUM NIGHT SIGHTS. I don't know about the Z , maybe for blemished , 3 blemished K9S on BUDS website all start with Z. I'm just guessing.I see they also have 2 mk9s blemished that start with a Z.

Alfonse
01-24-2016, 03:00 PM
here is what I have found on model #ZK9093N. K= STEEL FRAME,909=9MM,3=MATTE STAINLESS STEEL, N=TRITIUM NIGHT SIGHTS. I don't know about the Z , maybe for blemished , 3 blemished K9S on BUDS website all start with Z. I'm just guessing.I see they also have 2 mk9s blemished that start with a Z.

There is a legend at the bottom of this page, although it doesn't explain the Z: http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Pistols.asp

I thought blemished pistols had a B in the number.

Kahr Model Legend



TP: Polymer Frame, 3.965"~4.04" Barrel
KP: Polymer Frame, 3.54"~3.6" Barrel, 2.53" Barrel (.380 ACP Models)
PM: Polymer Frame, 3.1"~3.24" Barrel
KT: Steel Frame, 3.965"~4.0" Barrel
K: Steel Frame, 3.465"~3.5" Barrel
M: Steel Frame, 3.0"~3.1" Barrel
CT: Concealed Weapon, Polymer Frame, 3.965"~4.04" Barrel, 3.0" Barrel (.380 ACP Models)
CW: Concealed Weapon, Polymer Frame, 3.565"~3.64" Barrel, 2.58" Barrel (.380 ACP Models)
CM: Concealed Weapon, Polymer Frame, 3.0"~3.24" Barrel

1st Three Numbers
454: .45 ACP
414: .40 S&W (with External Safety & LCI)
404: .40 S&W
919: 9mm (with External Safety & LCI)
909: 9mm
383: .380 ACP
3823: .380 ACP (with LCI)
4th Number
0: Carbon Steel, Black Oxide*
1: Carbon Steel, Nickel Finish*
2: Carbon Steel, Black T Finish*
3: Matte Stainless Steel
4: Blackened Stainless Steel
6: Polished Stainless Steel, Elite98*
8: Polished Stainless Steel, Elite2003
* Discontinued

Letters at end
L: Crimson Trace® Laser Sight
N: Tritium Night Sights
NOVAK: Novak® Low Profile Tritium Night Sights*
* Discontinued