Explain Kahr series designations

[RolandD]

I understand that K stands for Kahr, MK=Micro Kahr, P=Polymer, and PM=Polymer Micro, but what do T, C, and W stand for?

[b4uqzme]

This should set you up:

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

[Bills1873]

One guy said: P series, plastic box. C series, cardboard box. Funny!

[marshal kane]

Excellent reply! More than what I ever wanted to know but now I know.

[RolandD]

This should set you up:

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




OK, from this we can discern/assume that C=concealed and W=weapon, but what does the T mean??? Tall?

[kenemoore]

I would guess, T=target.

[Armybrat]

Or maybe Too tall?

And thanks for the chart, b4. I've never seen it... before.

[RolandD]

I would guess, T=target.

That would make sense, except for, maybe the CT380, but I can live with it. I think Kahr screwed up, anyway. The CT380 should have been the CW380 and the CW380, the CM380, in my opinion.

[RolandD]

Finally found this on Kahr's website:
100+ Items Found For kahr t series tactical 9 in 9mm
In the first thread of the T Series subcatagory in this forum, I for it described as tactical/target.

[Armybrat]

That would make sense, except for, maybe the CT380, but I can live with it. I think Kahr screwed up, anyway. The CT380 should have been the CW380 and the CW380, the CM380, in my opinion.

That makes more sense. But then again, some of the firearms geniuses do weird things - look at some of Ruger's model discombobulations.