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[Alfonse]

The problem is that Kahr grips don't sell. There isn't enough volume. The grip makers know this. The volume of MKs versus CZs, Sigs, or you name it, is tiny. Just saying.

[O'Dell]

I'll never understand this to modify things just to change them. Personally, the stock grips on my MK40 are fine - I see no need to change them. I've got the stock grips on all my pistols and I have no problem with any of them. I see the same thing on the auto forums. I keep my cars stock. If I don't like something about a car, I just buy one more to my liking.

[CPTKILLER]

The answer is probably from a grip maker, not Kahr.

I would like some nice wood grips on mine.

With the nice 1911 wooden grips around, this could be done by rescaling MK grips.

[berettabone]

I believe at present there are at least 4 different frame configurations. They are not going to change their tooling for something that there is no demand for. Just isn't financially feasible. You can bug them until your blue in the face. You're fighting an uphill battle. It's why I am forced to use a grip glove.

[Islander]

I've got Lakeline grips on mine. They're great!

[MMyers1970]

We are getting closer to the new year of 2019. And still no new grip offerings are being made for the MK! I've e-mailed most of the major grip makers Ajax, Altamont, Culina, VZ and a few of the custom independent makers, but none so far are offering grips. It would be terrific if Altamont or VZ would come out with an offering. I have VZ 'Gator Back' Micarta grips on my 1911 now. They are wonderful.
Please everyone call or e-mail VZ and Altamont, maybe it will do some good. They surely aren't going to give us options if we don't speak up! By the way, its no big deal if you have a GA prefix frame, any competent guy on a mill can make a cut in the frame at the screw hole to match the frame of the later made prefix models for a minimal fee. Then it will accept any grip and you will never see the cut underneath the grip panel. It will be just like it came from Kahr that way!


I like the wood grips Kahr sells. It would be nice if there were options for walnut, maple, or another hardwood. The Lakeline G10 grips are nice, but not to my taste.

What Kahr should do is bring sell the Hogue RUBBER grips that used to come on the K9 for all their steel framed pistols.

[Bawanna]

I've slimmed down several of the Kahr grips. They are very nice but always seem a bit thick to me and others apparently. Doesn't take a lot to give them a much slimmer feel and they look better too. Nobody likes fat grips.

I've often wished I could get a bunch cut to fit the gun and then let me play with them. They probably do 20 or more an hour on a CNC machine or something, takes me a whole day just to get them hanging on the gun, then I have to shape the outside etc.

Wait, I'll ring up HarryLee, he'll probably have a solution.....why didn't I think of that before.

[Harrylee]

I've slimmed down several of the Kahr grips. They are very nice but always seem a bit thick to me and others apparently. Doesn't take a lot to give them a much slimmer feel and they look better too. Nobody likes fat grips.

I've often wished I could get a bunch cut to fit the gun and then let me play with them. They probably do 20 or more an hour on a CNC machine or something, takes me a whole day just to get them hanging on the gun, then I have to shape the outside etc.

Wait, I'll ring up HarryLee, he'll probably have a solution.....why didn't I think of that before.

Now I’m assuming they need some sort of back cutting. I do have a CNC router I built some years back but haven’t use in some time. Sometimes in my mind it’s easier to make a jig and hand rout the piece, don’t have an MK to work with. It's doable but need all parts in hand to achieve. I’ve worked with so many materials and they all have their own characteristic, but I love wood the most to craft a piece.

[Bawanna]

Yeah the inside is where all the work really is. So many different planes or levels that all have to be just right in order for them to fit perfectly.

I've gotten considerable faster after having done some but it's still a slow process. The frustrating part is to spend hours getting to the fit and then finding a nasty crack etc. I like stabilized wood for that reason but it's bloody expensive and the MK and K take a pretty large piece to start with, most of which is removed inside to get the fit.

Even the mounting holes are a challenge, getting them perfectly in the right spot and then countersunk to the right depth and that's one of the last steps. Spend a bunch of time and then mess up a mounting hole. Makes one curl up on the kitchen floor in a fatal position and suck ones thumb.

[Alfonse]

At one time Bersa, Charter Arms, Llama and Star grips probably didn't sell or move enough volume either, but they are all listed as regular stock items on the huge maker Altamont's website. Kahr is just a good or better than a lot of sub compacts and is growing rapidly in popularity. Like I said earlier, the makers sure aren't going to make the MK grips if we don't speak up!

The difference is that Bersa, Charter Arms, etc. sell a bunch of (inexpensive) pistols. There are an order or magnitude, or more, of those out there than the Kahrs. But, you can ask all you want. The grip manufacturers know the potential market sizes.

[boscobarbell]

I've slimmed down several of the Kahr grips. They are very nice but always seem a bit thick to me and others apparently. Doesn't take a lot to give them a much slimmer feel and they look better too. Nobody likes fat grips.

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This is exactly my problem. I've got the Kahr wooden grips, and even bought some fancy 1911 custom screws for them. But they are just too damn thick. Especially with my smallish hands, and even more so when I try to carry AIWB. If I had an ounce of handyman in my DNA I would try to rectify it, but I know I'll just mess them up.

I just switched back to my Lakeline grips, which feel great, fit great, and carry great. But I am old school, and really prefer wood on steel if I can get it.

[dao]

I like the Crimson Trace LG-461 laser grips for the MK's. They make the grip just a bit thicker and aren't as slick as the factory grips. Hard to find, but they are out there if you watch ebay. I've tried Hogue grips and the Lakeline G10's, but find the CT grips just fit my hand better.

[Cokeman]

What Hogue grips?

[Bawanna]

The factory grips are Hogue but one can't buy them from Hogue.
I wish they would offer the old style soft rubber grips like the early models. They were/are really nice. Both my K's were early enough to come with them.
The MK I borrow didn't make the cut and came with the hard plastic, not nearly as nice.

[dao]

What Hogue grips?


The factory grips are Hogue but one can't buy them from Hogue.
I wish they would offer the old style soft rubber grips like the early models. They were/are really nice. Both my K's were early enough to come with them.
The MK I borrow didn't make the cut and came with the hard plastic, not nearly as nice.

Exactly that, old style grips that were on somebody else's MK before I bought them. Not as soft as some, but definitely softer than the regular factory grips of today.

[RCV]

Hi Fellow MK owners,

I recently released my G10 grips for the MK9, if anyone is interested in something different. The grips are designed to be slightly thinner/smaller than the stock plastic factory grips with some additional features to improve hold. Currently only available in two tone (Black/Gray) color. More information and picture available on my website at revisioncv.com on the “Products” page.

Thank you for your time,
Chong Vang
Revision CV
info@revisioncv.com

[Cokeman]

Those look pretty good. Any plans to do other colors in the future?

[crzoomb]

Have, these on my MK40. Love ‘em. I punched holes for grip screws.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tractiongrips-rubber-grip-tape-overlay-for-Kahr-MK9-MK40-pistols-grips/222668294779?epid=12006559017&hash=item33d8108a7b:g:tjIAAOSw~05Z1lxc

[Barth]

My MK40 Elite grips are OK.
Wish they were old school rubber.
But added a Hogue grip sleeve and it works for me :)

[dao]

I agree.
I have Hogue Handall grips on my P40 and the S9 I'm going to give my son. They are a bear and a half to get on but once done they do not move and make for a very comfortable grip.